Writing Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers – process and requirements

General

The requirements for papers that are submitted to Cabinet and Cabinet committees have been set by Cabinet so that the papers are of a consistently high standard, and include the information that Ministers require for taking decisions.

The requirements are maintained by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Cabinet.

Cabinet Office Notice

Refer to the Cabinet Office Notice (16) 6: Updated Guidance for the Style and Format of Cabinet Papers for further information.

Refer to these pages for more information

• When is a Cabinet or a Cabinet committee paper required?
• Guidance for the length of standard Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and format options for longer papers
• Advice on writing good quality Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers