Useful contacts

There are a number of organisations who set standards, provide guidance and services related to the production of a parliamentary paper.

WhoArea of adviceContact details
Government organisations
The National ArchivesGeneral advice on the whole process for producing and publishing Command and House of Commons Papers

Publishing advice including the use of appropriate copyright and re-use statements

Command Paper numbers and requirements
official.publishing@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Crown Commercial ServiceInformation on using the framework contract and associated fees https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/contracts/rm3785Contact existing departmental Crown Commercial Service Print Category team contacts or email ccsprintteam@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Government Digital ServiceManages GOV.UK including parliamentary papers at https://www.gov.uk/official-documents

Provides advice on the standards for publishing content on GOV.UK
Contact existing Government Digital Service contacts (which maybe through a parent department if applicable) or email official.publishing@nationalarchives.gov.uk

How to publish parliamentary papers: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/creating-and-updating-pages#official-documents

How to publish parliamentary papers in HTML: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/content-design/content-types#Publication:official-documents

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-requirements-for-public-sector-websites-and-apps

https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-centered-design/resources/creating-accessible-PDFs.html

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-standards-for-government/viewing-government-documents
Cabinet OfficeInformation on HM Government identity system and branding Information on using the identity system: hello@design102.co.uk

Information on broader communications questions: branding@cabinet-office.gov.uk

https://hmgbrand.gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/
Suppliers



Print Management Services Framework Lot 1 Provider (HH Global)

Production services (ISBNs, page furniture, print, creative and distribution)
commandandhouse.team@hhglobal.com

+44 (0)20 3968 4725
Other suppliersProduction services as necessary
Parliamentary offices
Journal OfficeHouse of Commons Paper numbers and requirements

Un-numbered Act Paper requirements

Advice on laying procedures

Advice on correcting papers before or after laying
journaloffice@parliament.uk

020 7219 3361

Guidance on laying parliamentary papers:

https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/publications/parliamentary/
Vote OfficeDistributes print copies of papers to members of the House of CommonsThe supplier is responsible for liaising with the Vote and Printed Paper Offices on the number of print copies they require.

It should not normally be necessary for organisations to contact these offices directly on parliamentary papers
Printed Paper OfficeDistributes print copies of papers to members of the House of LordsThe supplier is responsible for liaising with the Vote and Printed Paper Offices on the number of print copies they require.

It should not normally be necessary for organisations to contact these offices directly on parliamentary papers

You may have to consult the following organisations for advice on publishing annual reports and accounts: