The Devonshire White Paper, also known as the Devonshire Declaration, was a document issued in 1923 by the British government outlining its policy towards the Irish Free State. The main terms of the White Paper included:
1. Recognition of the Irish Free State as a sovereign and independent nation within the British Commonwealth.
2. Agreement to end the policy of coercion and military intervention in Ireland.
3. Commitment to the principle of self-determination for the people of Ireland.
4. Establishment of a Boundary Commission to review the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State.
5. Agreement to maintain close economic and political ties between Britain and Ireland.
Overall, the Devonshire White Paper represented a significant step towards reconciliation between Britain and Ireland and laid the groundwork for future diplomatic relations between the two countries.