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Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992

WORK IN PROGRESS - IN THE FINAL STAGES OF EDITING A series of talks launched by Peter Brooke, Secretary of State for Northern in Ireland, which began in April 1991, and were carried on intermittently by Brooke and his successor, Patrick Mayhew, until November 1992.

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Alliance Party Analysis of the Joint Unionist Position Paper of 21 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 22 May 1991, 10:35

Alliance Party Analysis of the Joint Unionist Position Paper of 21 May 1991

People: John Alderdice

Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30

Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30

[Editor's note: Dr Alderdice made no objection to the Secretary of State's proposal.]

Proposal to Move to Strand II

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20

Proposal to Move to Strand II

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20

For its part the Alliance had no difficulty about moving to Strand II.

Location of Strand 2 Talks: Position of Parties on 3 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 07 May 1991, 11:20

Location of Strand 2 Talks: Position of Parties on 3 May

Position of Parties on the Morning of 8 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 10:37

Position of Parties on the Morning of 8 May

Secretary of State's Summary of the Position on the Afternoon of 8 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 15:55

Secretary of State's Summary of the Position on the Afternoon of 8 May 1991

Chairman's Assessment of the Position on the Evening of 8 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 17:20

Chairman's Assessment of the Position on the Evening of 8 May

Location of Strand 2: Written Proposal from British Government

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 17:20

Location of Strand 2: Written Proposal from British Government

Summary of Events on 9 May and Next Steps

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 16:00

Summary of Events on 9 May and Next Steps

Political Talks: Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 14 May 1991, 16:50

Political Talks: Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three

Joint Unionist Position Paper (20 May 1991)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 18:17

Joint Unionist Position Paper (20 May 1991)

Joint Unionist Position Paper of 21 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 22 May 1991, 10:35

Joint Unionist Position Paper of 21 May 1991

Agenda for Bilateral Meetings on 22 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 22 May 1991, 14:03

Agenda for Bilateral Meetings on 22 May 1991

Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two (28 May 1991)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 28 May 1991, 12:35

Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two (28 May 1991)

Staffing of Strand Two

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Jun 1991, 15:45

Staffing of Strand Two

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Jun 1991, 15:45

The Alliance Party were welcome to take it away for consideration. [Note: the Alliance Party subsequently confirmed that they were content.]

Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30

Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20

Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

Preliminary Bilateral Meeting with the Alliance Party on 30 April 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 30 Apr 1991, 14:40

Preliminary Bilateral Meeting with the Alliance Party on 30 April 1991

People: Peter Brooke

A Record of the Bilateral Meeting Between the Government and the Alliance Party 7 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 07 May 1991, 11:20

A Record of the Bilateral Meeting Between the Government and the Alliance Party 7 May 1991

People: Peter Brooke

Conclusions of the Meeting with the Alliance Party on 8 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 10:37

Conclusions of the Meeting with the Alliance Party on 8 May

People: Peter Brooke

Conclusions of Meeting with the Alliance Party on 8 May at 15:55

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 15:55

Conclusions of Meeting with the Alliance Party on 8 May at 15:55

People: Peter Brooke

Conclusions of Meeting with the Alliance Delegation on 9 May at 1600

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 16:00

Conclusions of Meeting with the Alliance Delegation on 9 May at 1600

People: Peter Brooke

Conclusions of Meeting with Alliance Party on 14 May: Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 14 May 1991, 16:50

Conclusions of Meeting with Alliance Party on 14 May: Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three

People: John Alderdice

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 14 May 1991, 16:50

[Editor's Note: As Alliance do not give their formal consent to the Government proposal in this meeting and a considerable number of issues are raised, the record of the discussions are referred back to the Office of the Chairman for further reflection.]

Conclusions of the Meeting with the Alliance Delegation on 22 May 1403

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 22 May 1991, 14:03

Conclusions of the Meeting with the Alliance Delegation on 22 May 1403

People: Peter Brooke

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 22 May 1991, 14:03

[Editor's Note: Conclusions of the meeting reported back to the Office of the Chairman.]

Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two: As Amended in Meeting with Alliance Party Delegation 28 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 28 May 1991, 12:35

Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two: As Amended in Meeting with Alliance Party Delegation 28 May 1991

People: Peter Brooke

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 28 May 1991, 12:35

[Editor's Note: the amended document is returned to the Office of the Chairman.]

Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two (4 June 1991, 1745)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 05 Jun 1991, 12:05

Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two (4 June 1991, 1745)

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 05 Jun 1991, 12:05

2. In answer to an invitation from the Secretary of State, Dr Alderdice said that the Alliance Party's concern was to hurry things up. They had studied the document and had clarified where it was different from the earlier draft they had seen. They had...

Plenary Discussion of the Underlying Issues

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30

Plenary Discussion of the Underlying Issues

Engage the Prime Minister in the Process Immediately

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:20

Engage the Prime Minister in the Process Immediately

People: John Alderdice

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:20

28. The Secretary of State told Dr Alderdice that the Prime Minister was now fully in the picture. The Secretary State indicated that he would want to reflect on what Dr Alderdice had said in the light of whatever progress was achieved in preparation...

Conclusions of the Bilateral Alliance 21 October 1992

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 21 Oct 1992, 12:30

Conclusions of the Bilateral Alliance 21 October 1992

People: British Government Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 21 Oct 1992, 12:30

[Editor's Note: Agreements reached at this session informed the agenda for further meetings with the other parties.]

Conclusions of the Bilateral Alliance 27 October 1992

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 27 Oct 1992, 09:00

Conclusions of the Bilateral Alliance 27 October 1992

People: British Government Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 27 Oct 1992, 09:00

[Editor's Note: Agreements reached at this session informed the agenda for further meetings on this with the other parties.]

Conclusions of the Bilateral Alliance 3 November 1992

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Nov 1992, 12:30

Conclusions of the Bilateral Alliance 3 November 1992

People: British Government Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Date: 03 Nov 1992, 12:30

[Editor's Note: Agreements reached at this session informed the agenda for further meetings with the other parties.]