| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 797901 | Minute's Silence | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a moment of silence be observed to remember those had died as a result of terrorism. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 813218 | Opportunity to Comment on Practical Arrangements | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That parties provide feedback to the Secretary of State on a variety of practical arrangements. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 813222 | Copies of Opening Presentations To Be Made Available | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That copies of presentations by the parties should be attached to the record of the appropriate meeting but that copies should also be made available to other delegates immediately after delivery. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 797794 | Circulation of Alliance Position Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Alliance Party position paper be circulated. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802782 | Nature and Order of Questioning | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That questions of clarification could be taken immediately after each presentation, while questions and comments on substance should be taken after the completion of all presentations. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 813303 | Publication of Position Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a party could publish its presentation in full if there had been a selective leak. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 827095 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting should adjourn for fifteen minutes. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 797864 | Questioning of Government Team | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the government should be questioned on economic matters, security, and the financial subvention. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 813347 | Housekeeping Arrangements | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the aide memoire of the morning session be noted and the meeting extended beyond 5.00pm if necessary. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798013 | Clarification of the SDLP Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be an opportunity for the parties to seek further clarification | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 813727 | Circulation of John Hume's Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Hume circulate copies of his statement as well as the SDLP's position paper. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798067 | UUP and UDUP Initial Presentations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the UUP delegation would make their initial presentation before the UDUP for strand one and vice versa for strand two. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 813752 | Appointment of a Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State convene a Business Committee Meeting at 10.00am on Tuesday 18 June 1991 | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 813754 | Press Statement To Be Agreed | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a statement to the press be agreed. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798070 | Government Team Opening Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties would have an opportunity to seek clarification on the Government Team's opening statement. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798263 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 814898 | [Off-Record Discussion: Paisley and Brooke Discuss Sir Ninian Stephen's Comments About Admitting Sinn Fein to the Talks] | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [Off record discussion regarding Sir Ninian Stephen and admission of Sinn Fein to the Talks.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798363 | Time to Consider Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Alliance and the SDLP should have time to consider the statement before putting questions to the UDUP | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 814904 | DUP Opening Statement Followed by Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Dr Paisley might make his opening statement and that the meeting should then adjourn for the day. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 814912 | Agree Press Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a form of words for an press statement be agreed | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 814918 | Publication of Unionist Position Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That publication of the Unionist position papers be delayed until questioning be completed | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798395 | Opportunity to Question the Government Team on Their Opening Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be an opportunity to question the Government Team on their own opening statement | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 827271 | Opportunity for Clarification | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the papers be taken in the order in which they had been presented and for the Alliance Party to put their questions to the UUP first. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798450 | Adjournment for Lunch | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the session adjourn for lunch | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 815245 | Continued Questioning of of the UUP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That questioning of the UUP leader continue | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 815285 | Questioning of UUP to End | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Chairman bring the Minister of State's questioning to an end | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 815304 | Fairness in Questioning | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a consistent approach be maintained to questioning | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 800204 | Concerns About the Independent Chairman Speaking to the Press | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Independent Chairman Refrain from Speaking to the Press | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 815341 | Clarity Around Timing of the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be clarity around timing of the Talks | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798659 | Session to Commence with the Minister of State in the Chair | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting should commence with the Minister of State in the Chair. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 815380 | Withdrawal of Government Comments Regarding the SDLP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team withdraw an earlier statement which they had made concerning an article in that day's copy of the Irish Press | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798696 | SDLP Clarification of the UDUP Position Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP would be able to seek clarification of the UDUP paper on 24 June | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798702 | Limit Discussions of Talks in Parliament | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That members of the House should limit discussions of the present talks during the Renewal Debate in the House of Commons | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798794 | Making Position Papers Public | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That delegations take their own view about whether and what to publish | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 798814 | Intensify Talks Process and Extend the Session | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the session should be extended | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 798845 | Business Committee to Meet to Discuss Intensification of the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee meet after the plenary sessions to discuss intensification of the Talks process | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 800276 | Condemnation of Press Leaks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That recent leaks to the press be condemned | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 815442 | Delicate Negotiations to be Conducted in a Smaller Circle | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That business be undertaken in a smaller circle particularly when the process involve delicate negotiations | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 815455 | Adjournment for Refreshments | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That meeting adjourn for refreshments | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 815698 | Move on to Questioning of the Government Team | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the session move on from the DUP paper to the Government paper | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798969 | Adjournment for tea | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting break for tea | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 799083 | Power of the Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee did not have the power to take decisions independent of the plenaries | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 799132 | Adjournment to Consider Alliance Party Proposal | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the plenary should adjourn to consider the proposal | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 827632 | Delay Discussion of Confidentiality Recommendations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a further matter of confidentiality should wait until later to be discussed | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827668 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn to allow delegates to consider the Alliance Party Proposal | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 827691 | Suggestion to check in with delegations at 11.30 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a check be made at 11.30 to see if discussions were ready to resume | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 827736 | Meeting of the Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a Business Committee meeting be held to clarify points | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 827790 | Agenda: That Parties Present Views in Turn | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties present their views on the Alliance Party in turn | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 827810 | Opportunity for Business Committee to Speak | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee explain how they suggested the Alliance paper be considered | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 827895 | Adjournment for Lunch and a Meeting of the Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That they adjourn for lunch, followed by a meeting of the Business Committee at 2pm and plenary at 2.15pm | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 827902 | Query about "Two weeks" | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That explanation be given as to the phrase "two weeks" | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 836118 | Pause to Read the Document Followed by Discussion | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there be a five minute pause for delegates to read the document, followed by discussion led by the Secretary of State. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 836128 | Postpone Discussion of the Most Controversial Issues | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be better to start with areas where common ground was more likely to emerge. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 836425 | SDLP Affirm NI as Part of the UK | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Hume clarify whether the SDLP accepted as a fact that Northern Ireland was part of the United Kingdom. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 836433 | Avoid Repeating Position Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it might be helpful to progress if parties avoid simply repeating what was in their position papers. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 799268 | Business Committee Members to Report to Delegations During the Interval | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That each member of the Business Committee would be reporting back to their delegations during the tea interval. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 836449 | Business in the Evening Session and Following Day Would Continue to Deal with Workplan Item 6 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That business in the evening session and the following day would probably still be dealing with the matters on workplan item 6. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 799285 | DUP Withdraw Comments about Police Authority | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That they would withdraw misinformed comments about the Police Authority nomination procedures. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 837167 | Mr Hume to Ask Irish Government to Delay the Ango Irish Conference | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Hume should ask the Irish Government to delay the Conference. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837171 | Business Committee Report and Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn after the Minister of State had reported on the results of the Business Committee meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837177 | Dr Paisley to Continue Questioning Mr Hume | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Dr Paisley continue questioning Mr Hume. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837189 | People Wait Their Turn to Speak | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That people wait their turn to speak. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837201 | Adjournment for Coffee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn for coffee. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837224 | Avoid Repetition of Points Concerning Articles 2 and 3 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That in order to ensure the best use of the time available it would be preferable if speakers refrained from merely repeating positions which had already been put forward. He felt that the point about Articles 2 and 3 being offensive to Unionists had already been made and that Mr Hume had taken note of it. Speakers should try to ensure that the points they were putting forward were new ones. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837232 | Deal with Articles 2 and 3 in Strand Two | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be more appropriate to deal with Articles 2 and 3 in Strand Two, leaving as much of the remaining time as possible in Strand One to discussion of internal Northern Ireland arrangements. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837240 | Adjournment for Lunch | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there be an adjournment for lunch, with resumption at 1415. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837578 | Future Business | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State outline plans for the coming sessions. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837582 | Status of Items Beyond Strand 1 in Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State clarify if items belong strand one would be excluded from the papers. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837583 | Secretary of State to Provide Written Copies of Speaking Notes | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State provide written copies of his speaking notes to the delegations at the evening meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837601 | Government Team to Produce Paper on a Bill of Rights | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team produce a paper setting out their views on a Bill of Rights. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 799428 | Report on the Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister report on the Business Committee meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837825 | Re-emphasise Press Embargo | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That party leaders note embargo on talking to the press and speak again to their delegations emphasising their personal commitment to it. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 799430 | Base Discussion Around Headings in the Government Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the eight headings in the Government paper might be used as pegs on which to hang discussion. | Alderdice Diaries | |
| 837831 | Focus on First Two Headings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting discuss the first two headings in the Government paper. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 837837 | HMG to Clearly State Position of Status of Northern Ireland | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That HMG confirm that they would facilitate any majority taking any step. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837844 | Vote on UUP Amendment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the definition to be put on the table and for the SDLP and the Government to suggest any amendments they wished to make. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 838179 | Vote on Dr Paisley's Formula | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting vote on Dr Paisley's formula. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 838181 | SDLP to Affirm Support for the Statement of Northern Ireland's Status in the 1973 Constitution Act | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP concurs with the statement of Northern Ireland's status in the 1973 Constitution Act. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 838184 | Move on to Paragraph 18 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting move on to discuss paragraph 18 of the document. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 838300 | Move on to Structures | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting would never get agreement on principles and that it should get down to structures as quickly as possible. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 838311 | Government to Produce a Paper Based on Further Submissions on the Question of Local Institutions and Structures | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government produce a paper which reflected the strands of discussion thus far and would be based on further submissions from the parties on the question of local institutions and structures. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 839022 | Clarification of Purpose of Discussion | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister clarify if the subject under discussion was identical to that in the earlier workplace schedule and if the purpose of the session was an attempt to establish common ground. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 839024 | Early Finish to Allow Delegates to Catch Up on Analytical Work | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State consider finishing the evening session early to allow delegates time to catch up on analytical work. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 799685 | Begin with a Summary of Previous Day's Proceedings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting should begin with a summary of the previous day's proceedings. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 839082 | Timetable for the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the question of the timetable for the Talks be settled first. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 839093 | Summary of Previous Day's Proceedings | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State deliver the summary of the previous day's proceedings. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 839097 | Call to Order | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting be called to order. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 839117 | Secretary of State to Meet Party Leaders to Determine how to Conclude Matters | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State have separate meetings with the party leaders, beginning with Dr Alderdice, to see how to conclude matters in an orderly | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 799896 | Statement of the Chairman on Ending the Current Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the current talks should be brought to an end in an orderly way and with opportunity for feedback. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice), Alderdice Archive |
| 839128 | Invitation for Delegates to Comment Prior to Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That delegates should make any further comments they wished to. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 839129 | Vote of Thanks to Secretary of State | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That delegates express their appreciation for the work of the Secretary of State. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 799951 | Press Releases by Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That no-one would speak to the press until after the Government Statement in the House of Commons. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 802981 | Number of Party Delegates | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the number of delegates of individual parties in the Conference Room might exceed 10 on this occasion. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 802985 | Message from the Prime Minister | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team deliver a message from the Prime Minister thanking the party leaders for continuing political dialogue. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 802992 | Ground to be Covered Before Election | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the parties agree on the ground to be covered in advance of the announcement of the election.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803006 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn for coffee.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 839641 | Timing of the Afternoon Session | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That timings be agreed for the afternoon session to accommodate long-standing commitments. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 840558 | All Members of the Delegations Have an Opportunity to Express Views on Arrangements in the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That on this occasion all members of the delegations should have an opportunity to express their views on arrangements during the last Talks. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 840561 | Mr Molyneaux and Rev Smyth Leave and Mr Empey Stand In for Mr Molyneaux | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Molyneaux and the Rev Smyth be excused and Mr Empey take his leader's place at the table. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 803316 | Nominations to Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the delegations nominate representatives to the Business Committee. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 840565 | All Parties to Agree on Business Committee and Principle of a Sub-Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there is agreement on the need for a Business Committee, plenary sessions, and opportunities for the Leaders to meet, and that sub-committees should report to the plenary conference. Other proposals to be dropped. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803143 | Not Peace Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Minister of State be thanked for making it clear that these were not peace talks.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 840725 | Nominations to the Business Committee Be Completed | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the final nominations to the Business Committee be made. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 802001 | Common Realities and Common Themes Document Be Revised by the Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the paper be discussed at the Business Committee. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797876 | Invitation to Make Presentations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That all four parties make brief presentations. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 799796 | Timetable for Plenary Sessions | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the plenary session resume on 7 May | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 841643 | Facilitating Participation by MPs in Both the Debate on the Queen's Speech and the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That consider ways to facilitate Northern Ireland Members of Parliament making their contribution to the Debate on the Queen's Speech in addition to participating in the Talks. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 841646 | Confidentiality: Government Team | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team remain loyal to the confidentiality agreement without exception. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 799906 | Visit of SDLP to Dublin 4.5.92 | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the DUP hoped the SDLP's visit did not constitute a breach of the confidentiality of the talks process | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803182 | Procedural Arrangements for the Day | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the recommendations of the Business Committee for the session be followed. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 842899 | Realities and Common Themes Papers Noted | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting take note of the Realities and Common Themes papers without further substantive discussion. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803230 | Meetings of Business Committee and Leaders Before Plenary Session Resumes | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee and leaders meet before the plenary session resume. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803418 | Next Plenary on 7 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the next Plenary take place on 7 May. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 843632 | Bank the Principles Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the revised common principles paper which had been circulated following the previous Plenary meeting on Tuesday should be banked, rather than discussed further. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 843865 | Adopt the Agenda as Agreed and Proceed with the Debate | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the agenda be adopted and the session proceed. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 843870 | Floor Opened for Wider Debate | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the floor might be thrown open to others within delegations to speak on this central issue. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 843872 | Party Leaders Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there would be a meeting of Party leaders 10 minutes after the conclusion of the session. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803176 | Adopt Agenda and Refer Options Paper to Sub-Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the agenda proposed by the party leaders be adopted as amended and the Government Options paper be referred to the sub-committee. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 842839 | Adopt Agenda and Refer Options Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the agenda proposed by the party leaders be adopted as amended and the Government Options paper be referred to the sub-committee. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802942 | Encouragement to Consider Papers Fully | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Parties should consider each others' papers fully before offering comment. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802950 | Omit Oral Presentations and Remit Papers for Discussion in Party Groupings and Sub-Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the oral presentations be omitted in favour of moving straightaway to party groupings for discussion of the other parties' papers, prior to sub-Committee meetings on Tuesday. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802957 | Structures Sub-Committee Timetable | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Sub-Committee meet on Tuesday and Wednesday and report back to the Friday plenary meeting. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801799 | Apology for Delay | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team apologise and explain the delay in convening the Plenary session. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801803 | Thanks to Structures Sub-Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-committee be praised for its work, but that fundamental issues in future should only be resolved by discussion in Plenary. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801911 | Presentation of Structures Proposals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That each party leader address the Plenary session on the extent to which its party paper conformed to the Common Principles and Common Themes already agreed, beginning with the SDLP. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802018 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn for coffee. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802040 | Circulation of Meeting Records Issue | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the issue of the circulation to people outside the talks of records of meetings be addressed. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802182 | Plenary Timetable | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Plenary session would resume tomorrow and start by discussing the Alliance Party's proposals, and that a decision on the timetable for the remainder of the week would be taken in light of progress made then. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802206 | Provisional Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That if the plenary meeting was still in session at 12.30, Mr Hanley would take the chair. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802208 | Expression of Gratitude for Maintaining Confidentiality | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties be thanked for maintaining the confidentiality agreement in recent days. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802224 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802233 | Order of Discussion | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the UUP paper be discussed that afternoon with the DUP paper being left to the following day. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802244 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802265 | Meeting Adjournment and Need for Some Agreement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn and reconvene tomorrow, and that the parties think carefully about the points made in the debate and how the Talks might be able to progress from here. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802285 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802302 | Meeting Adjournment and Resumed Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn and the discussion of the resumed plenary be decided. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802335 | Thanks for Proposals Debate | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties be thanked for the constructive and admirable way in which the debate on the parties proposals for institutional structures had been conducted. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802341 | Next Plenary and Bilaterals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the next plenary session should take place on Tuesday 26 May at 10.30 am, and informal bilateral contacts are encouraged during the interval. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802347 | Plenary Meetings Minutes | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team tell the delegations when the minutes of the Plenary meetings will be available. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 861509 | Adjournment of Plenary and Meeting of the Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the plenary session should adjourn and that the Business Committee should meet to decide how to deal with tabled papers and to establish a sub-Committee. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 861520 | Minutes of the Business Committee and Sub-Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That no minutes of the sub-Committee be made. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 861522 | Confidentiality | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That all Parties continue to adhere to the principle of confidentiality. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 865907 | Apology for Late Start | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting accept the Secretary of State's apology for the late start and note the benefits of meetings between the Secretary of State and the Party Leaders. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 865910 | Sub-Committee to Continue its work on Monday and Tuesday and Report on Wednesday 3 June | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-committee be authorised by Plenary to continue its work on Monday and Tuesday reporting back on Wednesday 3 June to the Plenary session. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 865912 | Reiteration of Confidentiality | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That delegates note the importance of adhering to the confidentiality commitment. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 898689 | Reconvene Plenary on Wednesday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Plenary re-convene at 10.00 am on Wednesday. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899583 | Bilateral Consultation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State consult the parties bilaterally.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901631 | Private Meeting between Dr Paisley and the Secretary of State | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State have a private word with Dr Paisley.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 905147 | Issue a Clear Minute Detailing Dr Paisley's Assurances | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a clear minute detailing the assurances given by the leader of the UDUP delegation to allay the SDLP's concerns.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905152 | DUP Issue a Statement Explaining Their Position | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the DUP make a separate statement explaining their position given the difficulties they had faced. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905156 | SLDP Agree to the DUP Amendment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the SDLP agree to the DUP amendment.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905158 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905165 | Consultation with the Irish Government and Additional Press Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the UK Government Team consult the Irish Government on the statement and if agreement to the proposals be forthcoming, issue an additional press statement.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905168 | Request to Maintain Confidentiality | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the confidentiality rule be strictly adhered to over the weekend in the face of likely intense press questioning. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905169 | Question Regarding Next Steps | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Government outline the next steps in the process.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905170 | Business Committee Meet on Monday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Business Committee should meet on Monday to decide the programme of work for the sub-Committee. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905171 | Sub-Committee to Meet on Monday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the sub-Committee personnel themselves should meet to agree the timetable and that the first meeting should be held at 10.30 on Monday 15 June in Room 8.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 905173 | Thanks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That all the delegations be thanked for their assistance in resolving the difficult issues that had been faced.] | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 797652 | Meeting Agenda | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the purpose of the meeting be to discuss a possible agenda for Strand 2 along the lines of the agreed statement of 26 March 1991.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797656 | Opening Statements | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the parties should make their opening statements.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 907716 | Chairman's Assurances to the UUP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman give the UUP the assurances sought in their opening statement.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797665 | Delegations to Respond to the Opening Statements | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the delegations respond to the opening statements.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797666 | Access to Strand 1 Documents | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That that parties would consider whether the Chairman and the Irish Government could be given access to relevant documents from Strand 1.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802383 | Welcome | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the participants and observers of the Strand 3 talks be welcomed.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802390 | 26 March 1991 Statement to the House of Commons | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State lay out the context for the meeting.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 907908 | Strand 1 | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Irish Government acknowledge progress in Strand 1.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 907911 | Immediate Launch of Strand 2 | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Irish Government believes the transition to Strand 2 is greatly overdue.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 907913 | Flexibility of Strand 3 Agenda | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the agenda for Strand 3 must remain flexible and comprehensive.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802403 | Break for Preparation of Composite Agenda | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn for tea, during which officials could prepare a composite agenda.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802404 | Party Representatives' Observations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Minister of Foreign Affairs agree to inviting representatives of the Northern Ireland parties make their observations on the proposed Strand 3 talks.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802416 | Circulation of Party Statements | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the texts of the party opening statements be circulated to the other delegations.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802424 | Thanks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the participants be thanked for their presence and good temper during the meeting.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 906375 | Official Welcome | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the party delegations be welcomed and thanked for their patience.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 906364 | Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Talks participants intent to eventually reach a consensus on the constitutional position of Northern Ireland.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 906365 | Official Launch of Strands 2 and 3 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | I therefore now formally propose that the later strands of discussion should be launched. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801004 | Business Committee Meeting Followed by Plenary Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the the Business Committee should meet immediately to consider the text of a draft press release and that the Plenary should then re-convene to approve the draft and endorse the note of this Plenary meeting.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801030 | Confidentiality Issues | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the substantial departure by some of the delegations from the confidentiality rule be addressed.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801033 | Thanks to Delegations and Government Team | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the delegations and the Government Team be thanked for their work in the talks so far.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801035 | Giving Chairman and Irish Government Strand 1 Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Sir Ninian Stephen and the Irish Government should be given copies of all the papers that had been "banked" or agreed in Sub-Committee and noted by plenary in Strand I in order to assist them in the Strand II deliberations, and that the Government Team would notify the parties as to which papers had been passed over.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | Alderdice Archive |
| 801037 | Question Regarding Date of First Strand 2 Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [The the Government Team state when Sir Ninian Stephen might be able to call the first Strand 2 meeting.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797823 | Opening Statements to Begin Today | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That opening statements would be made by the delegations as proposed by the Chairman, and detailed questioning and responses would take place after all the presentations had been made.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797865 | Copies of Presentations Circulated | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That copies of all the presentations should be circulated.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797868 | DUP and UUP Presentations Next Session | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the DUP and UUP make their presentations at the beginning of the next session.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 908196 | Approval of the Draft Minute | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the draft minute of the first plenary session be approved.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797916 | Confidentiality Reminder | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That all parties should maintain confidentiality in relation to all the proceedings in Strand 2.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 797922 | Invitation to DUP and UUP to Deliver Opening Presentations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the DUP and UUP deliver their opening presentations.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 908202 | Business Committee to Be Established and Meet | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a Business Committee should be established and should meet during the lunchtime adjournment.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 908204 | Appointment of Business Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Business Committee be duly appointed.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798099 | Procedural Arrangements for Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Plenary would adjourn at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 8 July, and resume on Wednesday 15 July in Belfast.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 908190 | Government Consultation with Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the two Governments communicate to the parties regarding the 'gap' between meetings under the Anglo-Irish Agreement.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798117 | Confidentiality Concerns | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the media reports of the talks proceedings were concerning.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 799099 | Review Procedures for Distribution of Documents | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the chairman should review procedures for distribution of documents to delegations.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798135 | Business Committee Meeting at 10:00 on 15 July 1992 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn until 11:00 on 15 July 1992 after a meeting of the Business Committee at 10:00.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 908617 | Irish Government to Table a Paper on Protestant Demographic Trends in the South | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Irish Government table a paper on Protestant demographic trends in the South.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798211 | Report on the Business Committee Meeting | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman report on the meeting of the Business Committee held the previous evening.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798240 | Report from Second Business Committee Meeting | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman report on the meeting of the Business Committee held during the lunchtime adjournment.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798252 | Liaison Arrangements | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That liaison arrangements between the two Governments and the political parties for Strand 3 be made.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 910224 | Confidentiality | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a discussion take place on the question of leaks and confidentiality.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798293 | Postponement of Questioning | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That questioning would be continued on Thursday afternoon.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798330 | Chairman to Meet with Delegation Leaders | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman meet with the delegation leaders at 10.00 am on Friday 24 July.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798343 | Report from Meeting of Delegation Leaders | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the results of the meeting of delegation leaders would be discussed at the meeting of the Business Committee during the lunchtime adjournment.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 910301 | Confidentiality | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That further discussion take place on the confidentiality of proceedings.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) |
| 798348 | Report from Business Committee Meeting | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman report on the meeting of the Business Committee held during the lunchtime adjournment.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798681 | Introductory Comments | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman should make his introductory comments.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 948920 | Motion to Constitute and Instruct the Committee to Consider Agenda Item 6 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Committee to Consider Agenda Item 6 be constituted and instructed as agreed.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 798707 | Other Matters | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That any other matters be discussed.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798769 | Authorise Sub-Committee to Continue Work and Report Again | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Business Committee would continue its work and produce a further report for the next Plenary meeting.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798773 | Next Plenary Date | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the next plenary meeting would be held in Dublin at 11.30 am on 21 September 1992.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798807 | Report from the Business Committee | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Chairman report on the meeting of the Business Committee of 18 September.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798813 | Next Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the date of the next meeting be decided.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822702 | Conclusion of Meeting with Alliance Party on 30 April 1991 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting conclude. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 800456 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting was adjourned.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 823302 | Alliance to Continue to Make Inventive Suggestions | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Alliance Party continue to make inventive suggestions. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 799861 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 823833 | Discipline in Speaking to the Media | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That parties maintain discipline in terms of speaking to the media. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 823839 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn until the evening. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 824271 | Continuation of Talks on 9 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties return to continue talks until 4.00pm on 9 May and that the Secretary of State circulate his proposal to the parties first thing in the morning. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 799760 | Alliance Delegation to Reflect on the Situation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | 3. The Alliance Party undertook to reflect on the situation over the weekend and to bring any new thoughts they might have to the meeting on Monday morning. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 829866 | Alliance to Receive the Revised Version of the Unionist Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State would not give the Unionist paper to the Alliance Party as it stood, but that he would work on it with the Unionists and transmit it to the Alliance Party as soon as it was ready. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 800230 | Plenary on Wednesday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a plenary session be held on Wednesday. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 830690 | Unionist Paper Endorsed by Alliance as a Coda to the 14 May Documnet | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Alliance saw nothing in the Unionist paper of 21 May as incongruent with [the 14 May document] and regarded it as a coda to the earlier document. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830691 | Mechanism by which Unionist Paper was Agreed to be Recognized | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the mechanism by which the Unionist paper had been achieved (ie the informal sub-group of senior representatives) deserved some recognition. In an expanded form it might be useful in future as a means of resolving other issues which would arise. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830703 | Position of the SDLP Party | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the paper had been sent to the SDLP and the government could not speak for them. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 800288 | Parties Should Indicate Areas to be Covere by Terms of Reference and Standing Orders | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Alliance indicate the areas which they think the terms of reference and standing orders for the second strand should cover. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 800292 | Strand 2 Location: Parliament Buildings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Parliament Buildings would be the most desirable location for the Strand 2 talks. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 800298 | Timetable for Coming Weeks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it should be possible, with the agreement of the SDLP, to hold sessions the following week from 11.00 am on Tuesday 28 May, continuing on the Wednesday and Thursday. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 830992 | Invitation to Alliance Delegation to Comment Now or Later | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State would be happy to receive comments on any of these areas at any stage from the Alliance Party and would understand if they wished to reserve their position until they had had an opportunity to think things through more carefully. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830993 | Not to Allow Consultation to Delay Progress | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Alliance delegation welcomed this opportunity to liaise with the Government about the Chairmanship of strand two but they did not want the Secretary of State to delay progress waiting for them to come back with more comments. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 831497 | Plans for Following Week | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there would be no more formal meetings until Tuesday 28 May [at 11.00am], and that there was still some hope of beginning substantive business at that point and that they would be contacted with further information later in the week. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 831499 | Secretary of State to Brief the Press | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be good for the Talks process if the Secretary of State could say something to the press that evening. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 831911 | Nomination of the Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a single nomination for Chairman would be submitted to the parties by the British and Irish Governments. If it were not possible to make progress on this within a short time, there might be a need to suspend the process, although that would be unfortunate. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 831915 | Agenda-Setting Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State hold an agenda setting meeting with the Alliance delegation and the Secretary of State meet with the Unionists. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 800331 | Alliance Opening Statement: Firm Action Required from Secretary of State | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State must take firm action to correct the current news reports.] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 832056 | Unionist Press Briefing Are Freelance | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That recent Unionist press briefings should be regarded as freelance and not on behalf of the party. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 832061 | Clean Copy of the Agenda Paper to be Circulated | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State circulate a clean copy of the agenda paper after consultation with the Unionists. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832063 | Lord Carrington Breaking News | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it be noted that Downtown news were carrying the story that the Unionists had rejected Lord Carrington as Chairman for the second strand. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 800343 | Revision of the Strand 2 Guidelines | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team circulate the latest version of the Strand 2 Guidelines to the Alliance and SDLP delegations. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 800349 | Remaining Issues for Discussion: Workplan and Independent Chairman | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Government report on their plans to secure agreement over the workplace and the identity of the independent chairman.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 800352 | Secretary of State to Convey Details of Meeting to the Unionist Delegation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State tell the Unionists about the present meeting; they wished him to convey to them the Alliance view that their recent behaviour had been dishonest and unhelpful. They also said that the party would not be able to refuse public comment for ever. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 800481 | Independent Chairman Selection | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Government Team update the Alliance Party on developments in the process of choosing an independent chairman for the second strand.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| 800502 | Timetable for Starting Talks and Appointing the Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State Outline Plans for Starting Talks and Appointing the Independent Chairman. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 800507 | Alliance Accept the Workplan for Strand One | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That it be noted for the record that the Alliance Party accepted the Workplan for Strand One.] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| 833588 | Update on the Timescale and Letter to the Unionists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State give some indication of the timescale for moving into plenary sessions and say something about a letter to be sent to the Unionists. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 800567 | Call to Order | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting commence.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800573 | Meeting with Party Leaders | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a meeting of all four leaders together would not now happen.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800578 | SOS Report of Developments | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the SOS would give the Alliance Party an account of developments since they last met.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800580 | Party Leaders Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the four leaders should meet with the Secretary of State in Belfast on 7.1.92, if possible.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800582 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800640 | Call to Order | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting commence.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800642 | SOS Report of Meeting with Unionists | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the SOS would give the Alliance Party an account of his recent meeting with the unionist leaders.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800644 | SOS Report of Meeting with SDLP | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the SOS would give the Alliance Party an account of his meeting with the SDLP.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800647 | Proposed Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the next meeting of teams or leaders take place on Thursday at 2:30pm at Westminster.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 800650 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the meeting adjourn.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 850266 | Plenary Discussion of the Issues | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a plenary discussion of the issues take place. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 858594 | SDLP/Unionist Position on 20 May 1992 | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be very sad if Mr Hume was unwilling to show flexibility at a time when Dr Paisley was determinedly conciliatory. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 898896 | Proposed Approach to Resolution of Impasse | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Alliance Party respond to the Government's proposed approach to the resolution of the impasse. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899627 | Government to Give Its Own View of the Position and Possibly Endorse the Unionists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government should now move away from its slightly illusory position of neutrality. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 841873 | Secretary of State to Leave the Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State Leave the Meeting | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 842547 | Concerns Regarding Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Alliance Delegation Expresses Concern Over the Potential Suspension of Talks | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822285 | The Secretary of State to put the SDLP Proposal to the Unionists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State would put the SDLP proposal for Dublin to the Unionists and convey the result of that exploration to the SDLP. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 822199 | Conclusion of Meeting with SDLP on 30 April 1991 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting conclude. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826682 | Apologies for Absence | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mrs Rodgers stand in for Mr McGrady. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 822962 | SDLP Concerns About Meeting in Stormont Should Be Kept Out of the Media | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP Concerns About Meeting in Stormont Should Be Kept Out of the Media. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 949616 | Secretary of State To Resolve The Matter | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State resolve the matter. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 949619 | Discussion of John Taylor's Remarks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Discussion of John Taylor's Remarks | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 822983 | Conclusion of Meeting to Allow Further Consultation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting conclude and the Secretary of State meet the other delegations to seek resolution. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826691 | Invitation for Full Delegation Attendance | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The full SDLP delegation asked to attend. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823319 | Complaint Regarding Confidentiality | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State Note Briefings Given to the Press by Other Party Delegations. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823348 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn and its conclusions be noted. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823753 | Adjourn and Reconvene Later in the Afternoon | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn while the Secretary of State consulted the other parties, and then reconvene later in the afternoon so that he could report back. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823755 | No comments to be made to the press | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That no-one should comment to the press. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826774 | Confirmation of Continuation of Talks the Following Day | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That they would return for a further round of meetings the next day | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 825661 | Media Coverage: Apology from Secretary of State | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP delegation accept an apology from the Secretary of State for any difficulties presented by his comments to the media. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 825663 | Explanation for the delay in starting meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it be noted the Secretary of State was delayed in starting the meeting as Mr Collins had telephoned him. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 825720 | Settle the Issue | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the issues around strand two be settled today. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826888 | Unionist Amendment given to the SDLP for Reaction | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team would give each member of the SDLP delegation a copy of the Unionist amendment | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827107 | SDLP to Consider Chairmanship Question and Report Back | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP reflect further on the chairmanship of Strand 2 and come to a view. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827114 | The Government to Bring Forward a Revised Proposal | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That that the Government would now seek to put forward a proposition on which they would seek the agreement of all the Parties. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827117 | Secretary of State to Report to the Unionists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State report to the Unionists the SDLP reaction to that party's amendment to the Government proposition. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828131 | Delay Making News of the SDLP Decision Public | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be helpful if the news of the SDLP decision was not made public until the following day. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828133 | SDLP Independence | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it be noted that the SDLP talked to different Governments, but did their own thinking. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828135 | Minutes of the Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the points raised in the meeting be minuted. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827802 | Potential Delay of Meetings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the timetable of talks might be disrupted as a result of the funeral of Mr Orr and the meeting of the Northern Ireland Committee. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828905 | Share Full Correspondence Between HMG and Unionist Leaders on 16 and 17 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State should share the full correspondence between HMG and the Unionist leaders. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828928 | The Unionists Need to Accept the 14 May Document | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That 'agreement in principle' was not acceptable and the Unionist delegations need to accept the 14 May document for the talks to continue. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828939 | Basis for Talks and Agreement on the Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the 14 May document and 26 March statement still stood absolutely as the basis for talks, but failure to reach agreement on the Chairman might still make it impossible for the process to continue. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828946 | Proposed Meeting Between the Unionist and SDLP Delegations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the delegations meet in order for the Unionists to explain their position and for the SDLP to cross-examine them directly. It was a finely balanced decision. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 829532 | Apology for Delay | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State explain the reason for the delay in meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 829552 | Outstanding Issues To Be Dealt With Before Strand 1 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the outstanding issues had to be dealt with before strand one could begin. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 829554 | Outstanding Isses to be Dealth with in a Sub-Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That outstanding issues could be dealt with in sub-committee under the Minister of State. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 829815 | No Further Consultation on the Independent Chairman and Location of Strand 2 Talks Required | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP were content for the Secretary of State to choose a chairman and a venue without any further reference to them. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 829824 | SDLP Press Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP state the line they would be taking when the spoke to the press. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 850250 | Plenary Discussion of the Underlying Issues | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a plenary discussion of the underlying issues was now necessary. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899596 | Request for the Secretary of State to State His Position | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State give his own view of the position.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901404 | Mr Hume to Consult His Delegation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume consult his delegation further.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899231 | Question Regarding Implementation of Pre-Strand II and Pre-Strand III Meetings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume say whether he had forwarded the agreement about Pre-Strand II and Pre-Strand III meetings.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899236 | Reassurance Objective of Strand II Meeting | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume respond to the UK Government understanding of the pre-Strand II meeting.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899237 | John Hume to Ensure Dublin Understand the Reassurance Objective | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume speak to one or two people in Dublin to ensure that there was a full understanding of the purpose of the meeting.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899239 | John Hume Unsighted on Irish Preferences About Level of Representation and Timing | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That it be noted that Mr Hume was still unsighted on Irish preferences about level of representation and timing of the pre-Strand II meeting.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950573 | Strand 1 | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume discuss his Strand 1 proposals.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950581 | Hume to Speak to the Taoiseach about Postponing the IGC | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume undertake to speak to the Taoiseach about postponing the IGC.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950595 | Political Ambitions of the IRA | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hume give the Secretary of State his current assessment of attitudes in the Provisional movement.] | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822745 | PUS and Mr Robinson to Meet | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the PUS meet with Mr Robinson to sort out the allowances for secretarial support. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 822773 | Secretary of State to Consult on Majority Vote for Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State would approach the other parties on the question of adjourning on a majority vote. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 822779 | Secretary of State to Consult the Other Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State put this proposal to the other parties during the first plenary meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 822948 | Time to Reflect | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State and parties shohuld take time to consider their position on the question of the venue for Strand 2. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823274 | Adjournment for Secretary of State to Take Further Soundings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn to enable the Secretary of State to reflect and if necessary take further soundings of the parties. The Unionist delegations would remain available. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823284 | No Plenary Session | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there be no plenary session that day. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823287 | Purely Symbolic Plenary Session | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it might be acceptable to have a purely symbolic meeting, with no photographs. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823362 | Negotiation Team | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting proceed with the smaller Unionist team and that the larger team attend in the afternoon if necessary. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823369 | Breach of Security: Confidentiality of the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State note and deal with the serious breach of security in the Talks. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823399 | Adjournment for Lunch | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn for lunch. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823898 | Time of Reflection | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Unionist delegations note and take time to consult on the Government's proposal. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823915 | Continuation of Meetings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State speak to Mr Collins and meetings continue the following day to try to resolve the issue of venue before the weekend. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823919 | Unionist Leaders to Discuss European Venue with Mr Hume | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux meeting with Mr Hume to discuss the possibility of a neutral venue in Europe again. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823926 | Adjournment for Consultation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn so that the Secretary of State could consult the other delegations with a view to recommencing discussions the following day. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826655 | Media Coverage: Apology from Secretary of State | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Unionist delegation accept the Secretary of State's apology for any approach by the media on the basis of a remark he had made the previous evening. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826660 | Government to Put Unionist Amendment to the SDLP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it was for the Government to put the Unionist amendment to the SDLP. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826710 | Adjournment for Secretary of State to Meet with SDLP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the present meeting should be adjourned to allow the Secretary of State to have a discussion with the SDLP. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826742 | Make Non-Negative Assumption About Other Participants | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it was sensible to make certain non-negative assumptions about the other participants. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826748 | Secretary of State to Put Unionist Proposal to the SDLP and Point Out at that Archbishop Daly Suggested Strasbourg | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State discuss the Unionist proposal with the SDLP, making to them Mr McCrea's point that the head of the Roman Catholic Church had suggested Strasbourg for the second strand. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826755 | Meetings to Continue the Following Day | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That meetings continue the following day in order to resolve issues before the weekend. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826791 | Correction to Minutes of 7 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a minor correction be made to the minutes of 7 May. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826793 | Ministers to Schedule Meetings with Constituency Delegations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Ministers could schedule meetings with constituency delegations led by those participating in the talks for Thursdays or Fridays; they would be content to use video-conferencing facilities if necessary. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 826866 | Point of Information: Press Reports about Unionist Position | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Unionist delegations take note of reporting of their position by the Press. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827215 | Government Proposal | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Government Proposal for reconvening the Talks to break the impasse | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827666 | Communication between the Government and the Quaestors | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Government team would take the matter forward to address the issue | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 949974 | The Difficulties Caused By Public Statements | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the party leaders note the problems caused by public statements, such as those by Mr Trimble. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 949980 | Unionist Paper Shared With The Secretary of State | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Unionist paper outlining the new proposal be shared with the Secretary of State in confidence. [Editor's Note: We do not currently have the document referred to, but as it seems to be a written record of the position laid out by Dr Paisley at the beginning of the meeting and discussed thereafter. The points made by the Unionist leaders during the meeting are noted here.] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827583 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Meeting Adjourned | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827300 | Unionist Delegation position paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Unionist Delegation position paper was circulated amongst meeting attendees | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 828084 | Meeting the Following Day to Approve Minutes | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the two sides reconvene to approve the summary minute of the meeting at the start of the following day. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827433 | Presentation of Amendments to the Record | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Robinson go through the Unionist side's proposed amendments to the Record of the previous meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830254 | 14 May Ultimatum Withdrawn and the Proposals Resubmitted | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the 14 May document should be withdrawn and the proposals resubmitted. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830255 | That a Drafting Group Meet to Produce a Clear Statement of the Unionist Position | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a small drafting group be convened to write a clear statement of the Unionist position as a basis on which to move forward. This could be considered at a further bilateral meeting. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830259 | Alliance Party Available to Read Unionist Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Alliance Party remain available and take receipt of the Unionist statement. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830279 | Secretary of State to Consider how to Consult on Venue. Unionists to Work on Terms of Reference | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State consult other parties on venue and circulate proposals. The Unionists would come up with firm proposals on the terms of reference. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 827398 | Minutes of the Meeting to Record Unionist View that Strand 1 Proceed | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the minutes of the meeting make clear the Unionist view that strand one should now go ahead, while outstanding issues were dealt with in the margins. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 830637 | Unionists to Inform Government Team of the Content of the Press Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be helpful for the Government Team to know what the Unionists were proposing to say to the Press. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 831509 | Plans for Following Week | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That proceedings would recommence at 11.00 am on Tuesday 28 May and there would be meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of that week. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 831601 | Sharing of the Unionist TOR Position Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Unionist paper might be shared with other parties. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 831624 | Sub-group to Set Agenda on Tuesday 28 May at 09:00 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State and a small sub-group similar to the one which met the previous day would attempt to do this starting at around 9.00 o'clock on Tuesday 28 May to set the agenda before the first plenary. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 831628 | Secretary of State Press Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Secretary of State make an announcement regarding the location of strand two and the discussions with the Unionist and Alliance Parties with regards to the independent chairman. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832235 | Work through the Paper Paragraph by Paragraph | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting work through the paper paragraph by paragraph. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832248 | Unionist to Brief Chairman on 21 March Formula | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Unionists speak to the Chairman on the lines of the 21 March letter. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832269 | Decision on Paragraph 2 (Suggestions and Proposals by Chairman) | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a decision be made on the wording of Paragraph 2. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832341 | Decision on Paragraph 7 (Media) | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee decide on PUS's proposal to revise Paragraph 7 | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832347 | No Socialising by Unionist Delegations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it be noted that it would be unacceptable with their constituents for the Unionist representatives to socialise with other delegations. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832391 | Decision on Paragraphs 11 and 12 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State's proposal be amended and adopted. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832964 | Staffing: Secretary of State to Reflect and Bring Forward Proposals at a Later Stage | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State would reflect on what the Unionist delegation had said about staffing and come forward with proposals at a later stage. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832975 | Sub-Group to Meet at 1700 in the Conference Room | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-group would meet at 1700 in the Conference Room at Parliament Buildings with representatives of all four delegations (including the SDLP). | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 832978 | Business for 29 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State issue guidance on the planned business for 29 May. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833054 | Report on Secretary of State's Meeting with Irish Ministers on 31 May 1991 | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State report on his meeting with Irish Ministers in Dublin on 31 May. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833093 | Process for Agreeing Revised Procedural Guidelines | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Secretary of State would feel it necessary to go back to the Alliance Party and to the SDLP with the revised Procedural Guidelines after they had been agreed with the Unionist delegations. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833355 | Note that Unionists Object to the Use of Irish Civil Servants | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State note that it might not be suitable for an Irish Civil Servant to take the note at a private meeting which did not involve the Irish Government. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833364 | Note that the Unionist Amendments Had Caused the Delay | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it be noted that that the reason for the detailed and lengthy debates that had taken place thus far in the process was that the Unionists had raised a number of amendments and points and these had to be discussed in order to obtain the agreement of all the other parties to the process. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833370 | Business for the Day: Unionists to Report Back by 1800 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be helpful if the Unionists could report back by 1800 if possible. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833372 | Accusation that the Government Team had Briefed against the Unionists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team had, during the process, issued statements to the media about issues under discussion on the lines that all parties had agreed except for the Unionists, suggesting that it was only the Unionists who were holding proceedings up. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833375 | Unionists to be Informed once Alliance Party Agree Workplan | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team would inform the Unionists when agreement on the workplan had been received from the Alliance Party. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833566 | Process to Agree Guidelines with the Irish, Alliance and the SDLP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be necessary to ensure that the Irish were content with the result of whatever emerged from the present meeting; once that was so there would be a need to clear the final version with the SDLP and the Alliance Party. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833569 | Written Statement from the Secretary of State on the Venue for Strand 2 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State make a clear statement, preferably in writing, of what had been agreed on the venue for the second strand and who was party to that agreement. [Editor's Note: We interpret the request from Mr Cunningham as a prerequisite to the Unionists accepting the Irish amendments to Paragraph 10 which removed the sequence of venues for Strand 2.] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833574 | The Letter on Venue to be Available to the Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the letter would be made available to the Chairman, together with a statement to the effect that it had been accepted by all parties. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 833578 | Confirmation about use of the Word "regular' and Notetakers for Strand 2. | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State confirm in writing the understanding about the word "regular" and the undertaking that no Maryfield staff would be nominated by either Government as note-takers. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 849958 | Meeting Begins | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | SECRETARY OF STATES MEETING WITH THE UNIONIST LEADERS: 12 DECEMBER 1991 The Secretary of State met Mr Molyneaux and Dr Paisley in the large Ministerial conference room in the House at 4.00pm on Thursday 12 December 1991. | Alderdice Diaries | |
| 849961 | Discussion about SDLP Participation in Talks | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | Mr Molyneaux noted that the Secretary of State had met with the SDLP and asked when they would be prepared "to place their cards on the table." | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 850003 | Discussion on Strand 1 and the General Election | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | Mr. Molyneaux then referred to the Prime Minister's comments following his meeting on 4 December with Mr Haughey praying them in aid to argue for completion of Strand 1 before the General Election. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 850423 | Suggestion for Secretary of State to Meet with SDLP and Unionists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Dr Paisley said that the Secretary of State should convene a meeting with the SDLP and the Unionists to see whether there was a basis for fresh talks. | Alderdice Diaries | |
| 851100 | Discussion on Intervals for talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The changes from the previous talks sought by the Unionists concerned the interval, the venue and the format of the fresh talks. | Alderdice Diaries | |
| 850212 | Plenary Discussion on Party Proposals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be be a full discussion in the plenary of each of the parties' proposals to see whether there was some way of moving forward. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 850216 | Circulation of Relevant Papers in Relation to Proposed Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Secretariat would circulate relevant papers to the delegates ahead of the proposed Plenary, about which the Secretary of State would consult the other party leaders. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 898715 | Pin Down Understandings in the Form of a Report from the Sub-Committee to the Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the first step should be to pin down the understandings reached yesterday on the "majority rule" and "identity" issues in the form of a report from the sub-Committee to the Plenary. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 898718 | Commission of New Model Following Sub-Committee Report to Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Plenary should be invited to commission the sub-Committee to commence the preparation of a new model following the presentation of its report. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 868164 | Explanation of the Secretary of State's Conversation with Mr Andrews | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State clarify the nature of his conversation with Mr Andrews following misleading press reports. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869259 | Comment on Reports of Plans to Pause Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State comment on reports that he would suggest a pause in the Talks. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869267 | Challenge of Keeping Wider UUP On Board | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the concerns of the wider UUP party be noted. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869270 | Articles 2 and 3 | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State explain whether Articles 2 and 3 would be addressed in Strand 2 or Strand 3. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869273 | Commendation of Sir Ninian Stephen | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Molyneaux welcome Sir Ninian Stephen's involvement in the process. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 904852 | Request for the Secretary of State to Endorse the Model of Devolved Government despite SDLP Reservations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State endorse the model of devolved government despite SDLP reservations.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 904854 | Request for the Unionist Leaders to State Their Requirements from the SDLP for Transition to Strand II | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Unionists clarify what they want further from Mr Hume before going to Strand II.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899617 | Request for the Secretary of State to Comment on the Suitability of SDLP Proposals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the government declare its own view of the SDLP's original proposals.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899745 | Further Work on the Outline Framework | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the parties do further work on the outline framework.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899842 | Unionists to Report Back on the Consultation Process | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux report back to the Secretary of State with any news from the consultation process.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901299 | Amended Statement to Be Circulated | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the new form of words be shared with Party leaders, and the document be discussed with the DUP delegation.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901434 | Adjournment until Monday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That proceedings adjourn until Monday.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901435 | DUP to Consider New Form of Words Proposed by the Other Leaders | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the DUP consider the new form of words proposed by the other leaders.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901471 | Discuss the Situation with the DUP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Empey discuss the situation further with the DUP.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950461 | DUP to Withdraw from the Talks | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [Paisley recommended on Friday that his party pull out of the talks when they resumed on Thursday.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950470 | Conversation with Ian Paisley Regarding Articles 2 and 3 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That either the Secretary of State or Mr Hanley should speak with Ian Paisley to let him know the political realities of what was and what was not possible with Articles 2 and 3.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950472 | Strand III Meeting on Friday 12 September | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Peter Robinson recognised the value of this meeting.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950513 | Criticism of the Irish Delegation | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That only the Irish delegation was putting up a worse show.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950515 | The British Government to Take an Authoritative Stance | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That HMG take a position in order to drive things forward.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950517 | Grassroots Opposition | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [After months of talking nothing of any substance had been agreed.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950523 | Notice of a Demand for a Strand 3 Liaison Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the UUP would be demanding a Strand 3 liaison meeting right away.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950538 | Set a Final Deadline for the Talks and Postpone the IGC until Afterwards | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a final deadline for the completion of the Talks be set and that the Governments agree to postpone the IGC until that deadline.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950553 | Mr Molyneaux's Radio Interview on Articles 2 and 3 | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Molyneaux had taken a reasonable line in his weekend radio interview about Articles 2 and 3.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 842359 | Not Continuing in the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The DUP Should No Longer Continue in the Talks Due to the IGC. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 842602 | Heads of Delegations Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Mr Molyneaux Could Not Be Present at the Heads of Delegations Meeting | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 842806 | Sustaining the Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Talks Should Be Sustained Until Tuesday | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802204 | Workplan | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a workplan for Strand One should be agreed | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 827275 | Add the Revised Paper to the Secretary of State's Agenda of 3 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the revised paper should be added to the agenda suggested by the Secretary of State in his letter of 3 May, in place of items 6 and 7 of that agenda. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 827329 | Circulation of Record of the Previous Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State circulate an aide memoire of the previous day's discussion. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827331 | Timing of Meetings to be Fixed and Adhered to. | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it be noted that times for meetings should be fixed and adhered to. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827338 | More Transparent Procedures for Amending Documents | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That changes to text should be made in Committee and not overnight by the Chairman. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827342 | Agree the Revised Document | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That representatives agree to work on the basis of the revised document. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827353 | That the Meeting Adjourn While the Minister of State Revise the Document | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State and his officials should draft a revised document along these lines, to be discussed at a reconvened meeting at 2.30. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827405 | Committee Approval for Workplan | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee approve the Workplan and Refer it for Consideration by the Delegations and the Plenary Committee | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800883 | Meeting on 16 July | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be a meeting on the 16 July | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 800887 | SDLP Additional Room | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP should have an additional room for constituency business | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 800891 | Next meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the next meeting should be on 26 June | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 827540 | Discussion of Intensification with Delegations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That they would consider with their delegations, possibilities for intensification in light of the Unionist paper and Minister of State's suggestions | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827556 | Condemnation of Media report | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the recent media report be condemned | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827563 | Government Concerns on Media Reports to be passed to delegations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Government concerns are passed on to delegations | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827568 | Cessation of Media and Press Interaction | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That no statements be given to the media and no press conferences held | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827597 | Government to report to Plenary Session confirmation of the Unionist position | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team would report to the plenary session that the Unionist representatives had confirmed that given the Unionist position the only time left to conduct the process was before 16 July | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 827607 | Proposal by Business Committee to Adjourn Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee suggest an adjournment of the plenary session until such a time as the Alliance paper had been digested by the delegations. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 836054 | Viability of Tabling Position Papers Without Immediate Prospect of Agreement | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties comment on whether it would be viable to table candid position papers given the short timeframe remaining for talks and the fact that an agreement was unlikely to be reached imminently. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 836057 | Establishment of Working Groups | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Working groups should be explored as an option for distancing particular proposals from particular parties. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 836062 | Plenary Sessions Primary Forum for Achieving Progress | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That plenary sessions were the best way of achieving progress. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 836072 | Agree a Second Gap at the IGC | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That, at the IGC, the British and Irish Governments should suggest a second gap between that Conference and a subsequent Conference. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 836103 | That the Proposed Timetable Be Put to the Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the recommendations should be put by members of the Business Committee to their respective parties during the 1700-1800 break between plenary sessions that afternoon. | Alderdice Diaries | |
| 836108 | Availability of the Independent Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the UK Government Team assess the availability of the independent Chairman. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 836758 | Adjournment for Delegates to Meet Party Colleagues Before Meeting on 26 June | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee should now adjourn and reconvene at 10.00 am on the morning of 26 June, with delegates having reflected the SDLP's concerns back to their party colleagues. If resolution could not be achieved on 26 June, the Business Committee would report that failure to the plenary meeting. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 836760 | Continuity of Delegates at the Next Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be helpful if the SDLP representation again attended on the following morning. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 836763 | Arrangements for the Conduct of Business in the Week Beginning 8 July | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the arrangements for the conduct of business in the week beginning 8 July be clarified to allow delegates to plan holidays. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 836766 | Allocation of Additional Accommodation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the following room allocations be made: Room 35 to UUP; Room 36 to UDUP; Room 43 to the Alliance Party; Room 46 to the SDLP. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 837814 | Party Reactions to Proposals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That delegates report back on the reactions of the parties to the proposals that had been put to them at that morning' Business Committee meeting. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 837818 | Business Committee to Adjourn | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee adjourn and reconvene after the representatives could confirm their party positions. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 837807 | Reiterate Media Embargo | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Minister of State re-emphasise to party leaders the embargo on talking to the press and ask the to speak to their delegations. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 837809 | Use of Remaining Time | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee consider how best to use the remaining time before the Inter-Governmental Conference. | UK Government Internal Record of Plenary Sessions (The National Archives of the UK, CJ 4/9322-23) | |
| 799981 | Distribution of Business Committee Minutes to All Committee Members in Future | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Business Committee minutes be distributed to all Committee members in future. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802086 | Revised Draft of Realities and Common Themes Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team prepare a revised draft the paper to be discussed on 4 and 5 May | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802147 | Division of the Realities and Common Themes Into Two Separate Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Realities and Common Themes paper be divided into two separate papers. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 800126 | Tabling of Papers on the Two Identities in Parallel with Ongoing Discussion of Strand One Issues | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That papers on the two identities should be produced by the parties in parallel with ongoing discussion of Strand One issues. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802101 | Organisation of Meetings | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee meet on 4 May to discuss the revised Common Themes document and other papers to be presented to the Plenary on 5 May, and that there may be some absentees on the 7 May meeting. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802172 | Attendance of Mr Haughey on SDLP Team | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Haughey sit in as a member of the SDLP team rather than as a nominated SDLP representative, having been in hospital. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802191 | Jeremy Hanley as Substitute for Secretary of State when Unavailable | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Jeremy Hanley substitute for the Secretary of State when he was unavailable | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802250 | Changes to Payment of Daily Allowances | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That only members of the committees meeting that day and two others per delegation be paid for that day. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803163 | Business Committee to Rule on Payment of Allowances on a Weekly Basis | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the question of whether the Talks allowance should be made payable to all members of delegations on particular days might be considered by the Business Committee on a weekly basis looking to the business to be conducted in the week ahead. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 842877 | Common Themes Paper to be Noted in Plenary Session | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Common Themes paper be noted rather than discussed in the Plenary Session. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802476 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting should adjourn. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803209 | Common Themes and Realities Papers to be Noted in Plenary Session on 5 May | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Common Themes paper and the Government paper on Realities be submitted at the start of the Plenary Session on 5 May, with the intention that the papers should be noted rather than discussed at length. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803156 | Written Responses to SDLP Identities Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That parties respond to the SDLP identities paper in writing. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803160 | Further Arrangements For Identities Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee make decisions on further handling of the Identities paper and responses to it. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 870795 | Each Delegation to Make a Short Oral Presentation Incorporating Views on the Principles Required of New Political Insitutions | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Each delegation make a short oral presentation incorporating their views on the principles required of new political institutions with the aim to complete it by the end of business on 5 May. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803124 | Production of a Common Principles paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team would produce a Common Principles paper if presentations on principles were made by end of business on 5 May | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 870799 | Discussion on the Second Section of the Options Paper to be Remitted to a Sub-committee First | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Discussion on the second section of the Options paper should be remitted to a sub-committee first. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803136 | Next Business Committee meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the next Business Committee meeting take place fifteen minutes after the end of Thursday's Plenary Session | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803234 | Discussion of "the Institutional Framework" in Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the second part of the Options for New Political Institutions paper be discussed in the afternoon plenary. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803266 | Discussion of "Agreeing the Nature of the Problem" Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP paper "Agreeing the Nature of the Problem" be discussed before moving onto the second part of the "Options" paper. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 843337 | Send Recommendations to the Leaders Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee's recommendations should be reported to the meeting of party leaders at noon. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 803304 | Circulation of SDLP Paper "Agreeing the Nature of the Problem" | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the SDLP paper titled "Agreeing the Nature of Problem" be circulated as soon as possible. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 861500 | Adopt Recommendations and Adjourn | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Business Committee agree the terms of reference and recommendations for the Sub-Committee and adjourn. | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 839561 | Draw Up Plans for Talks | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting draw up plans on the assumption that the way would be clear for the talks. | UK Government Archives - Other | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 839563 | Secretary of State to Restart the Process and Make Arrangements with the Irish Government | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State restart the proces without further delay and get an assurance from the Irish Government on Friday that there would not be a further meeting of the IGC until the election was called. | UK Government Archives - Other | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 839582 | No Further Media Briefing | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That no further briefings be given to the media and that the date of the talks should not be announced. | UK Government Archives - Other | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 839589 | Mr Molyneaux's Office to Write to the Prime Minister and Mr Kinnock | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Molyneaux's office would be faxing letters to the Prime Minister and Mr Kinnock that day and ensure that Mr Kinnock's office understood the importance of a very early response. | UK Government Archives - Other | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 870343 | Follow-Up Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | A Further Meeting Should Be Arranged | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 841625 | Query About Record of Business Committee Meeting on 9 March | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That all leaders should have received the record of the Business Committee meeting on 9 March. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 850124 | Leaking of the SDLP Paper | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting consider the consequences of the leaking of the SDLP paper. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 850125 | Allegations that the Leak was from the UUP | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That allegations that the leak had come from the UUP be substantiated. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 850139 | Report of Discussion After Strasbourg Lunch | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State report back on the discussion after the Strasbourg lunch. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 850144 | Sub-Committee to Complete Discussions and Re-work the Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That it would be very helpful if the sub-committee completed its discussion before the plenary resumed. It would be better to have a paper setting out the differences so that these could be tackled head-on rather than attempting a synthesis. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 850147 | Adjournment to Reflect | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should now be an adjournment to give the parties the opportunity to reflect on what had been said in the meeting. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 858763 | Agree a Way Forward | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the party leaders indicate their support for the Government proposal. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 858766 | Mr Hume to Reflect on the Way Forward | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Hume reflect on the way forward in the Talks and call the Secretary of State over the weekend if he has further thoughts. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 858769 | Secretary of State to Write to Party Leaders Regarding Sir Ninian Stephen's Visit | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That having been unable to mention Sir Ninian Stephen at the meeting the Secretary of State should send a private letter to each of the four party leaders before Sir Ninian's arrival at the weekend explaining the basis of his visit. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864609 | Sub-Committee to Continue its Work | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the party leaders allow the sub-Committee to continue meeting. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864612 | Statement against Background Briefings to the Press | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State confirm that his own press department was not responsible for any of the background briefing which appeared to lie behind some of the latest press stories. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864816 | Plenary to Instruct the Sub-Committee Resume Work: Report Not Circulated | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State propose to a short plenary meeting that the sub-committee should resume its work. He would not circulate the sub-committee's report. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864821 | Plenary to Instruct the Sub-Committee Resume Work: Report Circulated | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-committee's report, and the papers attached to it, be circulated to the plenary as the basis for the sub-committee's further work. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 865901 | Clarification of the Secretary of State's Position on SDLP Proposals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Mr Hume understand that the Secretary of State does not hold a brief for the Unionist proposals, but that the SDLP proposals were unsellable to the population as a whole. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899858 | Postpone Plenary Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be no further plenary meeting before 11.30am the following day. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 900862 | Short Plenary Followed by Meeting of Party Leaders | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a short plenary should be held to explain that the Party leaders were in discussion and would be meeting again within half-an-hour of the plenary. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 900891 | Further Work on Form of Words | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State's office work on a form of words which could be used both for the plenary and for a public statement.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 904967 | No Public Interviews | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That none of the Parties would give public interviews.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 904968 | Consultation with Irish Government | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State would also need to discuss what was proposed with the Government of the Republic.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901287 | Ian Paisley to Speak to the Secretary of State in Private | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Dr Paisley have a separate word with the Secretary of State.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901443 | Adjournment to Monday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That matters be allowed to cool over the weekend and discussions resume on Monday.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901485 | Adjourn and Issue Press Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State issue a press statement saying that the talks were being adjourned to allow for a period of reflection.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901488 | Further Consultation Between the Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That rather than allow the Secretary of State to issue his proposed statement to the Press they would talk further among themselves to see whether there was any way out of the impasse. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901604 | Call the Plenary Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a plenary meeting be held forthwith.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 842840 | Meeting on Monday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Meeting Should Reconvene as Early as midday and That There Should Be No Time Limit on Monday Evening | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 842850 | Considering UUP Paper in the Committee | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The UUP Paper Should Be Considered in the Committee | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801092 | Welcome and Thanks for Proposals | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties be thanked for preparing their proposals on political structures in Northern Ireland. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 801094 | Confidentiality Issue | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties should adhere to the agreed confidentiality rule. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 801116 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee should break for coffee. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 801246 | Discussion of Bill of Rights | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there would be a need for a detailed discussion at some stage of questions such as a Bill of Rights. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 801248 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn until 2.00pm, when the SDLP paper would be discussed. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | UK Government Archives - Other |
| 801360 | Meeting Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-Committee adjourn until 10.30 on 13 May, when the two Unionists' papers would be examined. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801369 | Sub-Committee Assistance | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team would consider what might be done to assist the sub-Committee in its work. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801381 | Breach of Confidentiality | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the delegations continue to frankly exchange views despite the breach of confidentiality. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801384 | Party Leaders Meeting to Discuss Leak | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That there should be a meeting of party leaders to assess the damage and to determine how to proceed in the light of the leak. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801394 | Do a Deal with Journalists | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the delegations do a deal with the journalists to prevent further leaks. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801396 | Statement on Leak | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-committee should issue a statement on the leak at the close of the day's business. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801418 | Two Plus One Formula | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government Team were satisfied that the two plus one formula for party representation at the Sub-Committee had been adhered to on the previous afternoon. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801452 | Minute of Discussions for Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the parties consider a minute summarising the sub-Committee's discussions for presentation to the plenary session. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801462 | Suspension of Discussion | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That discussion of the subject be suspended due to time constraints. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801482 | Amendments to Minutes | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the sub-committee resume 10 minutes after the end of the afternoon Plenary to discuss amendments to the minutes. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801484 | Re-Issues of Meetings Incorporating Amendments | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That re-issues of meetings incorporating amendments should make that fact clear on their face. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 801494 | Thanks of the Secretary of State | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the thanks of the Secretary of State be conveyed to the Committee for the way it had conducted itself after the leak. | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 898627 | Consult Parties and Resume on Friday Morning | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Delegates consult their parties over the next 36 hours and resume at 10.30 on Friday morning. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864563 | Clarification of Process of Moving to Strand II | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Government clarify the amount of progress which had to be made in Strand I before the Secretary of State could formally propose the launch Strand II and III, and also whether there was a secret understanding with the Unionists about this. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864591 | Adjournment to Resolve "Majority Rule" Question | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The "majority rule" point be addressed in informal exchanges between a representative of each party, while the remaining delegates work with the Government Team's text of 4.15pm. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 864599 | Meeting of Party Leaders and Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The party leaders meet and that the plenary convene to adopt the report and permit the Sub-Committee to carry on. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869340 | Expression of Sympathy on Carrickfergus Coach Crash | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | That sympathy be expressed on behalf of the Government on account of the coach crash at Carrickfergus. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869346 | Adjournment To Show Respect to Coach Crash Victims | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That, as a mark of respect, the day's proceedings should be adjourned forthwith. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869368 | Arrangements for Sub-Committee on Monday | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That business resume at 10.30 am on Monday in the two sub-groups. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869378 | Rearrange Plenary Session on Wednesday to Accommodate the EP Renewal Debate | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the plenary be rearranged for Wednesday morning at 10.30. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899179 | Informal Consultation Among Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That party delegates exchange views informally overnight and consult their leaders and colleagues in an effort to produce further movement. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899235 | Consult Hume on New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland Proposal | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Denis Haughey try to contact Hume overnight to see whether his leader would give him greater flexibility to negotiate. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899453 | Compilation of Final Report | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the papers produced and tabled in sub-committee be compiled into a final report for the Plenary. | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 845149 | Introduction by Chairman | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Committee engage in a full and frank discussion, starting with the SDLP paper. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 845170 | Agree a Record of the Meeting and Refer to Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a summary record of the proceedings be agreed. | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
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| 868105 | Update on the Transition to Strand II (Situation on 3 June 1992) | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State report to Mr Andrews on the current state of play in the sixth week of the Talks process, and proposals that Strand I discussions continue at least until next Wednesday. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901646 | Update on Difficulties | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State update Mr Andrews on events following their conversation earlier in the day.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 906686 | Council of Ministers | AGENDAITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State discuss the Unionist position.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 906687 | SDLP Position on Sub-Committee Report | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State discuss Mr Hume's investment in the talks.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 906688 | Neutrality and British Government Position on European Commissioner | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State maintain his neutrality.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901649 | Confidentiality and the Press | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Andrews keep the press frustrated and avoid any triumphalist gloss to the words of the statement.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 950334 | Acknowledge the Necessity of Political Settlement to Facilitate Security Cooperation to Defeat the IRA | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That both governments acknowledge that only if there were a comprehensive political accommodation would it be possible for Belfast and Dublin in concert to take the necessary security measures to break the Provisional movement.] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 950345 | Common Law and Common Courts on the Island of Ireland | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That what is necessary is a common law, common courts and the police will then fall in behind them.] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 950347 | Rebuke of Mr Hanley | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hanley should "watch it".] | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
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| 799131 | Chairman's Opening Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That in the discussions the delegations should accept each other's beliefs and views rather than ignoring them as irrelevant or non-existent.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 799138 | Each Delegation to Prepare a List of Obstacles for Discussion | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That each delegation prepare a list of obstacles for discussion.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 949055 | Appoint One Member from Each Delegation to Prepare a Composite Obstacle List | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That one member of each delegation be appointed to prepare a composite obstacle list.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 949082 | Motion to Prepare a List of Positive Proposals as Well | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a positive list should be drawn up as well and presented to Plenary on Thursday.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 798866 | Read Out Obstacles Papers | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That each delegation go over their own paper.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 949123 | Motion to Adjourn | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | I want an adjournment | Alderdice Archive | |
| 949126 | Give Ian Paisley the Irish Government Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Could I give IP the ROI paper? | Alderdice Archive | |
| 798924 | Reading of Composite Obstacles Paper | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the obstacle points be read out as a useful basis for discussion.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798956 | Provide Copies of Obstacles Papers to Parties | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a copy of each delegation list be given to parties.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 798958 | Creation of an Agenda | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That an agenda be created.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 949137 | Creation of an Agenda by Sir Ninian | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | We can give you, as independent Chairman the remit to draw up an agenda. | Alderdice Archive | |
| 949140 | Reading of Remit Provided by Plenary | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the remit given by Plenary be read out.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 798986 | Give Parties Unidentified Papers from Each Delegation | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That parties be given unidentified papers from each delegation.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 799052 | Sub-Item 1: Channels of Communication and Co-operation | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Sub-Committee discuss sub-item 1 on the agenda.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 949558 | Motion to Perfect the Alternative Bullet Point 1 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the original bullet point 1 be dropped and that the alternative form of words be considered by the Sub-Committee.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 949917 | Sub-Item 2: Terrorism and Co-operation on Security Matters | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Sub-Committee consider sub-item 2 on the agenda.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 950218 | Sub-Item 3: The Issues of Identity in Northern Ireland and the Consequent Problems of Allegiance | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Sub-Committee consider sub-item 3 on the agenda.] | Alderdice Archive | |
| 799540 | Sub-Item 4: Constitutional Matters Requiring Consideration Both Consequent upon the Foregoing and Generally | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Sub-Committee discuss sub-item 4 on the agenda.] | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) |
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| 948810 | Motion to Instruct Plenary on Agenda Item 6 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Plenary be instructed by the report of the Committee to constitute a committee on Agenda Item 6.] | Alderdice Archive |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802825 | Call to Order | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting should commence | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802840 | Introduction | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the purpose of the meeting was for information briefing only | Official Minutes (as preserved by John Alderdice) | |
| 802865 | Next Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the next meeting should be held on 5 March with Relations between Local and Central Government as the main agenda item | Alderdice Archive | |
| 802870 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting should adjourn | Alderdice Archive |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 823293 | Hold Bilaterals with Full Negotiating Teams | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State invite party leaders to call their full negotiating teams to the bilateral sessions. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823762 | Adjourn and Reconvene | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Secretary of State meet with the parties again and refine the positions. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 823841 | Adjournment | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn and reconvene after the next round of meetings. | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 824265 | Adjournment to meet with party delegations | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the meeting adjourn | UK Government Internal Record of Bilateral Meetings | |
| 858613 | Secretary of State to Meet Mr Hume at Coffee Break and Underline the Need for a Shift in Position | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Secretary of State to have bilateral with Mr Hume at the coffee break to underline the apparent impossibility of getting on to Strand 2 unless the SDLP were willing to shift their position in view of the implacable Unionist and Alliance opposition to the external commissioners' proposal. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 858657 | Arrival of Sir Ninian Stephen | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That Sir Ninian Stephen should arrive as planned and his plans for next week should be discussed with the party leaders. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 858649 | 'Leader Plus One' Negotiating Group | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a 'leader plus one' negotiating group, possibly supported by one or more sub committees might be considered next week. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 865933 | Make a Decision: Prime Minister to Meet with Party Leaders after Rio | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the Prime Minister should delay meeting with Party Leaders until after his return from Rio, but that he should speak to the Taoiseach before then. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 869955 | Referral of HMG Papers to the Sub-Committee Meeting | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That HMG papers be referred as a basis of discussion at the Sub-Committee meeting on 5 June. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899709 | That the Secretary of State Give His Own Position on the Outline Framework | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a statement should be prepared which would indicate the Government's attitude to the possible outline framework produced by the sub-committee. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899714 | Bilateral Consultations to Resume at 3.00pm | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That a message should be sent to the parties that the Secretary of State hoped to resume bilateral consultations with them at 3.00 pm. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 899754 | Invitation to Unionist Leaders to Explain Their Message | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | That the two Unionists leaders should be invited in to explain why the statement received was at variance with what they had said on last leaving the Secretary of State. | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 904879 | Stocktaking | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State hold a brief stocktaking discussion with the official teams.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 900894 | Update on Previous Evening | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and Mr Thomas brief the Secretary of State on yesterday's late night developments.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 904881 | Report on Revised Draft Statement | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That Mr Hanley report that Messrs Robinson and Empey were not encouraging about the revised draft statement.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901476 | Leaders Meeting at 19:00 | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That a leaders meeting convene at 7pm.] | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 901643 | Secretary of State Updates Sir Ninian Stephen | AGENDA_ITEM | 0 | PROCEDURE | [That the Secretary of State explain to Sir Ninian Stephen the outcome of the day.] | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 846891 | False Representation of Events | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Document is a False Representation of Events and Should Be Rejected | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 846892 | Adopting Draft | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Draft Should Be Adopted | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 846898 | Reflect on the Statement Overnight | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Parties Should Reflect on the Statement Overnight with a Review to Making Revisions the Following Day | Alderdice Diaries | |
| 842937 | Sir Ninian's Draft | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | Sir Ninian's Draft Could Be Used As A Fall-Back Statement | UK Government Archives - Other | |
| 842943 | Meeting Following Morning | None | 0 | PROCEDURE | The Group Would Meet the Following Morning | UK Government Archives - Other |
| Event Id | Proposal Name | Sub-type | Subdecisions | Proposal Kind | Motion Text | Source | Additional Sources |
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