Letter from Robert Renwick Relaying Details of a Meeting with Peter Tarnoff about the British Government Commitment to Peaceful Negotiations

08 6 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,policing and justice

Letter from Alec Reid to Tom King Encouraging the British Government to Hold Dialogue with Sinn Féin

16 2 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,inclusion/ exclusion of parties,military activity (british),paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,prisoners,victims

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Hume's Contact with Sinn Féin on 4 January 1991

26 4 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,inclusion/ exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Work Commissioned at a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

03 5 downing street declaration

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Record of Meeting between Ian Burns and John Hume on 6 December 1989

04 15 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Chilcot and Cahal Daly Regarding Contacts with PIRA on 20 November 1990

48 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Record of a meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 30 July 1996

04 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, elections and electoral systems, framework agreement/framework documents, anglo-irish agreement

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Memo from Joseph Pilling to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Note on Amnesty Processes by E C Hallett

37 4 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,uk legislation,policing and justice,victims

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Record of Action Points on the Preparation of Defensive Lines Decided in a Meeting on 4 January 1991

24 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary (republican),security,self-determination,parity of esteems

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Memo from Kenneth Bloomfield to John Chilcot Proposing a Joint Statement Offering the Release of Prisoners in Exchange for the Cessation of Violence

38 4 downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary (republican),inclusion/ exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,prisoners,victims,uk legislation,policing and justice

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Transcript of Doorstep Interview by Peter Brooke on 22 January 1991

11 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,inclusion/ exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,victims

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Record of Meeting between Peter Bell and Joe Cowan Regarding PIRA's Message about a Potential Ceasefire in Derry/Londonderry

51 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republicans),policing and justice

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Transcript of an Interview with Albert Reynolds for Sky News, 8 December 1993

58 30 european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,referendum,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,north/south cooperation,consent principle,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),security,economic development (including ifi),decommissioning

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Minute from Roderic Lyne to John Major on the Joint Declaration, 7 December 1993

65 30 downing street declaration,european union and eec,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Hume's Contact with Sinn Féin on 11 January 1991

22 4 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Enclosure: Paper Titled "Release of Prisoners in the Context of Negotiations for Colonial Independence from British Rule" by E C Hallett

36 4 downing street declaration,prisoners, self-determination, parity of esteem, identity,emergency powers,direct rule/suspension,consent principle,military action (british),paramilitary activity (republican)

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Cover Letter Enclosing Gerry Adam's Response to Peter Brooke's Whitbread Speech on 9 November 1990

45 4 downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),referendum

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Cover Letter from Simon Marsh to Peter May Enclosing a Draft Review Minute for a Meeting on 5 December 1990

40 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Times article: 'Clinton praises loyalist ceasefire', 1 August 1996

06 1094 parades,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Update on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

51 1094

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding a Paper Produced by Unionist Leaders on 14 January 1991

23 4 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,inclusion/ exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,strand 2,north/south cooperation

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Cover of File

01 4 downing street declaration

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement on decommissioning, 22 July 1996

21 672

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Enclosure: Lines to Include in the Reply to Denis Faul's Letter to Peter Brooke

06 4 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,prisoners

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Transcript of a Segment of Charles Haughey's Speech on Northern Ireland from 15 November 1989

12 2 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,consent principle,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec,devolution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,security,self-determination

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's statement and the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

03 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Meeting between the Irish and British Governments

18 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Enclosure: Letter from Denis Faul to Peter Brook Regarding the Link between the Release of Prisoners and a Ceasefire

07 4 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Phone Call with Martin Mansergh on 19 November 1993

18 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration

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Note on the Allegations made by Sinn Féin and the Draft Line to Take

64 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Transcript of Peter Brooke's Whitbread Speech Delivered on 9 November 1990

55 4 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,economic development (including ifi),elections and electoral systems,executive authority,direct rule/suspension,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination,uk legislation,victims

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Summary of Irish Press Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

14 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle

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Fax from John Dew to John McKervill Regarding a Meeting with Geraldine Kennedy of the Irish Times to Discuss her Meeting with Albert Reynolds

07 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Enclosure: Draft Reply by Anthony Pawson to Gerry Adams' Letter of 28 November 1990

33 4 downing street declaration,parity of esteem

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Summary of Statements made by Irish Politicians Following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

08 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,referendum,parity of esteem,self-determination

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Draft Elements of a Defensive Statement for the British Government Regarding Its Communication with PIRA

20 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,inclusion/ exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem

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Note from Keith Jagelman to PS Patrick Mayhew Commenting on the Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

50 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Planning note for British Government's meeting with the Irish Government and George Mitchell on 22 July 1996, enclosing speaking notes for the informal session on rules and the agenda

14 943

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Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Northern Ireland Talks Process

08 12 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,strand 2,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew for a Cabinet Meeting

20 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Letter from John Chilcot to Michael Ancram Regarding Referenda

16 11 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 24 February 1994

29 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,strand 2,north/south cooperation,british-irish intergovernmental conference,human rights,anglo-irish agreement,european union and eec,self-determination,consent principle,strand 1,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,

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Covering note from Clare Checksfield enclosing guidance papers for the Chairmen, for their staff, and on the use of hospitality allowance, 4 July 1996

55 943

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Speaking Notes on the PIRA Messages for the Spring/Hurd/Mayhew Meeting at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

07 10 downing street declaration,

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

22 670 mitchell principles, parades, policing and justice

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Note from Peter Bell suggesting edits in the paper on Anglo-Irish relations from 17 July 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14A (Annotated Copy)

14 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter from David Watkins to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

32 14 framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Enclosure: Commentary on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

26 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Letter of Thanks from Patrick Mayhew to John Chilcot and the Northern Ireland Office

77 16 downing street declaration,

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Letter from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Use of the Intergovernmental Conference as a Default Mechanism

69 14 framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,

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Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note by Tony Beeton for John Major to Use in a Potential Future Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

10 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,strand 1,strand 2

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Letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew regarding the status of the 6 June Scenario paper, 23 July 1996

11 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover of File

01 12 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to William Chapman Enclosing a Briefing on Northern Ireland's Economic Prospects

56 16 economic development (including ifi),

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding a British Draft of the Joint Declaration

30 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteems

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Note from Michael Legge to Quentin Thomas regarding arrangements for the delivery of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

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1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

28 14 framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,parity of esteem,devolution,executive authority,human rights,power-sharing,british-irish council,

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Letter from M Maxwell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Briefing on Northern Ireland's Econcomic Prospects

55 16 economic development (including ifi),

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Letter from the Chairmen to Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring regarding representations on the violation of the Mitchell principles, 17 July 1996

21 670

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Record of Meeting between John Major and George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, on 19 January 1994

02 11 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 15 November 1989

15 2 downing street declaration,prisoners

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Draft Briefing Letter

22 21 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Martin Williams and Declan O'Donovan on 16 December 1993

23 11 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 2 July 1996

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Note from Robert Crawford to David Hill regarding the schedule of the talks for July, 1 July 1996

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and Mr Loughran on 13 January 1994

04 11 paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note for John Major for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

24 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Brief note on Geroge Mitchell's meeting with the SDLP on 16 July 1996

18 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 29 March 1994 at 11.00

14 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,strand 2,human rights,strand 1,strand 3,direct rule/suspension,executive authority,security,

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to David Blatherwick Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Letter to Dick Spring

62 16 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),security,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Fax from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

05 21 downing street declaration

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Note from Michael Legge to John Wheeler with a suggestion to pause the arrangements for the delivery of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 16 July 1996

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Enclosure 2: Informal paper on procedural issues by the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

07 943

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Record of Lunch Meeting between John Chilcot and Martin Mansergh on 13 January 1994

03 11 paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 4 July 1996

04 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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4 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

27 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,strand 2,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,identity,human rights,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,strand 1,devolution,executive authority,referendum,power-sharing

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 6 September 1996

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Covering note from Diane McNally enclosing a press statement by the Chairmen, 30 July 1996

05 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993 with Annex A of Further Amendments Proposed by the NIO, 8 December 1993

51 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Fax from Robin Butler to Prime Minister John Major Regarding a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group and JD15

02 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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British Government progress report enclosing alternative text to the UUP amendment, 2 July 1996

09 669 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

06 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Peter Bell to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Letter from Dick Spring

10 12 british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

21 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

60 14 framework agreement/framework documents,identity,self-determination,uk legislation,devolution,consent principle,

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Letter from Peter Bell to David Cooke Regarding an Analysis of the Leaked Irish Draft Framework Document

42 14 framework agreement/framework documents,anglo-irish agreement,

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Fax from Michael Ancram to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 6 December 1993

11 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,strand 1,strand 2

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Note from Keith Jagelman to PS John Chilcot Recording Michael Ancram's Opposition to Direct Contact with Sinn Féin

15 11 paramilitary activity (republican),

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a press statement issued by the Chairmen on 16 July 1996 and the rules of procedure as they stood on 17 July 1996

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler, Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring to Discuss the Joint Declaration on 20 October 1993

53 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the talks schedule for the coming months, 4 July 1996

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Letter of Thanks from John Major to Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Downing Street Declaration

78 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Draft Letter by Quentin Thomas for Jonathan Stephens to Send to Roderic Lyne Informing Cabinet about the Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

03 21 downing street declaration

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Covering note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking note for the discussion on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, 17 July 1996

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Enclosure 1: SDLP press release with proposal regarding the opening Plenary, 23 July 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to John McKervill Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

36 14 framework agreement/framework documents,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Letter from Peter May to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding the UUP Response to the Joint Declaration

57 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Peter Smyth to Jim Daniell Recording Belfast City Council Debate on the Joint Declaration

61 16 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,self-determination,policing and justice,uk legislation,

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Cover Page with a CC List for a Document For the Prime Minister Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

32 20 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

13 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Covering Letter from Simon Rogers to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 December 1993

53 30 downing street declaration

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Reply from David McIlroy to Quentin Thomas

54 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds to be Delivered by Robin Butler

24 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 1 July 1996

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Enclosure: Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

19 21 downing street declaration

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Note from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Supplementing His Account of a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 7 January 1994

09 12 downing street declaration,strand 3,strand 2,

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Vox Pops on the Joint Declaration

75 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Enclosure: Draft Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne written by Peter Bell Enclosing a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

07 21 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 21 October 1993 in the Margins of the Liaison Group

51 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),

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Cover of File

01 11 downing street declaration,

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Note from S G Brearley enclosing the press line prepared for John Major, 24 July 1996

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Cover Page with a CC List for a Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech

22 20 downing street declaration

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Briefing on the Northern Ireland Political Parties for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

18 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Mr Williams Enclosing a Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

59 14 framework agreement/framework documents,consent principle,identity,self-determination,parity of esteem,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Brief internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Opening Statement for John Major

17 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Note from Keith Jagelman enclosing a draft of 'Common Interests and Themes' paper for Strand 2, 4 July 1996

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Enclosure 1: Draft reply from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley, 23 July 1996

05 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

02 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, parades, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Document for John Major Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

33 20 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Speaking Notes for the Anglo-Irish Summit Press Conference on 3 December 1993

04 10 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 14 October 1993 at 11.00

68 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,anglo-irish agreement,devolution,north/south cooperation,uk legislation,referendum,consent principle,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Address by Albert Reynolds to the Irish Association on 10 January 1994 at 17.30

45 16 identity,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,direct rule/suspension,human rights,uk legislation,security,north/south cooperation,east/west cooperation,strand 2,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Steven McCourt to Michael Legge regarding the possibility of relaying information about paramilitary activity to George Mitchell

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Note from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Select Committee on Northern Ireland

24 11 nan

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Memo from David Lavery with comments on the 4 July draft paper on policing policy, 9 July 1996

30 670 policing and justice

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Copy of the Final Joint Declaration (JD20)

79 16 downing street declaration,identity,consent principle,european union and eec,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,self-determination,human rights,referendum,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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14 October 1993 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

65 14 anglo-irish agreement/british-irish agreement inergovernmental conference,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,devolution,human rights,north/south cooperation

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Note from Jim Daniell Enclosing Draft Contingency Planning for the Outcome of the Challenge to the PIRA

19 11 downing street declaration,emergency powers,uk legislation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,military activity (british),security,paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,decommissioning,east/west cooperation,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to David Watkins Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

67 14 framework agreement/framework document,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,

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Incomplete: Extract from Draft Follow-Up Lines to Take for PMQs etc.

69 16 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,anglo-irish agreement,decommissioning,prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

30 14 framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,parity of esteem,devolution,executive authority,human rights,power-sharing,british-irish council,

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Talks progress report from 2 July 1996 enclosing the British Governments proposed amendment to UUP's amendment incorporating Ground Rule 17

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Letter from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Agenda for a Stocktaking Meeting in January 1994

06 11 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,uk legislation,

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Speaking note by the British Government on the agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, July 1996

23 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Message from David Blatherwick to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Regarding the Leak of the Irish Draft Framework Document

41 14 framework agreement/framework documents,self-determination,

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Transcript of an Interview with Patrick Mayhew for Good Morning Ulster on 16 December 1993

76 16 downing street declaration,decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement

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Enclosure: Record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 17 September 1996

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Replying to 30 December 1993 Letter

05 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

51 16 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Regarding a Briefing for a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

14 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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File cover

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to David Watkins Regarding a Meeting of the Liaison Group

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Enclosure: Defensive Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

29 20 downing street declaration,uk legislation

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Letter from Peter Bell to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

58 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,north/south cooperatopn,

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Note from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting of the Liaison Group

52 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 26 June 1996

28 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Giving a Tour d'Horizon of Northern Ireland

63 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,military activity (british),security,framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Internal record of a bilateral between the British Government and the UUP and the informal discussions on the procedural rules from 3 July 1996, enclosing the British Government's proposed amendment to rule 1

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Letter from Robin Butler to Juliet Wheldon Recording Conversations around the 'As of Right' Sentence in the Joint Declaration

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Enclosure 2: Draft resolution by the British and Irish Governments on Robert McCartney's point on rule 27A

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Letter from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

62 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Letter from David Watkins to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

38 14 framework agreement/framework documents,consent principle,parity of esteem,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,identity,self-determination,strand 2,executive authority,operation of the assembly,strand 1,strand 3,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Letter from Jim Daniell to Peter Bell and Chris Maccabe Enclosing a Draft Northern Ireland Tour d'Horizon

47 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,military activity (british),security,framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Alex Allan and Martin Mansergh on 20 December 1993

20 11 downing street declaration,prisoners,security,

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Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 2 July 1996

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Note from Keith Jagelman to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

35 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne drafted by Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting Between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

23 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Fax from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

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Invitation from Quentin Thomas to a Liaison Group Meeting on 2 March 1994 at 11.00

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Enclosure: Annex B – Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration, 8 December 1993

52 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Briefing note from Quentin Thomas on a potential speech by Patrick Mayhew, 17 July 1996

20 670 parades, security, policing and justice

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Enclosure 2: Speaking notes in support of rules of procedure and the agenda put forward by George Mitchell and the two Governments, 22 July 1996

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Briefing on JD14, JD14A and the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration in Preparation for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

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Fax from John Dew to Graham Archer Regarding a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

09 21 downing street declaration,parity of esteems

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Note from Graham Archer to PS Patrick Mayhew Commenting on the Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

49 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to Private Secretaries of the Cabinet Regarding Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

04 21 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,framework agreement/framework documents

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Letter from David Blatherwick to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Regarding the Leak of the Irish Draft Framework Document

40 14 framework agreement/framework documents,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,executive authority,north/south cooperation,identity,human rights,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 9 July 1996

28 670 policing and justice, military activity (british), parades

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Brief record of the meetings involving the British Government on the afternoon of 3 July and the morning of 4 July 1996

50 943

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Alex Allan Attaching a Note on Security Options and the Assessment of Reaction to the Joint Declaration

10 11 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,emergency powers,

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Briefing on the Talks Process for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

15 10 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Position Paper on Attempts to End the Violence by the Provisional IRA through Operation Chiffon or via the Joint Declaration Initiative

36 20 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a summary of key provisions of the rules of procedure that were subject to disagreement, 23 July 1996

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume on 2 December 1993

12 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Enclosure 3: A proposition from the Briitsh and Irish Governments, 22 July 1996 [09.30]

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Enclosure 1: Press release from the SDLP, 23 July 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between Nancy Soderberg and Peter Westmacott, 19 July 1996

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

13 10 downing street declaration,

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24 September 1993 British Draft of the Framework Agreement (Annotated Copy)

64 14 anglo-irish agreement/british-irish agreement inergovernmental conference,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,devolution,human rights,north/south cooperation

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Extract from Hansard on the Joint Declaration

67 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,self-determination,uk legislation,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,referendum,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,human rights,

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Cover of File

01 21 downing street declaration

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Note from Keith Jagelman Confirming the Line to Take on the Leaked Irish Draft Framework Document

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

31 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination

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Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Conveying a Message from Albert Reynolds and Enclosing a Press Line

04 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation

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Record of a Liasion Group Meeting on 1 October 1993

71 14 north/south cooperation,referendum,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,framework agreement/framework documents,anglo-irish agreement,elections and electoral systems,

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Statement by Dick Spring to the Dáil Eireann on Wednesday 15 December 1993

66 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,

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Record of a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 2 December 1993

18 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the PIRA Response to the Joint Declaration

09 11 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,military activity (british),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

56 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Note from Paul Johnston Regarding Paragraph 4 of 11 January 1993 Submission

02 12 downing street declaration,

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Statement by Albert Reynolds on the Joint Declaration on 15 December 1993

74 16 downing street declaration,human rights,identity,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,self-determination,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Briefing Note for a Response to the Irish Government's Last Minute Negotiations

10 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Transcript of an Interview with Ian Paisley, Joe Hendren and John Taylor for Radio Ulster Newsbreak

71 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Amendments Indicated

48 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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British government progress report on the afternoon of 3 July 1996 and the morning of 4 July 1996

05 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government from the morning of 18 July 1996

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Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

15 20 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,self-determination

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Reply from Quentin Thomas to David Watkins Regarding the Irish Draft Framework Document

45 14 framework agreement/framework documents,east/west cooperation;

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Letter from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Draft Tour d'Horizon on Northern Ireland for Roderic Lyne

07 11 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,military activity (british),security,framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Irish Draft Framework Document

46 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,executive authority,british-irish intergovernmental conference, operation of the assembly,

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on the morning of 18 July 1996

12 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

06 21 downing street declaration

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Brief record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 1 July 1996, enclosing the joint Government amendments A1 and A2

11 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Peter Dickinson to David Hill regarding the internal dispute in Labour, 9 July 1996

29 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD20)

22 11 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,east/west cooperation,european union and eec,executive authority,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),referendum,security,self-determination,uk legislation,anglo-irish agreement,

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Letter from Martin Williams to David Cooke Offering Further Comments on the Irish Leaked Framework Document

34 14 framework agreement/framework documents,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,self-determination,identity,strand 2,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,identity,devolution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

48 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,referendum,strand 2,anglo-irish agreement,self-determination,consent principle,parity of esteem,european union and eec,strand 3,

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Note from John Holmes to John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 2 July 1996

07 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John McKervill to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

37 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Regarding an Opening Statement and Briefing for the Joint Declaration

16 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Stocktaking Meeting (ST194) on 6 January 1994

05 11 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security,prisoners,policing and justice,east/west cooperation,

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (18 November 1993 Draft)

37 20 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Briefing note for a phone call between Ken Lindsay and John Holmes on 10 September 1996

26 868

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Enclosure: Annex B: British Wording of a Draft Section on Articles Two and Three and Consent for the Joint Declaration

17 20 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,north/south cooperation, referendum,self-determination

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6 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

26 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,strand 2,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,identity,human rights,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,strand 1,devolution,executive authority,referendum,power-sharing

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and John Hume on 14 January 1993 in the Afternoon with an Attached Press Statement

50 16 economic development (including ifi),downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,self-determination,referendum,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

28 20 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,self-determination,framework agreement/framework documents

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the SDLP press release and a paper on procedural rules by the Irish Government from 23 July 1996

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 21 October 1993

55 14 framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,economic development (including ifi),

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Faxed Copy of Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Replying to 30 December 1993 Letter

07 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to David Watkins Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

63 14 framework agreement/framework document,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Documents for a Cabinet Meeting

19 20 downing street declaration

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Thank You Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew

17 11 downing street declaration,

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

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Memo from Robert Crawford to Donald Lamont on Lamont's proposal from 9 July, 11 July 1996

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Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 20 July 1996

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens for Draft Letter Informing Cabinet about the Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

02 21 downing street declaration

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Commenting on John Hume's and Gerry Adams' Reactions to the Joint Declaration

60 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Briefing Note for the Media Response to the Joint Declaration

18 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to David Cooke Regarding an Opening Statement and Briefing for the Joint Declaration

14 21 downing street declaration

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Northern Ireland Office Schedule for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

06 10 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Cover Sheet of Fax with a List of CC'd Names

15 21 downing street declaration

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Letter from Keith Jagelman to David Brooker Regarding the Michael Ancram Talks

14 11 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement on decomissioning on behalf of all the talks participants, 22 July 1996

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Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Relationship between the Joint Declaration, the Framework Agreement and the Talks

12 11 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Joint Declaration Follow-Up Lines To Take for PMQs etc.

65 16 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,anglo-irish agreement,decommissioning,prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Note from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Draft Lines to Take on Hume/Adams and a Covering Letter for John Major

14 12 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

19 670 mitchell principles, parades, policing and justice

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Note from Ian Maye to Mr Jones regarding the paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 5 July 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Irish Press Leak

47 14 framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Memo from Quentin Thomas enclosing points for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with David Trimble, 19 July 1996

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Note from David Hill regarding George Mitchell's meeting with the SDLP, 16 July 1996

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Enclosure: Briefing Note – Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration in Brussels on 10 December 1993

11 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Briefing Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major in Preparation for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993, 8 December 1993

50 30 downing street declaration,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,strand 1,european union and eec,decommissioning

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Speaking Notes for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

08 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Peter Bell to Quentin Thomas Regarding Political Development Contingency Planning

19 14 european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,direct rule/suspension,devolution,downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,uk legislation,bill of rights,security,strand 3,strand 2,paramilitary activity (republican),emergency powers,

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Enclosure: Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech Regarding John Major's Letter to Albert Reynolds (Further Enclosed)

23 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Michael Legge Regarding Security Planning in Case the PIRA Accept the Joint Declaration

18 11 downing street declaration,security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

61 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Key Questions for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

57 30 downing street declaration

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Enclosure 2: Informal paper from the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

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Fax from Andrew Wood to Peter Bell Regarding the Information Services' Recommendations for a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

08 21 downing street declaration

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Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Alternative Revised Draft of a Reply from John Major to Albert Reynolds

53 16 downing street declaration,policing and justice,east/west cooperation,

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Folder cover

01 670

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

13 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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British Government handling plan for 23 July 1996

04 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from David Watkins to Simon Quinn Regarding a Liaison Group Meeting on 1 October 1993

72 14 north/south cooperation,

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for Proposed Meeting with Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

46 30 downing street declaration,strand 1,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),bill of rights,strand 2,strand 3,decommissioning

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Brief internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 2 July 1996 enclosing British Government amendments to rules 15 and 30

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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Replying to Letters Criticizing the Joint Declaration

21 11 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 10 December 1993 at 11.30

12 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government delegation, 24 July 1996

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Note from Patricia Colhoun to Patrick Mayhew regarding the meeting on the Independent Commission to review parades and marches

15 670 parades

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Enclosure: Annex B – Briefing Note for John Major on the Joint Declaration Text for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

25 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Note from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding Arrangements for a Liaison Group Meeting on 14 October 1993 at 11.00

70 14 nan

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration to be Shown to Jim Molyneaux [JD12A]

65 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,uk legislation,consent principle,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Christine Collins enclosing a draft covering minute and paper on pressure points related to policing in the talks, 4 July 1996

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Enclosure: Document Summarising the Progress of the Joint Declaration Initiative for a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

35 20 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Keith Jagelman to David Brooker Confirming Arrangements for UUP Meeting and APNI Meeting

12 12

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Letter from Simon Quinn to David Cooke Regarding the Remit and Powers of a Potential North/South Body

53 14 north/south cooperation,strand 2,executive authority,power-sharing,framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,

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Letter from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Requesting a Reply to the Enclosed Letter from Albert Reynolds

08 11 nan

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Note from David Hill enclosing his reply to John de Chastelain's request for proposals for the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

06 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing on Social and Economic Issues for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

17 10 downing street declaration,

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Summary record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 7 September 1996

27 868

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Note from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document

33 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Memo from Anita Bharucha to David Hill, 10 July 1996

27 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Digest of Morning Newspapers on 16 December 1993

73 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Brief record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 22 July 1996

03 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, parades

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Approved Description of Robin Eames' Position on the Joint Declaration for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

09 10 downing street declaration,

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Fax from Clare Checksfield enclosing pages from an Irish Republican web site, 17 July 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14 (Annotated Copy)

12 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Northern Ireland Office Briefing for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

03 10 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Transcript of an Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Today Programme on 16 December 1993

68 16 inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents for a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

34 20 downing street declaration

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Note by John Wheeler regarding the decision to relay information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 17 July 1996

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Enclosure: Revised Alternative Draft of Reply from John Major to Albert Reynolds

54 16 downing street declaration,policing and justice,east/west cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,paramilitary activity (republican),executive authority,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Memo from Diane McNally enclosing the SDLP press release and an informal paper from the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

08 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure 1: Statement by Patrick Mayhew in the 'spleen-venting' session on 22 July 1996

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 1 July 1996

10 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing from Gillian Harrison on contingency planning in case of the failure of talks, 15 July 1996

24 670 uk legislation

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Letter from John Gorman to Patrick Mayhew enclosing the rules of procedure for the Northern Ireland Forum, 23 July 1996

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996 enclosing British amendment to rule 1 of the rules of procedure

07 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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7 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

23 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,anglo-irish agreement,parity of esteem,identity,human rights,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,executive authority,devolution,power-sharing,referendum,

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Note from Andrew Wood to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Typescript of Gerry Adams' Speech on 3 January 1994

59 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Constitutional Issues Section of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

27 20 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Coversheet: Press Cuttings on the Joint Declaration

70 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Note on Security Measures to Take if the PIRA Reject the Joint Declaration

11 11 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),emergency powers,uk legislation,north/south cooperation,

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Package of Documents Produced by the NIO

25 20 downing street declaration

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Note from Michael Ancram to Quentin Thomas expressing concern about the delivery of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 3 July 1996

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Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Irish Draft Framework Document

44 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,executive authority,british-irish intergovernmental conference, operation of the assembly,

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Enclosure: Annex A: British Wording of a Draft Paragraph on Self-Determination for the Joint Declaration

16 20 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,referendum,self-determination

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

26 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, policing and justice, parades

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Record of a bilateral conversation between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 6 September 1996

28 868

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Briefing on Cross-Border Security Co-Operation for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

16 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Draft Paper on the Amendment of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

66 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Letter from David Cooke to PS Michael Ancram Enclosing the Irish Leaked Framework Document: Commentary on Textual Highlights

39 14 framework agreement/framework documents,strand 2,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish council,strand 3,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,identity,referendum,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,strand 1,north/south cooperation,executive authority,operation of the assembly,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Belfast Newsletter Article Written by John Major

58 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,economic development (including ifi),

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Letter from David Brooker to PS Secretary of State Regarding the Northern Ireland Select Committee

06 12 downing street declaration,

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Note from David Lavery to Michael Legge regarding arrangements for the delivery of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 28 June 1996

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