Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Annotated Memo from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling Regarding Possible Political Movements and Developments 1991 with Timeline Enclosed

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Enclosure: JD14A

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and Edward Daly on 24 November 1993 in the Afternoon

38 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,executive authority,strand 2,north/south cooperation,east/west cooperation,

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds for John Major

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

60 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Record of a Lunch Meeting between David Blatherwick and Rory Quinn on 21 October 1993

21 13 european union and eec,

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

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Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Major on 2 July 1996

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Response from Quentin Thomas to David Omand Regarding the 'Strategic Interest in Northern Ireland' Clause of the Joint Declaration

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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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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Jonathan Stephens and Niall Burgess on 30 November 1993

22 9 downing street declaration,

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Statement by Peter Brooke in Response to the PIRA Christmas Ceasefire

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Note from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing 30 December 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

26 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference,policing and justice,

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Letter from David Fell to John Chilcot Regarding Sinn Féin Press Release and Enclosing Annex Comparing Joint Declaration with Gerry Adams' Position

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 29 November 1993 at 13.00

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

17 9 downing street declaration,

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley

38 12 nan

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

51 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Chris McGimpsey on 11 Janaury 1994

48 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Dick Spring Regarding the Talks Process

31 12 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),security,

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Letter from Antony Thompson to Roderic Lyne Regarding Cooperation between the UK and Ireland in Service of People with Disabilities

40 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Briefing for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux Regarding the Joint Declaration

48 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 November 1993 at 19.20

34 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),self-determination,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume on 25 November 1993 in the Morning

42 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Tony Beeton to Jim Daniell Enclosing Stock Paragraphs for Minister's Cases on Peace

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Joint Declaration: JD12 [Mislabelled as JD11]

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Letter from John Dew to David Brooker Recommending Points for Inclusion in the Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

08 13 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

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

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Peter Bell Summarizing the Joint Declaration Follow-Up Work

52 16 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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Record of Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.50

23 7 downing street declaration,strand 1,consent principle,north/south cooperation,strand 2,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Media Report on Jim Molyneaux' Speech to the House of Commons on 23 November 1993

45 9 strand 1,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation,

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 24 November 1993 in the Afternoon

44 9 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing the Text of a Unilateral Declaration to Potentially Be Made in Place of the Joint Declaration

33 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,human rights,uk legislation,strand 2,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Diane McNally Amending and Enclosing a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Handout on Northern Ireland

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Letter to Jonathan Stephens from Philippa Leslie-Jones Recording a Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

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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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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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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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Summary of Telephone Conversations between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 20 November 1993 and John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

53 7 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Fergus Finlay on 14 January 1994

39 16 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,framework agreement/framework documents,east/west cooperation,

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

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Enclosure: Letter from Alec Reid and Raymond Murray to John Hume Enclosing the Reid/Murray Proposal

07 15 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,prisoners,self-determination,victims

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

27 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Regarding the Joint Declaration

34 12 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,strand 1,strand 2,east/west cooperation,

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Note from David Brooker Enclosing the First Draft of a Speech for Patrick Mayhew To Make during a Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

09 13 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,identity,parity of esteem,

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

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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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Note from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas Recording the Positions Taken by Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring on Articles 2 & 3

02 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution;

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Draft Letter to Cabinet Regarding the Joint Declaration

58 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,identity,

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Summarising Events on 30 December 1993

29 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft (12 November 1993 Draft)

09 9 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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Note from John Ward to John Holmes enclosing a paper by Peter Morris on British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body, 2 July 1996

06 394 north/south cooperation

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Note from Ruth Osbourne Attaching a Security Briefing for a Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

06 13 security,emergency powers,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,military activity (british),

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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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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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Extract from Hansard

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Jim Daniell Enclosing 22 December 1993 Letters from Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson Criticizing the Joint Declaration

28 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,referendum,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,north/south cooperation,executive authority,

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List of Amendments Proposed to JD14 at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 (Two Copies)

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Work Commissioned at the Ministerial Meeting

45 7 downing street declaration,

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Record of Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Hume's Conversation with a PIRA Interlocutor on 22 January 1991

08 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican): parity of esteem,security

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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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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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Enclosure: Draft Article for John Major Pressuring Sinn Féin to Respond to the Joint Declaration

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 November 1993 at 19.20

30 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

46 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation

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Letter from David Blatherwick to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Irish Position on Political Developments

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Handwritten Record of a Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

25 16 referendum,downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican);

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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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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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Letter from John Sawers to Roderic Lyne Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to West Belfast as a Topic for Bilateral in the Anglo-Irish Summit

36 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 30 November 1993

30 7 downing street declaration,

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

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Letter from Alex Allan to Douglas Hurd and Roderic Lyne Describing His Call with John Sawers

02 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Alderidce on 22 November 1993

43 9 paramilitary activity (republican),identity,

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Note from Jonathan Rodell to Alex Allan Enclosing a Letter from Joe Kennedy to John Major and Albert Reynolds

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

44 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

08 394 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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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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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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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 Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Letter from John Hume to John Major

25 7 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 25 November 1993

39 9 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,parity of esteem,self-determination,direct rule/suspension,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Gus O'Donnell Regarding the Press Announcement for the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit

04 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

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Hansard Extract (Annotated)

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Note from David Brooker Enclosing a Speech for Patrick Mayhew to Make during a Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

04 13 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,parity of esteem,

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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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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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Letter from David Blatherwick to Robin Butler Regarding a Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 26 November 1993

37 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Cover Letter by Tomás Ó Fiaich Enclosing Letter and Proposal from Alec Reid and Raymond Murray

06 15 downing street proposal,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Handwritten Notes on Meetings

33 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3,

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Enclosure: Timeline of Crucial Dates across 1991 in the Political Development and Political Movement Processes

03 4 downing street proposal,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.50

07 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),identity;

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

46 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,referendum,anglo-irish agreement,uk legislation,strand 2,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Incomplete: Extract from Northern Ireland Tour d'Horizon

11 13 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Recording a Lunch Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn on 12 January 1994

42 16 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,east/west cooperation,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,british-irish intergovernmental conference,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,referendum,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Note from Clive Barbour Enclosing Extracts from Speeches by Albert Reynolds

27 13 european union and eec,east/west cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Note from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Church Leaders' Joint Declaration

25 12 downing street declaration,

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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 David Fell to John Chilcot Suggesting Amendments to the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

43 7 downing street declaration,referendum,uk legislation,consent principle,strand 2,self-determination,human rights,

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Note from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Giving Notice of John Major's Agenda for the Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

28 16 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,

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Remind from Quentin Thomas to Peter Bell about a Political Development Report for John Major

25 13 nan

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Speaking Note for John Major for Meeting with Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

42 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation

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Record of a Meeting between Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 30 November 1993

31 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,strand 2,referendum,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from Reg Empey to Patrick Mayhew Regarding Joint Declaration

26 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,

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Summary of Telephone Conversation between David Blatherwick and Martin Mansergh on 27 November 1993

34 9 downing street declaration;

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Handwritten Note by Sandra P to Roderic Lyne with a List of Tenative Dates for the Anglo-Irish Summit

21 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 29 November 1993 at 22.20

36 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,operation of the assembly,

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

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Summary of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

06 9 downing street declaration

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Handwritten Note by Sandra P Suggesting 3 December 1993 as Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit

14 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to James Molyneaux

39 12 nan

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on Mary Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

37 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Rodell Regarding the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit

15 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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Letter from Simon Rogers to Jonathan Haslam Enclosing a Draft Article for the Northern Ireland Newsletter

32 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

23 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames Reporting on the Latter's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 1 December 1993

16 9 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Martin Williams to David Brooker Recommending Points for Inclusion in the Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

07 13 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Keith Jagelman Regarding Joint Declaration Follow-Up

33 16 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Briefing note from John Holmes for John Major regarding Major's meeting with Patrick Mayhew, 3 July 1996

05 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Tony Beeton to Gillian Harrison Enclosing Briefing Material for a Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

02 13 inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),security,

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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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Note from Simon Rogers to Jim Daniell Enclosing 20 January 1994 Response to Gerry Adams' 7 January 1994 Letter

29 16 downing street declaration,

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Record of Conversation between Robin Renwick and John Hume Regarding the Status of the Hume/Adams Talks

11 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (loyalist),mitchell principles,consent principle

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Note from Chris Maccabe to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Summary of the Latest Political Developments in Northern Ireland

12 13 paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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Commentary on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

48 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,self-determination,consent principle,

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Record of a Meeting between Peter Temple-Morris, Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring on 9 November 1993

15 13 downing street declaration,

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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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Record of Meeting between Chris Maccabe and Robin Eames on 30 November 1993 at 12.00

24 9 downing street declaration,

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

08 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Phone Call between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 November 1993 at 19.20

35 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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01 15 downing street declaration

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Record of Morning Ministerial Meeting at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

03 9 paramilitary activity (republican),security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties;

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Speaking Note for a Telephone Conversation with Albert Reynolds

40 9 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Memo from Ian Burns to John McConnell Regarding His Discussions with Alec Reid on 6 March 1990

03 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Jim Downey on 9 November 1993

14 13 consent principle,prisoners,strand 1,

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Coversheet: Press Cuttings on the Joint Declaration

70 16 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Lunch Meeting between John Dew and Fergus Finlay on 30 November 1993

21 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Letter from Antony Beeton to Roderic Lyne with a Speaking Note on the Joint Declaration Initiative Attached

45 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Church Leaders on 22 December 1993 in the Afternoon

35 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),emergency powers,military activity (british),security,

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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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Letter from Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Account of Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring

62 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Enclosure: David Blatherwick's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993

40 5 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties from the talks,

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Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement (Annotated Copy)

22 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Enclosure: Roderic Lyne's Note of a Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 30 September 1993

44 18 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

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Report from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Prime Minister's reponse to the Manchester bombing, 18 June 1996

10 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing note from Edward Oakden to John Major following the Manchester bombing and media appearances from John Bruton

19 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Draft of the Joint Statement to Be Made by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

17 23 downing street declaration, inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 5 June 1996 during which arrangements for chairing the talks were confirmed

56 211

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Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration (JD11) Produced During the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

41 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing Text of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

23 23 downing street declaration,

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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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Record of a Meeting between David Fell and Eamonn Mallie to Discuss the Hume-Adams Talks on 13 October 1993

10 18 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,prisoners

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Memo from Tony Beeton to Peter May Regarding a Possible Sequence of Events Document Enclosed

12 18 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Reply to the Taoiseach

43 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning British Withrawal from the Joint Declaration Initiative

50 5 downing street declaration

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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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Enclosure: Draft Joint Statement Emerging from a 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

26 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Enclosure: Six Principles Speech Made by Dick Spring during a Dáil Debate on Northern Ireland on 27 October 1993

33 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,

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All-party negotiations: launch of documents by the liaison group

49 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Minute from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Major

02 18 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republicans),inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 19 June 1996

06 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Handwritten note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing and commenting on Michael Ancram's amendment to the Rules of Procedure

04 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Continuation of the Joint Declaration Initiative

54 5 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume on 12 October 1993

18 18 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

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Enclosure: List of Points to Make for the 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

29 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary violence (loyalist),security,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Enclosure: Annex A – Annotated Draft Minute to John Major Outlining Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

28 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing an Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

20 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

04 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 18 November 1993

24 5 downing street declaration

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Draft speaking note on publication of the scenario paper

61 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Annotated Joint Declaration (JD11 – 6 October 1993)

37 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Roderic Lyne's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993 and Enclosing David Blatherwick's Record

39 5 downing street declaration

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Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Documents for the Prime Minister John Major's Meeting on the 14 October 1993

27 18 downing street declaration

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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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Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major following the Manchester bombing

18 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Continuation of the Joint Declaration Initiative (Annotated)

55 5 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Briefing note from Martin Howard for John Holmes – 'Northern Ireland Negotiations: Next Steps'. Faxed and annotated copy.

24 212

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Enclosure: Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

21 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Proposal for a Northern Ireland Grand Committee, circulated for consultation on 16 May 1996

17 212

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Letter from John Dew to John Mackervill Concerning a Meeting with Himself Michael and Christopher McGimpsey

29 5 elections and electoral systems,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration

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Report of the launch of a peace book, 17 June 1996

11 212

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Letter from the International Olympic Committee to John Major following the Manchester bombing

15 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Fax from John Chilcot Regarding a Meeting with the British Ambassador to the United States on 7 October 1993

31 18 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

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Speaking note prepared for John Major's telephone call with John Bruton on 19 June 1996

08 212 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Allowances: research grants for parties in the talks

53 211

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Letter from John Dew to Graham Archer Recording a Conversation with Fergus Finlay on 12 November 1993

46 5 downing street declaration

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Draft of 'Opening statement by the British Government'

50 211 mitchell principles, consent principle, decommissioning

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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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Talks handling plan

52 211

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Joint Declaration (JD9) As Confirmed by the Irish Government on 1 October 1993

42 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Draft agenda for Strand 2 issues

44 211

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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: Minute from David Cooke to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

21 18 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

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

49 16 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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Record of a Phone Call between John Chilcot and John Hume on 28 October 1993

34 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and Patrick Mayhew on 12 October 1993

19 18 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

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Draft agenda for Strand 1 issues

43 211

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Draft Passage of Lord Mayor’s Banquet Speech

45 5 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,elections and electoral systems

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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 Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes of Butler/Nally Group Meeting on 10 November 1993

51 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A - Draft Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

22 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Record of a telephone conversation between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996, recounting a meeting with Michael Ancram on 19 June 1996

05 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing JD13 and Commentary

58 5 downing street declaration

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Draft agenda for Strand 3 issues

45 211

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David Lavery amendments to talks handling plan

54 211

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Memo on preparation of briefing material for the chairmen

57 211

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Cover of the File

01 18 downing street declaration

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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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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Concerning Upcoming Meeting between Prime Minister and Archbishop Robin Eames Enclosing Notes for Meeting

28 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A - Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

15 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Correspondence between the Peter Westmacott and John Holmes regarding lobbying the US to designate PIRA as a terrorist organisation

07 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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13 18 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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Record of a Phone Call between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn to Discuss JD12

29 18 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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A Record of Communication between Sinn Féin and the British Government from October 1990 to November 1993

17 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties from the talks,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,

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Cover of file and list of contents

01 212

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

53 5 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Working Draft of a Minute to John Major Outlining Draft Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

34 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Revised Draft of a Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

44 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning Peace Initiative

32 5 consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Text of the Brussels Joint Statement on 29 October 1993

18 23 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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TNA insert indicating a withheld item

21 212

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Letter from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Recording a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 10 November 1993

61 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Analysis of JD13

59 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity(loyalist),paramilitary activity(republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,devolution,direct rule/suspension

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew's Meeting with John Major on 14 October 1993

03 18 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: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

52 5 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,

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Enclosure: Draft Message from John Major to Bill Clinton

35 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),security

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Memo from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of the Butler/Nally Meeting, JD10 and JD11, Dated 7 October 1993

38 18 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,european union and eec

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British draft of the procedural guidelines and agenda for the talks on 5 June 1996

55 211

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Enclosure: Text of the Joint Statement Made by Major and Reynolds on 29 October 1993

19 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Enclosure: Draft 29 October 1993 Joint Statement for John Major and Albert Reynolds

28 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Documents Retained under Flag 17

32 18 none

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Draft agenda for opening plenary session

41 211

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Documents Retained: Flag 26C

16 18 downing street declaration

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John Major amendment to paragraph 4 of the scenario paper, on chairmanships

60 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Annex D – Paragraph 4 of the Joint Declaration with British Amendments Underlined

17 18 conent principle,identity,language,downing street declaration,self-determination,uk legislation,referendum,elections and electoral systems,north/south cooperation

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Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to party leaders eligible to be involved in the talks

35 211

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

49 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Telegram From David Blatherwick Regarding a Gerry Adams Press Conference in Dublin on the 12 October 1993

07 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Telegram from the British Ambassador in Germany, reporting on Chancellor Kohl's condemnation of the Manchester bombing

03 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh Enclosing a Copy of the Lord Mayor's Banquet Speech

38 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),security,legacy

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Memo from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing a Draft of a Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Joint Declaration

35 18 downing street declaration

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Memo from Tony Beeton and draft of letter from Michael Ancram to David Ervine regarding membership of the PUP negotiating team

47 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on the Creation of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs

31 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Annex A: Extract from Speech by Albert Reynolds to Stonehill College, Boston, on 14 September 1993

28 13 east/west cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,strand 3,

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Extract from Hansard: John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

02 23 downing street declaration,european community and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Rodell Enclosing Draft Message to Bill Clinton

34 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex C – Suggested Sequence of Events for the Joint Declaration Initiative

06 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Enclosure: Joint Statement Made by Reynolds and Major on 29 October 1993

24 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Letter from David Trimble to John Major regarding the agenda and procedures for the talks, 15 June 1996

20 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Patrick Mayhew to Prime Minister John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration on the 12 October 1993

14 18 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: Annotated Draft of a Brief History of the Joint Declaration Initiative

26 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/ framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republicans),policing and justice,security,self-determination,north/south cooperation,referendum

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

13 12 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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Press release from the office of the Taioseach following the shootings in Adare and the Manchester bombing

13 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from the Ambassador Ted Barrington to John Major referencing the Manchester bombing

16 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD10) as Passed to Robin Butler on 6 October 1993

40 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Report from John Homes for John Major on the talks, 19 June 1996

09 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Draft of 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session' on 5 June 1996

59 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Letter from David McIlroy to the Jonathan Stephens Concerning the Circulation of Papers

26 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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David Hill amendment to 'Opening Statement by the British Government'

48 211

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Conveyed on 8 October 1993 (JD12)

30 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 13 November 1993

37 5 downing street declaration

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Fax to Quentin Thomas and Tony Beeton Regarding a Working Draft of Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

33 18 downing street declaration

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Telephone Call with Archbishop Robin Eames

30 5 consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration

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Memo from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Background on the Joint Declaration Dated 11 October 1993

23 18 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the Irish Ambassador on 20 June 1996

02 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Draft letters from John Major to Presidents Clinton and Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien

51 211

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Sawers Concerning the Sharing of Information with Ambassador, David Blatherwick

31 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between John Wheeler and a UUP delegation

58 211 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

39 18 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,european union and eec,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination,uk legislation

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding an Assessment of the Present Position and Next Steps on the Joint Declaration Initiative

47 5 downing street declaration

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Record of two meetings between the UUP and Patrick Mayhew on 17 June 1996

14 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Report from John Homes for John Major on the talks, 18 June 1996

12 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex D – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

24 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,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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Memo from Tony Beeton to David Cooke Regarding a Briefing on the History of the Joint Declaration Initiative Dated 11 October 1993

25 18 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: List of Points Emerging from 27 October 1993 Speeches in the Dáil

30 23 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,consent principle,security,

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Draft agenda for concluding plenary session

46 211

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Correspondence between John Holmes and Andrew Hunter MP on 12 and 14 June 1996

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds in Reply to His Letter of 11 November 1993

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Enclosure: Annex B – A Brief History of the Joint Declaration Initiative

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Draft agenda for the Business Committee

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Documents Retained under Section 3(4)

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Letter from Andrew Wood to Peter Bell Proposing an Outline Handling Plan for the Week Commencing 12 December 1993

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Document Retained: Minute and Attachment from Cradock to Stephen Wall Dated 10 March 1992

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Enclosure: Annex B – Explanatory Note on the Text of JD15 and JD15B

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Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 18 September 1996

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File covers

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Joint Declaration: JD20

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Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Martin Howard on 26 June 1996

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Northern Ireland Office Commentary on Joint Declaration (JD6) and the Accompanying Irish Government Aide-Mémoire

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

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Note from Walter Myles enclosing speaking notes for Michael Ancram's meeting with Alliance, 16 September 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD6

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Telegram from David Blatherwick to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Formation of a New Irish Government

18 28 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

12 30 downing street declaration

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Letter from Michael Ancram to John Alderdice from 7 June 1996

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Enclosure: Annex B – Explanatory Note on the Text of JD15 and JD15B

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Enclosure 2: Letter from John Alderdice to the Chairman regarding the Alliance representation, 16 September 1996

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Note from the editor

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 8 July at 12.00

43 812 parades, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Draft Communique to Be Issued Following a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

31 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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NIWC submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

47 500

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Handling Plan

03 8 downing street declaration,

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Record of a meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 3 July 1996

03 394 decommissioning

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Labour on 24 June 1996

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Transcript of Panorama Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration

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

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UDP on 20 June 1996, regarding the prolonged debate on the Ground Rules

30 669

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Press Statement Issued Following a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 25 September 1992

25 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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Record of Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 11 December 1993

42 8 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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List of nominated candidates for the informal committee on procedural rules and the agenda

48 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Joint Declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Minute from PS Patrick Mayhew to Roderic Lyne Attaching a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

53 8 downing street declaration,

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Draft procedural guidelines, 18 June 1996

30 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Graham Archer to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Telegram from the British Embassy in Dublin about a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

04 28 downing street declaration

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Record of meetings involving the British Government from 18 September 1996

02 812 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, uk legislation

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Joint Declaration: JD19

22 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993

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Note from David Lavery to Alan Whysall enclosing the first three paragraphs of the Governments' conclusions on the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

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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

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Memo from Roderic Lyne to John Chilcot Regarding Attendees for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

07 28 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds on 6 June 1993

55 7 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration with Amendments Proposed on 9 December 1993 (JD15A)

19 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,referendum

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SDLP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

49 500

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Draft statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

07 500

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Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration (JD15) in Brussels on 10/11 December 1993

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a briefing and speaking note for John Major's meeting with Alliance, 17 July 1996

39 812 parades, policing and justice, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to John Hume, 8 December 1993

54 30 downing street declaration

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Note from Nicholas Lyell to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative, 9 December 1993

33 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,uk legislation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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British Government progress report enclosing amendments to the composite rules of procedure proposed by the British and Irish Governments, 24 June 1996

19 669

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing the British Government's statement on the International Body's proposals on decommissioning, 21 June 1996

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Enclosure: Aide Mémoire from the Irish Government Regarding JD6

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Letter from John Sawers to Roderic Lyne Providing Contextual Details for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

09 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall with the Proposed Irish Agenda for a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 25 September 1992

32 28 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security

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Enclosure 1: Speaking notes by Gillian Harrison for John Major's meeting with John Alderdice, 17 July 1996

40 812 policing and justice, parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John Chilcot to the Staff of the Northern Ireland Office Summarising the Joint Declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 13 December 1993

23 8 downing street declaration,

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British government revised draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

11 500

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Amendments Incorporated

49 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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Note from Quentin Thomas to Peter Bell regarding a draft paper on constitutional issues, 20 June 1996

13 500

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Note from David Lavery to Patrick Mayhew enclosing the first draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

06 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Background Note on the Political Scene in Northern Ireland

33 28 downing street declaration

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Undated Alliance submission to the International Body on Decommissioning

42 812 decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Nominations for the committee on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Letters and Briefing Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

01 669

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Revised Draft Seating Plan for Lunch in Honour of Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

27 28 downing street declaration

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UDP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

50 500

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Draft Reply to a Letter from Joe Kennedy to John Major, 7 December 1993

66 30 downing street declaration

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Note of Congratulations from Robin Eames to John Major, 16 December 1993

56 29 downing street declaration

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Guest List for Lunch in Honour of Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

26 28 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Alliance and the British Government on 6 September 1996

23 812 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Joint Declaration: Update from Quentin Thomas to John Major Concerning 'As of Right' Sentence

44 8 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993

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

64 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Briefing Material from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Proposed Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

45 30 downing street declaration,strand 1,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton the regarding extension of legislation to Northern Ireland, 31 July 1996

03 1094 uk legislation

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Points to Make on Political Movement and Development for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

24 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,security,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15C)

36 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Commenting on Albert Reynolds' Speech at the Fianna Fáil Conference on 7 March 1992

46 28 downing street declaration

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Retained: Letter from Robin Butler to Stella Rimington, 9 December 1993

30 30 downing street declaration

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley regarding the disconnection of all audio feeds

36 500

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Internal record of the informal meetings on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 25 June 1996

14 669

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Enclosure: Draft Opening Statement and Q&A Briefing for John Major at the Joint Press Conference

04 8 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Cover Letter from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing Background Notes and Draft Communique

29 28 downing street declaration

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Labour submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

46 500

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Note from David Hill enclosing the British and Irish Governments' speaking notes on their proposed amendments, 25 June 1996

20 669

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Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

21 28 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,anglo-irish agreement,referendum,north/south council,north/south cooperation,strand 1,articles 2&3/irish constitution,security,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Proposals regarding procedural guidelines, 17 June 1996

32 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Holmes on 12 July 1996

41 812 policing and justice, parades

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the DUP and the UKUP regarding the status of Ground Rules, 20 June 1996

27 669

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Letter from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing the First Draft of a Parliamentary Statement on the Joint Declaration

08 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 13 December 1993 [Duplicate]

40 8 downing street declaration,

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Joint Declaration: Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Major Analysing 'As of Right' Sentence

45 8 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

37 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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Note from David Lavery to Dermot Gleeson enclosing the draft judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

03 812 parades

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 24 June 1996

22 669

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Major in Preparation for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds

14 8 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Annex C – Joint Statement on Northern Ireland, 29 October 1993

39 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),victims,security,military activity (british),decommissioning

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Briefing from David Hill on the rules of procedure and the agenda for the opening plenary, 14 June 1996

39 500

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Telegram from David Blatherwick to the British Government Regarding Sinn Féin's Response to a Recent Patrick Mayhew Speech

19 28 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A – Points to Make for Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds at EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

35 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the UDP, Labour, the PUP and Alliance on 10 June

50 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Annotations Highlighting Jim Molyneaux's Contribution to the Text

25 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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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Patrick Mayhew regarding the potential responses to the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

47 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,referendum,anglo-irish agreement,uk legislation,strand 2,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Record of Meeting between James Bolger and Patrick Mayhew on 12 March 1993

17 28 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,north/south cooperation

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Note from Stephen Leach on British government strategy for the sub-group on the rules of procedure and agenda

35 500

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Briefing by David Hill on how to approach decommissioning with the UUP and the Irish Government with enclosed speaking points to use with the UUP, 27 September 1996

06 672

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

61 30 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination

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Enclosure 1.4: UDP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

19 812 mitchell principles

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Proposals regarding the agenda, 17 June 1996

33 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill regarding a meeting with Alliance on 6 September, 4 September 1996

25 812

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Enclosure: Background Notes for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

30 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,north-south cooperation,articles 1 & 2 /irish constitution

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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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Enclosure 1.2: UUP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

17 812 mitchell principles, parades

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DUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

51 500

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Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 26 June 1996, enclosing the British and Irish Governments' answers to the Ground Rules questions and the British Government's amendment to paragraph 15

01 1094

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Memo from Patrick Mayhew to the Chairmen, 29 July 1996

03 650 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Statement by the British Government on their approach to decommissioning, 30 September 1996

05 672

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding James Molyneaux's Amendments to the Joint Declaration Text

24 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 20 June 1996 at 10.10

44 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Joint statement by talks participants confirming their commitment to the Mitchell Principles, 12 June 1996

47 812 mitchell principles

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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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Note from David Hill with comments on the draft statement on decommissioning from 21 June, 24 June 1996

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Alliance submission on procedures, 14 June 1996

45 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Hill to Julie Mapstone regarding the British Government paper on decommissioning, 1 October 1996

04 672

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the UUP on 18June 1996 on decommissioning

25 669

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Joint Declaration: JD18

21 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding a Speech in Dublin

43 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Major to John Hume, 9 December 1993 [Redacted]

44 30 downing street declaration

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Statement on decommissioning by the British Government, 9 October 1996

03 672

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Letter from Peter Bell to Andrew Wood Enclosing a Draft Letter for Inclusion in the Joint Declaration Booklet

19 8 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,self-determination,consent principle,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas on the attitude of the Irish Government delegation, 8 July 1996

02 669

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Letter from Joseph Small to Robin Butler Proposing Dates in November for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

40 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding the Next Anglo-Irish Summit Meeting

41 28 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for 24 June 1996, enclosing new proposed text for paragraph 17A and a speaking note on the British Government's position on the Ground Rules

29 669

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Enclosure: Press Line for a Visit from Mary Robinson to Buckingham Palace

15 28 downing street declaration

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Document Retained: Minute from Rodric Braithwaite to Stephen Wall Dated 16 July 1992

42 28 downing street declaration

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Annex C: Revised Briefing Notes on the Joint Declaration

31 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to William Fittall Regarding Next Steps on Northern Ireland

16 28 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Handwritten Notes on James Molyneaux's Early Draft Blueprint for Stability as Passed to Michael Ancram on 8 December 1993

22 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,devolution,north/south cooperation

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Newspaper extract

38 500

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Joint Declaration: JD15B with Typed Annotations

06 8 a clean copy of jd15b, with the irish amendments and the british amendments marked in broken and unbroken line respectively.

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to David Cooke Approving a 9 December 1993 Submission

54 8 downing street declaration,

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Handwritten Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Regarding Nicholas Lyell's Note on the Joint Declaration, 9 December 1993

32 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Alliance on 11 June 1996 at 20.15

49 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute Describing Albert Reynolds' Statement in the Dáil Éireann Regarding Articles 2 & 3 of the Irish Constitution

56 30 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem

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Internal summary record of the first 36 hours of negotiations (10 – 12 June 1996): 'Appointing the chairman'

55 500

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Handwritten Letter from Robin Butler to James Molyneaux Regarding Rumoured Letter with Criticism of Molyneaux and Archbishop Eames, 9 December 1993

23 30 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Incomplete note arguing for postponing the passing of decommissioning legislation before September 1996, enclosing an undated speaking note

18 669

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Joint Declaration: New Paragraph 11 (Non-Paper Version)

43 8 downing street declaration,identity,north/south cooperation

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Note from Ken Lindsay to Alan Whysall regarding the potential responses to the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

10 812

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Michael Ancram Enclosing Joint Declaration (JD15C) and Notes for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

35 8 downing street declaration

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Memo from Roderic Lyne to Christopher Prentice Relaying John Major's Approval of His Letter of 14 April 1993

13 28 downing street declaration

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Note from Chris Maccabe to Quentin Thomas regarding a draft paper on constitutional issues, 20 June 1996

14 500

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Key Questions for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

57 30 downing street declaration

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Proposals regarding procedural guidelines, revised 18 June 1996 at 10.00

31 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Summary Record of Joint Declaration Meetings on 10/11 December 1993 in Brussels

41 8 downing street declaration;

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Letter to John Holmes summarising the next steps in the Northern Ireland all-party negotiations, 14 June 1996

54 500

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Enclosure: Revised Supplementary Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

30 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from Nigel Carson to David Watkins regarding Alliance's complaints regarding the Forum, 5 August 1996

35 812

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell on 16 June 1996 at 09.40

37 500

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Enclosure 1: Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants regarding the Alliance representations, 16 September 1996

14 812 mitchell principles

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Summarising the First Hundred Days of Albert Reynolds' Administration

44 28 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security

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British Government record of meetings on 18 and 19 June 1996 (INT/6)

01 650

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08 500 anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,security,strand 2,strand 3

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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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Annex A: Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents and Outlining Schedule

28 8 downing street declaration

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Briefing for informal meetings to discuss the rules of procedure and agenda, 13 June 1996

56 500

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Joint Declaration: JD17

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Note: 'Who is Briefing Whom?'

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News clipping of News Letter article by Roy Bradford, 19 August 1996

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Record of two meetings between the British and Irish Governments on 24 June 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Michael Ancram Enclosing Joint Declaration (JD15C) and Notes for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux (Duplicate)

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Record of Telephone Conversation between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 23 November 1992

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Martin Mansergh on 9 December 1993

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Retained: Minute from [John] Sawers to [Graham] Archer, 9 December 1993

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Enclosure: Draft Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

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Document Retained under FOI 27(I)

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Enclosure: British Government Nine Paragraph Note to the PIRA as Corrected, 1 December 1993

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Internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 12 June 1996 at 11.45 (INT/4)

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Handling Plan and Draft Briefing Documents

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Letter from David McIlroy Confirming the Addition of David Watkins to the Copy List

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to William Fittall Regarding Arrangements for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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Memo from the independent chairmen enclosing two drafts of the rules of procedure, 18 June 1996

29 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on the afternoon and evening of 24 June 1996, enclosing DUP's proposed list of new rules to be inserted in the rules of procedure

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Irish government submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Transcript of a Joint Press Conference between John Major and Albert Reynolds

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Enclosure: Michael Ancram's Paragraph for John Major for Proposed Meeting with Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

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Draft Broadcast Prefacing the Joint Declaration

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Enclosure: List of Corrections in the Transcription of Messages Exchanged between the British Government and the PIRA, 1 December 1993

16 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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PUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Hand Annotated Copy of Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

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Record of a meeting between the UUP and the British Government on 30 July 1996

02 650 decommissioning, anglo-irish agreeement, framework agreement/framework documents, parades

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Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 9 December 1993

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Letter to MPs Introducing Corrections to the Exchange of Messages between the British Government and the PIRA, 1 December 1993

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Enclosure 1.1: Submission by Alliance on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 10 September 1996

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Internal record of the informal meetings on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 24 June 1996

21 669

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Enclosure: Letter from John Hume to John Major, 29 November 1993

55 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Draft Communique to Be Issued Following a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 25 September 1992

28 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Telegram for Graham Archer About an Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 7 December 1993

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Memo from Stephen Wall Providing Details of an Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

39 28 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,anglo-irish agreement

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Record of Lunch Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

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Enclosure 1: Note from David Lavery enclosing a draft skeleton judgement of the alliance party representations, 19 September 1996

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Record of phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Major on 18 July 1996

38 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, mitchell principles, policing and justice

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Record of a Meeting between Richard Ryder and James Molyneaux on 8 December 1993

40 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,language and culture,identity,european union and eec,uk legislation

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Extract from a revised draft of the rules of procedure, [20] June 1996

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Enclosure: Telegram from David Blatherwick Confirming the Details of an Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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Document retained: Minute to John Chilcot, 3 July 1996

02 394

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Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to PS Cabinet Members Regarding the Anglo-Irish Joint Declaration Initiative (Incomplete)

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Memo from Quentin Thomas to John Major Advising on the 'As of Right' Sentence, 12 December 1993

116

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British Government's handling plan for 25 September 1996, enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning

07 672

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Note concerning allowances payable for delegates and parties

12 500

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Joint Declaration: Update from Quentin Thomas to John Major Concerning 'As of Right' Sentence

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Record of a Meeting of the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 6 March 1992

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton regarding the role of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 31 July 1996

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Letter from John Chilcot to the Staff of the Northern Ireland Office Explaining the Joint Declaration

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Record of a trilateral meeting between the independent chairmen, the British government and the Irish government on 17 June 1996 at 9.30

34 500

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP on 20 June 1996 at 13.20, regarding the Ground Rules and the rules of procedure

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Note from Don McAleer to Alan Whysall confirming the disconnection of all sound feeds, 14 June 1996

53 500

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Enclosure: Press Statement Issued Following a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 25 September 1992

23 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Martin Mansergh on 9 December 1993

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Note from Julie Mapstone to Quentin Thomas enclosing the British Government statement on decommissioning, 9 October 1996

02 672

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Briefing Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds at the EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

34 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,devolution,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,north/south cooperation

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill on talks scheduling issues, 14 June 1996

40 500

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Irish officials on 20 June 1996 at 19.00

33 669

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 13 December 1993 and Enclosing JD15 as Discussed during the Meeting

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Preparatory Note for John Major for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

38 28 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Revised Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

29 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993 at 13.15

27 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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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 28 June 1996

13 669

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) as Considered during the Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

62 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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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration as Revised on 25 November 1993

42 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,human rights,uk legislation,strand 2,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Joint Declaration: JD20 as Issued by the Northern Ireland Information Service

18 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Alliance submission on agenda item 2 regarding constitutional issues, 3 August 1996

36 812 consent principle, devolution, human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand 1, strand 2

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Memo from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 30 July 1996

21 1094

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Christine Collins with comments on a draft paper on policing, 8 July 1996

03 669

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Handwritten Note from Roderic Lyne to Albert Reynolds Regarding Attendance at the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

08 28 downing street declaration

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Note from Alan Whysall on the various options of dealing with the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

11 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (Amended Copy of JD15) as Discussed between Butler and Nally on 13 December 1993

34 8 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

29 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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Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 18 September 1996

07 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Memo from Melanie Leech to William Fittall Requesting Consideration of an Irish Request for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15C) (Duplicate)

38 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Briefing from Alan Whysall regarding Michael Ancram's meetings with the DUP and Alliance on 5 September and 6 September 1996

24 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

13 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14A) as Amended Following the Meeting with James Molyneaux on 30 November 1993

26 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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Reporting on Albert Reynolds' Speech at the Fianna Fáil Conference on 7 March 1992

47 28 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from Victoria Sutherland to Quentin Thomas regarding Peter Bell's strand 3 papers, 20 June 1996

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 9 December 1993 at 09.00

28 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,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,decommissioning

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Alliance submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 8 December 1993

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 10 December 1993 in the Afternoon

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Retained: Letter and Attachment from Stella Rimington to Robin Butler, 7 December 1993

63 30 downing street declaration

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British government submission letter to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Undated Alliance proposal for the comprehensive agenda

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File contents page

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Letter from David Lavery to D McCartney requesting legal advice on the rule of sub judice, 16 September 1996

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Cover Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

06 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,elections and electoral systems,security

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Copy of Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

36 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec,human rights

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

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Note from David Hill to Jonathan Stephens suggesting the need for contingency planning in case of a breakdown in trilateral discussions with the UUP and the Irish Government, 23 September 1996

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Background note on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration with Amendments Proposed on 9 December 1993 (JD15A)

01 8 nan

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Transcript of a Newsnight Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration

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Handwritten Note from Sandra P to Roderic Lyne about Logistics for a Proposed Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

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Points to Make (Extract) for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

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UUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Letter from John Alderdice to George Mitchell enclosing the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell principles, 10 September 1996

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Draft Brief for Prime Minister Q and A

05 29 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,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,self-determination,legacy,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Transcript of 'Inside Politics' interview of John Alderdice, Gary McMichael and Monica McWilliams, 14 September 1996

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Note from Alan Whysall to Peter Bell enclosing the draft letter to specific parties regarding the breach of the Mitchell principles, 2 August 1996

37 812 mitchell principles

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Enclosure 1.3: DUP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

18 812 mitchell principles, parades

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Memo from Graham Archer to the British Government Regarding Arrangements for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

37 28 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UUP on 20 June 1996 at 20.15

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Irish government submission letter to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

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Letter from Christopher Prentice to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Press Line Regarding a Meeting between the Queen and Mary Robinson

14 28 downing street declaration

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Memo from Alan Whysall enclosing a statement by William McCrea on 13 September, 16 September 1996

12 812 mitchell principles

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Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

12 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Malcolm Rifkind's Comments on the Joint Declaration for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

59 30 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

34 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec,human rights

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Fax from Robin Butler to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 9 December 1993

30 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of the Tête-à-Tête Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

47 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

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Enclosure: Briefing Document for the Joint Declaration

08 29 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,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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Covering note from Clare Checksfield enclosing guidance papers for the Chairmen, for their staff, and on the use of hospitality allowance, 4 July 1996

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Enclosure: Minute for John Major from Patrick Mayhew Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

31 21 nan

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Amended draft of John Major's address to the opening of all-party talks, produced by John Holmes on 9 June 1996

48 212

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Record of talks progress from 24 June 1996

47 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Brief Summary Record of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

46 25 downing street declaration,

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Final Joint Declaration: Transcript for the Press

28 29 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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Brief internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

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Record of meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley and Robert McCartney on 10 June 1996

44 212

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

64 943

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Cover of file

01 213

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British government record of meetings on 22 July 1996

16 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican), prisoners, identity, strand 1, strand 2

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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

60 943

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing Briefing Material for a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

33 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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

63 943

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Note on Mitchell-SDLP bilateral meeting on 16 July 1996

20 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Angela Dullghan to Quentin Thomas regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

26 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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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

65 943

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Joint Declaration – JD15B with Further Amendments

09 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation,

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit and the Possibility of Bilaterals between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

06 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

33 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum

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Hidden Copylist for Meeting Records

43 25 nan

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Letter From Roderic Lyne To Emeka Anyaoku

31 29 downing street declaration

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

67 943

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew

07 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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News clipping of Irish News article titled 'Growing sectarian divisions must be reversed' by John Alderdice, 19 August 1996

33 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, downing street declaration

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

51 943

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Enclosure: Annex A – Possible Further Amendments to JD15

12 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Draft notification of non-meeting days for the forum, for the attention of Patrick Mayhew

05 500

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft reply from Michael Ancram to John Alderdice, 6 June 1996

52 812

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Enclosure: Annex C – Joint Statement made by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

20 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Enclosure: Final Joint Declaration with Some Annotations

07 29 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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British government record of meetings on 1 July 1996

32 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

17 943

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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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Report of the arrival of Sinn Féin at Castle Buildings on 11 June 1996

38 212 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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

19 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

15 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Brief for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

25 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Note Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

11 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Draft Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

19 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

03 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Covering Fax from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Draft Briefing Letter for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

49 21 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14B)

37 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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British government record of informal meetings on procedural guidelines and agenda on 2 July 1996

29 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing note for Martin Howard regarding the rules of procedure for the Forum dated 23 July 1996, enclosing a draft reply to Bronagh Hinds

06 804 parity of esteem

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Folder Cover for Joint Declaration

29 29 downing street declaration

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

62 943

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Enclosure: Current Irish Deployments for UN Peacekeeping Missions

51 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,military activity (british),human rights,victims,security,prisoners,policing and justice,european union and eec

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

25 943

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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

52 943

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Enclosure: Notes on Cross Border Security Cooperation between UK and Ireland

50 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),human rights,victims,security,prisoners,policing and justice

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Note from Jackie Sear to Peter Bell enclosing a briefing paper on Anglo-Irish relations, 17 July 1996

26 943

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Multiple versions of alternative text for rule 17A

37 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major when Meeting Jim Molyneaux

14 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1

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Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Briefing Note for the Making of the Joint Declaration

42 21 downing street declaration

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Speaking Notes for Anglo-Irish Talks: EC Issues

44 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec

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British government summary record of meetings on 9 July 1996

23 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Draft rules of procedure, 19 June 1996

21 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

25 25 self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,referendum,

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British government record of meetings on 17 July 1996

19 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Stephen Smith Regarding the Suggested Programme Arrangements

54 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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List of Amendments Proposed to JD14 in Dublin on 3 December 1993

42 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,uk legislation,self-determination,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Annotated Note on the Key Questions at a Meeting on Northern Ireland

23 29 downing street declaration,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British government record of meetings on 23 July 1996

15 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Fax from Martin Williams to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Potential Unionist Opposition to a Joint Declaration

40 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,self-determination

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Alternative draft: Possible statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

18 500

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with British Amendments

28 21 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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Defensive Brief for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

26 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,uk legislation

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Cover of file

01 214

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Enclosure: Possible British Amendments to JD15

10 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Scene-Setter for Anglo-Irish Talks

52 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec,military activity (british)

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas Summarising Forward Irish Statements on Articles 2 & 3

39 25 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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John Major's opening address to the all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

72 500

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Note from Alan Whysall to Donald Lamont regarding the UUP's points on constitutional issues and international law, 1 July 1996

35 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, anglo-irish agreement, european union and eec

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 10 June 1996

39 212

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

13 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 26 June 1996 at 10.00

03 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, anglo-irish agreement, strand 2, strand 3, articles 2 and 3

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

06 943

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Record of a meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope on an unknown date, 5 July 1996

46 943

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01 2 downing street declaration

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British government summary record of afternoon and evening meetings on 25 July 1996

06 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Record of talks progress from 24 June 1996, enclosing proposed amendments from the British and Irish Governments

46 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Major to Patrick Mayhew on 12 June 1996

28 212

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Note from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens on Strand 3 – 'Not Forgetting the Parliamentary Dimension', 20 June 1996

15 500

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Letter of thanks from John Major to Finnish Prime Minister Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari

29 212

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Choreography for opening plenary session, 10 June 1996 (09.00)

69 500

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996

09 500

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 10 June 1996 at 18.50

09 804 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Coversheet with Dates of File

59 24 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery regarding Baroness Denton's request for briefing for Northern Ireland ministers, 1 July 1996

36 805

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

18 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

02 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Comprehensive Briefing and Talking Points for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

47 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation,elections and electoral systems,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,military activity (british),uk legislation,policing and justice,power-sharing,prisoners, devolution,strand 3,strand 1,strand 2,power-sharing,military activity (british)

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and UDP, Labour, PUP and Alliance on 10 June 1996

68 500

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

54 943

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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

04 22 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 E C Hallet regarding FCO views on constitutional issues, 26 June 1996

41 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Fax from Chris Maccabe to Martin Williams Regarding Concerns over the Possible Unionist Reaction to the Joint Declaration

41 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 (loyalist),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Irish draft of revised agenda paper, 24 July 1996 at 12.00

10 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, strand 1, strand 2, mitchell principles

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Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993 at 13.15

54 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramiltiary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination

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Enclosure: Briefing on Intra-UK Prisoner Transfers

41 29 downing street declaration,uk legislation,prisoners

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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

16 943

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Speaking Notes for Doorstep Interview of John Major with Albert Reynolds on the Anglo-Irish Summit

33 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec,strand 3

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Note from Stephen Leach to Gillian Harrison enclosing a paper regarding arrangements for August, 3 July 1996

27 805

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Letter from Jacques Delors to John Major Congratulating Him on the Joint Declaration

36 29 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Detailed record of talks progress from 28 June 1996

38 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Stephen Smith to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Programme Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks

58 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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British government record of meetings on 9 July 1996

22 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, parades

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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

61 943

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Letter from John Holmes to Andrew Hunter MP

31 212

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Malcolm Rifkind's Comments on the Joint Declaration, 8 December 1993

02 25 downing street declaration;

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

20 943

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Draft Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew's Use at a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

08 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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

24 868

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Letter from John Alderdice to Patrick Mayhew regarding the Northern Ireland Forum, 5 June 1996

60 812

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Fax from Peter Bell to Tony Beeton Regarding a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

39 21 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteems,identity

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Letter from Jonathan Rodell to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Date for the Next Anglo-Irish Summit

12 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Annotated Letter from Simon Rogers to Roderic Lyne Regarding the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

34 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum

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

46 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Arrangements for Briefing Key People

12 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Note on What to Say on the Doorstep of Number Ten

15 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Draft rules of procedure agreed between British and Irish officials, 20 June 1996 (20.05)

19 500

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11 22 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteems

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Programme Outline in Preperation for the Visit of the Taoiseach

35 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Background Note on the Joint Declaration's Role within the Talks Process

27 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Handwritten note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing and commenting on Michael Ancram's amendment to the Rules of Procedure

04 500

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

18 943

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Enclosure: Note On the Purpose of the Declaration

13 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Enclosure: Annex A – Alternative Language on Self-Determination

35 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,referendum,

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Joint Declaration (JD15) – Copy with Typed Annotations

14 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Memo from Stephen Leach to Ian Burns Regarding John McConnell's Response to Alec Reid

06 2 downing street declaration

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Minute to John Major Regarding the Status of the Joint Declaration Initiative

10 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,

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Enclosure 1: Scenario for the opening Plenary session, 6 June 1996

57 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Speaking Note for Meetings in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

50 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Veronica Sutherland to Quentin Thomas regarding Irish contacts with Sinn Féin, 28 June 1996

25 394 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), security, mitchell principles

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Briefing note on the NIWC's request to meet Patrick Mayhew, dated 19 July 1996

01 943

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07 804 parity of esteem

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Draft Minute to the Prime Minister Briefing Him on the Status of the Joint Declaration

23 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,

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Note from Donald Lamont to Peter Bell regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 13 June 1996

15 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

16 25 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,

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Back cover of file

49 212

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Note from Alan Whysall to Peter Bell regarding constitutional issues, 24 June 1996

48 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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

02 943

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

10 943

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Enclosure: Briefing on Current British Objectives and the Text of JD14B

34 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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 Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing an Annotated Draft of JD15

21 25 downing street declaration;

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Briefing note from Martin Howard for John Holmes – 'Northern Ireland Negotiations: Next Steps'

23 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British government record of meetings on 24 July 1996

12 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, anglo-irish agreement, mitchell principles

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Brief record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 26 June 1996

30 394

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Joint Declaration (JD15) with Handwritten Annotations

27 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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

15 943

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TNA insert indicating a withheld item

42 212

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Duplicate note from David Hill to Gillian Harrison regarding note-taking arrangements for the talks, 24 June 1996

53 805

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas regarding a bilateral meeting that took place between John Major and John Bruton on 22 July, 26 July 1996

45 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to John Hume

32 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Handwritten Supplementary Briefing from Roderic Lyne to John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

24 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Sheet of Fax with Copylist

23 22 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Press Release by the Italian Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio Ciampi on the Joint Declaration

38 29 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

08 804 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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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

47 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Letter from Lord Sainsbury

30 29 downing street declaration

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Note on allowances for delegates and parties

55 812

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

13 943

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Note from Stephen Leach regarding talks on 24 June enclosing a speaking note for Michael Ancram, dated 21 June 1996

55 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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

22 943

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

29 868

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British government summary record of morning meetings on 3 July 1996 including British government proposed replacement for rule 1

28 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

12 943

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Note from David Hill dated 21 June 1996 enclosing alternative text for rule 17A and British Government draft statement on the status of the Ground Rules

56 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note on plenary meeting enclosing press statement from George Mitchell

03 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Prime Minister's Opening Statement [to Press Conference on 3 December 1993]

44 25 downing street declaration;

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Internal record of informal session on procedural rules and the agenda, 24 June 1996

51 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex B – Articles 2 & 3 and Consent

36 25 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,

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

21 943

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens a Draft Reply to John Hume's Letter of 2 December 1993

31 25 downing street declaration;

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Cover of file

01 500

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Note of Thanks from Alex Allan to Robin Butler with Expression of Doubt about the Joint Declaration

17 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Brief for Lines to Take on the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

35 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum ,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners

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Report summarising a series of meetings leading up to the appointment of the independent chairmen

27 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Internal record of pre-plenary meetings on 10 June 1996 (INT/1)

70 500

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Letter from Bronagh Hinds to Patrick Mayhew regarding the Northern Ireland Forum, 3 September 1996

05 804 parity of esteem

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Record of talks progress from the morning and early afternoon of 3 July 1996

30 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, uk legislation

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Cover Letter from Roderic Lyne to Simon Rogers Enclosing a Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major

32 29 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

16 211 mitchell principles

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British government progress report on 2 July 1996

30 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen on the Drumcree crisis, 16 July 1996

28 943

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15)

11 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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

16 22 downing street declaration

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

19 943

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

45 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing Note on the Talks Process

16 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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A summary from Martin Howard of the procedural difficulties in the talks on 11 June 1996

41 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Chilcot to Jonathan Stephens Advising Against a Press Briefing on 15 December 1993

20 25 downing street declaration;

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Roderic Lyne Suggesting 2 December 1993 for the Anglo-Irish Summit and Inquiring about the Prime Minister's Availability for an Inaugural Ceremony in Dublin

09 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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British government record of meetings on 3 July 1996

27 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble and John Taylor on 10 June 1996

45 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Incomplete Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

35 21 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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Enclosure 2: Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations, 6 June 1996

58 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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

66 943

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Approved Description of Archbishop Eames' Positions

18 29 nan

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Briefing for a possible meeting or telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 10 June 1996 at 11.00

73 500

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Leak of a Draft Framework Document from 19 November 1993

19 29 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,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,self-determination,legacy,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Letter from David Hill enclosing a revised draft of the rules of procedure

02 500

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Annex A – Possible Amendments to JD15

22 25 downing street declaration;

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Press release regarding the first meeting of the Northern Ireland Forum

32 212

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Article by Monica McWilliams on the possibility of collapse of the Forum, October 1996

04 804 identity

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Enclosure: Possible British Amendments to JD15

33 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Report of a conversation between Peter Westcamott and Mary Ann Peters with regard to President Clinton's travel arrangements

25 212

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Draft introduction to discussion of chairmanship (for Patrick Mayhew to give on 10 June 1996)

74 500

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping On Challenges In The Priority In Talks from the 9 November 1993

21 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of the Morning Ministerial Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

40 25 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),security,

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British government record of meetings on 29 July 1996

02 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Record of talks progress from 2 July 1996, enclosing alternative text to UUP amendment incorporating Ground Rule 17

32 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

05 25 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Donald Lamont to Alan Whysall regarding legal advice on constitutional issues, 26 June 1996

43 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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British government record of meetings on 4 July 1996

24 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British government summary record of meetings on 23 July 1996

14 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Briefing Lines for the Government Whip Office

10 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,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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British government record of morning meetings on 18 July 1996

18 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major when Meeting Jim Molyneaux

37 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1

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Enclosure: Michael Ancram's Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux

17 25 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

14 211 mitchell principles

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP delegation on 12 June 1996

26 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Memo from John Blelloch to Ian Burns Regarding John McConnell's Meeting with Alec Reid on the 6 March 1990

07 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Following the Anglo-Irish Summit

26 25 self-determination,downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid Regarding on 8 May 1990

02 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,security

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 9 December 1993 at 09.00

53 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),paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) from 7 December 1993

09 22 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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Draft rules of procedure: record of amendments proposed by the British and Irish governments on 24 June 1996 at 21.45

06 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, strand 1, strand 2, strand 3

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British government record of morning meetings on 25 July 1996

07 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, mitchell principles, strand 1

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

07 943

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Enclosure 2: British Government draft statement on the status of the Ground Rules, 21 June 1996

58 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

18 25 downing street declaration;

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

26 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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

27 943

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British government record of meetings on 27 June 1996

02 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, strand 1, consent principle, devolution, referendum, identity, strand 3, european union and eec, anglo-irish agreement

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Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Use in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

51 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter of thanks from John Major to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien

30 212

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Enclosure: Personality Notes for Members of the Irish Delegation

53 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

08 22 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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Richard Stagg Proposing 3 December 1993 as the Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit and Confirming the Prime Minister's Availability for an Inaugural Ceremony in Dublin

07 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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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

58 943

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Fax from David Blatherwick to Quentin Thomas Regarding an Opening Statement and a Briefing on the Joint Declaration

06 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

29 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),referendum,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) dated 7 December 1993

32 21 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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Stephen Smith Regarding the Programme Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks

57 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Note from Peter Bell to Michael Legge proposing the provision of information regarding paramilitary activity to the Irish Government, 3 July 1996

28 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note on an invitation for the NIWC conference planned for 19 October 1996, enclosing the conference programme

03 804 human rights, identity

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News clipping from Irish News regarding the selection procedure for the chief constable, 30 August 1996

29 812 policing and justice

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Record of a Meeting between Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 6 December 1993

30 25 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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

05 943

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Cover Page

01 25 downing street declaration;

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Note from Robert Crawford regarding a bilateral meeting that took place between John Bruton and John Major on 22 July, 1 July 1996

34 805 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

36 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government summary record of meetings on 1 July 1996 enclosing amendments proposed by the British Government

31 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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News clipping of Irish News article titled 'Growing sectarian divisions must be reversed' by John Alderdice, 19 August 1996

31 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

07 25 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,

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Enclosure 3: Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations, 6 June 1996

59 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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News clipping of News Letter article by Roy Bradford, 19 August 1996

32 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, consent principle, downing street declaration

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Draft invitation from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley to nominate delegation for the all-party talks, 4 June 1996

53 812

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Enclosure: Annex B – Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

13 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Annex A: British and Irish government responses to questions on the rules of procedure from the Independent Chairmen

04 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Proposal from Ian McGregor Lees regarding arms decommissioning in Northern Ireland, dated 5 June 1996

46 212 decommissioning

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Draft statement to parliament in the event of a breakdown of talks

67 500

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Record of a meeting between members of the British and Irish governments on 20 June 1996

06 500

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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

59 943

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Enclosure: Draft Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux by Michael Ancram

38 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Enclosure: Draft Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux by Michael Ancram

15 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Letter from Stephen Smith to Roderic Lyne with Recommendations for Programme Arrangements

55 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Note from Martin Howard to Quentin Thomas regarding a bilateral that took place between John Major and John Bruton on 22 July, 26 June 1996

44 805

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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

08 943

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Note from Nicholas Lyell to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative, 9 December 1993

52 21 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules/procedural challenges in talks,self-determination

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Joint Declaration (JD15 – 7 December 1993)

24 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Statement by Patrick Mayhew regarding invitations to the nominating representations of parties returned at the elections

54 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

24 943

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Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 12 June 1996

35 212

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Fax from David Fell to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

44 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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Enclosure: Detailed Briefings on EC Issues for Anglo-Irish Talks

49 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec,military activity (british),human rights,uk legislation,european convention on human rights

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

11 943

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Cover note from Diane McNally enclosing the latest composite draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996

29 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of talks progress from 1 July 1996, enclosing alternative text to paragraphs 15 and 30 of the rules of procedure

33 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Note Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

14 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 1: Alternative text for rule 17A with annotations

57 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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01 22 downing street declaration

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Note Conveying Request for a Telephone Call between Albert Reynolds and John Major

56 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Alex Allan Regarding the Dates Suggested for the Anglo-Irish Summit

16 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties: papers by the two governments and by the UUP

40 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill with confirmation of Michael Ancram's meeting with Alliance, 2 September 1996

27 812

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Record of a meeting between Allen McVeigh and Seamus Close on 2 September 1996

26 812 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with British Proposed Amendments from 9 December 1993

21 21 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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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Talks from the 12 November 1993

20 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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

49 943

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Enclosure: Talking Points for John Major's Talks with Albert Reynolds

48 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation,elections and electoral systems,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,military activity (british),uk legislation,policing and justice,power-sharing,prisoners, devolution,strand 3,strand 1,strand 2,power-sharing,military activity (british),economic development (including ifi),european union and eec

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Joint Declaration – JD14A as Amended by Hand in Dublin on 3 December 1993 to Become JD14B

45 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 2 July 1996

31 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

03 943

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 8 December 1993

28 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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British government record of afternoon and evening meetings on 25 July 1996

04 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Record of talks progress from morning of 24 June 1996

50 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of all British government meetings before 14.00 on 11 June 1996

66 500

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Note from David Hill enclosing possible amendments and additions to to the rules of procedure, 27 June 1996

01 804

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40 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Sheet of Fax with Copylist

26 22 downing street declaration

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Note from David Hill to Gillian Harrison regarding note-taking arrangements for the talks, 24 June 1996

52 805

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Note from David Hill to Jonathan Stephens regarding constitutional issues and east/west issues, 24 June 1996

49 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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John Bruton's opening address to the all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

71 500

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34 21 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteems

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

06 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Butler Summarizing Albert Reynolds' Letter to John Major

13 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Briefing note on the NIWC, dated June 1996

02 804 elections and electoral systems, identity

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Enclosure: Briefing Note for the Making of the Joint Declaration

43 21 anglo-irish agreement,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 (republican),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security,identity,language and culture

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Record of a conversation between David Trimble and John Major at 4.20pm on 11 June 1996

34 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill commenting on and offering amendments to draft statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

17 500

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 9 June 1996

47 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing Note for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

17 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Detailed record of talks progress from 25 June 1996

42 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft 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

17 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 7 December 1993

04 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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British record of morning meetings on 24 June 1996 at 10.00

08 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials on 20 June 1996

59 805

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Record of the Resumed Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

48 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to Ian Paisley enclosing the Scenario paper, procedural guidelines and the draft agenda for the all-party talks, 6 June 1996

56 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill regarding Michael Ancram's meetings with the DUP and Alliance, 30 August 1996

28 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 8 December 1993

03 25 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Heavily annotated draft letters from John Major to President Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien

51 212

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Transcript of interview with John Alderdice and Mark Durkan, 25 August 1996

30 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties, economic development (including ifi)

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the DUP on 4 September 1996

30 868

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Malcolm Rifkind's Absence from a Meeting with the Prime Minister on 9 December 1993

27 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten record of a telephone conversation between the NIO and the Cabinet Office on 12 June 1996 at 01.40

33 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Hidden Copylist for the Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler

38 25 nan

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Record of the Afternoon Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

41 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,

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Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding letters to Prime Minister Chretien, President Ahtisaari and President Clinton

36 212

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Archbishop Robin Eames on 7 December 1993

29 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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British government record of two talks bilaterals between the British and Irish governments during the IGC on 18 July 1996

17 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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

57 943

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Copylist

49 25 nan

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British government record of meetings on 16 July 1996

21 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15B) with British and Irish Amendments

48 21 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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Joint Declaration (JD15)

28 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the discussions on Ground Rules and the rules of procedure, 28 June 1996

39 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Address by John Bruton at the opening of all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

43 212 paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), mitchell principles, downing street declaration, consent principle

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Assessment of Seamus Mallon's mood in meetings on 24 July 1996

05 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Photocopy of News Letter article dated 22 June 1996

54 805

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) Emerging from a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

21 22 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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Notification of agreement on a meeting schedule until the end of July

25 214

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01 12 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Terms of reference for a review of parades and marches in Northern Ireland, 24 July 1996

47 1094 parades

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

67 23 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 19 February 1994

16 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,referendum,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Enclosure: British Draft of Paragraph 4 of the Joint Declaration as Amended on 30 September 1993

58 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Roderic Lyne's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993 and Enclosing David Blatherwick's Record

45 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Memo from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas Requesting a Dossier on the British Position on Northern Ireland Dated 10 July 1991

11 32 downing street declaration,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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Fax from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing a Paper Assessing Unionist Reaction to the Joint Declaration

54 23 downing street declaration

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's compromise text of the rules of procedure, 24 July 1996

01 815

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Handwritten Record of the Reduced Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 17.10

12 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Letter from Mark Elliott to Timothy Daunt Concerning Meeting between Jim Molyneaux and Mark Elliott on 14 November 1993

36 5 downing street declaration

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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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Record of a meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 26 June 1996

27 394

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Enclosure: Draft Letter for 10 Downing Street Attaching the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

19 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD13 Annotated Copy

60 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Note for the Record of a Meeting Between John Major and Cardinal Daly with Michael Ancram Present_11 November 1993

16 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican);paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew

06 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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Report on the Select Committee System Affecting Northern Ireland and the Proceedings of the Select Committee on Procedure

94 31 downing street declaration

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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

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing the British Government's opening statement for the opening Plenary and a draft Plenary statement on decommissioning, 4 September 1996

18 672

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Document retained: Note from John Holmes to Sutton, 25 June 1996

37 394

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Letter to John Major from US Members of Congress condeming events at Drumcree, 23 July 1996

57 1094 parades

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Annex B: Draft Statement on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

06 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Telegram to John Major from US congressment urging re-routing of an Orange Order march, 12 July 1996

30 1089

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Fax from Private Secretary to Foreign Secretary Detailing a Meeting Between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 30 September 1993

02 6 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,british-irish intergovernmental conference;

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn about the Joint Declaration Initiative On 24 September 1993 and Enclosing a Minute Sent to 10 Downing Street

20 6 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Wheeler and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

75 1089

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Handwritten Notes on Joint Declaration Issues

07 7 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,self-determination,

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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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Handling plan for 16 and 17 July 1996, enclosing a draft statement by Patrick Mayhew for the informal session on procedural rules and the agenda, and a press statement on the state of the talks

33 943

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Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on the Joint Declaration Initiative

74 23 downing street declaration

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Covering note from David Hill enclosing an updated draft of the Rules of Procedure

05 867

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Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

49 1094

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A paper by the British and Irish governments, entitled, 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session'

38 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Irish draft of the joint proposal by Governments on handling of decommissioning with amendments and comments by David Hill, 17 September 1996

16 672

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Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a checklist of points to take during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996 [Faxed copy]

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Enclosure: Copy of John Major's Speech to the Guildhall for the Lord Mayor's Banquet

37 19 downing street declaration,european community and eec,paramilitary activit (loyalist),paramilitar activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Simon Rodgers to Mark Adams Regarding a Meeting between the Prime Minister and Andrew Hunter

78 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Colin Budd enclosing a memo from Peter Westmacott to Donald Lamont regarding the designation of PIRA as a terrorist organisation, 21 June 1996

42 394

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Tony Beeton Regarding a Document Providing the Background to the Joint Declaration Initiative

59 18 nan

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Record of a Meeting between Jim Molyneaux and John Major on 18 October 1993

59 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland, 17 December 1993

44 29 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Seán Donlon to John Holmes enclosing the text of John Bruton's speech to the Dáil Éireann

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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 Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Revised Draft of a Reply to Albert Reynolds and a Section of the Guildhall Speech

55 19 downing street declaration,

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Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Tony Lake in the margins of the Lyon G7 Summit on 28 June 1996

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01 7 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 7 June at 9.30am

27 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: David Blatherwick's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993

47 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties from the talks,

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Note from John Holmes to Martin Howard relaying John Major's views on a paper on future policy options, 29 July 1996

02 815

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Brief record of an informal discussion among all the talks participants on the Drumcree crisis on 9 July 1996, enclosing Michael Ancram's statement from the same day

38 943

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Remembrance of things forgotten': arrangements for a meeting of British and Irish officials to plan for the opening day of talks

33 211

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Document retained: Minute and attachment from Robin Butler to Alex Allan, 28 June 1996

22 394

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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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Record of a Ministerial Briefing on the Joint Declaration on 14 October 1993

11 18 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,policing and justice

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the Irish Press Coverage of the Joint Declaration

42 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing material for a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

25 1089

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and delegations from Alliance, Labour, the PUP and the UDP on 10 June 1996

29 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft covering minute enclosing paper on pressure points related to policing, 4 July 1996

53 943

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Note from John Holmes enclosing a copy of the front page of An Phoblacht, 1 July 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Copy of Letter from Quentin Thomas to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Joint Declaration Draft and Note for the Record with Undated Amendments in Pencil

22 6 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),self-determination,referendum

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Memo from Danny McNeill to Peter May Proposing a Strategy for Engaging in Dialogue with PIRA

42 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem, strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Minute from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Brief for John Major and Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration Initiative

78 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Rules of Procedure (20 June 1996 draft)

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Document Retained: Document 14A

39 4 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration JD15

04 20 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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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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Memo on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 18 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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Note from John Chilcot to Clare Checksfield with comments on the 4 July paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 8 July 1996

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Enclosure: Interim reply to Cahal Daly, 30 July 1996

22 1094

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Memo from Edward Oakden on the resignation of Seamus Mallon and Jonathan Stephenson from the Northern Ireland Forum, 27 July 1996

32 1094

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 4 October 1993

09 6 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,referendum,

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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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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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Fax from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas and Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter and Documents for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux to Send to Roderic Lyne

69 23 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 16 December 1993

58 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum,elections and electoral systems,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major on relations with John Bruton enclosing a possible draft reply, 19 July 1996

12 1089

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Letter from John Holmes to Nancy Soderberg regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 July 1996

70 1089

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Note from Edward Oakden to David Kyle enclosing a letter from Kay McGuinness to John Major, 26 June 1996

34 394

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01 6 downing street declaration

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Record of a phone call between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring from 13 July 1996

06 815

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major ahead of a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

62 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mark Ormerod Regarding Briefing Lines for Northern Ireland

64 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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UDP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

33 867

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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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Note from David Hill to Quentin Thomas enclosing a list of arguments to deploy with the UUP and the Irish Government/SDLP, 10 January 1996

24 672

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Enclosure: Account of Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring

63 5 downing street declaration

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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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File contents page

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major commenting on the future policy options for Northern Ireland paper, 25 July 1996

45 1094

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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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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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Enclosure: Briefing Note for John Major on the Status of the Joint Declaration Initiative

76 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security,prisoners

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mr Allan Regarding Andrew Hunters Safety

67 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Letter From John Major to Albert Reynolds About the Talks Process

59 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines

94 29 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,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996

56 943

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Record of a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996

15 1089

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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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Enclosure: Draft Statement for John Major and Albert Reynolds

37 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from John Major to George Mitchell on 7 June 1996

19 211

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Record of a phone conversation between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 19 July 1996

07 1089

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Fax from Simon Rodgers to Roderic Lyne Regarding Intra-UK Transfers of Prisoners

40 29 downing street declaration,prisoners

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 11 July 1996

12 1088

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Note from A J Adams regarding communication between departments in the British and Irish Governments, 6 June 1996

19 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Enclosure: List of Corrections in the Messages Passed between the British Government and the IRA between February and November 1993

74 31 downing street declaration

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A letter from David Trimble to Patrick Mayhew on 10 June 1996

12 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to John Major on briefing material, 17 July 1996

24 1089

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 26 July 1996 at 08.30

42 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Commentary by Quentin Thomas on Draft Eight of the Joint Declaration Submitted by the Irish Government and Record of Discussion with Seán Ó hUiginn

18 6 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Letter from David Fell to PS Secretary of State Commenting on a Draft Letter to Dick Spring

23 12 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Extracts from Public Statements about the Joint Declaration, 16 December 1993

66 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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Timetable for the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

14 1090

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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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DUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

34 867

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 July 1996

09 1094 parades

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew

30 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume and of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and representatives of the Apprentice Boys on [24] July 1996

48 1094 parades

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Enclosure: Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew for an Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

51 18 anglo-irish agreement,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 (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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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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Transcript of Doorstep Interview with John Hume on 14 January 1993 at 15.00

01 867

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12 16 downing street declaration,economic development (including ifi),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Providing Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew's Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

49 18 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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Telegram from Brian Barder Reporting the Reactions of the Australian Prime Minister to the Joint Declaration

53 29 downing street declaration,security

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Enclosure: Letter from Peter Smith to Jonathan Stephens Requesting Advice on the Reply to John O'Connell's Letter of 1 September 1993

86 31 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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Annotated Guest List for Unknown Event Dated 24/26 October 1986

17 32 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and an Alliance delegation on 11 June at 8.15pm

26 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Stephen Leach to David Hill enclosing a revised speaking note on the joint Government position on decommissioning, 20 September 1996

12 672

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Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration (JD9)

56 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Statement for John Major's Upcoming Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

42 23 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Eames Enclosing the Joint Declaration Statement

76 29 downing street declaration

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Note from Tony Newton to Patrick Mayhew regarding Northern Ireland decommissioning legislation, 25 June 1996

36 394

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Joint Declaration

68 23 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Comment on the Irish Position on the Eve of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

71 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Keeping Sinn Féin out – response to memo of 6 June

27 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Clare Salters to John McKervill regarding dining arrangements, 4 July 1996

15 1088

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Memo from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 5 July 1996

86 1089

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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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Enclosure: Record of a Telephone Call between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames Regarding Jim Molyneaux on 20 November 1993

06 19 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation;

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Memo from Danny McNeill to Mr McCaffrey Regarding the News Article on Gerry Adams' Letter Dated 21 August 1991

09 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of the informal discussions on the rules and agenda on 12 June 1996 (INT/4)

40 867

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Roderic Lyne Discussing New Joint Declaration Draft from the Irish Government and Enclosing Commentary on the Draft

16 6 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),self-determination,referendum

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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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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 Letter from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Review of the Current State of Political Movement and PIRA Dated 3 April 1991

20 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Enclosure: Side Letter Regarding Legal Clarity and Paragraph 4

70 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,uk legislation,self-determination

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a draft minute on the next steps to take after Drumcree, 15 July 1996

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Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition [Redacted]

24A

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Enclosure: Letter from Michael Heseltine to Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Conversation between Heseltine and John O'Connell

89 31 downing street declaration

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Record of two meetings between the UUP and Patrick Mayhew on 17 June 1996

17 210 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14A (Annotated Copy)

14 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the Joint Declaration

53 18 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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Minute from Stephen Leach to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Paragraphs for John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

11 23 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds on the Success of the Joint Declaration

75 29 downing street declaration

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

62 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,decommissioning,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,identity, language and culture

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Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration Sent to the Archbishop of Liverpool

89 29 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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Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

29 211

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Enclosure: Draft reply from John Major to John Bruton, 19 July 1996

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Brief record of a conversation between John Holmes and Tony Lake, 1 July 1996

21 394

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Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew for a Conversation with Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

67 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusiof parties,paramilitary activity (republican),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a phone call between George Mitchell and Patrick Mayhew on 16 June 1996 at 09.40

20 867

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Note from Martin Howard to John Holmes conveying Patrick Mayhew's views on the report of the meeting between John Major and John Bruton, 26 June 1996

33 394

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking notes for the British Government in the discussions on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, 5 July 1996

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Overall Objectives for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

05 10 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume on 27 January 1994

23 16 downing street declaration,

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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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Hidden Copylist for Quentin Thomas' Letter to Robin Butler

52 18 downing street declaration

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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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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs, 15 December 1993

79 29 downing street declaration

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames Reporting on the Latter's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 1 December 1993

95 31 downing street declaration

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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

11 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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Opening statement by the British Government

15 211 mitchell principles, consent principle, decommissioning

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Record of a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 13 July 1996

07 1088

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

19 10 downing street declaration,

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Future Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

08 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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06 21 downing street declaration

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Record of Meeting between Ken Lindsay and Bill Owens Regarding Owens' Meeting with Tom Hartley Dated 22 August 1991

05 32 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,uk legislation,military activity (british),prisoners

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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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Memo from Robert Alston to Quentin Thomas Regarding Political Movement and PIRA Dated 30 August 1991

03 32 downing street declaration,consent principle,devolution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),security,self-determination

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble with regards to UUP objections to the agenda for the opening plenary

25 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Copy of a letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume with arrangements for the Forum

37 211

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Record of a phone call between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996

11 867

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes, David Trimble and Martin Smyth on 2 July 1996

16 1088

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Note from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott regarding John Major's meeting with Bill Clinton, 25 June 1996

35 394

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Documents Retained under Flag B

04 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex B – Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (Early Beeton 12 November 1993 Draft)

51 19 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,language and culture,parity of esteem,articles 2&3/irish constitution

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Handwritten Note from Alex Allan to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Response to the Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

80 31 downing street declaration,security

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Note by John Fisher detailing prison issues raised by the Irish Government, 11 June 1996

17 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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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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Memo from John Steele on establishing an independent commission to review parades and marches, 17 July 1996

26 1089

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas expressing concern regarding Irish attitudes to the constitutional issue, 26 June 1996

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Memo commenting on future policy options paper, 29 July 1996

30 1094 bill of rights

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Conversation with Dick Spring

67 5 downing street declaration

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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft to Show to Jim Molyneaux (JD12A)

72 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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Covering note from Robert Crawford enclosing the Northern Ireland newsheet, 2 July 1996

12 394

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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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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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Letter from David McIlroy to Melanie Leech Enclosing a Speaking Note for Robin Butler and a PMQ Response from John Major to Ian Paisley

56 23 downing street declaration

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Telegram from Robin Renwick Regarding the Joint Declaration in America

73 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Statment by John Major and Albert Reynolds on the Heathrow Bombings

15 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),east/west cooperation,

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Enclosure: Record of the Telephone Call between Michael Heseltine and John O'Connell on 9 June 1993

90 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Document Retained: 25 A

21 32 downing street declaration

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A note from Michael Ancram's office entitled 'Talks: Keeping Sinn Féin Out'

11 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Handwritten Notes by Unknown Author Regarding the Hume-Adams Talks

13 4 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Providing Details of a Meeting Between The NI Secretary, The Foreign Secretary, and the Prime Minister

28 19 downing street declaration

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Outlining Next Steps Following the Rejection of the Joint Declaration

50 23 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Joint Declaration: JD15 (Annotated Copy)

04 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

20 19 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,identity,

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

50 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,self-determination

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Hume and John Chilcot on 11 November 1993

34 19 downing street declaration

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Memo from Malcolm Rifkind on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 9 July 1996

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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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Letter from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to party leaders, outlining arrangements for the negotiations. Enclosures: Scenario for the opening plenary session; Procedural guidelines; Draft agenda

21 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

54 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Enclosure: Intelligence Assessment of Provisional IRA Response to Joint Declaration Initiative

64 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,

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Note from David Hill to Quentin Thomas enclosing bull points on Northern Ireland political development, 10 July 1996

36 943

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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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Letter from Alex Allan to Mark Ormerod Enclosing John Major's Speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet on 15 November 1993

36 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from John O'Connell to Michael Heseltine Encouraging the British Government to Start Negotiations with the IRA

87 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Statement by John Bruton on Northern Ireland, 25 July 1996

38 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a 15 November 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds and Points for an Upcoming Meeting

31 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from Andrew Hunter to Patrick Mayhew Regarding Re-activating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

81 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew at Meeting with John Major about the Joint Declaration Initiative

14 6 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

03 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 Robin Butler to John Chilcot Concerning the British Briefing of the American Ambassador on the Implications of the Hume/Adams Talks

52 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),

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Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major Providing Commentary on JD15

08 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,strand 1,

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Enclosure: Briefing Lines for the 16 December 1993

65 29 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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Record of British Government meetings on 17 June 1996

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Enclosure: Document for Members of the British Government with Agreed Positions Following a 15 November 1993 Speech

30 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary violence (republican)

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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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Enclosure: Article by the Prime Minister For "Sunday Life" with Proposed Amendments

46 29 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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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing lines for the British Government to take during a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP, 18 September 1996

15 672

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Enclosure Retained under Flag 5 and Flag 5A

36 18 downing street declaration

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Note from Martin Howard enclosing a plan for future action on the talks process and a draft statement on the British Government's position on decommissioning, 15 May 1996

14 815

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UUP on decommissioning on 18 June 1996

39 394

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram, Cahal Daly and Seán Brady on 22 July 1996

56 1094 parades

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

57 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Incomplete Transcript of Peter Brooke's Interview Regarding Inter-Party Talks on 27 March 1991

22 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Choreography/Scenario for 10 June 1996 and Statement by Chairman - Draft

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Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth on 9 July 1996

72 1089

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Note from Jim Daniell to Peter Bell Enclosing a Draft Response to Jonathan Stephens Outlining Strategies for Possible Sinn Féin Responses to the Joint Declaration

19 16 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Draft of John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

09 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2&3/irish constitution,

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Letter from Simon Rodgers to Mark Ormerod Enclosing Several Documents for the Making of the Joint Declaration

90 29 downing street declaration

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Letter from David Fell to Peter Bell Suggesting Text Regarding Sinn Féin's Requests for Clarification of the Joint Declaration

10 16 downing street declaration,referendum,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

30 211

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Briefing for John Major for a telephone conversation with John Bruton, 30 July 1996

13 1094 decommissioning

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording Respective Telephone Conversations between John Major and the Taoiseach and James Molyneaux

14 19 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Revised draft reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

78 1089

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Roderic Lyne Recording a Meeting Between Archbishop Eames and Patrick Mayhew on 13 November 1993

13 19 downing street declaration,articles 2 &3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Speaking note for the discussion on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, enclosing the proposed agenda for the resumed opening Plenary, the 6 June opening agenda and the terms of reference for the sub-committee on decommissioning, 17 July 1996

23 943

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 18 July 1996 at 21.30

20 1089

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Update on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

51 1094

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Enclosure: Draft Statement for John Major's Upcoming Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

43 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Reaching sufficient consensus in the negotiations - how to categorise Alliance

26 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten note from Robin Eames to John Major, 19 July 1996

08 1089

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Annex A: Speaking Notes on the Joint Declaration for the EC Summit on 10 /11 December 1993

14 7 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: List of Points to Make for John Major at Meeting with Albert Reynolds

38 23 downing street declaration,security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Letter from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

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Joint Declaration: JD14A (Photocopy of Annotated Copy)

19 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 9 June 1996

22 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft Eight Passed To Quentin Thomas by Seán Ó hUiginn on 27 September 1993

17 6 downing street declaration,consent principle,economic development,european union and eec,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Enclosure: List of Points to Make for John Major at His Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

44 23 downing street declaration,security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew, David Trimble, Ian Paisley and Martin Smyth on 8 July 1996

68 1089

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Letter from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

04 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding a phone conversation with John Bruton, 29 July 1996

26 1094

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

46 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican)

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All-party negotiations: launch of documents by the liaison group

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Responding to Letter of 7 September 1993

24 6 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Attaching Documents for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

70 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP delegation on 12 June 1996

20 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Checklist of points to make for John Major during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

12 1094 parades

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and a UUP delegation on 11 June at 8.40am

25 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

14 1088

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Letter from David Cooke to Mr Stephens Enclosing a Briefing for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

02 10 downing street declaration

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TNA insert indicating a withheld document

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Follow-up memo on deployment of additional troops to Northern Ireland, 10 July 1996

65 1089

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 10 December 1993 in the Afternoon

59 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft (Annotated Copies)

49 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Enclosure: Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

58 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from David Lavery to Christine Collins with comments on a paper on policing policy from 4 July, 9 July 1996

37 943

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Briefing for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993 and JD14B

02 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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Covering Letter from Tony Beeton to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Speaking Note for John Major

06 6 downing street declaration,direct rule/suspension,devolution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Fax from Jonathan Dew to John McKervill Describing a Meeting with the McGimpsey Brothers on 17 November 1993

25 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Annex C – Joint Statement made by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

26 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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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

63 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,articles 2&3/irish constitution,language and culture,

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Cover Sheet of Fax with List of CC'd Names

29 21 downing street declaration

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

28 210 mitchell principles

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Update from Edward Oakden on the Northern Ireland talks, 29 July 1996

27 1094 decommissioning

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft of JD13 and Describing 18 November 1993 Telephone Calls between John Major, Patrick Mayhew, John Chilcot, and Archbishop Eames

08 19 downing street declaration,articles 2 &3/irish constitution,identity,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Minute by the Prime Minister to Patrick Mayhew Congratulating him and his Team for the Joint Declaration

71 29 downing street declaration

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Document closed under FOI exemption 40(2): Annex B – Illustrative list of potential members, 17 July 1996

28 1089

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Memo from John Kerr regarding a request for US monitors for the Apprentice Boys march on 10 August 1996

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IRA Statement

13 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,

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Letter from John Major to George Carey Responding to His 16 November 1993 Statement on Northern Ireland

24 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from Kevin McNamara to Patrick Mayhew Expressing Concern over the Formation of a Northern Ireland Select Committee

93 31 downing street declaration,strand 1

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Enclosure: Sheet with Points for John Major to Make at Meeting with Archbishop Eames

12 19 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (11 November 1993)

61 19 downing street declaration

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Handwritten Notes Titled "Political Movement: Key Questions" Dated 23 January 1991

09 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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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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Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations

39 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's views on future policy options, 24 July 1996

04 815

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Handwritten Record of Plenary Meeting on 3 December 1993 at 14.55

10 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Providing Context for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

22 3 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Enclosure: Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD12) for the Use of John Major

63 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 Peter Bell with suggestions for additional points on Mr Jagelman's paper from 4 July, 5 July 1996

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Note from David Hill enclosing a short briefing on talks progress and draft language for a communique on the IGC, 17 July 1996

12 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing an Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

62 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

04 211 mitchell principles

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Minute from Peter Westmacott Describing His Communication with the Irish Embassy and the State Department Regarding Clinton's Statement

91 31 downing street declaration

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Annex A – Draft terms of reference for an independent commissison to review parades and marches, 17 July 1996

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Points to make on the talks, 30 July 1996

15 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Summary of a Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew Discussing the Joint Declaration Initiative

05 6 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing an amendment proposed by Michael Ancram in Informal Discussions

10 867

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Discussion of Joint Declaration Initiative

66 5 downing street declaration

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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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Memo from Quentin Thomas to Robert Alston Regarding Political Movement and PIRA Dated 3 September 1991

02 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,military activity (british),paramilitary activity (republican),security

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Record of a phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Holmes on 12 July 1996

08 1088

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill, Sammy Wilson and Peter Robinson on Ian Paisley's Allegations on 9 April 1991

19 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 20 June 1996 at 10.10

09 867

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Enclosure: Draft minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major, enclosing Mayhew's statement on the Drumcree crisis in the Parliament on 15 July 1996

05 1088

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Record of bilateral meetings between Patrick Mayhew and the UUP on 17 June 1996

16 867

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Letter Sent by John Hume to John Major

69 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Briefing paper on the informal discussions on the rules of procedure and the agenda

39 867

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Memo on Irish Government attitudes in the aftermath of Drumcree, 26 July 1996

39 1094

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux in October 1993

07 6 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,direct rule/suspension,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew's Use in Cabinet

05 20 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Heseltine Regarding John O'Connell's Conversation with David Blatherwick

88 31 downing street declaration

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Statement by the British and Irish governments on Sinn Féin's involvement in the talks

23 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a Meeting between the Prime Minister and Archbishop Robin Eames on 18 November 1993 Enclosing JD14 with Revisions Underlined

23 5 consent principle,prisoners,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Joint Declaration

91 29 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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Enclosure: Nine Paragraph Note Sent by the British Government to the PIRA on 19 March 1993

75 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 11 June and a subsequent letter from Major

22 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Clare Checksfield with comments on the 4 July paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 8 July 1996

43 943

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News clippings regarding Gerry Adams' statement signaling a ceasefirefrom an unknown newspaper

29 394

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties

06 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major, Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 19 May 1996

13 815

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Briefing from John Holmes for John Major on representations regarding internment and on a meeting with John Major, 1 July 1996

20 394

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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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Letter from Stephen Wall to Anthony Pawson Regarding Gerry Adams' Letter to John Major Dated 22 August 1991

07 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on [25] November 1993

13 5 referendum,parity of esteem,direct rule/suspension,british-irish intergovernmental conference,downing street declaration

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Memo from Rachael Reynolds to John Major on the position on marching in Northern Ireland, 7 July 1996

82 1089

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UDP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

32 867

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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 from Roderic Lyne to David Blatherwick Regarding some Letters to the Taoiseach and Martin Mansergh

61 29 downing street declaration

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Briefing from David Hill enclosing an annotated paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 16 January 1996

22 672

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Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Andrew Hunter Regarding Re-activating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

80 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major Regarding the Initiation of Peace Talks Dated 20 August 1991

08 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Summary of discussions between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon between 13 and 15 July 1996

06 1088

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Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to the three independent chairmen

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Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 24 September 1996

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Note from John Fisher enclosing a list of questions raised by the Irish Government on 16 July 1996

13 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,policing and justice

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Briefing for Patrick Mayhew to Be Given to Him the Next Day

12 6 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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Enclosure: Draft Letter for 10 Downing Street Offering an Assessment of the Current Position of the Joint Declaration Initiative and Enclosing a Copy of JD13

49 19 downing street declaration,european community and eec,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitar activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John Chilcot to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Requested Draft of a Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds and Recording a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 September 1993

23 6 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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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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Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 18 July 1996

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

57 5 prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,elections and electoral systems

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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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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 19 July 1996

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Report of a Northern Ireland visit by Brian Mawhinney, 29 July 1996

29 1094 parades

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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 to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Account of a Phone Call with Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

16 5 north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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

08 10 downing street declaration,

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Attaching an Aide Memoire for Patrick Mayhew

26 19 downing street declaration

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01 19 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and an Alliance delegation on 11 June at 8.15pm

02 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

53 1094

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Update for John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 8 July 1996

79 1089

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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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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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Document Retained: Flag C

09 16 nan

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Describing a Telephone Call with Martin Mansergh on 18 November 1993

22 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh Enclosing the Northern Ireland Segement of the Guildhall Speech on 15 November 1993

44 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) Emerging from a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

27 21 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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Enclosure: Statement by Chief Emeka Anyaoku Hailing the Success of the Joint Declaration Initiative

48 29 downing street declaration,security

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Record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

14 867

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Record of British Government meetings on 18 and 19 June 1996 (INT/6)

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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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Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble and John Taylor on 10 June 1996

10 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Text for Discussion by Ministers (JD12A)

77 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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Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Hume/Adams initiative and enclosing a revised reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

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Fax from Jonathan Rodell to Members of the British Government Enclosing Lines to Take Following a Speech by John Major on 16 November 1993

29 19 downing street declaration

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Fax From Mark Elliott to Timothy Daunt Recording a Conversation with Jim Molyneaux on 14 November 1993

43 19 downing street declaration,paramilitar activity (loyalist),paramlilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Document Providing the Background to the Joint Declaration Agreement

60 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Amendments Proposed by Both Sides and Annotations in Pen from 12 December 1993

20 21 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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Enclosure: Annex B – Speech Made by Albert Reynolds on 17 October 1993

32 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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97 31 downing street declaration

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Handwritten Record of the Ministers' Meeting of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.30

11 7 downing street declaration,intergovenmental conference,anglo-irish agreement,north/south cooperation,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Enclosure: Draft of Joint Declaration (JD14) Discussed by Jim Molyneaux and Archbishop Eames on 18 November 1993

09 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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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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Record of Plenary Session of Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

17 7 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,

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Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne on 28 October 1993 Enclosing Draft Documents for Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

36 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a Conversation between Sarah Hogg and Peter Smith Regarding John O'Connell's Communication with Michael Heseltine

96 31 downing street declaration

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Memo enclosing speaking and background notes on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

20 1094 policing and justice,prisoners

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding the Provisional Movement and PIRA on 12 April 1991

18 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Christine Collins with comments on a paper on policing policy, 8 July 1996

42 943

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Transcript of a press conference with Patrick Mayhew, 29 July 1996

23 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of an Informal Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

27 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Dew to Graham Archer Recording a Conversation with Fergus Finlay on Irish Frustration

52 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Record of a bilateral meeting between Chris Maccabe and Alex Attwood on 20 June 1996

13 867

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Copylist

56 5 downing street declaration

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Covering note from Martin Howard to John Holmes enclosing a paper on future policy options, 25 July 1996

03 815

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Note from Peter Westmacott regarding Gerry Adams' prospect for a US visa, enclosing an article from The New York Times, 28 June 1996

23 394

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Extract of John Bruton's interview on Newsbreak on 21 June 1996

45 394

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Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to PS Cabinet Members Regarding the Anglo-Irish Joint Declaration Initiative (Incomplete)

09 8 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

47 18 anglo-irish agreement,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,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds' Letter of 11 November 1993

56 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Note from Joanna Nixon requesting Malcolm Rifkind's approval for John Wheeler's attendance at the anniversary ceremonies for the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1996

31 394

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a PUP delegation on 11 June 1996

23 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Press note on a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 31 July 1996

05 1094 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades

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Paper on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1996

43 1094 bill of rights,consent principle,parity of esteem

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

48 5 downing street declaration,self-determination

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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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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Briefing Number 10 before a Meeting between John Major and Archbishop Eames on 18 November 1993

11 19 downing street declaration

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Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Raymond Seitz Regarding a Message from Bill Clinton

68 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Chilcot to Michael Ancram Regarding Referenda

16 11 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major Outlining his Opposition to the Joint Declaration

95 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Record of John Holmes' conversations with Paddy Teahon and Nancy Soderberg on 11 July 1996

09 1088

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Record of a phone conversation between Niall Burgess and Martin Howard on 11 July 1996

10 1088

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Joint Declaration: JD15

03 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the NIWC delegation on 10 June 1996

21 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

05 7 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP on 12 June 1996

41 867

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Press line to take following a meeting between John Major and unionist leaders, 9 July 1996

73 1089

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Rules of procedure: Chairmen's compromise text, 24 July 1996

25 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds with Amendments

60 19 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Chris Maccabe enclosing an analytical paper on the 1997 general election in Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

11 815

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume on 18 July 1996

21 1089

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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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Lines to take on 10 August 1996 parades, 30 July 1996

17 1094 parades

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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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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 11 March 1993 at 16.15

14 16 east/west cooperation,security,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew on Renewing the Dialogue with the Irish Government on the Talks Process and Enclosing Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

29 12 strand 1,framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Brief from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister for Cabinet

63 29 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

30 943

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Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 18 July 1996

19 1089

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

46 18 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,security,self-determination

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Briefing by Chris Maccabe regarding the results of the local government elections on 21 May, 23 May 1997

10 815

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Letter from Michael Venables to John Holmes enclosing a note on recent and forthcoming deployments of Parachute Regiment battalions to Northern Ireland, 1 July 1996

14 394

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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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Enclosure: Draft Letter to the Private Secretaries of Cabinet Members Enclosing Briefing Notes on the Upcoming Joint Statement by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

15 23 downing street declaration

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach dated 12 September 1996

17 672

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Note from John Chilcot to Robin Butler regarding John Hermon's draft autobiography, 26 June 1996

26 394

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

13 11 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation,

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin on 20 July 1996, enclosing a draft letter to John Hume

02 1088

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Speech by Patrick Mayhew to a Meeting of the Foreign Policy Association on 12 April 1994

08 16 downing street declaration,identity,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,economic development (including ifi),

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Memo from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Regarding the Preparation of a Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 20 June 1991

13 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Clare Checksfield with updates regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 11 June 1996 (86)

18 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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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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Letter to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Records of Phone Calls Between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 20 November 1993 and John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

17 5 british-irish intergovernmental conference,language and culture,direct rule/suspension,downing street declaration

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents in Advance of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

27 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Fax from Roderic Lyne to Alex Allan Regarding the Parliamentary Statement

77 29 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of John Major's Meeting with Cardinal Daly on 11 November 1993

15 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (16 December 1993)

49 29 downing street declaration,parity of esteems

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Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05 (INT/1)

07 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Hill to Stephen Leach enclosing a revised joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioining, 19 September 1996

13 672

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Enclosure: Annex A To Note For The Record By Quentin Thomas Revising Paragraph 4 And Suggesting Lines To Take For The British Government

19 6 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,uk legislation,self-determination,langauge and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement for the Chairman's use

17 867

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Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Northern Ireland Deommissioning Bill, 8 July 1996

81 1089

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Letter from John Major to Cardinal Basil Hume Referring to the Difficulties of Establishing Peace in the Context of John Hume's Talks with Gerry Adams

23 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Covering Letter from David Blatherwick to Roderic Lyne Enclosing an Account of a Meeting on 12 November 1993

46 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Fax from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding a Phone Call with Derek Worlock

39 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: News Report Titled "Clinton supports Major on Ireland, denies pressure"

92 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from S Rickard to David Cooke Concerning Amendments to JD13

41 5 downing street declaration

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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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Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 19 July 1996

05 1089

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 4 October 1993

03 6 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter for Roderic Lyne Assessing the Joint Declaration Initiative

48 19 downing street declaration

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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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Michael Ancram amendments to 'Opening statement by the British Government'

20 211

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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 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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Enclosure 2: Rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

29 943

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Note from Richard Lemon relaying Michael Ancram's comment on Stephen Leach's draft speaking notes for the discussion on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, 8 July 1996

41 943

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Joint Declaration: JD15B as Amended on 9 December 1993

16 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Internal record of the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

02 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne on Sinn Féin Peace Commission Report and Lines to Take on It

07 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Undated Notes Related to a Bilateral Meeting with Martin Mansergh

35 19 downing street declaration

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DUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

52 1094

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Document Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958

55 23 downing street declaration

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Fax From Juliet Wheldon to Robin Butler Regarding the Attorney General's Concerns over Paragraph 4

69 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,uk legislation,self-determination

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Letter from David Fell to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Information Effort Prior to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

01 1088

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20 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Discussion Points for an Informal Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

32 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Speaking Note for a Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

66 19 downing street declaration,

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to the Bishop Of Liverpool Regarding the Joint Declaration

86 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Memo from Anthony Pawson to Peter May Requesting Advice on Desmond Parsons' Proposal Dated 27 June 1991

12 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Letters of resignation from Jonathan Stephenson and Seamus Mallon, 23 July 1996

33 1094

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Handwritten Record of Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

09 7 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

05 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to NIO Civil Servants Discussing the Legal Aspects of the Joint Declaration Initiative

60 23 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,european convention on human rights,human rights

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01 21 downing street declaration

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing a Draft of the Joint Statement Following a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

25 23 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing briefing material for a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

11 1094

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Enclosure: Note of Congratulations from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh

62 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,self-determination

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Record of a series of meetings involving Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 10 June 1996

05 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Donald Lamont to Clare Checksfield regarding the Irish Government statement to the European Parliament, 16 July 1996

32 943

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft

47 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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

64.0

64.0 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Memo from Robert Crawford to Anthony Beeton on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth

55 1094 policing and justice,prisoners

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Annex B: Notes on JD15 and JD15B for the EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

15 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland recording Irish Government's reactions to Gerry Adams' article in the Irish Times, 21 June 1996

44 394

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Letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 28 July 1996

31 1094 parades,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning the Joint Declaration Initiative and the Prospects for and Road to Peace

26 6 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Minute from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Briefing for a Meeting between John Hume and Either John Major or Patrick Mayhew

03 23 downing street declaration

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Document Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Letter and Attachment from Robin Butler to Roderic Lyne dated 1 December 1993

77 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas and Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew and Commmenting on the Latest Joint Declaration Draft

13 6 downing street declaration,

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Responses to the Joint Declaration in the Dáil

52 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Alan Maxwell to Martin Howard conveying Donald Mackay's comments on decommissioning legislation, 1 July 1996

17 394

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Document Retained: Document 34 and 34(A)

12 4 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Line to Take for Questions Regarding Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

82 31 downing street declaration,security

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A report summarising a series of meetings leading up to the appointment of the independent chairmen

19 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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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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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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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

65 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from Roderic Lyne Detailing the Exchange between the Irish and British Governments on the Dublin Summit

79 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing Notes on JD14 and the Alternative British Draft in Preparation for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993. Copy Annotated by Quentin Thomas.

14 9 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,

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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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Note from John Legge regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 3 June 1996

20 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Note from John Wheeler to Nora Owen offering congratulations for the successful Garda operation in County Laois, 21 June 1996

47 394

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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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Joint Declaration: JD12 as Amended to Be Shown to Jim Molyneaux (JD12A)

11 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Briefing note on the Northern Ireland talks, 30 July 1996

14 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Joint Declaration

85 29 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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Note from Dominick Chilcott regarding the designation of PIRA as a terrorist organisation in the US, 24 June 1996

38 394

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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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Enclosure: Letter from Andrew Hunter to Patrick Hunter Regarding Reactivating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

82 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

12 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,decommissioning

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UUP submission letter, 14 June 1996

36 867

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Note on Northern Ireland including a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble on 25 July 1996

44 1094 decommissioning

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Enclosure: Annex A – Joint Declaration Draft (JD13)

50 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,identity

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Article for the Prime Minister

17 16 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Chilcot Regarding Lines to take tor the Day Post-Joint Declaration

59 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Enclosure: Draft Letter by Tony Beeton for Roderic Lyne to be Signed by Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Future Meeting Between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

09 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 Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding a Meeting with the Taoiseach

68 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,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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Duplicate: Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

31 211

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Afternoon Briefing for the Media Lobby on 26 October 1993

48 23 downing street declaration,strand 3,prisoners

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Note from David Hill enclosing a paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 15 January 1996

23 672

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Record of a series of meetings between Andrew Hunter and various Northern Irish politicians on 17 and 18 July 1996

22 1089

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Update on Northern Ireland including a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble, 26 July 1996

41 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (15 November 1993)

33 19 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Peter Smith Regarding the Response to John O'Connell's Letter of 1 September 1993

85 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a trilateral meeting between the British Government, the Irish Government and the Independent Chairmen on 17 June 1996 at 09.30

19 867

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Notice of a private visit to the UK by John Bruton on 21 and 22 July 1996

09 1089

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Briefing from Joanna Nixon for John Major's meeting with John Hume on 2 July, enclosing speaking notes for Major, 1 July 1996

16 394

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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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Briefing by Martin Howard regarding the next steps in the multi-party talks, 14 June 1996

08 815

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

35 943

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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

49 8 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,self-determination,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Original Cover Note Enclosing Letter Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

76 31 downing street declaration

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Note from Peter Dickinson regarding practical preparations for the Northern Ireland Forum and talks, 11 July 1996

34 943

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 24 November 1993

07 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,legacy,language and culture,power-sharing,security,self-determination,devolution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,downing street declaration

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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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Enclosure: Speaking Note on the Creation of a Select Comitteee on Northern Ireland Affairs

40 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Letter From Roderic Lyne to the Archbishop of Canterbury Regarding the Joint Declaration

84 29 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and delegations from Alliance, Labour, the PUP and the UDP on 10 June 1996

17 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing by Chris Maccabe regarding the outcome of the 30 May elections, enclosing lists of delegates elected from constituencies and from regional lists, 31 May 1996

09 815

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

50 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Annex B: Draft Statement on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

03 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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Record of a Ministerial Meeting to Discuss the Joint Declaration (JD12) on 18 October 1993

66 23 downing street declaration,prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John Bruton to John Major regarding the reaction to the RUC's decision in Drumcree, 12 July 1996

11 1088

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Record of a Phone Call between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn

10 6 downing street declaration,self-determination

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Reactions to the Joint Declaration in Ireland

54 29 downing street declaration,identity,language and culture,security,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation

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Briefing by Stephen Leach on preperations for the next trilateral enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning and a draft speech by the British Government on decommissioning, 25 September 1996

08 672

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Update for John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 19 July 1996

11 1089

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Letter from Robert Sawers to Roderic Lyne Including Additional Points Proposed by Douglas Hurd for the Upcoming Guildhall Speech

53 19 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: UUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

38 867

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton in the margins of the European Council on 21 June 1996

41 394

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Enclosure: Signees for the letter to John Major from US members of Congress

36 1094 parades

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Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds' Letter of 11 November 1993

58 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Handwritten note from Jim Molyneaux to John Major, 9 July 1996

71 1089

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Enclosure: Revised Paragraph Four of the Joint Declaration Conveyed by Seán Ó hUiginn to Quentin Thomas via Telephone

11 6 downing street declaration,self-determination,language and culture,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

45 23 downing street declaration,

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Statement by Martin McGuinness dated 2 December 1993

70 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Fax to David McIlroy Recording a Telephone Conversation between John Hume and the Northern Ireland Office on 16 November 1993

39 19 downing street declaration

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Record of a series of meetings involving Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 10 June 1996

24 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Recording 17 November 1993 Telephone Conversation with Archbishop Eames

10 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution;

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July 1996

07 815

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Memo proposing briefing George Mitchell on the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 July 1996

69 1089

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Letter from Robin Butler to John Chilcot Concerning Meeting with Raymond Seitz

68 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of Telephone Conversation between John McConnell and Matt Wallace Regarding Wallace's Contact with PIRA Senior on 7 January 1991

25 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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Fax from David Cooke to NIO Civil Servants Enclosing a Draft Letter to Downing Street Covering the Alternative British Joint Declaration Draft

18 19 downing street declaration

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Telegram From Hugh Arbuthnott Regarding Danish Responses To The Joint Declaration

55 29 downing street declaration,security

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

48.1

48.1 18 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,security,self-determination

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Letter from John Chilcot to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Meeting with Archbishop Eames on 22 October 1993

49 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley and Robert McCartney on 10 June 1996

09 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996 at 12.55

07 867

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Handwritten Sheet of Notes Sketching a Timeline for the Joint Declaration Initiative

02 19 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Jean Chrétien to John Major Congratulating him on the Joint Declaration

51 29 downing street declaration

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Note from Angela Dullaghan relaying Michael Ancram's comment on Veronica Sutherland's meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July, 9 July 1996

40 943

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Background briefing by John Holmes for John Major's meeting with John Hume, 1 July 1996

13 394

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Briefing and Joint Declaration Draft

75 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration Sent to the Bishop of Liverpool

87 29 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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Photocopy of Cover Note Enclosing Letter Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

72 31 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton in the margins of the European Council on 22 June 1996

40 394

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Joint Declaration: Amendment to Paragraph 4 Suggested by Quentin Thomas

21 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,

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Note from Edward Oakden enclosing a telegram from US congressmen on marches in Northern Ireland, 16 July 1996

29 1089

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Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition

24 1094 parades

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Enclosure: Talking Points for Meeting with John Hume on 4 November 1993

65 5 consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a Ministerial Briefing on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 14 October 1993

73 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),prisoners,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Archbishop of Liverpool Enclosing the Joint Declaration

88 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Memo of Issues Produced Following a Meeting on 17 November 1993 between Patrick Mayhew and John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

27 19 downing street declaration,irish constitution (articles 2 & 3)

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Enclosure: Statement from Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

73 31 downing street declaration

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 5 July 1996

84 1089

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Photocopy of a news article from the Evening Standard with an attached handwritten note by Edward Oakden, 21 June 1996

48 394

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Account of 20 November 1993 Conversation with Archbishop Eames

05 19 downing street declaration

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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 Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Documents Concerning the Making of the Joint Declaration

83 29 downing street declaration

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Letter from Peter Smith to Sarah Hogg Enclosing the Correspondence between John O'Connell and Michael Heseltine

83 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Talking Points for Meeting with John Hume on 4 November 1993

64 5 downing street declaration

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Item Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Flag A

42 19 downing street declaration

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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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Minute from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing Documents for John Major in Advance of a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

61 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations

40 211

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Record of a phone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Ian Paisley on 19 July 1996

06 1089

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft

03 19 nan

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Fax from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding his Article for "Sunday Life"

45 29 downing street declaration,identity,language and culture

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 9 June 1996

30 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Proposed agenda for resumed opening plenary (20 June 1996 draft)

04 867

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Document Retained: Document 20A

28 4 downing street declaration

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Negotiating brief on security and demilitarization

28 211 military activity (british), paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), policing and justice, parades

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Sean Donlon on 23 June 1996

32 394

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Press release announcing the appointment of Peter North as a chairman of review of parades and marches

08 1094 parades

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Handwritten Notes by Quentin Thomas on the Joint Declaration Initiative

38 19 downing street declaration

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes from Meeting on 30 September 1993

04 6 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Butler Enclosing 7 September 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

25 6 downing street declaration

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Planned arrangements for handling Sinn Féin representatives seeking entry to the political talks

24 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Stephen Leach to Michael Ancram from 19 September, enclosing speaking notes for the trilateral meeting with the Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September 1996

14 672

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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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Note from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens requesting guidance on formulating acceptable geo-political descriptors for 4 July paper, 9 July 1996

39 943

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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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Joint Declaration: JD15 (Hand-Annotated Copy)

06 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Internal record of meeting involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

47 943

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Enclosure: Draft Passage on Northern Ireland for the Guildhall Speech on 15 November 1993

57 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Statement by President Bill Clinton

72 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,self-determination,security,identity,language and culture

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Enclosure: Letter from Melanie Leech to Gillian Kirton on the Line to Take Regarding the Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

81 31 downing street declaration,security

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the DUP and the UUP on 8 July 1996

13 1088

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993 and the Joint Declaration

13 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

45 18 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,security,self-determination

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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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Enclosure: Letter from Peter Smith to John O'Connell in Response to His Request for Initiating Negotiations with the IRA

84 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Cover Letter from Simon Rogers to Alex Allan Enclosing Documents Released by Sinn Féin on 2 December 1993

17 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Note from Joanna Nixon to Peter Bell regarding arrangements for a meeting between the British and Irish Governments on 4 June, 30 May 1996

12 815

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

04 1089

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Notification of the announcement of the terms of reference for the review of parades and marches, 24 July 1996

46 1094 parades,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 1 October 1993

55 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,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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Joint Declaration: Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Major Analysing 'As of Right' Sentence

51 8 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Fax from Richard Gozney Regarding a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 30 September 1993

61 18 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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Cover of file and notice of closure

01 211

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Letter from David Cooke to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Updated 18 November 1993 Draft of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

25 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 18 July 1996

18 1089

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Memo from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Minute for a Meeting on the 14 October 1993

20 18 downing street declaration

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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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Duplicate: Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

32 211

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Handwritten note from Jim Molyneaux to John Major, enclosing Molyneaux's speech to the Irish Association from 21 June 1996

43 394

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Enclosure: Comment by Tony Beeton on Joint Declaration (JD8)

15 6 downing street declaration,european union and eec,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Transcript of Downtown Radio Report by Eamon Mallie Alleging Secret Meetings between Sinn Féin and the British Government

54 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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Draft Notes for Patrick Mayhew Regarding his 14 October 1993 Meeting with Prime Minister John Major

08 18 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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Minute from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Draft Documents Prior to a Meeting between John Reynolds and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

35 23 downing street declaration

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996 at 12.05

03 867

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Update for John Major recording a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and unionist leaders on 8 July 1996

76 1089

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Enclosing a Revised British Draft of Paragraph 4 of the Joint Decration

57 18 downing street declaration

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Note from Ruth Osborne to David Hill enclosing a draft paper on suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 20 September 1996

11 672

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Sinn Féin Response to the Joint Declaration

01 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 15 December 1993

43 29 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parity of esteems

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Choreography/Scenario for 10 June as at 09.00 on 10 June 1996

08 211

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Fax from the British Embassy in Dublin to the Northern Ireland Office Enclosing a Speech by Gerry Adams

36 3 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Summary of Points from 27 October 1993 Speeches in the Dáil by the Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring

39 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Points to make on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

18 1094 policing and justice,prisoners

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Annotated Draft Statement from British and Irish Governments for an Upcoming Meeting in Brussels at the European Council

47 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),inclusion and exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

13 10 downing street declaration,

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Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

02 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording a 19 November 1993 Telephone Conversation with Martin Mansergh

17 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing by Hugh Ind regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 13 June 1996

16 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Amended by the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 (JD11)

19 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Letter from Jonathan Drew to John McKervill Describing the Irish Outlook on the Upcoming Summit with the British Government after a Meeting with Geraldine Kennedy

07 19 downing street declaration,consent principle, self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Statement Issued by Gerry Adams Inviting the Governments, Parties and Church Leaders to Start Peace Talks Dated 21 August 1991

06 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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Enclosure: Draft Brief for Lines on the 16 December 1993

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

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Record of a meeting betwen Patrick Mayhew and Brendan McAllister on 8 July 1996

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

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Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 11 June 1996 at 09.12 (INT/2)

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

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Record of a meeting of the Select Committee on Northern Ireland on 1 July 1996

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Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew enclosing a paper on future policy options, 23 July 1996

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Briefing on the Press Line Regarding Albert Reynolds' 10 January 1994 Submission

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 21 July 1996

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Annex: Amendments Proposed to JD14 on 3 December 1993 at Anglo-Irish Summit

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Summary of Patrick Mayhew's meetings with Hugh Annesley, Robin Eames and Brendan McAllister on Drumcree on 4 July 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14 (Annotated Copy)

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

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Fax from David McIlroy to NIO Civil Servants Requesting that David Fell Be Copied into Circulated Joint Declaration Papers

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

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the JD9 draft

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume on 25 January 1996, discussing the terms on which Sinn Féin could be included in talks

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Enclosure: Commentary by Quentin Thomas on Draft Eight of the Joint Declaration Submitted by the Irish Government and Record of Discussion with Seán Ó hUiginn

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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Memo from Tony Newton to Patrick Mayhew on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee and the 1996–1997 legislative programme, 17 July 1996

23 1089

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Fax message enclosing correspondence between Alistair Burt, Michael Heseltine and Marianne Neville Rolfe regarding funds for victims of the Manchester bombing, 21 June 1996

46 394

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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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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 7 September 1989

18 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/ exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners

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Brief on the Mood of the Northern Ireland Parties Regarding the Talks

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Letter from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Recording a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 10 November 1993

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Document Retained: Flag C

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Memo from R O Miles To Jim Daniell with Additional Text for John McConnell's Briefing for His Meeting with Alec Reid

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on a Select Committee for Northern Ireland Affairs for the Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

25 3 downing street declaration;

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Tony Beeton's record of interactions with Sinn Féin during the opening of the multi-party talks on 10 June 1996

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

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

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Memo from John Blelloch Regarding the Briefing for a Future Meeting Between John McConnell and Alec Reid

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Comment on the Implications of the Concept of Irish Self-Determination

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

17 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from David Hill suggesting amendment to the draft statement on decommissioning, 23 July 1996

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach regarding the arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

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Record of a Meeting between Joseph Small and John Chilcot on 2 December 1993

66 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,european union and eec

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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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Enclosure: Aide-Mémoire for Robin Butler in Advance of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

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Minute from Roderic Lyne Regarding the Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking points for Michael Ancram and the agenda of the opening Plenary, 17 July 1996

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Note from Diane McNally regarding talks progress, 4 July 1996

18 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from David McIlroy to Melanie Leech Enclosing a Speaking Note for Robin Butler and a PMQ Response from John Major to Ian Paisley

31 3 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

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Enclosure: List of Recent Discoveries by the Garda since 16 June 1993

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Note from David Hill enclosing the proposed joint Government draft agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

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Note from Michael Legge to Quentin Thomas regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

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Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Regarding the Arrangement of a Meeting with Ray Seitz

11 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Briefing on Current British Objectives and the Text of JD14B

03 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 6 March 1990

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PUP statement on Mitchell principles made during a plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

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Internal record of an opening plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

23 500

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Record of meeting between the British Government and the Labour delegation on 8 July 1996

10 805 elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Enclosure: Draft Statement by Independent Chairmen

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Enclosure: Commentary on the Joint Declaration (JD13)

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Brief on Cross-Border Security Co-operation for Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

36 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

21 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Contingency Brief on THORP for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

32 31 downing street declaration

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

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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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Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot Enclosing an Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (9 November 1993 Draft)

38 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks;

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Comment on the Outcome of the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993

10 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and Paddy Doherty Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 8 March 1991

29 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Paper on Strand 1

58 31 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,devolution,uk legislation,human rights,power-sharing,language and culture,identity,economic development (including ifi),policing and justice

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Note from Anita Bharucha regarding John Chilcot's suggestions for the note on arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

24 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD14)

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Enclosure: Amendments Proposed to JD14 in Dublin on 3 December 1993

06 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,self-determination,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,decommissioning

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Note from John McKervill to David Hill regarding his conversation with Malachi Curran from 8 July 1996

09 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of Morning Ministerial Session on 3 December 1993

07 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,decommissioning

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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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Document Retained: 24 A

24 32 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery to Chris Maccabe offering a correction to the internal record of pre-plenary meetings on 10 June 1996 (INT/1)

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Strand 1 Paper

57 31 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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

65 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 19 June 1996

22 500

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Letter Sent by John Hume to John Major

60 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a paper on the constitutional issue by the British Government, 22 July 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

06 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,military activity (british),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Press statement following the opening plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

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Enclosure: Record of Tête-à-Tête between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

19 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 20 June 1996 at 10.45

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Brief on Social and Economic Issues for Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

40 31 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,economic development (including ifi)

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Detailed Record of Tête-à-Tête Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

16 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,self-determination,strand 2,strand 1,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Note from Peter Thomas to Quentin Bell commenting on constitutional issues paper, particularly articles 2 and 3, 18 June 1996

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Statement by Martin McGuinness dated 2 December 1993

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Memo from Ian Burns to Stephen Leach Regarding John McConnell's Response to Tomás Ó Fiaich's Invitation

08 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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

16 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, policing and justice, parades

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Briefing on Tom King's Visit to Dublin

67 31 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle

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Minute from Roderic Lyne Regarding the Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

59 31 downing street declaration,self-determination

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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 11 August 1989

19 2 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,consent principle,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,self-determination

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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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Note from David Lavery to David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour delegation, 9 July 1996

08 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Copy of and a Commentary on JD13

10 3 downing street declaration

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Note from Gillian Harrison regarding the talks arrangements for August, 30 July 1996

02 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten Note by Quentin Thomas of the Context to the 10 November Meeting of the Butler Nally Group

26 3 downing street declaration

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Minute from Richard Stagg Enclosing Programme and Briefings for the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

28 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi)

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

25 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Draft Reply to the Letter by Ian Paisley dated 3 December 1993

15 31 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),identity,decommissioning

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Memo from Austin Wilson to Anthony Pawson Regarding Press Reports on Contact with PIRA Dated 14 March 1991

25 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen regarding the events in Drumcree, 16 July 1996

01 805

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

10 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

13 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing Briefing Material for a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

02 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Note from Angela Dullaghan regarding a discussion between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell regarding punishment beatings, 5 July 1996

16 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Sequence of Events on the Day of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993 with Enclosed Brief on Points to Cover

34 31 downing street declaration

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Briefing on the Schedule and Agenda of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

63 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,strand 1

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Record of Meeting between Robert Alston and Raymond Murray in Armagh on 5 March 1991

30 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Comments from Peter Bell on "Common Interests and Themes" paper, 5 July 1996

15 805 strand 2, east/west cooperation, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, north/south cooperation, economic development (including ifi)

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

21 672

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Extract from a Joint Statement by John Hume and Gerry Adams Reprinted in the Irish Times

34 3 downing street declaration,self-determination

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Handwritten Note on Peace in Northern Ireland

22 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,security

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Letter from Andy Wood to Quentin Thomas Outlining a Corrective Line to Take with the Press

05 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover note from Keith Jageman dated 4 July 1996, enclosing a paper on "Common Interests and Themes"

20 805 strand 2, east/west cooperation, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, north/south cooperation, economic development (including ifi)

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Briefing from David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour Coalition, 8 July 1996

13 805 elections and electoral systems

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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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Enclosure: Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne Giving an Account of Recent Developments in the Talks Process and the Joint Declaration Initiative

03 3 downing street decalaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,north/south cooperation,

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Note from Michael Legge to Paul Wilkinson regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 16 July 1996

07 805 parades

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

61 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,decommissioning,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,identity, language and culture

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Memo from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Regarding Peter Brooke's Meeting with Cahal Daly and Robin Eames Dated 6 February 1991

37 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Internal record of an informal meeting on the rules of procedure and agenda on 17 June 1996

25 500

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Record of meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope regarding press support for the Independent Chairmen, 5 July 1996

14 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

17 3 downing street declaration,

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Note from Alan Whysall recommending all sound feeds be disconnected and enclosing a draft letter of confirmation to parties, 12 June 1996

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

09 31 downing street declaration

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

21 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,decommissioning,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,identity, language and culture

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Enclosure: Chilcot/Dalton Group Report

37 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Joint Declaration: JD15B – 9 December 1993

12 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,decommissioning

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Internal record of an informal meeting on the rules of procedure and agenda on 17 June 1996

26 500

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Record of a meeting between David Hill, Martha Pope, David Pozorski and David Angel on 12 June 1996 (PM)

58 500

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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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Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 17 July 1996

06 805 parades

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Letter from David Brooker to David Cooke Enclosing a Speaking Note for Inclusion in the Briefing for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

24 3 downing street declaration

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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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Memo from Stephen Leach to John McConnell Requesting a Meeting about a “No Strategic Interest” Speech

14 2 downing street declaration

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Record of Meeting between British Government Officials on John McConnell's Discussion with Alec Reid on 20 November 1989

13 2 downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties, 11 June 1996

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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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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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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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Enclosure: Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

33 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of Afternoon Plenary Session on 3 December 1993

05 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,self-determination,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,decommissioning

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14B

04 31 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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Memo from John Blelloch to John McConnell Regarding His Previous Meeting with Alec Reid

17 2 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to Charles Haughey Regarding Developments in the Political Talks Dated 13 March 1991

28 32 strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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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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Record of Telephone Conversations between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 9 February and 11 February 1988

27 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,prisoners,security,self-determination,uk legislation,victims

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Cover of the Collection of News Reports on the Irish Press Briefing

42 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from Malachi Curran to Patrick Mayhew dated 6 July 1996, enclosing a letter from Curran to Mark Langhammer

11 805 elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft Programme for Anglo-Irish Talks Suggested by the Irish Government

29 31 downing street declaration

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Memo from Ian Burns Enclosing John McConnell's Minute on His Discussion with Alec Reid on the 10 March 1988

25 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Points to Make on the Exchanges between the British Government and the IRA for the Anglo-Irish Talks

35 31 downing street declaration

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

09 3 downing street declaration,identity,parity of esteem,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,

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Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

29 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Record of Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring

26 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Covering note from David Hill enclosing the joint Government proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

03 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Briefing from David Cooke for John Major before 9 November 1993 Meetings with Paisley and Molyneaux

15 3 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Enclosure: Letter from Malachi Curran to Mark Langhammer regarding Curran's removal as the head of the Labour delegation, 6 July 1996

12 805 elections and electoral systems

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Cover Letter from Danny McNeill to Peter May Enclosing a Review Paper on Political Movement and PIRA Dated 22 March 1991

23 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Jonathan Stephens – 'Beyond the Opening Plenary'

20 500

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Proposed Speech Segment for John Major and a Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne

02 3 downing street declaration

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Note from David Hill on upcoming scheduling issues in the talks, 12 June 1996

60 500

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Memo from A W Stephens to Ian Burns Regarding an Article on Video Featuring PIRA Members

20 2 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice

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SDLP and UUP proposals regarding keys paragraphs of the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

05 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing the Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 and Copies of JD10 and JD11

16 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memo from Anthony Pawson to Charles Powell Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke on 13 February 1991

32 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Gerry Adams' Speech to the Sinn Féin Women's Conference on 6 November 1993

37 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Tabled during the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 by the Irish Government (JD10)

18 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Irish Times Article Reporting a Speech Given by Gerry Adams on 13 October 1993

01 671

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27 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,direct rule/suspension

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens and Quentin Thomas Enclosing NIO Briefing for Major before 9 November 1993 Meeting with Paisley and Molyneaux

14 3 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

32 3 downing street declaration;

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Enclosure: Briefing on European Council Issues

30 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi)

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding talks meetings from 3 July and 4 July 1996

19 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of Meeting Chaired by John Chilcot Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 14 February 1991

34 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Charles Powell to Anthony Pawson Enclosing John Major's Letter to Charles Haughey Dated 13 March 1991

27 32 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Document Retained: Flag F

04 2 downing street declaration

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

23 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles

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Incomplete Paper with Statements by the British Government Responding to Questions on its Exchanges with the IRA

55 31 downing street declaration,consent principle

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01 3 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 10 March 1988

26 2 downing street declaration,identity,military activity (british),paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,prisons,security,uk legislation,victims

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Enclosure: Scene-setter from David Blatherwick in Advance of the Anglo-Irish Talks

31 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi)

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Enclosure: List of Recent Incidents with Cross-Border Dimension

38 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Patrick Mayhew's Draft of a Segment on Northern Ireland for John Major's Speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet

04 3 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Joint Declaration (JD12A) with Further Pencilled Amendments

23 3 downing street declaration,european union and eec,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Amended version: internal record of an opening plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

24 500

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

35 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Objectives of the British Government in the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993

33 31 downing street declaration,security,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Note Outlining the British Line on the Talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume

30 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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