Enclosure: Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew for an Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

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Press line following a meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth

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

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Alliance submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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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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Allowances: research grants for parties in the talks

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

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Record of a trilateral meeting between John Major, the PUP, and the UDP on 22 July 1996

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Recording a Lunch Meeting between Patrick Mayhew, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux and Enclosing a Revised Version of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Records of Anglo-Irish Summit Meetings on 3 December 1993

22 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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Draft introduction to discussion of chairmanship (for Patrick Mayhew to give on 10 June 1996)

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Record of a meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth on 9 July 1996

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

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

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

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

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

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Duplicate: Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

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

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Transcript of Panorama Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration

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

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Record of a bilateral meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 9 October 1996

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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: 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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Keeping Sinn Féin out – response to memo of 6 June

27 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach regarding the arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

25 805

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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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Briefing Note from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne, 10 December 1993

130

130 29 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination

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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: Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

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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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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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Enclosure: Background Note and Draft Line on British Government’s Position on Having Talks with Sinn Féin

47 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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Briefing Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Noting Jim Molyneaux's Objections, 13 December 1993

110

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 18 February 1991

31 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft Reply to David Trimble on Behalf of John Major Regarding Contact with PIRA/Sinn Féin

54 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Cover of File

01 3 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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Enclosure: Record of a Meeting to Discuss the Joint Declaration on 11 December 1993

119

119 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,uk legislation,language and culture

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Record of Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins Regarding Political Development on 31 January 1991

45 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Briefing Note from Nicholas Fenn to Peter Brooke for Brooke's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 31 January 1991

56 32 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of Meeting between Will Murphy, John Murphy and Danny McNeill Regarding the Christmas Ceasefire on 27 December 1990

30 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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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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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Attaching an Aide Memoire for Patrick Mayhew

26 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration (JD20) as Sent to Ministers on 14 December 1993

102

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Letter from Anthony Pawson to Dominic Morris Enclosing a Reply to David Trimble's Letter to John Major Dated 31 January 1991

53 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Final Joint Declaration: Transcript for the Press

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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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Enclosure: Aide-Mémoire for Robin Butler in Advance of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

21 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Fax from Andrew Purkis to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

103

103 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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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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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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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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Briefing Letter from Roderic Lyne to Cabinet Ministers on the Joint Declaration, 14 December 1993

101

101 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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Note: 'Who is Briefing Whom?'

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Enclosure: List of Possible Questions and Prepared Answers Regarding Contact between Sinn Féin and the British Government for Peter Brooke

15 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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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 Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 14 December 1993

100

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

64 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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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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Working Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD15 – 7 December 1993) as Amended in the Butler/Nally Meeting on 13 December 1993

107

107 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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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: 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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Minute from Danny McNeill to Anthony Pawson Regarding a Potential Meeting between Cahal Daly, Robin Eames, John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

38 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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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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Cover of File

01 20 downing street declaration

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

48 28 downing street declaration,security,european union and eec,prisoners,policing and justice,inclusion/exclusion of parties,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Cover Letter from David Hill to Danny McNeill Enclosing a Line on Ken Maginnis's Comments Dated 4 February 1991

46 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

07 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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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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Enclosure: Memo from Charles Powell to Anthony Pawson Requesting a Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

43 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Cover Letter from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling Enclosing Draft Submission on Request from Cahal Daly and Robin Eames for Meeting Dated 4 February 1991

50 32 downing street declaration

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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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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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Fax from Mark Adams to Simon Rodgers Regarding a Future Meeting between the Prime Minister and Andrew Hunter

121

121 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Minute from John Chilcot to John Major Regarding Political Movement and PIRA, Subject to Peter Brooke's Approval

61 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,security,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference

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

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

22 28 downing street declaration,security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovermmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,articles 2&3/irish constitution,strand 1,strand 3,european unity and eec

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Briefing from John Chilcot for Peter Brooke's Meeting with John Major on 13 February 1991

36 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners,north/south cooperation,north/south council,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (9 November 1993 Draft)

39 3 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,language and culture,parity of esteem,self-determination

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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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Approved Description of Archbishop Eames' Positions

18 29 nan

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing an Aide-Mémoire for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

20 3 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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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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Enclosure: Arrangements for Briefing Key People

12 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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: Procedure Committee Report on the Case for the Establishment of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs from 23 October 1990

127

127 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,uk legislation,security,devolution,direct rule/suspension,executive authority

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

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

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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 Anthony Pawson to Charles Powell Regarding Gerry Adams' Letter to John Major Dated 28 November 1990

32 4 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,referendum,self-determination

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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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Joint Declaration Draft (JD14)

08 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Letter from Joseph Pilling to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Draft Reply to Dominic Morris Regarding David Trimble's Letter to John Major Dated 29 January 1991

62 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Fax from Alex Allan to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Patrick Mayhew Potentially Offering to Resign

113

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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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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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Folder Cover for Joint Declaration

29 29 downing street declaration

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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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List of Points for Peter Brooke's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 31 January 1991

55 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Procedure Committee Report on the Select Committee System Affecting Northern Ireland from the 1 December 1993

128

128 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,uk legislation,security,devolution,direct rule/suspension,executive authority

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Enclosure: Minute from Danny McNeill to Anthony Pawson Regarding a Potential Meeting between Cahal Daly, Robin Eames, John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

51 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Follow-up Memo from Quentin Thomas to John Major Conveying Patrick Mayhew's Comments, 12 December 1993

115

115 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Letter from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Minute on Political Movement and PIRA for John Major Dated 29 January 1991

60 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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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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Memo from Robin Butler to John Major Commenting on Quentin Thomas' Memo, 12 December 1993

114

114 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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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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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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Enclosure: Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Joint Declaration

104

104 29 downing street declaration,security identity

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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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Handwritten Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major on Briefing Material, 10 December 1993

129

129 29 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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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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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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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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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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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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Enclosure: Draft Letters from Peter Brooke to Cahal Daly and Robin Eames Regarding Their Request for a Meeting

39 32 downing street declaration

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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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Route Map for John Major for a Meeting with James Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

08 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 2,devolution,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,strand 1,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation,self-determination,decommissioning

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 13 December 1993 at 15.45

106

106 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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Enclosure: Briefing on Northern Ireland Select Committee

125

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

17 3 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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Briefing Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Outlining His Strategy for Meetings on 11 December 1993

133

133 29 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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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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Enclosure: Background Note on a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs

126

126 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,uk legislation

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Record of Meeting between Nicholas Fenn and Dermot Nally Regarding the Political Development Talks on 28 January 1991

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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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Cover Note Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

11 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Alex Allan to Jonathan Stephens on Patrick Mayhew Potentially Offering to Resign

112

112 29 downing street declaration

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Record of Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins Regarding Political Development on 31 January 1991

52 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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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

10 28 downing street declaration

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot Enclosing a Note on Amnesties in the Context of British Colonies and Northern Ireland

34 4 downing street declaration,prisoners,policing and justice

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

111

111 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Record of Meeting between British Officials Regarding Responses to the Christmas Ceasefire on 24 December 1990

31 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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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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Document Retained under FOI 27(I)

02 29 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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Enclosure: Line to Take for Peter Brooke's Meeting with John Hume Regarding the Meeting on 11 January 1991

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

12 28 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Background Note and Revised Line on the British Government’s Position on having Talks with Sinn Féin

49 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Negotiations

22 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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Cover Letter from David Hill Enclosing a Revised Line on Ken Maginnis's Comments Dated 4 February 1991

48 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

122

122 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,uk legislation,identity,language and culture

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

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

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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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Enclosure: Arranged Question For Business Questions On Select Commitee On Northern Ireland Affairs

124

124 29 nan

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

33 4 downing street declaration,parity of esteem

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 13 December 1993 at 18.00

109

109 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Transcript of Doorstep Interview by Peter Brooke on 22 January 1991

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

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the Taoiseach's Concern at the Planned Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland

57 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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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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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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Briefing Note for a Telephone Call between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 13 December 1993

105

105 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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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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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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Letter from Lord Sainsbury

30 29 downing street declaration

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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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Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Alderdice Regarding the Joint Declaration

09 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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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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Letter From Roderic Lyne To Emeka Anyaoku

31 29 downing street declaration

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Minute from Danny McNeill on Gerry Adams' Address at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis Dated 5 February 1991

44 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parity of esteem,devolution,identity

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Record of Meeting between Alec Reid and John McConnell on 8 February 1991

35 32 downing street declaration,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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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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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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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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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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Summary Record of Joint Declaration Meetings in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

118

118 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,uk legislation,identity,language and culture

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Enclosure: Cover Letter from E C Hallett to Quentin Thomas Enclosing Note on Amnesties Granted by the British Government in the Context of Negotiations for Independence

35 4 downing street declaration,prisoners,emergency powers,executive authority,prisoners,self-determination

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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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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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Record of Handling Plan VCR Meeting on 14 December 1993

98 29 downing street declaration

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Record of Meeting Chaired by John Chilcot Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 28 January 1991

59 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Wakeham Regarding Policing Structure Reform in Northern Ireland

120

120 29 downing street declaration,prisoners,policing and justice,uk legislation,legacy

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

20 28 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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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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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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Cover Letter from Anthony Pawson to Peter May Enclosing Charles Powell's Minute Dated 5 February 1991

42 32 downing street declaration,military activity (british)

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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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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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Note from Peter Brooke to John Major on Political Movement and PIRA Dated 30 January 1991

57 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,security,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference

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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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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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Cover Letter from Giacomo Attolico To Roderic Lyne Regarding a Press Release by the Italian Prime Minister on the Joint Declaration

37 29 downing street declaration

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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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Letter from Emeka Anyaoku to the Prime Minister Congratulating him on the Joint Declaration

47 29 downing street declaration

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

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

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD19) – 14 December 1993

97 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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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: 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 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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Memo from John Chilcot to Peter Brooke Regarding Question Time and a Potential Meeting with John Hume

14 4 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks

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Enclosure: Briefing on Intra-UK Prisoner Transfers

41 29 downing street declaration,uk legislation,prisoners

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Murdo MacLean Planning the Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs on 16 December 1993

123

123 29 downing street declaration,uk legislation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memo from Simon Marsh to Anthony Pawson Enclosing Draft Defensive Line on Engaging in Talks with PIRA

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

19 20 downing street declaration

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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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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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Enclosure: NIO Briefing for Discussion of the Joint Declaration on 11 December 1993 in Brussels

131

131 29 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 David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Recording a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 10 November 1993

12 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Cover of File

01 30 downing street declaration

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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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Draft Broadcast Prefacing the Joint Declaration

03 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 13 December 1993 at 21.30

108

108 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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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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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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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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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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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration New Paragraph 11 (Non-Paper)

117

117 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,uk legislation,identity,language and culture

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Record of Meeting between British Officials Regarding Political Movement and PIRA

18 4 downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary (republican),inclusion/ exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,referendum,parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Commentary on the Joint Declaration (JD13)

11 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),identity

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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 John Chilcot to Peter Brooke Regarding Approaching PIRA for Dialogue

29 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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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

09 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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Letter from DUP MPs to John Major Opposing the Signing of Any Joint Declaration, 10 December 1993

134

134 29 anglo-irish agreement,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 a Meeting between Roderic Lyne, Seán Ó hUiginn, Martin Mansergh and Noel Dorr on 10 December 1993 at 11.30

132

132 29 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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

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

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Letter from 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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Record of Meeting between John Chilcot and Robin Eames Regarding PIRA and Political Movement on 15 January 1991

17 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem

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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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Irish Times Article Reporting a Speech Given by Gerry Adams on 13 October 1993

27 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,direct rule/suspension

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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 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 the Prime Minister to John Hume Thanking him for his Support

74 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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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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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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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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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 meeting between David Hill and David Cooney on 18 July 1996

10 1090 mitchell principles

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Memo from Simon Marsh Summarizing Gerry Adams' BBC Radio Ulster Programme Interview on 5 January 1991

21 4 downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,military activity (british),paramilitary (republican),security,self-determination,identity,parity of esteem,elections and electoral systems

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

42 28 downing street declaration

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Memo from Roderic Lyne to John Major Recording Amendments Made to the Joint Declaration on 14 December 1993

99 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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Record of Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke Regarding Political Developments in Northern Ireland on 13 February 1991

33 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Meeting between John Chilcot, Robin Butler and Mr Appleyard Regarding Political Movement on 6 February 1991

40 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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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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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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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: 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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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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Note from Keith Jagelman to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding Joint Declaration Follow-Up

32 16 nan

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Letter from Stephen Wall to Robin Butler Regarding the Size of the Group for the Joint Declaration Initiative

2 27 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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Record of a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 11 July 1996

12 1088

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Note from Peter Bell to Mr Kyle Enclosing a Draft Report from the Anglo-Irish Liaison Group to the Intergovernmental Conference

22 14 framework agreement/framework documents,anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,executive authority,human rights,parity of esteem,devolution,

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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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Cover of File

01 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Michael Ancram Regarding the Future Work of the Liaison Group

20 14 british-irish intergovernmental conference,framework agreement/framework documents,strand 3,east/west cooperation,joint declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Minute on the Status of the Anglo-Irish Extradition Process

13 27 downing street declaration,uk legislation

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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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Memo from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 5 July 1996

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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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Handwritten Note on Peace in Northern Ireland

22 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,security

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement for the Chairman's use

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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

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Annex: Comparison of Basic Principles in Adams' 13 January 1994 Press Release and the Joint Declaration

38 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,referendum,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,military activity (british),decommissioning,

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Letter from John Major to Charles Haughey with Note of Thanks

14 27 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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Record of a phone conversation between John Major, Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 19 May 1996

13 815

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding Security Co-Operation and the Talks

16 14 paramilitary activity (republican),security,european union and eec,

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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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Statement by Martin McGuinness dated 2 December 1993

27 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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Recording Irish Media Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

03 26 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

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

12 12

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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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Statement by John Bruton on the killing of Jerry McCabe and the Manchester bombing

21 867

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Note from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Regarding David Brooker's Annotated Agenda of the Tactical Options for Deploying the Joint Framework Document

10 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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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: UUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

38 867

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to David Blatherwick Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's 5 January 1994 Letter to Dick Spring

20 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

35 943

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Record of Telephone Conversation between John Major and Charles Haughey on 24 December 1991

3 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Copylist

56 5 downing street declaration

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Comment on the Implications of the Concept of Irish Self-Determination

13 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,decommissioning

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Note from Keith Jagelman to Quentin Thomas Regarding Jim Daniell's 7 April 1994 Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 29 March 1994

12 14 nan

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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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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Jim Daniell Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds from John Major

24 12 downing street declaration,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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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 Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume on 27 January 1994

23 16 downing street declaration,

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

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

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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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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to James Molyneaux

39 12 nan

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

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

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Enclosure: 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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Enclosure: Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

30 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,economic development (including ifi),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,policing and justice,self-determination,

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Note from Quentin Thomas to PS Michael Ancram Regarding the Future Work of the Liaison Group

17 14 inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

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

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

35 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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

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

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Letter from John Bruton to John Major with a Note of Thanks

52 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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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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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: Minute from Robin Butler on His Meeting with Dermot Nally on 16 December 1991 and a Note on How to Proceed Forward

6 27 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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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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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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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 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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Enclosure: Record of Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 16 December 1991

7 27 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican),security,north/south cooperation,european union and eec,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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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 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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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Alderdice

41 12 nan

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Revised Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

22 16 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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Notice of a private visit to the UK by John Bruton on 21 and 22 July 1996

09 1089

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

19 12 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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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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Document Retained: Document 14A

39 4 downing street declaration

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Note from John Chilcot Concerning the PIRA Reaction to the Joint Declaration

40 16 paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to David Blatherwick Enclosing JD19, 14 December 1993

96 29 downing street declaration

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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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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

08 867

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SDLP submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

31 867

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Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Suggesting Alternative Language for the Framework Agreement

25 14 framework agreement/framework documents,strand 3,strand 2,strand 1,east/west cooperation,

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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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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes from Meeting on 30 September 1993

04 6 downing street declaration

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

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

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Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Brief on Political Union and a Summary of Charles Haughey's Speech in the Dáil

28 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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File cover

01 804

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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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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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Note from Clive Barbour to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Dick Spring's 6 January 1994 Reply to 5 January 1994 Letter

17 12 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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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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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

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IRA Statement

13 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,

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Coversheet: Press Cuttings on the Joint Declaration

70 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Rules of Procedure (20 June 1996 draft)

06 867

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

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

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

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

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Telegram from David Blatherwick with Pointers from Dermot Nally on Likely Taoiseach Lines at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

19 26 downing street declaration,european union and the eec,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,consent principle

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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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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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Enclosure: Draft Programme for Anglo-Irish Talks Suggested by the Irish Government

29 31 downing street declaration

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

78 16 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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PUP submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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Record of a British Government meeting on Drumcree on 10 July 1996

63 1089

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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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Record of a phone conversation between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 19 July 1996

07 1089

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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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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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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing the 15 April 1994 Irish Draft of the Framework Agreement

05 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,identity,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,executive authority,power-sharing,british-irish council,british-irish intergovernmental conference,operation of the assembly,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,bill of rights,inclusion/exclusion of parties,referendum,

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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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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: Record of the Northern Ireland Section of the Plenary Meeting between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

19 27 downing street declaration

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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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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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Note from David Blatherwick to John Chilcot Regarding a Sinn Féin Press Release

34 16 downing street declaration,

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Handwritten Note to John Major Regarding the Size of the Irish Delegation

4 27 downing street declaration

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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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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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Lines for John Major to Take Regarding the Situation in Northern Ireland

20 27 downing street declaration,security,policing and justice

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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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Covering note from Martin Howard to John Holmes enclosing a paper on future policy options, 25 July 1996

03 815

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Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Reporting on a Liaison Group Meeting and Enclosing a Report and Speaking Note for a Meeting with Dick Spring

21 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,executive authority,human rights,parity of esteem,devolution,

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

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

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Note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing an amendment proposed by Michael Ancram in Informal Discussions

10 867

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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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Statement by the British Government in Response to PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

11 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Annex A – Joint Declaration Draft (JD13)

50 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,identity

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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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NIWC submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

29 867

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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: 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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Draft Opening Statement for John Major for Joint Press Conference on 4 December 1991

23 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),north/south cooperation

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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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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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Enclosure: UUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

37 867

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

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

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Record of a Prime Minister's Question Regarding Gerry Adams' 7 January 1994 Letter

31 16 downing street declaration,

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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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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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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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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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Cover of File

01 12 downing street declaration,

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

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

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

24 16 referendum,downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican);

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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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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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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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Faxed Copy of a Letter from Dick Spring to Patrick Mayhew

21 12 strand 2,strand 1,

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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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Enclosure: Briefing on European Council Issues

30 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi)

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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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Extract from Hansard on the Joint Declaration

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

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Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note on Fine Gael and Internal Irish Politics

56 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's views on future policy options, 24 July 1996

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Handwritten note from Robin Eames to John Major, 19 July 1996

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

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

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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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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 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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Note from David Brooker to Chris Maccabe Regarding Nationalist Opinion

46 16 downing street declaration,

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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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Briefing by Martin Howard regarding the next steps in the multi-party talks, 14 June 1996

08 815

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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 Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 7 February 1992

35 26 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,security,self-determination,elections and electoral systems

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996 at 12.05

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File contents page

02 1089

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

18 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners,policing and justice,

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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 a phone call between George Mitchell and Patrick Mayhew on 16 June 1996 at 09.40

20 867

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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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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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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Indiciating an Amendment to the Framework Agreement

24 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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

68 16 inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,

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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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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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Summary of discussions between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon between 13 and 15 July 1996

06 1088

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley

38 12 nan

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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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Enclosure 1: Alternative text for rule 17A with annotations

57 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Notes for Supplementaries on Northern Ireland Matters for the Joint Press Conference on 4 December 1991

21 27 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,security,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,prisoners

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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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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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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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Enclosure: Draft covering minute enclosing paper on pressure points related to policing, 4 July 1996

53 943

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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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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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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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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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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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Briefing by Chris Maccabe regarding the results of the local government elections on 21 May, 23 May 1997

10 815

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

30 943

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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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Briefing for Approaching Telephone Conversation between Charles Haughey and John Major

5 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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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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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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

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

37 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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: 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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Note from Clare Salters to John McKervill regarding dining arrangements, 4 July 1996

15 1088

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

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

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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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Record of Meeting Between Charles Haughey and John Major on 4 December 1991

22 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,north/south cooperation,strand 1

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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: 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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File cover

01 867

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Cover of File

01 11 downing street declaration,

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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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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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Letter from Stephen Wall to William Fittall Regarding The Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

04 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,parity of esteem,self-determination,uk legislation

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

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

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

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

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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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Hansard Extract (Annotated)

36 16 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

34 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, consent principle, downing street declaration

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

43 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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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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Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials on 20 June 1996

59 805

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Note from Peter Bell with suggestions for additional points on Mr Jagelman's paper from 4 July, 5 July 1996

45 943

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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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Briefing paper on the informal discussions on the rules of procedure and the agenda

39 867

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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 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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Item Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Flag A

42 19 downing street declaration

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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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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 the Bishop Of Liverpool Regarding the Joint Declaration

86 29 downing street declaration

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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

44 943

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach dated 12 September 1996

17 672

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

02 12 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft

03 19 nan

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Enclosure: Statement by the British Government in Response to PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

10 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Enclosure: "Second Impressions" Briefing from David Blatherwick

33 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security,language and culture,anglo-irish agreement,economic development (including ifi),elections and electoral systems,identity

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Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew enclosing a paper on future policy options, 23 July 1996

05 815

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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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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

14 1088

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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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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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DUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

34 867

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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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Revised Version of Lines to Take on Clarification of the Joint Declaration

26 16 downing street declaration,

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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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Draft Northern Ireland Newsletter Article from John Major

33 12 paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,strand 2,east/west cooperation,strand 3,north/south cooperation,policing and justice,

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

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

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the EDG Application to the EEP

59 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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

60 812

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 21 July 1996

03 1089

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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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Letter from Edward Llewellyn to Stephen Wall Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

58 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec,inclusion and exclusion of parties

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

31 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Minute from Roderic Lyne Regarding the Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

23 31 downing street declaration,self-determination

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

42 943

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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Archbishop of Liverpool Enclosing the Joint Declaration

88 29 downing street declaration

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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 Chilcot to Michael Ancram Regarding Referenda

16 11 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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

33 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Cover of File

01 31 downing street declaration

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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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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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Letter from S Rickard to David Cooke Concerning Amendments to JD13

41 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Regarding Ways forward for Northern Ireland

37 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners,

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

09 867

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Photocopy of News Letter article dated 22 June 1996

54 805

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

04 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation

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Record of a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 13 July 1996

07 1088

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6 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Briefing from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall for a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

55 26 articles 2 &3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,elections and electoral systems,security

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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 Paul Johnston relaying John Wheeler's comments on the subject of discussing prison issues at IGC meetings, 24 May 1996

22 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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7 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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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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Vox Pops on the Joint Declaration

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

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Enclosure: NIO Commentary on Joint Declaration (JD2)

51 26 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,european union and the eec

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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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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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Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

02 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's compromise text of the rules of procedure, 24 July 1996

04 943

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

06 12 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jim Daniell Regarding Liaison Group Work

13 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,

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Documents Retained under Flag B

04 19 downing street declaration

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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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Letter from Anthony Pawson to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Note on the Northern Ireland Section of the Plenary Discussion

18 27 downing street declaration

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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 meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 17 July 1996

03 1088

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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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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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Enclosure: Draft Statement by Independent Chairmen

18 867

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Note from John McKervill to Qunetin Thomas Regarding David Brooker's Annotated Agenda of the Tactical Options for Deploying the Joint Framework

08 14 inclusion/exclusion of parties,framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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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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Proposed agenda for resumed opening plenary (20 June 1996 draft)

04 867

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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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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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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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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mr Allan Regarding Andrew Hunters Safety

67 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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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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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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Memo from Stephen Wall to the Prime Minister Regarding a List of Attendees at the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

25 26 downing street declaration

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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 an Informal Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

27 5 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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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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding John Bruton's Visit to London

61 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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

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

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (16 December 1993)

49 29 downing street declaration,parity of esteems

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

08 11 nan

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Document Retained: Flag C

09 16 nan

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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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Press Reports on the Upcoming Meeting Between the Prime Minister and Taoiseach on 26 February 1992

15 26 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,uk legislation, north/south cooperation,parity of esteem

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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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Note from Peter Dickinson regarding practical preparations for the Northern Ireland Forum and talks, 11 July 1996

34 943

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File cover

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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 Plenary Meeting between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

16 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,anglo-irish agreement,policing and justice

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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 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 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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Fax from Roderic Lyne to Alex Allan Regarding the Parliamentary Statement

77 29 downing street declaration

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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 British Government meetings on 17 June 1996

15 867

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Enclosure: Positive Bull Points for the Joint Declaration

93 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

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Enclosure: Briefing for the Line to Take Regarding the PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

9 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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

48 943

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Letter from David Fell to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Information Effort Prior to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

20 16 downing street declaration,

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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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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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Note on allowances for delegates and parties

55 812

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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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DUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

35 867

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

16 12 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

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

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

48 16 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Fax from David McIlroy to NIO Civil Servants Requesting that David Fell Be Copied into Circulated Joint Declaration Papers

21 19 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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Record of a bilateral meeting between Chris Maccabe and Alex Attwood on 20 June 1996

13 867

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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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4 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Irish News Opinion Piece: Major Avoids Tough Stance Temptation

41 16 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,self-determination,

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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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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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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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Briefing note on the NIWC, dated June 1996

02 804 elections and electoral systems, identity

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

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

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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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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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UUP submission letter, 14 June 1996

36 867

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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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Letter from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major on EDG Membership of the EPP

54 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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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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Record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 20 June 1996 at 10.45

02 867

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UDP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

32 867

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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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Telegram from Robin Renwick Regarding the Joint Declaration in America

73 29 downing street declaration

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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 Brief for Lines on the 16 December 1993

60 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,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Annex B – Biography of John Bruton

57 26 none

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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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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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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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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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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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Memo From Robin Butler to Stephen Wall Enclosing an Irish Draft of the Joint Declaration (JD2) and an Accompanying NIO Commentary

49 26 downing street declaration

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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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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 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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Note from Quentin Thomas to David Brooker Suggesting Amendments to His Annotated Agenda of Tactical Options for Deploying the Joint Framework

09 14 inclusion/exclusion of parties,framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,

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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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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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Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

60 26 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between David Blatherwick and Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 January 1994

22 12 downing street declaration,prisoners,security,paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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

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

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Briefing Note from Stephen Wall to John Major for the Working Dinner with the Irish Government on 26 February 1992

16 26 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,security,european union and eec

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996

56 943

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Note from Quentin Thomas Regarding Preparations for a Liaison Group Meeting on 29 March 1994 at 11.00

15 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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UDP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

33 867

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

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

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Enclosure: 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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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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Briefing on the Press Line Regarding Albert Reynolds' 10 January 1994 Submission

03 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 17 January 1994

35 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),east/west cooperation,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,consent principle,prisoners,

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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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

18 26 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,identity,language and culture,inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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

52 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Letter from 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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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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Letter from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major on Irish Matters

53 26 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,elections and electoral systems,security

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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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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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Letter from John Major to David Blatherwick with Note of Thanks

15 27 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 C D Kyle to Quentin Thomas Enclosing the 15 April 1994 Irish Draft of the Framework Agreement

06 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,identity,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,executive authority,power-sharing,british-irish council,british-irish intergovernmental conference,operation of the assembly,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,bill of rights,inclusion/exclusion of parties,referendum,

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Defensive Briefing on Northern Ireland

09 26 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,security,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (loyalist),uk legislation,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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

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

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

30 16 downing street declaration,

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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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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 24 February 1994

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

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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 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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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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Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 26 February 1992

17 26 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,security,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (loyalist),uk legislation,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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

12 867

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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: 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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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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File cover

01 815

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Letter From Keith Jagelman to Quentin Thomas Recording Michael Ancram's Comments on and Amendments to the 15 April 1994 Draft of the Framework Agreement

03 14 framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,executive authority,power-sharing,british-irish intergovernmental conference,strand 2,strand 3,consent principle,bill of rights,human rights,uk legislation,downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,

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Number 10 Line Following Meeting with John Hume

43 16 downing street declaration,

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Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

05 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

04 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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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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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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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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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Hume and John Chilcot on 11 November 1993

34 19 downing street declaration

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Cover of File

1 27 downing street declaration

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

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

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

07 804 parity of esteem

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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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Record of the informal discussions on the rules and agenda on 12 June 1996 (INT/4)

40 867

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Transcript of Doorstep Interview with John Hume on 14 January 1993 at 15.00

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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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14A (Annotated Copy)

14 10 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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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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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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Letter from John McKervill to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

37 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

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

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Enclosure: Record of Resumed Plenary Meeting between the British and Irish Delegations on 3 December 1993

20 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 Patrick Mayhew and the DUP on 12 June 1996

41 867

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

11 12 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 Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

27 26 downing street declaration,european union and the eec,parity of esteem,elections and electoral sytems

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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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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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Minute from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing Background Information on Drafts 2 and 3 of the Joint Declaration

21 26 downing street declaration

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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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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 a meeting between Allen McVeigh and Seamus Close on 2 September 1996

26 812 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Regarding the Joint Declaration

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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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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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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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Annex A: Draft Speech by the Secretary of State

21 16 downing street declaration,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,military activity (british),security,policing and justice,consent principle,strand 1,strand 2,north/south cooperation,east/west cooperation,

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

24 11 nan

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Outlining Next Steps in Advances of the Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

27 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,east/west cooperation,referendum,

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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

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

18 16 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,uk legislation,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),east/west cooperation,

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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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Undated Notes Related to a Bilateral Meeting with Martin Mansergh

35 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from Antony Pawson to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Briefing for John Major Regarding the PIRA Ceasefire

8 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

51 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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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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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume

40 12 nan

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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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Record of a phone call between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring from 13 July 1996

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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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Handwritten Sheet of Notes Sketching a Timeline for the Joint Declaration Initiative

02 19 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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Record of talks progress from morning of 24 June 1996

50 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten Notes by Quentin Thomas on the Joint Declaration Initiative

38 19 downing street declaration

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

44 16 downing street declaration,security,

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Letter from Kenneth Baker to Peter Brooke Regarding Legislation on Irish Extradition

12 27 downing street declaration,uk legislation

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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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Memo from Anthony Pawson to Stephen Wall Regarding Membership in the Joint Declaration Initiative

62 26 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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Note from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Church Leaders' Joint Declaration

25 12 downing street declaration,

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Letter from David Brooker to Quentin Thomas Enclosing an Annotated Agenda of the Tactical Options for Deploying the Joint Framework Document

11 14 framework agreement/framework documents,european union and eec,downing street declaration,

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Memo from Stephen Wall to John Major Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

31 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

13 10 downing street declaration,

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

15 12 downing street declaration,self-determination,policing and justice,british activity (military),paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration

92 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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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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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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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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1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

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

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Note from Keith Jagelman to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Future Work of the Liaison Group

18 14 nan

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

08 10 downing street declaration,

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

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

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

53 805

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

08 1088

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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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15 April 1994 Irish Draft of the Framework Agreement

04 14 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,identity,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,executive authority,power-sharing,british-irish council,british-irish intergovernmental conference,operation of the assembly,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,bill of rights,inclusion/exclusion of parties,referendum,

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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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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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Record of Working Dinner Attended by the British and Irish Delegations on 26 February 1992

13 26 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,paramilitary activity (loyalist),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,uk legislation

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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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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 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 a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

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

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

04 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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Minute from David Cooke Enclosing Information for the Private Secretaries to Cabinet Members about a 29 October 1993 Joint Statement from John Major and Albert Reynolds

13 23 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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Note from John Holmes enclosing a copy of the front page of An Phoblacht, 1 July 1996

19 394

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File covers

01 29

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Alex Allan Enclosing Briefing Notes on the Upcoming Joint Statement by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

14 23 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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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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Draft Contribution to John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

10 23 downing street declaration,security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,articles 2&3/irish constitution,

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

09 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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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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Enclosure: Covering Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew's Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

50 18 downing street declaration

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

36 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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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

24 394

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

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

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Cover Sheet of Fax with Copylist

23 22 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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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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Documents Retained: Flag 26C

16 18 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

24 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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Note from the editor

04 650

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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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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 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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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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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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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Joint Declaration

55 8 downing street declaration

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble, and Martin Smyth on 2 July 1996

11 394 parades, military activity (british)

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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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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15)

25 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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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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Document retained: Note from John Holmes to Sutton, 25 June 1996

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

60 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,consent principle

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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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Proposals regarding the agenda, 17 June 1996

33 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Record of two meetings between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring during the IGC on 18 July 1996

04 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,policing and justice

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

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

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Internal record of the plenary session of the Intergovernmental Conference on 22 May 1996

05 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,language and culture,parades,policing and justice,prisoners,security

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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: 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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Minute from Ruth Osborne describing the administrative arrangements for the Intergovernmental Conference, enclosing the IGC draft agenda, 17 July 1996

11 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

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

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Cover of File

01 22 downing street declaration

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

06 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Irish Draft (JD8) as Passed by Seán Ó hUiginn on 24 September 1993

05 23 downing street declaration,european community and eec,consent principle,

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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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Cover of File

01 23 downing street declaration

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Folder cover

01 670

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

53 30 downing street declaration

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

44 30 downing street declaration

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

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

30 30 downing street declaration

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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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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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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 John Major to Robin Eames, 9 December 1993

42 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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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 Robert Sawers Enclosing a Revised Draft of John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

08 23 downing street declaration

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Note from B R D White regarding the acquisition of briefings on prison issues, 28 May 1996

21 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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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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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 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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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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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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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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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 3 July 1996

04 394 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Lines to Take on the Joint Statement on Northern Ireland by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

16 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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

12 30 downing street declaration

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

05 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Covering note from Robert Crawford enclosing the Northern Ireland newsheet, 2 July 1996

12 394

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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 6 March 1990

05 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners,security

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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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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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Key Questions for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

57 30 downing street declaration

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Document Retained: Flag F

04 2 downing street declaration

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

16 22 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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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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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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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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Memo from Patrick Mayhew to the Chairmen, 29 July 1996

03 650 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Documents Retained under Flag 17

32 18 none

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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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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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Record of a meeting of the Select Committee on Northern Ireland on 1 July 1996

18 394

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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD12A) as Shown to Jim Molyneaux

07 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,consent principle,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

06 2 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15B) with British and Irish Amendments

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

21 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,referendum

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the JD9 draft

54 18 downing street declaration

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

17 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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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993

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

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

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 26 June 1996

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

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

18 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,referendum

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Brief record of a conversation between John Holmes and Tony Lake, 1 July 1996

21 394

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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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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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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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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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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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Document Retained: Flag C

21 2 downing street declaration

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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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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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Document retained: Minute to John Chilcot, 3 July 1996

02 394

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Sean Donlon on 23 June 1996

32 394

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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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Cover of File

01 2 downing street declaration

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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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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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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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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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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

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

63 30 downing street declaration

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

09 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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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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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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Enclosure Retained under Flag 5 and Flag 5A

36 18 downing street declaration

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

06 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,consent principle,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

11 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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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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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 26 February 1990

09 2 downing street declaration,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,military activity (british),paramilitary (republican),security,self-determination

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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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: 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 UUP and the British Government on 30 July 1996

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

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Record of Meeting between British Officials on 16 August 1989 on John McConnell's Discussion with Alec Reid

23 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),prisons

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

116

116 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration

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

06 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Memo from R O Miles To Jim Daniell with Additional Text for John McConnell's Briefing for His Meeting with Alec Reid

24 2 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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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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Cover Sheet of Fax with Copylist

26 22 downing street declaration

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

43 30 downing street declaration

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

14 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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Note from Peter Bell regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 24 May 1996

23 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Hidden Copylist for Quentin Thomas' Letter to Robin Butler

52 18 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with British Amendments

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

30 670 policing and justice

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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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Letter from Alan Maxwell to Martin Howard conveying Donald Mackay's comments on decommissioning legislation, 1 July 1996

17 394

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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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Enclosure: Working Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with Comments and Amendments

31 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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Timetable for the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

14 1090

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

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

30 394

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Folder cover

01 650

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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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Note from John Holmes for John Major on the Northern Ireland Committee on Terrorism, 2 July 1996

10 394 military activity (british), prisoners, uk legislation, security

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

48.2

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

64 30 downing street declaration

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News clippings regarding Gerry Adams' statement signaling a ceasefirefrom an unknown newspaper

29 394

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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: 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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Background briefing by John Holmes for John Major's meeting with John Hume, 1 July 1996

13 394

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

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

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Record of a meeting between David Trimble and John Wheeler on 29 June 1996

15 394 parades, military activity (british)

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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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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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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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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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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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Note from Tony Newton to Patrick Mayhew regarding Northern Ireland decommissioning legislation, 25 June 1996

36 394

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

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

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Record of a meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 26 June 1996

27 394

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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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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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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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Briefing by Jonathan Stephens for the Intergovernmental Conference, 18 July 1996

09 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades,policing and justice

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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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Cover and index of file

01 394

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

20 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,referendum

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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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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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British Government handling plan for 23 July 1996

04 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

55 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting with John Hume

04 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Document retained: Minute and attachment from Robin Butler to Alex Allan, 28 June 1996

22 394

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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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Memo from John Blelloch Regarding the Briefing for a Future Meeting Between John McConnell and Alec Reid

22 2 downing street declaration,security

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

05 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) Emerging from a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993 with Annotations in Pencil

32 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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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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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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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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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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