Record of the Resumed Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Wheeler and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

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

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Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major Outlining his Opposition to the Joint Declaration

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

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Draft invitation from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley to nominate delegation for the all-party talks, 4 June 1996

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

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

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Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting with John Hume

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Press line to take following a meeting between John Major and unionist leaders, 9 July 1996

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Minute on the Status of the Anglo-Irish Extradition Process

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Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration Sent to the Archbishop of Liverpool

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

65 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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

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

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Memo proposing briefing George Mitchell on the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 July 1996

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

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Joint Declaration

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Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Raymond Seitz Regarding a Message from Bill Clinton

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

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14 (Annotated Copy)

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

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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

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Memo from Rachael Reynolds to John Major on the position on marching in Northern Ireland, 7 July 1996

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Memo from John Steele on establishing an independent commission to review parades and marches, 17 July 1996

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

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

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

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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

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

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Joint Declaration: JD14 (Photocopy of Annotated Copy)

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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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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

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

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

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

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Enclosure: Letter from John Hume to John Major

26 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,consent principle,uk legislation,identity,parity of esteem,

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

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Letter from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing JD14A

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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

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

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Record of Resumed Plenary Meeting of Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 17.10

24 7 downing street declaration,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Revised Draft Communique on the Meeting between Charles Haughey and John Major Dated 4 December 1991

26 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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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

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

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Brief by David Blatherwick for John Major's Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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

18 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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Record of Private Talks between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

24 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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

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Enclosure: JD14A

28 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Summary of Speech Given by Charles Haughey in the Dáil on 28 November 1991

30 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security

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

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

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

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Document Retained: Administrative Arrangements Dated 3 December 1991

31 27 downing street declaration

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

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

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

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

34 27 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties,prisoners

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

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

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

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

33 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

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

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

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Enclosure: Checklist of Points for John Major to Cover in His Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

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

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

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Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Enclosing the Irish Draft Communique

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

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

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Joint Communique on Meeting between Charles Haughey and John Major Dated 4 December 1991

25 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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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech Amending Robin Butler's Speaking Notes for His Visit to Dublin

39 7 downing street declaration,

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Briefing on Northern Ireland Points by Jonathan Margetts for John Major’s Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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Memo from Anita Bharucha to David Hill, 10 July 1996

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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Enclosure: Irish Draft Communique on the Meeting between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

38 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,economic development (including ifi),security,north/south cooperation

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

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Letter from John Chilcot to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Next Steps on the Joint Declaration

38 7 downing street declaration,parity of esteem,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Annotated Briefing by Stephen Wall for John Major on the Points to Cover in His Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

35 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,policing and justice,uk legislation,economic development (including ifi),security,consent principle,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,prisoners,anglo-irish agreement

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

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

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Enclosure: Briefing on Political Union for John Major's Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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Covering note from Diane McNally enclosing a press statement by the Chairmen, 30 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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Transcript of Joint Press Conference Given by John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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Covering note from David Hill enclosing the joint Government proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

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Memo to Roderic Lyne from Mike Sweet Concerning a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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

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

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Note from Gillian Harrison regarding the talks arrangements for August, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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

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

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

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

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Note from David Hill enclosing the proposed joint Government draft agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

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Pages Closed between Flags A and B

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Memo from David Hill suggesting amendment to the draft statement on decommissioning, 23 July 1996

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

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

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

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

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

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a paper on the constitutional issue by the British Government, 22 July 1996

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Speech Made by John Major to Parliament on 18 November 1993

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

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Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 17 July 1996

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

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

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

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Joint Declaration: JD14 as Shown to Jim Molyneaux on 30 November 1993 (Annotated Copy)

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

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Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen regarding the events in Drumcree, 16 July 1996

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

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

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

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

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

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking points for Michael Ancram and the agenda of the opening Plenary, 17 July 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD6

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

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SDLP and UUP proposals regarding keys paragraphs of the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

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

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

19 28 downing street declaration

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Note from Michael Legge to Paul Wilkinson regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 16 July 1996

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Enclosure: Aide Mémoire from the Irish Government Regarding JD6

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

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Letter from Malachi Curran to Patrick Mayhew dated 6 July 1996, enclosing a letter from Curran to Mark Langhammer

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

58 7 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,uk legislation,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,strand 2,human rights,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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

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

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Enclosure: Letter from Malachi Curran to Mark Langhammer regarding Curran's removal as the head of the Labour delegation, 6 July 1996

12 805 elections and electoral systems

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

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Note from John McKervill to David Hill regarding his conversation with Malachi Curran from 8 July 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Handling Plan

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

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour delegation, 9 July 1996

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

02 8 downing street declaration,

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

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Briefing from David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour Coalition, 8 July 1996

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

07 8 downing steet declaration,consent principle,self-determination,identity,

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

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

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Record of meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope regarding press support for the Independent Chairmen, 5 July 1996

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

10 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,

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

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

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Record of meeting between the British Government and the Labour delegation on 8 July 1996

10 805 elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

05 8 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,strand 2,strand 1,north/south cooperation,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

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

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Comments from Peter Bell on "Common Interests and Themes" paper, 5 July 1996

15 805 strand 2, east/west cooperation, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, north/south cooperation, economic development (including ifi)

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Joint Declaration: JD20

11 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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

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

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Note from Angela Dullaghan regarding a discussion between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell regarding punishment beatings, 5 July 1996

16 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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Enclosure: Background Note on the Political Scene in Northern Ireland

33 28 downing street declaration

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Cover note enclosing a letter from Mark Langhammer to Patrick Mayhew dated 3 July 1996

17 805 elections and electoral systems

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Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

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

35 28 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Note from Diane McNally regarding talks progress, 4 July 1996

18 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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

37 28 downing street declaration

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding talks meetings from 3 July and 4 July 1996

19 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

17 8 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,uk legislation,

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

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

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Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

21 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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

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

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

22 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles

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Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

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

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

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

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

23 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles

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Joint Declaration: JD15B with Typed Annotations

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

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

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

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Note from Anita Bharucha regarding John Chilcot's suggestions for the note on arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

24 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

20 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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TNA insert indicating a withheld item

21 212

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

16 500

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

25 812

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

19 669

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

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

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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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Joint Declaration (JD15 – 7 December 1993)

24 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Enclosure: Terms of reference for a review of parades and marches in Northern Ireland, 24 July 1996

47 1094 parades

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

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

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

54 30 downing street declaration

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

24 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

17 669

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

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

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

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

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Notification of the announcement of the terms of reference for the review of parades and marches, 24 July 1996

46 1094 parades,policing and justice

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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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01 30 downing street declaration

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

20 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

55 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

22 812 parades, mitchell principles

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

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

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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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Hidden Copylist for the Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler

38 25 nan

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

18 669

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume and of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and representatives of the Apprentice Boys on [24] July 1996

48 1094 parades

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

22 212

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

12 30 downing street declaration

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

23 812 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

20 669

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

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

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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: Annex A – Alternative Language on Self-Determination

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

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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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Memo from John Holmes to John Major commenting on the future policy options for Northern Ireland paper, 25 July 1996

45 1094

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

24 212

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

44 30 downing street declaration

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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

01 672

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12 14 nan

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

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

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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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Enclosure: Annex B – Articles 2 & 3 and Consent

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

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

21 669

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Transcript of a press conference with Patrick Mayhew, 29 July 1996

23 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

23 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

64 30 downing street declaration

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

05 672

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

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

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

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

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

25 669

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Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition

24 1094 parades

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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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Letter from John Major to Patrick Mayhew on 12 June 1996

28 212

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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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Statement on decommissioning by the British Government, 9 October 1996

03 672

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 24 June 1996

22 669

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

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

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

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

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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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Note on Northern Ireland including a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble on 25 July 1996

44 1094 decommissioning

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Report of a conversation between Peter Westcamott and Mary Ann Peters with regard to President Clinton's travel arrangements

25 212

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Draft procedural guidelines, 18 June 1996

30 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

04 672

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

23 669

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

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

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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 on Current British Objectives and the Text of JD14B

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

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding a phone conversation with John Bruton, 29 July 1996

26 1094

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP delegation on 12 June 1996

26 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Proposals regarding the agenda, 17 June 1996

33 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

06 672

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

26 669

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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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14 October 1993 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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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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Hidden Copylist for Meeting Records

43 25 nan

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Update on Northern Ireland including a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble, 26 July 1996

41 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter of thanks from John Major to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien

30 212

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

02 672

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

30 669

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

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

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01 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14B)

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

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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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Update from Edward Oakden on the Northern Ireland talks, 29 July 1996

27 1094 decommissioning

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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: Briefing on Northern Ireland Select Committee

125

125 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,uk legislation

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

29 212

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

07 672

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

70 14 nan

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

02 19 downing street declaration,

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

44 25 downing street declaration;

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

29 669

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Letter of condolence from John Major to George Mitchell, 29 July 1996

28 1094

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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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Letter from John Holmes to Andrew Hunter MP

31 212

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File covers

01 29

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

09 672

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

24 669

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

69 14 framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,

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Documents Retained under Flag B

04 19 downing street declaration

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Record of the Afternoon Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

41 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,

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Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition [Redacted]

24A

24A 1094 parades

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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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Press release regarding the first meeting of the Northern Ireland Forum

32 212

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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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Note from Ruth Osborne to David Hill enclosing a draft paper on suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 20 September 1996

11 672

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

31 669

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

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

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

40 25 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),security,

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Update on the Hume/Adams initiative including a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume, 26 July 1996

40 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Handwritten record of a telephone conversation between the NIO and the Cabinet Office on 12 June 1996 at 01.40

33 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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 a meeting between British and Irish officials enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 24 September 1996

10 672

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

72 14 north/south cooperation,

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

46 25 downing street declaration,

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

28 669

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Memo on Irish Government attitudes in the aftermath of Drumcree, 26 July 1996

39 1094

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Record of a conversation between David Trimble and John Major at 4.20pm on 11 June 1996

34 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Stephen Leach to David Hill enclosing a revised speaking note on the joint Government position on decommissioning, 20 September 1996

01 650

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

27 669

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Letter from 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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Record of a Liasion Group Meeting on 1 October 1993

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

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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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Copylist

49 25 nan

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Report of a Northern Ireland visit by Brian Mawhinney, 29 July 1996

29 1094 parades

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

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

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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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Briefing by Stephen Leach on preperations for the next trilateral enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning and a draft speech by the British Government on decommissioning, 25 September 1996

08 672

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

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

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

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Enclosure: Sheet with Points for John Major to Make at Meeting with Archbishop Eames

12 19 downing street declaration,

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Paper on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1996

43 1094 bill of rights,consent principle,parity of esteem

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Joint Declaration – JD14A as Amended by Hand in Dublin on 3 December 1993 to Become JD14B

45 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 12 June 1996

35 212

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

15 2 downing street declaration,prisoners

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

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Rules of procedure: Chairmen's compromise text, 24 July 1996

25 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

102

102 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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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

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

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Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding letters to Prime Minister Chretien, President Ahtisaari and President Clinton

36 212

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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

04 650

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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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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 12 February 1990

10 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,military activity (british),paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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

01 669

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123

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

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

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

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Heavily annotated draft letters from John Major to President Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien

51 212

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Document retained: Minute to John Chilcot, 3 July 1996

02 394

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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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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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Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 22 November 1989

11 2 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),prisons,security,victims

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

02 669

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Note from Seán Donlon to John Holmes enclosing the text of John Bruton's speech to the Dáil Éireann

37 1094

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Alex Allan Regarding the Dates Suggested for the Anglo-Irish Summit

16 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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

39 212

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

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

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

03 669

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Enclosure: Statement by John Bruton on Northern Ireland, 25 July 1996

38 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Butler Summarizing Albert Reynolds' Letter to John Major

13 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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

38 212 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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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 Alec Reid to Tom King Encouraging the British Government to Hold Dialogue with Sinn Féin

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

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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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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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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach dated 12 September 1996

17 672

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Richard Stagg Proposing 3 December 1993 as the Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit and Confirming the Prime Minister's Availability for an Inaugural Ceremony in Dublin

01 1094

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07 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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TNA insert indicating a withheld item

42 212

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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 David Hill enclosing a paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 15 January 1996

23 672

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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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01 15 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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File contents page

02 1094

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Enclosure: Signees for the letter to John Major from US members of Congress

36 1094 parades

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Roderic Lyne Suggesting 2 December 1993 for the Anglo-Irish Summit and Inquiring about the Prime Minister's Availability for an Inaugural Ceremony in Dublin

09 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties: papers by the two governments and by the UUP

40 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover and index of file

01 394

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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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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 Meeting between Ian Burns and John Hume on 30 April 1990

02 15 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft

03 19 nan

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

03 1094 uk legislation

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 26 July 1996 at 08.30

42 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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A summary from Martin Howard of the procedural difficulties in the talks on 11 June 1996

41 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

04 394 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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4 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Record of Meeting between Ian Burns and John Hume on 29 November 1989

05 15 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks

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

04 1094 uk legislation

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Letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 28 July 1996

31 1094 parades,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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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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Cover of File and Part Closed Sheet

01 26 downing street declaration

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Address by John Bruton at the opening of all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

43 212 paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), mitchell principles, downing street declaration, consent principle

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

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

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

19 1094

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Enclosure: Letters of resignation from Jonathan Stephenson and Seamus Mallon, 23 July 1996

33 1094

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Document Retained: Letter from Stephen Wall to William Fittall Dated 27 February 1992

06 26 downing street declaration

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

44 212

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

33 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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

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

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

04 815

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

21 1094

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Letter to John Major from US Members of Congress condeming events at Drumcree, 23 July 1996

35 1094 parades

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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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Recording Irish Officials' Satisfaction with the Anglo-Irish Summit Meeting on 26 February 1992

02 26 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble and John Taylor on 10 June 1996

45 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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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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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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Memo from R O Miles to Ian Burns Regarding the Reid/Murray Proposal

03 15 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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Press release announcing the appointment of Peter North as a chairman of review of parades and marches

08 1094 parades

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

110

110 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Reply from John Kerr to Richard Neal, 26 July 1996

34 1094 parades

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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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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding His Appointment as Taoiseach

05 26 downing street declaration,european union and the eec,parity of esteem

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Proposal from Ian McGregor Lees regarding arms decommissioning in Northern Ireland, dated 5 June 1996

46 212 decommissioning

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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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7 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

01 815

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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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Enclosure: Proposal for a Democratic Over-All Political and Diplomatic Strategy for Justice, Peace and Reconciliation: A Pastoral Response to the Present Conflict

08 15 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,self-determination,uk legislation,victims

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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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Points to make on the talks, 30 July 1996

15 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Signees for the letter to John Major from US members of Congress

58 1094 parades

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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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Cover Letter from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Note on the Government of Ireland Act 1920

10 26 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,uk legislation

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 9 June 1996

47 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

06 815

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

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

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

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

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Letter from 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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Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 July 1996

09 1094 parades

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Press Line on the meeting between John Major, the PUP and the UDP on 22 July 1996

62 1094 prisoners

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Enclosure: Note on the Government of Ireland Act 1920 for John Major in Advance of His Meeting with Albert Reynolds

11 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,uk legislation

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

48 212

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

03 815

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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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Statement by Peter Brooke in Response to the PIRA Christmas Ceasefire

10 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: 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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Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a checklist of points to take during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996 [Faxed copy]

10 1094 parades

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Record of a conversation between John Kerr and Anthony Lake, 22 July 1996

59 1094 inclusion/exclusion of parties,policing and justice,prisoners

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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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Photocopy Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds 26 February 1992

07 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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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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Back cover of file

49 212

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

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

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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

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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

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

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Press note on a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 31 July 1996

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Enclosure: Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Containing a List of Attendees for the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

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

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July 1996

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

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Memo from Danny McNeill to Anthony Pawson Summarizing a Press Article by Anthony Coughlan

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

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Memo enclosing speaking and background notes on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

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Note from Angela Dullaghan noting Michael Ancram's opposition to special status for the BIIPB, 22 July 1996

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Transcript of David Andrews' Interview with the Today Programme on 26 February 1992

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

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

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

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

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

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

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a 15 November 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds and Points for an Upcoming Meeting

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Memo from Robert Crawford to Anthony Beeton on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth

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Enclosure: Personality note on Hugh Smyth

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Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Containing a List of Attendees for the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

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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

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Covering note from David Hill enclosing an updated draft of the Rules of Procedure

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

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

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

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Enclosure: Discussion Points for an Informal Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

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Enclosure: Checklist of points to make for John Major during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between John Major, the PUP and the UDP on 22 July 1996

65 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners

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Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds 26 February 1992

08 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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Annex A: British and Irish government responses to questions on the rules of procedure from the Independent Chairmen

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

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

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Memo from Simon Marsh Regarding a Draft Reply to Denis Faul's Letter to Peter Brooke

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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

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Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

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Enclosure: Briefing on prison issues for a meeting between John Major, the PUP and the UDP on 22 July 1996

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Enclosure: Draft of a Declaration which Sinn Féin Suggests Should Be Made Jointly by the British and Dublin Governments (JD3)

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

113

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

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

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

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

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

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Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing briefing material for a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

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Enclosure: Personality note on David Ervine

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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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Telegram from Mr Arbuthnott Regarding a Meeting Between Douglas Hurd and David Andrews on 17 February 1992

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Draft rules of procedure: record of amendments proposed by the British and Irish governments on 24 June 1996 at 21.45

06 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, strand 1, strand 2, strand 3

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

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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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Memo from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling Regarding Possible Political Movements and Developments in 1991

02 4 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (15 November 1993)

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Letter to John Major from US Members of Congress condeming events at Drumcree, 23 July 1996

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Enclosure: Personality note on Gary McMichael

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

117

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Negotiations

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Document Retained: Minute from Cradock to Stephen Wall Dated 14 February 1992

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British government record of meetings on 27 June 1996

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

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

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

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

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Handwritten Notes by Quentin Thomas on the Joint Declaration Initiative

38 19 downing street declaration

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

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Record of Handling Plan VCR Meeting on 14 December 1993

98 29 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Major to John Bruton, 22 July 1996

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Enclosure: A Strategy for Peace and Justice in Ireland (JD2)

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British record of morning meetings on 24 June 1996 at 10.00

08 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 1 July 1996

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

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6 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

04 4 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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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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Update on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

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Enclosure: Personality note on John White

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Enclosure: Briefing on Political Movement and the Joint Declaration

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Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05

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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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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996 at 12.55

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

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

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

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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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Memo from John Kerr regarding a request for US monitors for the Apprentice Boys march on 10 August 1996

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Letter from John Holmes to John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative

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

115

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Dealings with the New Irish Government

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Internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 25 June 1996 at 10.08

05 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government handling plan for 23 July 1996

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

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

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Handwritten Notes Titled "Political Movement: Key Questions" Dated 23 January 1991

09 4 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Undated Notes Related to a Bilateral Meeting with Martin Mansergh

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Record of a Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 14 December 1993

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

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Memo from Colin Budd to John Holmes on the Hume/Adams initiative, 22 July 1996

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Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Regarding the New Irish Government and New HMA Ambassador David Blatherwick

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British record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 24 June 1996 at 10.05

09 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

29 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Rules of Procedure (20 June 1996 draft)

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

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Record of Telephone Conversation between John McConnell and Matt Wallace Regarding Wallace's Contact with PIRA Senior on 7 January 1991

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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

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

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

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The British Government's understanding of Sinn Féin's position (draft), 23 July 1996

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

112

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 10 February 1992

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British record of afternoon meetings on 24 June 1996 at 14.20

07 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, anglo-irish agreement, decommissioning

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

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

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Memo from Danny McNeill to Peter May Proposing a Strategy for Engaging in Dialogue with PIRA

42 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem, strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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

42 19 downing street declaration

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

96 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

50 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Briefing letter from Paul Wilkinson for a meeting between John Major, the PUP and the UDP on 22 July 1996

64 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners

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

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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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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding a Meeting with David Andrews on 14 February 1992

30 26 downing street declaration,human rights,security

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Amended version: Internal record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

11 213 decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Record of a phone call between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996

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

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Document Retained: Document 34 and 34(A)

12 4 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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Background note on parades, 30 July 1996

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

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Transcript of an interview with David Ervine and Gary McMichael on Radio Ulster, 22 July 1996

77 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Biography of Albert Reynolds

37 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Internal summary record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 17 June 1996

12 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican), consent principle, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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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 bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP on 12 June 1996

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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

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Handwritten Notes by Unknown Author Regarding the Hume-Adams Talks

13 4 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks

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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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Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

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Enclosure: The British Government's understanding of Sinn Féin's position (draft), 22 July 1996

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Letter from Charles Haughey to John Major Regarding His Resignation as Taoiseach

39 26 downing street principle,european union and eec,security

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

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

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

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

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Document Retained: Document 20A

28 4 downing street declaration

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Fax From Mark Elliott to Timothy Daunt Recording a Conversation with Jim Molyneaux on 14 November 1993

43 19 downing street declaration,paramilitar activity (loyalist),paramlilitary activity (republican)

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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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Lines to take on 10 August 1996 parades, 30 July 1996

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Record of a phone call between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 20 July 1996

74 1094 decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the New Leader of Fianna Fáil Albert Reynolds

38 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,identity

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Draft internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 12 June 1996 at 11.45

15 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, strand 2, mitchell principles

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

08 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: UUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

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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

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Document Retained: Document 14A

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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

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Briefing note on the Northern Ireland talks, 30 July 1996

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

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

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

60 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners

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Memo from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Draft Congratulatory Message to Albert Reynolds

40 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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

14 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, strand 2, mitchell principles

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

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Reply from David McIlroy to Quentin Thomas

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 24 November 1993

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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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Points to make on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

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Briefing material on the Hume/Adams initiative, 22 July 1996

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

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Memo from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding a Draft Congratulatory Message to Albert Reynolds

41 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,security,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Internal record of an opening plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.20 (INT/3)

16 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, mitchell principles

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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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Record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

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

57 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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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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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 John Major for a telephone conversation with John Bruton, 30 July 1996

13 1094 decommissioning

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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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Memo from Stephen Wall to Robin Butler Providing Instructions for the Butler-Nally Meeting on 7 February 1992

13 1095

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43 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,self-determination,elections and electoral systems

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British government record of evening meetings on 10 June 1996

17 213 mitchell principles, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Record of British Government meetings on 17 June 1996

15 867

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

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

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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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Enclosure: Annex A – Joint Declaration Draft (JD13)

50 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,identity

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram, Cahal Daly and Seán Brady on 22 July 1996

56 1094 parades

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Record of a meeting between John Hume, Michael Ancram and John Major on 29 October 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

08 1095

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Memo from Stephen Wall to John Major Providing a Briefing on the Joint Declaration (JD2) and Recommending Its Rejection

44 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,self-determination,elections and electoral systems,policing and justice,self-determination

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British government record of the first 36 hours of the talks, 13 June 1996

13 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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

12 867

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 21 October 1993

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

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Letter to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Records of Phone Calls Between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 20 November 1993 and John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

17 5 british-irish intergovernmental conference,language and culture,direct rule/suspension,downing street declaration

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Letter from 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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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: Interim reply to Cahal Daly, 30 July 1996

22 1094

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay conveying John Major's decision to delay the publication of a British Government statement in support of a renewed ceasefire, 3 October 1996

10 1095

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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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Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 11 June 1996 at 09.12

18 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Revised Draft of a Reply to Albert Reynolds and a Section of the Guildhall Speech

55 19 downing street declaration,

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Record of evening meetings between the British and Irish delegations on 24 June 1996

02 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Correction to an internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05

19 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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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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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

01 943

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13 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

04 210 decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British government summary record of meetings until 15.00 on 25 July 1996

11 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the DUP on 4 September 1996

30 868

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

03 18 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: 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 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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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the Labour delegation on 24 June 1996

03 210

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Note on UUP and DUP positions on decommissioning during meetings on 25 July 1996

08 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, uk legislation, mitchell principles

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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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Cover of the File

01 18 downing street declaration

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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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Note from Ken Lindsay to David Hill on showing the draft legislation to the UUP

25 868

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

28 868

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British government summary record of meetings until 15.00 on 24 July 1996

13 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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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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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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Enclosure: Annex A – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

04 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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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 members of the British and Irish delegations on 20 June 1996 at 19.00

06 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Chairman's compromise text of the Rules of Procedure and a revised agenda from the two governments

09 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, strand 1, strand 2, strand 3

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

05 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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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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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a joint DUP and UKUP delegation on 20 June 1996

05 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Robert Gascoyne-Cecil and David Trimble on 16 September 1996

21 868

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British government record of meetings on 24 July 1996

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

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

16 943

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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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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Regarding the Joint Declaration

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

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

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

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

01 210

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

67 943

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

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

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

12 18 downing street declaration

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (11 November 1993)

61 19 downing street declaration

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Duplicate Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 23 January 1991

71 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British government record of meetings on 16 July 1996

21 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

17 3 downing street declaration,

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley

38 12 nan

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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: 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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Handwritten Notes from a Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins on 31 January 1991

70 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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

24 868

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Summary of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 17 September 1996

23 868

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British government record of morning meetings on 25 July 1996

07 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, mitchell principles, strand 1

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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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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to James Molyneaux

39 12 nan

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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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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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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 23 January 1991

69 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

07 943

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

18 943

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

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

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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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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume

40 12 nan

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Documents Retained: Flag 26C

16 18 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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Record of Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

68 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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British government record of meetings on 29 July 1996

02 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, mitchell principles

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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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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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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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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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Duplicate Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

67 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Committee on decommissioning working agenda

20 868

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

04 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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

33 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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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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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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Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew for a Conversation with Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

67 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusiof parties,paramilitary activity (republican),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

66 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Assessment of Seamus Mallon's mood in meetings on 24 July 1996

05 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Alderdice

41 12 nan

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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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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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Undated Handwritten Note on Political Movement and PIRA

65 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Note on plenary meeting enclosing press statement from George Mitchell

03 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

64 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

01 214

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32 3 downing street declaration;

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Party Leaders on 22 December 1993

36 12 downing street declaration,economic development (including ifi),paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,strand 1,north/south cooperation,strand 2,east/west cooperation,decommissioning,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties,referendum,

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

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

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Letter from 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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Enclosure: Draft Letter by Joseph Pilling to Dominic Morris Enclosing a Reply to David Trimble's Letter to John Major

63 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

02 943

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British government record of meetings on 9 July 1996

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

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Enclosure: Summary record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 4 September 1996

33 868

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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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James Couchman's Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

05 13 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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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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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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British government summary record of meetings on 23 July 1996

14 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP on 4 September 1996

31 868

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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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01 13 downing street declaration,

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

23 18 downing street declaration

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Speaking Note for a Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

66 19 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: 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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British government record of meetings on 23 July 1996

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

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

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

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

66 943

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

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

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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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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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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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British government record of two talks bilaterals between the British and Irish governments during the IGC on 18 July 1996

17 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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

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

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

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

58 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,self-determination,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Note on Mitchell-SDLP bilateral meeting on 16 July 1996

20 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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

26 19 downing street declaration

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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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Summary record of British Government meetings on 5 and 6 August 1996

34 868

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

09 943

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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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British government record of meetings on 17 July 1996

19 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

10 13 downing street declaration,security,economic development (including ifi),

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Documents Retained under Flag 17

32 18 none

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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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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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British government record of morning meetings on 18 July 1996

18 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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

06 2 downing street declaration

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

14 943

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

05 943

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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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Notification of agreement on a meeting schedule until the end of July

25 214

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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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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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Incomplete: Extract from Northern Ireland Tour d'Horizon

11 13 downing street declaration,

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

33 18 downing street declaration

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

08 943

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01 2 downing street declaration

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

26 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

14 13 consent principle,prisoners,strand 1,

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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: 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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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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British government summary record of meetings on 9 July 1996

23 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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 John Dew and Geraldine Kennedy on 18 November 1993

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

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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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01 20 downing street declaration

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

62 943

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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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Document Retained: Flag F

04 2 downing street declaration

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

17 943

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British government record of meetings on 4 July 1996

24 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

15 13 downing street declaration,

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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: 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 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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Record of bilateral meetings between the British Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996

22 868

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

65 943

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

28 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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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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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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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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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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British government progress report on 2 July 1996

30 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

10 943

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

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

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

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

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

11 943

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British Government summary record of meetings on 1 July 1996 enclosing amendments proposed by the British Government

31 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

17 13 strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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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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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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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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Memo commenting on future policy options paper, 29 July 1996

30 1094 bill of rights

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Memo from Stephen Leach to John McConnell Requesting a Meeting about a “No Strategic Interest” Speech

14 2 downing street declaration

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

29 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Note from Peter May Summarizing Meetings with Bishop Daly, Berna McIvor, Dean Orr, Kenneth Best and Jim Guy

16 13 paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,emergency powers,

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

63 943

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British government record of meetings on 3 July 1996

27 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

19 13 nan

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

36 868

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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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British government record of meetings on 1 July 1996

32 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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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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Political Development Bullet Points

18 13 strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

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

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

12 943

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

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

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

21 13 european union and eec,

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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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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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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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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 Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996

09 500

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

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

20 13 inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),economic development (including ifi),human rights,security,paramilitary activity (republican),

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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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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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Document Retained: Flag C

21 2 downing street declaration

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Memo from Austin Wilson to Anthony Pawson Regarding Press Reports on Contact with PIRA Dated 14 March 1991

25 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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

15 500

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Memo from Ian Burns Enclosing John McConnell's Minute on His Discussion with Alec Reid on the 10 March 1988

25 2 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

25 13 nan

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

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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

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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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Note from David Hill regarding a meeting with the UUP on 4 September 1996

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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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Memorandum from Sarah Denvir to PS Michael Ancram Confirming a Meeting on 27 September 1993

26 13 nan

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

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

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

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Note from Clive Barbour Enclosing Extracts from Speeches by Albert Reynolds

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

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

19 20 downing street declaration

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

29 868

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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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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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Briefing for a possible meeting or telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 10 June 1996 at 11.00

73 500

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

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

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

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

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

22 943

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

20 943

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

60 943

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Letter from David Hill enclosing a revised draft of the rules of procedure

02 500

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Proposed Speech Segment for John Major and a Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne

02 3 downing street declaration

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

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

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Annex B: An Interview with Albert Reynolds for RTE Radio 1 (Morning Ireland) on 15 September 1993

29 13 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,referendum,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

48.1

48.1 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Letter from 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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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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01 3 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill commenting on and offering amendments to draft statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

17 500

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

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

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Note from John Dew to David Cooke Enclosing a Minute Dated 7 September 1993 to Graham Archer for the Intergovernmental and the British-Irish Association Conferences

30 13 british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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

72 500

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, Will Murphy and John Murphy Regarding PIRA and Political Movement on 4 December 1990

43 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),identity,prisoners

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Note from A J Adams to Bryony Lodge Commenting on Her Draft Paper of 12 August 1993 on a Council of the British Isles

32 13 strand 1,european union and eec,human rights,security,

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

61 943

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

57 943

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

59 943

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Enclosure: Draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

03 500

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

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

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Letter from Martin Williams to David Cooke Regarding Intergovernmental Arrangements, Including Proposals for a Council of the British Isles

31 13 east/west cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,strand 3,security,human rights,

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Hidden Copylist for Quentin Thomas' Letter to Robin Butler

52 18 downing street declaration

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

04 500

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

54 943

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

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

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Note from David Brooker Enclosing a Draft Outline of a Speech for Patrick Mayhew to Make on 22 October 1993

23 13 security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),north/south cooperation,strand 3,economic development (including ifi),language and culture,human rights,

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

51 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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

25 20 downing street declaration

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

58 943

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

69 500

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

15 943

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Record of a Conversation between John Hume and Peter Brooke Regarding Hume's Meeting with Gerry Adams on 5 December 1990

41 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),north/south cooperation

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Political Development Briefing

22 13 strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,east/west cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,devolution,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the Joint Declaration

53 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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

13 943

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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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Memo from Edward Oakden on the resignation of Seamus Mallon and Jonathan Stephenson from the Northern Ireland Forum, 27 July 1996

32 1094

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

70 500

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

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

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Briefing for a Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

03 13 strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,executive authority,identity,human rights,uk legislation,direct rule/suspension,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,security,economic development (including ifi),emergency powers,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),military activity (british),policing and justice,

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

26 868

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

05 500

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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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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, Will Murphy and John Murphy Regarding PIRA Contact on 22 November 1990

47 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Note from Gillian Harrison Enclosing Revised Political Development Bullet Points for Use by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

24 13 strand 2,strand 1,security,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,economic development (including ifi),

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Enclosure Retained under Flag 5 and Flag 5A

36 18 downing street declaration

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

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

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

68 500

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Cover letter from Danny McNeill to Peter May Enclosing a Draft Note on a Discussion with Bishop Cahal Daly on 20 November 1990

49 4 downing street declaration

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File Index of Important Papers

02 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Memo from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Minute for a Meeting on the 14 October 1993

20 18 downing street declaration

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

29 20 downing street declaration,uk legislation

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

35 868

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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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Record of a meeting between members of the British and Irish governments on 20 June 1996

06 500

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

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

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

71 500

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

50 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 David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Strand 2 Draft Paper

07 14 strand 2,north/south cooperation,

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

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

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

03 943

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Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

29 211

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 30 September 1996 regarding Hume's meeting with Gerry Adams

11 1095

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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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Duplicate: Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

32 211

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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 1095

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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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Duplicate: Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

31 211

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

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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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Remembrance of things forgotten': arrangements for a meeting of British and Irish officials to plan for the opening day of talks

33 211

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

17 1095

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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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Negotiating brief on security and demilitarization

28 211 military activity (british), paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), policing and justice, parades

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Record of John Holmes' phone conversations with John Hume and Paddy Teahon on 27 September 1996, enclosing text for the British Government's statement in support of a renewed ceasefire

12 1095

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

36 211

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Record of phone conversations between John Hume and John Holmes, and between Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 13 and 14 September 1996, regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

16 1095

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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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A paper by the British and Irish governments, entitled, 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session'

38 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Letter from John Hume to John Major dated 8 August 1996, enclosing a text by Gerry Adams on Sinn Féin's position regarding a renewed ceasefire

19 1095

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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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Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to the three independent chairmen

34 211

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 24 September 1996, enclosing a speaking note for Mayhew regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

14 1095

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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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Copy of a letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume with arrangements for the Forum

37 211

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Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

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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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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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Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations

40 211

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Major on 18 July 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

21 1095

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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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Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations

39 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden on 8 August 1996, enclosing a fax from Hume with Sinn Féin's position regarding a renewed ceasefire

18 1095

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

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Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 9 December 1993

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

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Draft agenda for opening plenary session

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