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Martin Smyth (UUP) supported possibility of Sinn Féin involvement in talks

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Rev. Martin Smyth, then UUP MP and Grand Master of the Orange Lodge, gave an interview to the BBC. He stated that Sinn Féin could be included in political talks on what was best for "Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom" if they ended their support for the IRA. Smyth was criticised by some UUP members and other Unionists for this statement.

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Northern Ireland Downing Street Joint Declaration (1993)
DEBATE_MOTION

Session: Tuesday, 12 October 1993, at 12:00

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Northern Ireland Downing Street Joint Declaration (1993)
PROCEDURE

Session: Thursday, 14 October 1993, at 11:00

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Northern Ireland Downing Street Joint Declaration (1993)
CREATE

Session: Friday, 15 October 1993, at 12:00

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