Associated events (1182)

• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  [Editor's Note: 'The party leaders agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: 'It was agreed.']

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: 'The party delegates agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: 'It was agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This version of the report is agreed by the Sub-Group on 9 June.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The letters have been received at the time the minute is written on 9 June.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  4. The Secretary of State welcomed this news and said that he was certainly content to have a plenary on that basis. It was not helpful for the delegations to have to hang around not knowing what was going on.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The compiled report is made to the Plenary meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: A series of papers agreed by the Sub-Committee and tabled by the parties and Government team are compiled into the final report to the Plenary.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  In response the Secretary of State said that he would have needed to put the matter to his colleagues for collective Ministerial decision in order to obtain a Government view but he had not found the need to do so because it was clear that the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This draft report became the basis for the report produced by the Sub-Committee on 10 June. We do not have the previous version of the report shared with the Minister on 9 June, but this one is described as having been only 'slightly amended'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Although the version of the report agreed on 9 June is headed 'Final Version', the version attached to the report as Annex D is slightly amended. Presumably, these amendments were proposed and adopted on 10 June.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: 'Mr Empey agreeing'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  In response the Secretary of State said that his objective was to get to the point where he could announce the transition to Strand II. He did not believe that that required HMG to give a view of the proposals which the various parties had made.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:00
  The [sic] would not regard the kind of model we have in mind (see Mr Bell's minute of earlier today to Mr Thomas) as their first choice, but agreed it would fulfil most of their criteria and were clearly ready to participate in working it...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: No objection was made to this.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  The press statement was issued very shortly thereafter. SIGNED WR FITTALL PS/SECRETARY OF STATE OAB EXTN 6462 12 JUNE 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: This letter is sent to the Secretary of State, and then goes on to be discussed in other meetings.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: 'It was agreed.']

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  12. Dr Paisley said that he could not go along with that because he was not able to agree that Strand II had yet begun. This was a very important point for him.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  45. Mr Hume and Dr Alderdice confirmed that they were content with this way of proceeding. The Secretary of State said that in light of that he was of course content to proceed as proposed.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State made no objection.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: 'It was agreed'. However, revised versions of the statement continue to be produced until 3.30pm, and the next bilateral meeting does not take place until 3.50pm.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The following paper is agreed on 10 June and included in the final report as Annex E. Without records of the Sub-Group meetings, it is unclear precisely when or by whom it was produced.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: 'Denis Haughey had agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The meeting takes place.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  [Editor's Note: The Sub-Committee report was then sent to Plenary as a follow up to the 10 June Sub-Committee report.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:40
  [Editor's Note: We have no record of this meeting, but it went ahead and lasted about five minutes.] In light of that the plenary session began. The Talks Secretariat have recorded that separately.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: This was agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Emphasise That the Meeting is Only in Preparation for Strand II

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: Since it is not clear exactly what was discussed, this has been modelled as a procedural motion.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Dr Paisley repeated, however, that he could not and would not agree to that.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the version of the Code of Practice paper agreed on 10 June and included in the report of the Sub-Committee of that date as Annex B (including Annexes B1 and B2).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: 'It was agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  He told me that he had not talked to anyone in Dublin, but had instructed Seamus Mallon to do so.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Government Endorsement of Common Ground

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Sir Ninan declared himself well content, in particular with the beginning of discussions in Strand III formation with the parties present as observers.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: At this stage it is clear that the Secretary of State has no objection to any of the party leaders' proposals.] The Secretary of State said that he did not in principle see any obstacle to this.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: We have no record of the Sub-Group discussions on 9 June, but we assume this proposed agenda would have informed Mr Hanley in chairing the meeting. We have therefore shown it being referred to the Sub-Committee.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: The text produced by officials is shared with the Unionist delegation.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: Having identified the obstacles to progress, the discussion moves on to agreeing a potential framework for breaking the impasse.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: No objection is made to this plan.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: No objection was made.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  Outline Statement on Government Position

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the version of the report agreed on 10 June and included in the report of the Sub-Committee of that date as Annex D.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Outline Statement on Government Position

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: 'He volunteered'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: 'The parties agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 12 May 1992, 10:30
  Meeting Adjournment

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 12 May 1992, 10:30
  The session ended at 11.40am. TALKS SECRETARIAT

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  The Minister of State said that the meeting had been convened to continue the previous day's discussion of the workplan for strand one.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Government Team Minister of State Mr Thomas Talks Secretariat Mr DJR Hill Mr Hallett Party Representatives Mr Close (APNI) Mr Haughey (SDLP) Mr Robinson (UDUP) Mr Cunningham (UUP)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  He had had discussions with delegation leaders that morning. He had also reflected overnight on the document which had emerged from the previous day's discussion. His view was that the detail set out in paragraph 8 of that document sat uncomfortably...

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1991, 07:00
  Minister of State's Second Draft of the Workplan for Strand 1

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1991, 07:00
  [Editor's Note: The version of the Workplan redrafted by Brian Mawhinney forms the basis of the Sub-Plenary meeting on the morning of 29 May.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1991, 07:00
  [Editor's Note: The Minister of State attends the Sub-Plenary Meeting before making further revisions to the Workplan ahead of the afternoon session.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Minister of State's Second Draft of the Workplan for Strand 1

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Circulation of Record of the Previous Meeting

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  The Minister of State confirmed this.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Timing of Meetings to be Fixed and Adhered to.

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  The Minister of State replied that it was nobody's intention to delay or postpone meetings without good reason.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  4. The Minister of State said that his basic objective in the revised document was to avoid appearing to give disproportionate emphasis to the specific points listed in paragraph 8 at the expense of the more general considerations in paragraphs 6 and...

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  5. Mr Haughey said that he had discussed the previous day's document with his party leader. Mr Hume's view was that the simpler the document the better, particularly in view of the likelihood of it being leaked. The workplan should be an outline, in...

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  SDLP Amendment: Simplify the Workplan and Remove References to "Constitutional Status"

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  6. The Minister of State said that the main purpose of the workplan was to record broad agreement on the areas to be addressed in the substantive discussions so as to avoid the risk of subsequent delay. While the workplan should not be a...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The Government and Unionist delegations reject the SDLP proposal at this stage, although there is some compromise in later wording.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  More Transparent Procedures for Amending Documents

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  The Minister of State stressed that the revised document reflected his own further thoughts, while taking account of the views expressed by Mr Hume and Mr Molyneaux.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  9. Mr Close expressed anxiety to make progress towards the stage of grappling with the real issues. The Secretary of State had circulated an outline agenda on 3 May and no-one had indicated serious problems with it. It was now a matter of fleshing out...

  People: Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Agree the Revised Document

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Paragraph 6 Amendment

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Mr Robinson asked why it had been thought necessary to amend paragraph 6. The Minister of State replied that the intention was to provide a more accurate reflection of the discussion on this point. Mr Robinson said that, as revised, the text would...

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  This revised formulation appeared to command acceptance.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  SDLP Amendment to Paragraph 6 and 7

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Mr Cunningham indicated that the Unionist delegation could not accept this unless the specific items in paragraph 9 were also deleted, with the result that the workplan would then become simply a collection of general statements. The Minister of State...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  15. Mr Haughey said that he did not agree that inclusion of these matters was necessary to credibility. What was needed was an order of business which facilitated dialogue between the parties, which would allow understandings to emerge. There could...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Peter Robinson Denis Haughey Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  Division of Workplan into Statement of Principles and Addendum with Specific Items for Discussion

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  That the Meeting Adjourn While the Minister of State Revise the Document

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  This was agreed.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Sub-Plenary Meetings, Date: 29 May 1991, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The Minister of State and officials revise the workplace as amended by Committee during the adjournment.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1991, 07:00
  Minister of State's Second Draft of the Workplan for Strand 1 Amended by Committee

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1991, 07:00
  Revised Workplan of 29 May

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1991, 07:00
  [Editor's Note: The revised Workplan is referred back to the Committee.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Government Team Minister of State Mr Thomas Talks Secretariat Mr Pope Delegation Representatives Mr Close Mr Cunningham Mr Haughey Mr Robinson

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The Business Committee met at Parliament Buildings between 1800 and 1900 on 24 June to discuss possible intensification of the Talks process.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Possible timetable for 24 June and 10 July

  People: Peter Robinson Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  4. The Government Team re-stated the Secretary of State's position - agreements reached with individual parties to the process, including the Irish government, had to be adhered to. Other parties to the process had to be able to trust the Secretary of...

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Business Committee Comments on Timetable Proposed by the Unionists

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The SDLP questioned the reference in the second paragraph to "... a suspension of the working of the Anglo-Irish Agreement", noting that while the reference in the first paragraph was from the Secretary of State's 26 March statement, that in the second...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Denis Haughey Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The Government Team's view, earlier that day, was that the Business Committee might look at a working schedule for before and after 16 July. However, Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux had since confirmed that their position that there could be no resumption...

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The Government Team concluded by saying that it would be helpful to know if delegations believed that the whole process could be completed within 2 weeks. If not, was there any purpose in further intensification? The UDUP said that it appeared that the...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Denis Haughey Peter Robinson Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  General Observations: Proposed Timetable is Unrealistic

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The UDUP noted that Schedule C of the Unionist paper provided for an average 30-hour week. Outside observers would find it difficult to understand why the process could not take place in a period somewhat less than a normal working week. The Government...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The SDLP said that they had approached the process on the basis of consultation and discussion with the rest of the party and the Unionist proposals would effectively prevent the SDLP operating in this way.

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The UDUP repeated that the Government team should have been willing to negotiate a new date for the IGC if more time was needed to complete the process and failed to understand why the Government Team would not make up the time that had been lost in...

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  5. The SDLP noted that the date of 16 July had also been agreed between the Taoiseach and the Prime Minister, and that it was the Secretary of State's 26 March statement with it reference to "two prespecified dates" which had set the formula for the...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Reiteration of July 16 deadline

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The Alliance and SDLP both questioned the Unionist position on a resumption after 16 July, with the former noting that a resumption should be contemplated to achieve progress and the latter noting that intensification would only be necessary if the...

  People: Denis Haughey Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Additional Meeting Times

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  New Start Time

  People: Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  and the Government Team noted that while 3 delegations drew their membership largely from areas which were accessible to Belfast, members of the fourth were rather more scattered. There could be no comment on this proposal until it had been agreed and...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Additional Meetings in July

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  7. The Government Team said that discussion on working arrangements had to take place on the basis of the Unionist position, which had been accepted by the Secretary of State. The Unionist representatives on the Business Committee should not be put...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Additional Discussion times in July - Unionist proposal

  People: Seamus Close Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  [Mr Cunningham joins]

  People: Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  Discussion of Intensification with Delegations

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  and to reconvene to report back to the Business Committee at 10.00 on Tuesday 25 June. Talks Secretariat

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  [Editor's Note: Referred while members discuss suggestion with their delegation.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  [Editor's Note: Referred while members discuss suggestion with their delegation.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Mr Empey joins as Delegation Representative]

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Government Team Minister of State Mr Thomas Talks Secretariat Mr Pope Delegation Representatives Mr Close Mr Empey Mr Haughey Mr Robinson

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  A meeting of the Business Committee took place at Parliament Buildings between 10.00 and 10.38 on Tuesday 25 June 1991.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Condemnation of Media report

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The Government Team asked whether the Unionist Representatives could explain how their proposals had come to appear in the media. The UDUP noted than an account had been given by Mr Kilfedder on BBC radio that morning and that the Party had complained...

  People: British Government Representative Denis Haughey Peter Robinson Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  3. The Government Team noted that no personal accusation was contained in raising the issue. However, the fact that details were known to the media shortly after they had been discussed flew in the face of commitments which had been given by members of...

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Government Concerns on Media Reports to be passed to delegations

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Cessation of Media and Press Interaction

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The SDLP said that they supported the UDUP proposal for an end to discussions with the media and the Alliance Party confirmed their agreement with the thrust of the proposal.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Business Committee Comments on Timetable Proposed by the Unionists

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Government to report to Plenary Session confirmation of the Unionist position

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  it was agreed that the Government Team should report to the plenary session that the Unionist representatives on the Business Committee had confirmed their understanding that the basis of what had been negotiated was that discussion would take place...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Possible timetable for 24 June and 10 July

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The UDUP confirmed that this did not represent a "take it or leave it" paper, but rather a proposal for discussion. The Alliance party noted that they continued to have difficulties with an extension of working time in this week and that there were...

  People: Seamus Close Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Alliance Party Proposals for an Amended Programme

  People: Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Proposal by Business Committee to Adjourn Plenary

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  This was agreed.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  [Editor's Note: Sometimes it isn't clear who of the Government Team is speaking as there are two members]

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  11. On a procedural point, the UDUP noted that the Alliance paper contained reference to Strand Two. Since Strand Two involved others than the Government Team and the four Northern Ireland Parties, was it possible to work out a timetable without...

  People: British Government Representative Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  8. Expanding on the paper, the Alliance Party said that they believed that there serious difficulties and impracticalities [sic] in compressing the programme on the lines suggested by the Unionists. That said, they were anxious to work within the...

  People: Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  9. The UDUP said that the Alliance Party paper represented an extensive amount of overnight work but that, given the detail which it contained, there would be a need for discussion with colleagues. They would wish to reserve their judgement until such...

  People: Denis Haughey Peter Robinson Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [The paper is referred to Plenary]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Talks Secretariat June 1991

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:40
  Delay Discussion of Confidentiality Recommendations

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:40
  but at Mr Robinson's suggestion it was dealt with straight away.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Proposal to Plenary: Recommendations of the Business Committee on Interactions with the Media

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Proposal to Plenary: Blackout of media interaction including papers

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The record states that "it was agreed".

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Proposal to Plenary: Party Leaders to Make Clear that the Policy Applies to All Party Members

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The record states that "it was further agreed".]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Proposal to Plenary: Caveat to the Proposal

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  It was agreed that the Business Committee would accordingly recommend that there shall be a renewed commitment to confidentiality. [Editor's Note: The recommendations of the Business Committee will be presented to the plenary later that morning.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:40
  Proposal to Plenary: Blackout of media interaction - exception for statements already made

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1991, 07:00
  Staffing of Strand Two

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1991, 07:00
  Letter from the Joint Unionist Delegation Leaders to the Secretary of State 3 June 1991

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1991, 07:00
  Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of Strand Two (4 June 1991, 1745)

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  [Editor's Note: The intensity of the Unionist proposal is rejected as unrealistic.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  1 July Meeting as Working Group

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  The Government Team said that this arrangement could not be adopted until the parties indicated in plenary session that they were prepared to operate in working groups. It might be easier to identify the possibility of moving from plenary sessions to...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 24 Jun 1991, 18:00
  [Editor's Note: Business Committee comments on the proposed timetable are compiled for discussion by the delegations.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  A meeting of the Business Cornmtitee took place at Parliament Buildings between 14.00 and 15.15 on Tuesday 25 June 1991.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Government Team Minister of State Mr Thomas Talks Secretariat Mr Pope Delegation Representatives Mr Close Mr Empey Mr Haughey Mr Robinson

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Alliance Party Proposals for an Amended Programme

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  3 . The UUP said that they had treated the Alliance Party paper seriously and believed that the time that was left available to the process afforded a positive opportunity for achievement. The Alliance Party paper had, however, highlighted concerns...

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Establishment of Working Groups

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  There was general agreement that this was an area which would be worth exploring and the Government Team observed that such a process could work if all those involved in it were to avoid public comment. 5. The Government Team suggested that this...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Plenary Sessions Primary Forum for Achieving Progress

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  9. The SDLP disagreed. The issue had been discussed within the party and dangers had been identified. One of the four parties involved would always be aggrieved by some part of the Government paper and this, in turn, could compromise the Secretary of...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  This was vital since business could not be compressed into the time which was said to be available. The SDLP had also recognised the practical difficulty of the need for extensive reorganisation of the agenda if Strand One and Strand Two were to be...

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  7. The Government Team noted that, were the working groups to be successful, most of the conclusions would have to be reached by the parties themselves. HMG would play its part, but it would be unwise for the Government Team to take the lead in...

  People: Brian Mawhinney Denis Haughey Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  10. The Government Team repeated that the question of seeking to alter the date of the next IGC or discussion of a possible resumption after that date was outside the remit of the Business Committee. Both the British and Irish Governments believed that...

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The Government Team remained willing to contemplate seeking an agreement with the Irish Government about a further gap as set out on 24 June.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  It was accepted that the Alliance Party paper showed that the possibility of reaching agreement within the next 2 weeks was an unrealistic expectation, but the Business Committee should consider how best durable progress might be made, so that in...

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Timetable for 25 June to 1 July - Minister of State to Chair in the Absence of Secretary of State

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  and this was agreed.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The refined proposal is now under consideration.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Timetable for 25 June to 1 July

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The full proposal through to 4 July will be put to the delegations.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The Government Team confirmed that they had no clear indication at present of Sir Ninian Stephen's availability and it would be more appropriate to sound him out once there was a clearer idea as to the date of any such move. The Government Team would,...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  TALKS SECRETARIAT June 1991

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  12. The Alliance Party timetable document was then considered. The Government Team asked what the SDLP felt should be done over the next 2 - 2½ weeks. The SDLP did not believe that business could be completed in the time available but would work hard...

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Timetable for 25 June to 1 July - Refinement

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Government Team Minister of State Mr Thomas Talks Secretariat Mr Pope Delegation Representatives Mr Close Mr Empey Mr McGrady Mr Robinson

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  A meeting of the Business Committee took place at Parliament Buildings between 18.45 and 19.45 on 25 June.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Timetable for 25 June to 1 July

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  2. The Alliance Party, the UDUP and the UUP all confirmed that they were prepared to work to the arrangements set out by the Government Team. The potential risk of exposure of parties "bottom lines" was acceptable in the interests of...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Timetable for 25 June to 1 July: Further Clarification

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Amended Timetable for 1 July

  People: Reg Empey Peter Robinson Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The amended timetable for 1 July, as agreed by three of the parties, is now under consideration as part of the paper.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Timetable for 25 June to 1 July: SDLP Objections

  People: Eddie McGrady
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: Mr McGrady represents the SDLP at the meeting instead of Mr Haughey.]

  People: Eddie McGrady
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: It is so decided.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Continuity of Delegates at the Next Meeting

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Arrangements for the Conduct of Business in the Week Beginning 8 July

  People: Eddie McGrady
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  5. The SDLP did not believe that it would be wise for any party to expose their final negotiating position at such an early stage. The SDLP believed that the Government Team had its own, (albeit hidden), agenda and in passing proposals to them, parties...

  People: Eddie McGrady Reg Empey Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  9. The SDLP disagreed. The Government Team had its own position and, in advancing proposals to the Government Team, parties would effectively be exposing their views to a third party to the process. The Government Team could not be seen as an "honest...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  10. The UUP and the Alliance Party expressed doubts about the SDLP's belief that plenary sessions could achieve the desired rate of progress. A lengthy series of such meetings would be necessary before parties would be confident enough to put forward a...

  People: Reg Empey Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The Government Team confirmed that they could not answer categorically at this stage but had noted the difficulties and would report them to the Secretary of State.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Allocation of Additional Accommodation

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: There is no objection.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: Reference is made in both Business Committee and Plenary Session records to a Business Committee meeting at 10:00 on 26 June. We currently have not discovered a record for this session in either the Alderdice Archive or the National...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  MEETING OF THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE - 26 JUNE 1991 Government Team Minister of State Mr Thomas Talks Secretariat Mr Pope Delegation Representatives Mr Close Mr Empey Mr Haughey Rev McCrea

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 25 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Adjournment for Delegates to Meet Party Colleagues Before Meeting on 26 June

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  The Business Committee met in Parliament Buildings between 14.25 and 14.40 on 26 June

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Party Reactions to Proposals

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  In response, the SDLP and UDUP representatives noted that they had not been fully briefed by their colleagues who had attended that morning's meeting.

  People: William McCrea Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Rev McCrea

  People: William McCrea
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  Business Committee to Adjourn

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 Jun 1991, 10:00
  TALKS SECRETARIAT June 1991

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 28 Feb 1992, 16:30
  [Editor's Note: This was a meeting of the party leaders without the presence of the Government Team.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 28 Feb 1992, 16:30
  [Editor's Note: The statement is issued in the name of all concerned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  For this part of the meeting the Secretary of State was accompanied by the Minister of State, the PUS, Mr Thomas, Mr Maccabe, yourself and myself. All four party leaders were present. [Editor's Note: 'yourself' refers to Mr D J R Hill, and 'myself'...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: The Minister of State joins the session.]

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: The PUS joins the session.]

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Quentin Thomas
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Chris Maccabe
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: William Fittall
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: We are taking as the primary record of this meeting, the report from Mr Fittal, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State, to Mr Hill in the Northern Ireland Office. A more verbatim handwritten record in note form, possibly by Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  2. The party leaders opened the meeting by saying that in the light of the recent, very helpful speech from Mr Kinnock they thought that it was safe to assume that the assurances which they were seeking would be given.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  Draw Up Plans for Talks

  People: Jim Molyneaux John Alderdice John Hume Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  Secretary of State to Restart the Process and Make Arrangements with the Irish Government

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  4. In response to a question from the Secretary of State, Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux said that they understood that there might be some short tidying up work to be done by the Secretariat after Friday's meeting but they did not see this as an obstacle...

  People: Peter Brooke Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  Paisley and Hume Proposal for Talks to Begin on Monday 9 March

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  Whether the subsequent work of the management committee would bear fruit in terms of a further plenary session before the election depended on whether the Prime Minister announced next week that he was going to the country in April. Dr Paisley and Mr...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  In particular there was value in establishing what the gap period was going to be between meetings of the Inter Governmental Conferences. 7. The Secretary of State noted that at one point the intention had been for the IGC to take place either two...

  People: Jim Molyneaux Peter Brooke John Alderdice Brian Mawhinney Ian Paisley Quentin Thomas John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  10. The Secretary of State said that he would clearly need to have some discussion with the Dublin Government on Friday about the timetable for the forthcoming IGCs. He would be guided by the recognition of the party leaders that some adjustment to the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  No Further Media Briefing

  People: Jim Molyneaux John Alderdice Peter Brooke Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  though it was recognised that the simple fact of having to put forty [Editor's Note: corrected by hand from 'fourteen'] delegates on standby for the beginning of next week meant that the press would quickly know what was intended.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  The party leaders said that they would be ensuring that their own delegations did not speak to the press in advance of Monday or indeed on arrival at Parliament Buildings on Monday.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  It was agreed that Mr Maccabe would be in touch with the parties about the practical arrangements for Monday including the availability of rooms in Parliament Buildings for the delegations. [Editor's Note: The arrangements for restarting the talks...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  Mr Molyneaux's Office to Write to the Prime Minister and Mr Kinnock

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 02 Mar 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: It is clear from the record that this happens.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 09 Mar 1992, 10:40
  [Editor's Note: Patrick Mayhew will succeed Peter Brooke as Secretary of State following the election. This is the final session Mr Brooke will chair.]

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 09 Mar 1992, 10:40
  [Editor's Note: Brian Mawhinney's responsinbilities in the Talks will be assumed by Jeremy Hanley following the election. This is his final plenary session.]

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: Patrick Mayhew has succeeded Peter Brooke as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.]

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: Jeremy Hanley continues in the role of Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Northern Ireland. Following the election, he assumes the role previously played by Brian Mawhinney as Chair of the Business Committee and deputy for the...

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: Peter Brooke leaves the negotiations following the election.]

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: Brian Mawhinney leaves the negotiations following the election.]

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  The Secretary of State and Mr Hanley met the four party leaders for twenty five minutes this morning. Mr Chilcot and I were also present. [Editor's Note: 'I' refers to William (W R) Fittall.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  TALKS: PARTY LEADERS' MEETING 29 APRIL 10.30 AM

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  Agreements Reached at Party Leaders Meeting 29 April 10.30 AM

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  Agreements Reached at Party Leaders Meeting 29 April 10.30 AM

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  Options for Political Institutions Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  Schedule for Meetings

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  Query About Record of Business Committee Meeting on 9 March

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  This was subsequently raised at the morning session of the plenary; [Editor's Note: The matter is discussed but no course of action is decided at this meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  Signed W R FITTALL Private Secretary [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The record of the meeting is sent to D J R Hill.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Oct 1992, 09:00
  Talks Planning Unit UK Analytical Paper on North:South Institutions 9 October

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Oct 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Document referred to in bilaterals and business committee meetings.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 13 Oct 1992, 08:15
  Talks Planning Unit UK Analytical Paper on North:South Institutions 9 October

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  The Secretary of State de-briefed Mr Hanley and officials after the meeting with Sir Ninian Stephen and heads of delegations at 4.00 pm today. [Editor's Note: The attendance record is to note the presence of the Secretary of State, Sir Ninian...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  The following is based on a transcription of his notes, from which he drew at the wash-up.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Conclusions of the Heads of Delegations Meeting 6 November 1992 1600

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Facilitating Further Bilateral Exchanges

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  (This drew an immediate retort from Dr Paisley that two or more parties were committed to going on.)

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Facilitating Further Bilateral Exchanges: UUP Paper

  People: Ken Maginnis
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: Mr Maginnis is stepping in for Mr Molyneaux.]

  People: Ken Maginnis
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  There would be something in the paper which, in his view, would be interesting and helpful. It would be fairly easily absorbed, perhaps elucidating the various points which had been raised in various exchanges and conversations over the past several...

  People: Ken Maginnis
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Facilitating Further Bilateral Exchanges: Party Papers

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Mr Hume commented that, either way, he was convinced that the current round would not succeeded beyond Tuesday. He very much doubted that anything would happen that would transform the situation and that no honest person would think otherwise.

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Dr Alderdice observed that only a preparedness to compromise could induce success. A couple more days would not hurt anyone, though he admitted that there was not much hope.

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  He suggested that the Unionist's paper should be made available as early as possible on Monday. [Editor's Note: It is not clear whether the idea of other parties submitting papers is endorsed or dropped; to avoid the exchange not being recorded, the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Meeting on Monday

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: The discussion moves on.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  4. The Tanaiste said that the Irish Government had diligently attended the talks process and wanted it to continue. Indeed, he and his colleagues would be upset if they broke down. The General Election had been thrust upon them and it had to be coped...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  5. Mr Maginnis said that the paper arose from three weeks of bilaterals and had been prompted by his party's concern that the process should not end without clarification. Responding to a question from Mr Hume about when it had been decided to bring...

  People: Ian Paisley Ken Maginnis John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Dr Alderdice said that over the past week he and his colleagues had been told by both the SDLP and the UUP that useful discussions were taking place between them and that progress was being made. They thought the exchanges should continue. In those...

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  7. Responding to a question from Mr Hume, Mr Maginnis said that the UUP paper was in part about the bilateral exchange between the SDLP and UUP. Those exchanges would certainly be addressed in the paper. It would be a practical document which took...

  People: Ken Maginnis John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  8. Concluding the discussion, Sir Ninian Stephen said that those around the table could not sensibly say that they would not consider the UUP paper. He hoped, like Dr Paisley, that it would be available by noon on Monday.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Considering UUP Paper in the Committee

  People: Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: Sir Ninian Stephen is the Chairman.]

  People: Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  and this was agreed.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Press Release 6 November 1992

  People: Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  9. As the meeting concluded, the Tanaiste confirmed that officials would be present on Monday and that the Irish Government would consider making a Minister available for further discussions on Tuesday. Signed DAVID FERGUSON Private Secretary

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: The document is copied into the Office of the Chairman.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Press Release 6 November 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: The document is copied into the Office of the Chairman.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Conclusions of the Heads of Delegations Meeting 6 November 1992 1600

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of UK Government.]

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of UK Government.]

  People: Quentin Thomas
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of UUP.]

  People: Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of UUP.]

  People: Jim Nicholson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of the Alliance.]

  People: Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of the Alliance.]

  People: Addie Morrow
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of SDLP.]

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of Irish Government.]

  People: Noel Dorr
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Representative of Irish Government.]

  People: Seán Ó hUiginn
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: For lack of a formal attendance record, the names of those present at the meeting have been noted.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  I accompanied Mr Hanley as our representatives on the Drafting Group set up to consider the terms of a statement which the participants might jointly make at the end of the Talks process.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: To represent the UK Government.]

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  Sir Ninian's Draft

  People: Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  On the other hand, as the UUP quickly pointed out, Sir Ninian's draft could itself quickly be transmuted into a draft joint statement. [Editor's Note: The discussion then moves on; the draft is accepted for consideration.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  Meeting Following Morning

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.] signed: Q J Thomas Q J THOMAS

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 05 Nov 1992, 09:00
  Joint Statement Draft 5 November 1992

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 05 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This draft formed the basis of further drafts.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Joint Statement Draft 5 November 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  Joint Statement Draft 6 November 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: The document is referred to in the Drafting Committee meeting of 9 November 1992.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  Sir Ninian's Draft Joint Statement

  People: Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 06 Nov 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: Draft of the joint statement between participants regarding the end of the Talks as of 5 November 1992.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 10:00
  Joint Statement Draft 10 November 1992 AM

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Introduction by Chairman

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  4. Gregory Campbell, in making some introductory remarks on behalf of the DUP, said that the problem was not just a conflict of identity but also one of misperceptions of identity. The unionist identity was an expression of Britishness, not as found in...

  People: Gregory Campbell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  6. Steve McBride reported that the Alliance Party was well advanced in preparing a paper on this subject. He felt some sense of intruding in a family quarrel. As discussed last year in the Alliance Party’s opening statement to the talks, Northern...

  People: Steve McBride
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  7. Josias Cunningham tabled a statement headed "A Questions of Identities?". He made the point that in a truly pluralist society different identities and cultures can, and do, co-exist. Discord arose when those identities or cultures became aligned...

  People: Reg Empey Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  At this point the Government Team suggested a break for tea (from 3.30 to 4.00 pm) and for consultation with other party members.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Conclusions of the Identities Sub-Committee Meeting 7 May 1415

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  The Right to Define Identity

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Reg Empey said that people in both communities had an entitlement to their identity and should expect respect for it from others and a means of expressing it freely. It was necessary to define how entitlement in these terms would be validated. 12....

  People: Mark Durkan Denis Haughey Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  13. Gregory Campbell said that unionists viewed the Northern Ireland conflict with a certain amount of fear for their own future based upon present day realities and projections of what could happen eg in terms of demography, fair employment...

  People: Eileen Bell Gregory Campbell Mark Durkan
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Nature of the Institutions

  People: Gregory Campbell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Mark Durkan replied that he would not want to prespecify any arrangement in those terms. He would like to see the ultimate reflection of an Irish identity but accepted that would raise unionist fears. It was necessary to leave behind the territorial...

  People: Mark Durkan
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Useful Discussion

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  [Editor's Note: 'Each team agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Nature of the Institutions

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Mr Hanley thanked those present for their positive contributions, for the excellent wide-ranging discussion and for the recognition that it was for each group to determine and define their own identity and for others to respect this. [Editor's Note:...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Agree a Record of the Meeting and Refer to Plenary

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  [Editor's Note: The summary record of the meeting is approved and reported to the plenary session.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  This was circulated to delegates together with copies of papers on identity from the four parties. [Editor's Note: The agreed record of the meeting is presented to the plenary session.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  16. Reg Empey and Steve McBride then suggested that one unionist perception was that nationalists had ownership of Irishness and equally that they defined unionists as invariably British. Therefore, they argued, nationalism had to change in order to...

  People: Jeremy Hanley Reg Empey Denis Haughey Steve McBride
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 12 May 1992, 10:30
  22. After the meeting had broken up and the SDLP and Alliance delegates had left the room, Mr Robinson returned to seek clarification that the afternoon discussion would not deal with Strand II issues. Mr Hanley said that it was clear that the business...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  Working Draft Joint Statement 9 November 1992

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  2. Mr Robinson of the DUP began by questioning whether a statement of this positive kind was possible or appropriate. 3. The UUP (Mr Cunningham and Mr Nicholson) also expressed scepticism about language of this kind which might be a fudge.

  People: Jim Nicholson Peter Robinson Josias Cunningham
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  False Representation of Events

  People: Addie Morrow Seamus Close
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  Adopting Draft

  People: Noel Dorr Seán Ó hUiginn John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  6. Though it seemed at first that there might be no agreement on a statement it became clear, in particular after interventions from Mr Hanley, that there was much to be said for such a statement.

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Each delegation seems to have retreated enough from their initial positions at this point to agree this.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  (vi) The Alliance at one point said that Mr Hume's speech at the weekend showed he had not moved at all. Mr Hume responded darkly that "I know what you are". On reflection he elaborated this to bring out his view that the Alliance were only a...

  People: Seamus Close Addie Morrow John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 09 Nov 1992, 09:00
  There was some evidence that a slightly terser statement, honestly acknowledging differences as well as the fact that there had been positive exchanges, with less specific matter about areas which had been discussed, might be agreed, together with some...

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 10:00
  Joint Statement Draft 10 November 1992 AM

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The draft is circulated once the meeting resumes.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The meeting appears to adjourn for a while, likely while the Government Team writes up the draft.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 10:00
  Joint Statement Draft 10 November 1992 PM

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Drafting Committee, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The latest draft is presented at the plenary.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 15:00
  Joint Statement Draft 10 November 1992 PM

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 10 Nov 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: We assume that this draft was discussed in the meeting, and a final version was later circulated by the Government Team. To represent this, the final version will originate in the Office of the Chairman.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 10 Nov 1992, 15:00
  Joint Statement Draft 10 November 1992 PM

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: John Wilson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Pádraig Flynn
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: They join the session.]

  People: Robert (Bobby) Molloy
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  2. The Secretary of State and Mr Hanley had about three-quarters of an hour with the Tanaiste, Mr Flynn and Mr Molloy over lunch.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  Debrief of Meeting with Irish Officials 23 October 1992

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  - Irish Ministers had been pleasantly surprised by their bilaterals with the UUP yesterday and this morning. In particular it seemed to the Irish that the UUP were willing to go further on executive authority for North/South institutions than HMG. The...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jeremy Hanley Irish Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  No officials were present but in a subsequent debrief the Secretary of State reported that:-

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  - Mr Flynn had shown unequivocal hostility to Mr Hume's ideas on security: "I don't even want to discuss it" had been his repeated litany when Mr Molloy had attempted to touch on the subject;

  People: Pádraig Flynn Robert (Bobby) Molloy
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  - The Irish had reaffirmed their need for constitutional balance if they were to put the amendment of Articles 2 and 3 to the Irish people. The Secretary of State had pressed them successfully to reflect further on what specifically they wanted. He had...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Irish Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  - The Irish had suggested that they would not have a Ministerial presence in Belfast on Wednesday because of questions in the Dail though since, so far as we knew, questions were only to the Tanaiste it was not entirely clear why other Irish Ministers...

  People: Irish Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 23 Oct 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: The document is copied into the Office of the Chairman.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 23 Oct 1992, 17:05
  Debrief of Meeting with Irish Officials 23 October 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  NOTE OF A MEETING HELD ON 15 MAY AT 10.30 AM TALKS: PARTY LEADERS Those present: Secretary of State Mr Hanley Mr Chilcot Mr Fittall Mr Molyneaux Mr Alderdice [sic] Mr Hume Dr Paisley

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  The four Party Leaders met with the Secretary of State for three quarters of an hour at 10.30 am this morning.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Leaking of the SDLP Paper

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Allegations that the Leak was from the UUP

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Statement by Party Leaders on Leak at Plenary Session (Joint Unionist Proposal)

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Mr Hume said that he did not see how they could do that since none of them could know, as a matter of fact, who had been responsible for the leak.

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Statement by Party Leaders on Leak at Plenary Session (Government Amendment)

  People: Quentin Thomas
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  This part of the discussion concluded without agreement being reached on how the matter should be handled. Dr Paisley said that he still felt that it was important for the leaders to be able to say that they were satisfied that no—one at the table was...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: No agreement on a statement is reached.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  3. Mr Hume said that there was general gossip that the leak had come from Mr Molyneaux's Party, fueled by the fact that Mr Taylor of the UUP had commented on the substance of the leaked document. Mr Molyneaux said that he knew as a matter of fact that...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Report of Discussion After Strasbourg Lunch

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  The Secretary of State said that he had agreed to see Dr Paisley and Mr Hume, just as he would agree to see anybody else involved with the Talks who wanted to talk to him. No one had been excluded but they were, of course, the only two party leaders...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Report from the Sub-Committee Established on 11 May

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Mr Hanley said that the sub-committee had almost finished its work when the SDLP had made some rhetorical challenges which others, including Mr Robinson, had signalled that they would wish to be able to answer formally. Mr Hanley had at this point had...

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Adjournment to Reflect

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting appears to adjourn at this point. The sub-Committee meets in the interval, and reference is made to the fact that the Party Leaders wanted them to conclude discussions on the SDLP proposition. However, a decision on the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and I were present for each of these discussions. DR PAISLEY AND MR MOLYNEAUX 2. First, Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux came to see him at 12.30 pm at their request. [Editor's Note: 'I' refers to Mr Fittall, the Private Secretary...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Sub-Committee to Complete Discussions and Re-work the Paper

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  10. Mr Alderdice [sic] agreed that it was important now to address the differences among the parties in a structured way. Also agreeing, Mr Molyneaux said that there was no difficulty about everybody agreeing that Christmas should, for the foreseeable...

  People: Jim Molyneaux John Alderdice John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  12. Dr Paisley said that the crunch had certainly come. He might be wrong but it seemed to him the SDLP were opposed to the views of the other three parties. The question was whether devolved arrangement could be achieved in Northern Ireland or...

  People: Ian Paisley John Alderdice John Hume Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: This is the first recorded meeting in this Committee since the election and the change of personnel in the Government team.]

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: This is the first recorded meeting in this Committee since the election and the change of personnel in the Government team.]

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: This is the first recorded meeting in this format with Mr Mayhew as Secretary of State.]

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: This is the first recorded meeting in this format with Mr Hanley as PUS.]

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: Mr Fittall joins the session as Private Secretary to the Secretary of State.]

  People: William Fittall
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  Agreeing New Political Structures

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  Plenary Discussion on Party Proposals

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  Circulation of Relevant Papers in Relation to Proposed Plenary

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  3. Mr Hanley said that one of the SDLP representatives had stated at a sub-committee meeting that they were now proposing "a stronger Dublin role but at a different level". But this contribution had not been wholly consistent with the views of other...

  People: Ian Paisley Jeremy Hanley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  8. The Secretary of State said that at a technical level there was no doubt that the SDLP's proposals were within the ambit of the Talks though there could clearly be questions about which matters were appropriate for which of the Strands. But the real...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  13. Endorsing this Mr Molyneaux said that the difficulty was that Mr Hume might now feel that he could not remove his proposal from the table given that it had been leaked. Nevertheless a plenary discussion was clearly the next step.

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: The record of this meeting is a note from Mr Fittall to Mr DJR Hill.] TALKS: BILATERALS WITH PARTY LEADERS ON 15 MAY 1992 Following this morning's meeting with the four party leaders, which is recorded separately, the Secretary of...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and I were present for each of these discussions [...] MR HUME 15. At 1.15 pm the Secretary of State saw Mr Hume for ten minutes.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  Plenary Discussion of the Underlying Issues

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  Mr Hume, clearly very pleased at this, said that he had just come to the same conclusion with his own delegation and had been going to propose that to the Secretary of State.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  [Editor's Note: This is the first meeting in this format since the General Election when Mr Mayhew replaced Mr Brooke as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Other staff changes took place in the Government Team at the same time.]

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  [Editor's Note: As above.]

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  [Editor's Note: As above.]

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  [Editor's Note: As above.]

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  [Editor's Note: As above.]

  People: William Fittall
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  [Editor's Note: The record of this meeting is a note from Mr Fittall to Mr DJR Hill.] FROM: PS/SECRETARY OF STATE 15 MAY 1992 cc PS/Secretary of State (L&B) - B PS/Mr Hanley (L, B&DENI) M/B PS/PUS (L&B) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Ledlie -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  The fact was that the other parties had made a knee jerk reaction to the SDLP's proposals before the SDLP had had the opportunity to explain them and elaborate on them in plenary. 16. The SDLP proposals were genuine ones. He wanted the Unionists to...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  17. The Secretary of State said that Unionists clearly saw any Dublin involvement as a moving of the goal posts by the SDLP. Mr Hume said that he understood that but that the SDLP would try to tackle the problem at its roots. There were many Unionists...

  People: Patrick Mayhew John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  [Editor's Note: The record of this meeting is a note from Mr Fittall to Mr DJR Hill.] FROM: PS/SECRETARY OF STATE 15 MAY 1992 cc PS/Secretary of State (L&B) - B PS/Mr Hanley (L, B&DENI) M/B PS/PUS (L&B) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Ledlie -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and I were present for each of these discussions [...] DR ALDERDICE 20. At 1.30 pm the Secretary of State saw Dr Alderdice for ten minutes.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  Plenary Discussion of the Issues

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  Dr Alderdice readily agreed with this.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  If people wanted to dig in then they would have to do so in full awareness of the consequences. 21. The Secretary of State said that he attached considerable importance to the Alliance's own position. They were clearly less entrenched than the other...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: During the adjournment, the sub-Committee meets, and the Secretary of State meets each of the leaders in turn. At these bilateral meetings, there is consensus on the need for discussion of the party proposals in a plenary meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  Plenary Discussion on the Way Forward

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15
  SoS to Consult Party Leaders on Holding a Plenary Discussion and Circulate Relevant Papers

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:30
  Plenary Discussion of the Underlying Issues

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Plenary Discussion of the Issues

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The proposal to hold a full plenary discussion on Monday is by implication approved by the group.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Statement from Secretary of State on Tuesday Night's Leak (to be put to the Plenary Meeting on 15 May 1992)

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The proposed statement will be read at the plenary session and form the basis of the press statement.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the first meeting in this format since the General Election and the change of personnel on the Government Team.]

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the first meeting in this format since the General Election and the change of personnel on the Government Team.]

  People: William Fittall
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the first meeting in this format since the General Election and the change of personnel in the Government Team.]

  People: Peter Brooke
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the first meeting in this format since the General Election and the change of personnel in the Government Team.]

  People: Brian Mawhinney
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the first meeting in this format since the General Election and the change of personnel on the Government Team.]

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  FROM : PS/Secretary Of State 11 May 1992 cc PS/SofS (B&L) PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) PS/PUS (B&L) PS/Mr Fell Mr Thomas (B&L) Mr Alston Mr Bell Mr Wood Mr Cooke Mr D A Hill Mr D J R Hill Mr Maccabe [Addby hand: cc Ms Lodge, Mr Stephens, Mr Archer, RID] NOTE...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  The four SDLP MPs met the Secretary of State just after 11.00 am today for about fifty minutes at Mr Hume's request.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  Move to Strand II of the Talks As Soon As Possible

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  3. In response the Secretary of State said that he sensed that there was a strong public momentum behind the talks process and that none of the parties now wished to be seen to be pulling the plug. He hoped therefore that it would be possible for the...

  People: Patrick Mayhew John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  10. Summing up the discussion the Secretary of State said that he had found it very helpful to hear the SDLP's concerns. The important thing now was for solid work to be done in the sub-committees this week. He would want to reflect further on what the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 14:35
  [Editor's Note: The account of this meeting is in a briefing note regarding the Secretary of State's meeting on 20 May, prepared by Mr Fittall, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State, for Mr D J R Hill.] 5 . At the end of the plenary the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  6. In discussion the SDLP said that the key to the whole exercise was to persuade the Unionists that they had nothing to fear from the South. It was unrealistic to expect the Irish Government to say more at this stage than "Article 2 and 3 would be on...

  People: Seamus Mallon
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00
  7. In further discussion the Secretary of State and Mr Hanley referred to the importance of completing serious work on the Strand I issues before attempting to make the transition to Strand II. Dr Hendron noted that there were a number of sensible...

  People: Jeremy Hanley Joe Hendron John Hume Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 14:35
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 14:35
  SDLP/Unionist Position on 20 May 1992

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: The account of this meeting is in a briefing note regarding the Secretary of State's meeting on 20 May, prepared by Mr Fittall, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State, for Mr D J R Hill. The briefing note does not include the time...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 15:00
  7. The Secretary of State then saw Mr Hume with Mr Hanley and Mr Chilcot but without a note taker.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  FROM: PS/SECRETARY OF STATE 20 MAY 1992 cc: PS/Secretary of State (L&B) PS/Mr Hanley (L,B&DENI) PS/PUS (L&B) PS/Mr Fell Mr Thomas Mr Ledlie Mr Bell Mr Alston Mr Watkins Mr Wood (L&B) Mr Cooke Mr Maccabe Mr D A Hill Mr Dodds Mr Petch Mr Archer RID,...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  D J R Hill Proposals for Breaking Impasse on 20 May 1992

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  SDLP Statement Proposed by the UK Government to Break the Impasse

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Secretary of State to Meet Mr Hume at Coffee Break and Underline the Need for a Shift in Position

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Government Proposal for Further Plenaries and Meetings with Party Leaders

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting will go ahead as discussed, although it isn't possible to meet until the afternoon.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 15:00
  SDLP Statement Proposed by the UK Government to Break the Impasse

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 20 May 1992, 15:00
  Mr Hume had agreed to consider this with his colleagues. [Editor's Note: The next step is for the matter is to be considered by the SDLP delegation.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Government Proposal for Further Plenaries and Meetings with Party Leaders

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Discussions with the Irish Government

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Discussions with the Irish Government Before Tuesday

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: This formal meeting with the party leaders is included in the proposal put the plenary.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: The next section of Mr Fittall's notes record the Government Team attending the plenary sessions and engaging in bilateral discussions. The Team reconvenes at the end of the day to debrief.] 9. In discussion with Mr Hanley and...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Government Position on External Commissioners

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: This is a directive from the Secretary of State to his staff.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  - it was likely to be crucial for the SDLP to do more than simply allow the other 3 parties to work up a scheme of devolution. The Unionists would want the SDLP to participate in the work and to indicate a conditional willingness to endorse the outcome...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  'Leader Plus One' Negotiating Group

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: This suggestion is not yet a firm proposal. The next move lies with the SDLP at this stage.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  - the Irish Government should not, after all, be lobbied, at least until after the party leader meeting had taken place.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: It is decided not to involve the Irish Government at this stage.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  Arrival of Sir Ninian Stephen

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 20 May 1992, 09:30
  [Editor's Note: The question of Sir Ninian Stephen does not feature in any other meetings on 20 May, so the decision seems to be taken to postpone further consideration of that until the outcome of the day's discussions are clearer.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  NOTE OF MEETING HELD ON 21ST MAY 1992 POLITICAL TALKS Those Present: Secretary of State Mr Hanley Mr Chilcot Mr Fittall Mr Molyneaux Mr Hume Dr Paisley Mr Morrow

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: It was agreed at the plenary meeting on 20 May that Mr Morrow would represent the Alliance Party at this meeting in the absence of Dr Alderdice.]

  People: Addie Morrow
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  The Secretary of State met the party leaders (with Mr Morrow substituting for Dr Alderdice) for fifty minutes this afternoon in the large ministerial conference room at the House of Commons.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  The End of All-Party Negotiations

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  3. Responding, Mr Molyneaux said that he very reluctantly shared the Secretary of State's pessimism about making progress in plenary. It seemed to him that even if Mr Hume modified his proposals somewhat they would still in effect constitute the 'end...

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  4. Mr Morrow said that he had listened very carefully to Mr Mallon yesterday and had some sympathy for what he was saying. But surely there was some other way of bringing in the Irish identity. He shared the pessimism of the Secretary of State and Mr...

  People: Addie Morrow
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  6. Dr Paisley said that Mr Hume had raised an important point at question time which was why the people of Northern Ireland had not been satisfied with the constantly reaffirmed commitment of the British Government to the Union. The reason was because...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  12. The Secretary of State asked whether it was helpful to explore what was meant by the phrase 'nothing is agreed until everything is agreed' . Mr Molyneaux said that his picture was of an outline agreement at each stage but with no party bound to a...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  Proceed to Strands 2 and 3

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  Agree a Way Forward

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  29. The party leaders concurred with this proposal.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  30. After Mr Hanley Dr Paisley, Mr Molyneaux had left the Secretary of State had a vigorous 15 minute discussion with Mr Hume. [Editor's Note: At this point the meeting adjourns and Mr Hanley, Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux leave. The Secretary of State...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  Mr Hume to Reflect on the Way Forward

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  8. Mr Hume said that he did not want to reopen the debate which had taken place in plenary but the fact was that nobody was challenging the Union. Far bigger decisions were being taken now at European level than the Unionists appeared ready to...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  10. Mr Molyneaux said that he had originally shared Mr Hume's hope about the prospects of regularising relationships with the Republic of Ireland. But over the past few weeks he had started to wonder what the Unionists really did stand to gain from...

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  Mr Molyneaux conceded that this might be possible though thought it might not be not the most fruitful way of proceeding. Agreeing, Dr Paisley said that it was impossible to go and talk to the south until there was something specific to talk about....

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  SDLP Statement Proposed by the UK Government to Break the Impasse

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  17. Mr Molyneaux said that he found it hard to be helpful about Strand 2 because at the moment insufficient work had been done on the working up of arrangements for devolved government in Northern Ireland and of its relationship with Westminster....

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: This was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: Mr Hume now leaves.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  Secretary of State to Write to Party Leaders Regarding Sir Ninian Stephen's Visit

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: It was so decided.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: The record of the meeting is signed and circulated as follows:] Signed W R FITTALL PS/Secretary of State OAB Extn 6462 21 May 1992 cc: Talks team PS/Secretary of STATE (L&B) PS/Mr Hanley (L&B) PS/PUS (L&B) PS/Mr Fell Mr Led lie Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  20. Mr Hume said that the difficulty for him was that on the basis of what the Unionists had currently offered there was virtually nothing on the table for the SDLP. The Unionists would have a majority on each committee with one SDLP person in the...

  People: Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  24. Mr Morrow said that he thought that the object of Strand 1 was to see how politicians could be given power within Northern Ireland. He accepted that before the Anglo-Irish Agreement the majority of the Protestents [sic] in the North had not been...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Addie Morrow John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  26. Dr Paisley interjected by asking what had been coming out of Dublin in the last three months. To this Mr Hume responded that the Irish had now found 60% of the Libyan arms. Dr Paisley said that he was making no allegations about the Dublin...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 21 May 1992, 15:00
  Government to Produce a Paper for Discussion

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Ref: BC/5 RECORD OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 26 MAY 1992 Government Team Mr Hanley Mr Bell Mr Hill Talks Secretariat Mr Smith Also Present Mr Smyth Alliance Party Mr Close Mr Morrow SDLP Mr Farren Mr Haughey UDUP Mr Robinson Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: Mr Donaldson joins the committee for the first time.]

  People: Jeffrey Donaldson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  The meeting began at 16.40 and finished at 17.15.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Amendment to the Minutes PT10 and PT15

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: The amended minutes are circulated.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Amendments to Attendance Record for PT16 and PT17

  People: Jeffrey Donaldson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: No objection is made, although the correction does not appear to have been made to any of the versions of the minutes retained by Dr Alderdice or the National Archives.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Terms of Reference for Sub-Committee

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  That the Sub-Committee Discuss the Paper 'Models of Government'

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  That the Sub-Committee Discuss the Paper 'Models of Government'

  People: British Government Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  4. The Alliance delegation said it saw little use in discussing any of these papers until the current "blockage" to the Talks had been cleared. The UDUP delegation said that it too had papers for discussion which it did not feel would be appropriate to...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: Both proposals are rejected.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  That the Sub-Committee Discuss the SDLP Paper on the Impasse

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  The UUP delegation suggested that discussion of the SDLP paper would be more fruitful than a nit-picking exercise of the Government's paper.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  All Parties to Prepare Papers on the Impasse

  People: DUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  6. The SDLP delegation said it saw the impasse as being centred on the problem of identity - the SDLP had seen the question of identity as an internal matter and therefore to be legitimately dealt with during Strand I, whilst they believed the Unionist...

  People: SDLP Representative DUP Representative British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Sub-Committee Schedule

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Composition of the Sub-Committee

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Confidentiality and Minutes of Sub-Committee Meetings

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Adopt Recommendations and Adjourn

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  [Editor's Note: This was so.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  REF: PT/19 SUMMARY RECORD OF A PLENARY SESSION HELD AT PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS ON THE AFTERNOON OF 26 MAY 1992 Those present: Government Team Secretary of State Mr Hanley PUS Mr Fell Mr Thomas Mr Bell Mr Hill Mr Maccabe Talks Secretariat Mr Brooker Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  Corrections to Earlier Minutes

  People: DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  It was initially suggested that these points should be taken up with the Talks Secretariat

  People: British Government Representative DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  but eventually agreed that they would be dealt with in the Business Committee. [Editor's Note: Alliance and SDLP are marked as abstaining as they do not appear to have been part of this discussion.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  2. The Plenary session began at 16.00 and ended at 16.20 am. [sic]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  Adjournment of Plenary and Meeting of the Business Committee

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  The Business Committee might convene a sub-Committee for this purpose. The Government Team said that the gravity of the situation warranted every care being given as to how to proceed further. The Business Committee Could meet immediately after the...

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  4. The DUP delegation said that the day's discussion had indicated the nub of the problem, in that it was clear from what the SDLP leader had said that he was not prepared to accept majority rule in an Assembly or in Committees and that the Nationalist...

  People: DUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  5. The UUP delegation also indicated support for the Government Team's proposals. They saw no merit in discussing the Government paper in Plenary session. The Talks were currently in a situation of deadlock. Three Parties had presented papers which...

  People: UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  6. The Alliance delegation said that all recognised that the Talks were in a difficult position. They hoped it would be possible to take matters forward in sub-Committee and that between now and the following week, all delegations would reflect on how...

  People: Alliance Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  7. The SDLP delegation agreed that a crucial stage in the discussions had been reached. These discussions had been amongst the most constructive in the last 20 years. This reflected the will of all the Parties to make progress. A serious problem had...

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  The Government Team said that they took it that their procedural proposal was agreed by all Parties.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  9. The DUP delegation intervened to confirm the SDLP's interpretation of the Unionist position regarding the timing of the different Strands. In their view, Strand II was both sequential to and consequential on Strand I. It would be impossible for the...

  People: DUP Representative British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  Press Statement 26 May 1992

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  The SDLP delegation sought and received confirmation that the purpose of the Business Committee meeting was simply to convene the sub-Committee.

  People: SDLP Representative British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: The statement was 'agreed after brief discussion'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  Minutes of the Business Committee and Sub-Committee

  People: British Government Representative DUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  This was agreed.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  Confidentiality

  People: Alliance Representative DUP Representative British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:00
  TALKS SECRETARIAT [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns and the Business Committee meets.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Business Committee Strand 1, Date: 26 May 1992, 16:40
  Corrections to Earlier Minutes

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 26 May 1992, 12:00
  Editor's Note: From the record of the plenary session on 26 May 1992, it is clear that the Secretary of State has held meetings with the Party Leaders earlier in the day, resulting in a delayed start to the plenary meeting. We have no other, more...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 26 May 1992, 12:00
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State's briefing to the Prime Minister, dated 29 May 1992 makes reference to the meetings he held with the party leaders on 26 May. It also refers to a more detailed account of the meetings prepared on 27 May which we...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 26 May 1992, 12:00
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State's briefing to the Prime Minister, dated 29 May 1992 makes reference to the meetings he held with the party leaders on 26 May. It also refers to a more detailed account of the meetings prepared on 27 May which we...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Terms of Reference for Sub-Committee (26 May 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Proposals for Breaking Impasse: "Park and Ride"

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Proposals for Breaking Impasse: Go Straight to Strand II

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Clarification of Process of Moving to Strand II

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  The SDLP eventually professed themselves satisfied.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1992, 07:00
  Government Paper on Structures and Breaking the Impasse

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 29 May 1992, 07:00
  [Editor's Note: The paper is discussed at the Sub-Committee meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Proposals for Breaking Impasse: Robinson Approach

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  FROM: D J R HILL Political Development Team 1 June 1992 cc PS/Mr Hanley (L&B) PS/PUS (L&B) PS/Mr Fell Mr Thomas (L&B) Mr Bell (L&B) Mr Alston Mr Watkins Mr Cooke Mr Maccabe Mr Dodds Mr Petch Mr Archer, RID HMA Dublin Mr Sibson, Cab Off Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Mr Hanley made clear several times that there was no document which superseded or qualified the 26 March statement. I explained that three parties had taken up Mr Brooke' s offer of 14 March 1991 to clarify aspects of the draft statement he had...

  People: Jeremy Hanley David Hill Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Government Paper on Structures and Breaking the Impasse

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  The DUP and UUP registered two specific criticisms (Mr Robinson made clear that the DUP had never referred to the desirability of negotiating an "agreed Ireland"; and Mr Empey expressed concern that anyone should believe the UUP's proposals involved...

  People: Reg Empey Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  My own analysis is that each party found the paper encouraging as indicating that there was a basis on which they could agree on the various elements of the impasse, but that they all, for various reasons, wanted this to be tacit rather than explicit.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: 'everyone agreed that the paper HMG had circulated at the beginning of the day... should be shredded.']

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  5. We then went through the various procedural devices canvassed on Wednesday evening: (a) "park and ride", rejected by the SDLP and only conditionally supported by the Unionists;

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  (d) go straight to Strand II, favoured by the SDLP who tabled a paper on the subject (copy attached at Annex A); [Editor's Note: Since a new paper is tabled, this proposal appears to stay on the table.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  SDLP Paper: Progressing Beyond Strand I

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  (f) work up a new model to which all could agree before moving to Strand II, on the understanding (the "Robinson" approach) that if the "Irish identity" point was not satisfied the SDLP could revert to Strand I to "bolt on" the necessary additional...

  People: SDLP Representative Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Proposals for Breaking Impasse: SDLP Variation on Robinson Approach

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  7. This did not immediately strike a chord, despite Mr Fell arguing that in practice this and the "Robinson" approach would not be too far apart.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  The sub-Committee broke for tea in some despair with the Government Team committed to putting something on paper. 8. It was at that point that a member of the TAU overheard the immortal phrase (from Peter Robinson to Denis Haughey) "see here, big...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Adjournment to Resolve "Majority Rule" Question

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This is so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

  People: DUP Representative SDLP Representative Alliance Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Meeting of Party Leaders and Plenary

  People: Alliance Representative UUP Representative British Government Representative SDLP Representative DUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This is so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  14. The members of the sub-Committee were clearly very pleased with themselves and keen to proceed to work something up on the informal, unminuted basis which had applied on 27, 28 and 29 May. signed DAVID HILL DJR HILL Political Development Team

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  Political Talks: Report of the Sub-Committee Established on 26 May [1 June Version]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The amendments are made to the document.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The edited version of the report is circulated.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  From: PS/Secretary of State 1 June 1992 cc PS/SofS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Hanley (DENI, B&L) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas (B&L) - B Mr Alston - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr D A Hill - B Mr Maccabe - B Mr Petch - B Mr Brooker - B HMA, Dublin Mr Archer -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and I were also present. [Editor's Note: 'I' refers to W R Fittall, Private Secretary, who wrote the minute. We know that the Secretary of State and the four Party Leaders were also present.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Sub-Committee to Continue its Work

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  6. Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux then said that they found themselves in a difficulty. They had been willing to proceed with the sub-committee exercise because it offered a possible way forward. But Mr Hume now, in their view, appeared to be denying that...

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Statement against Background Briefings to the Press

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  3. Dr Alderdice said that he agreed with this. He thought that there was value in the report and the papers of the parties being circulated to the plenary meeting so long as there was no substantive discussion opened there at this stage. 4. Dr Paisley...

  People: John Alderdice John Hume Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  7. The Secretary of State said that his press officers were not authorised to give background briefings on the talks. He would be most surprised if they had done so. He would certainly ensure that there was no doubt about the matter. Mr Molyneaux said...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  8. Returning to the main issue, Dr Paisley said that he found it very difficult to continue if there really had not been any breakthrough. Was Mr Hume willing to say whether he had moved from his earlier position on the two key questions of majority...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  11. Intervening the Secretary of State said that there was a danger of getting back into a discussion of the substantive issues when the only immediate question was whether the sub-committee should be authorised to take longer over its work. It seemed...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  13. Dr Paisley said that he had difficulty about the phrase in the sub-committee's report which referred to non-contentious matters "normally" being decided by a majority vote. When were non-contentious matters not to be decided by a majority vote? It...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  16. The Secretary of State said that these were all matters which could be explored further in sub-committee. The immediate question was whether the sub-committee should be allowed to proceed with its work.

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Plenary to Instruct the Sub-Committee Resume Work: Report Not Circulated

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Plenary to Instruct the Sub-Committee Resume Work: Report Circulated

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Following further consultations in the margins with the other party leaders it was this revised proposal which was put to the re-convened plenary at 12.10 pm.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  [Editor's Note: At this point most participants leave the meeting and reconvene shortly later for the plenary (Session 11470). In the interim the Secretary of State has the private conversation with Mr Hume which follows. The minute from Mr Fittall...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  17. Dr Paisley said that he worried that the central issues were being avoided. Could Mr Hume say whether his people had moved towards the other three parties in committee or not? 18. Mr Hume said the basic analysis of the SDLP remained unchanged....

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  20. Dr Alderdice said that, as he saw it, it was not so much as [sic] question of whether one or other party was prepared to move, but of trying to establish whether it was possible to come up with further proposals which carried "everyone's figure...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Clarification of the Secretary of State's Position on SDLP Proposals

  People: Patrick Mayhew John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  Mr Hume did not dissent from this.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Ref: PT/20 SUMMARY RECORD OF A PLENARY MEETING HELD AT PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS ON THE MORNING OF 1 JUNE 1992 Those present: Government Team Secretary of State Mr Hanley PUS Mr Fell Mr Thomas Mr Bell Mr Maccabe Mr Hill Talks Secretariat Mr Brooker Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  The Plenary session began at 12.12 and ended at 12.17 am [sic].

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Apology for Late Start

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  [Editor's Note: This is noted.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Sub-Committee to Continue its work on Monday and Tuesday and Report on Wednesday 3 June

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  This was granted. It was agreed that the sub-Committee would continue its deliberations on the basis of the report produced and the papers attached to it.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Reiteration of Confidentiality

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  [Editor's Note: This is noted.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Press Release 1 June 1992

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  TALKS SECRETARIAT [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns, followed by a meeting between the Secretary of State and Dr Alderdice recorded in Session 13982.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:20
  [Editor's Note: This meeting takes place after the Plenary Session (Session 11470). It is detailed in the margins of the Party Leaders' meeting on 1 June (Session 13941).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:20
  26. After the plenary meeting the Secretary of State saw Dr Alderdice for 10 minutes at Dr Alderdice's request. Mr Hanley was occupied with the sub-committee but Mr Chilcot and I were present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:20
  Engage the Prime Minister in the Process Immediately

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:20
  28. The Secretary of State told Dr Alderdice that the Prime Minister was now fully in the picture. The Secretary State indicated that he would want to reflect on what Dr Alderdice had said in the light of whatever progress was achieved in preparation...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Mr Maccabe

  People: Chris Maccabe
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Mr Ferguson

  People: David Ferguson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  and myself

  People: William Fittall
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  29. After Dr Alderdice had left the Secretary of State had a brief wash up discussion with Mr Chilcot, Mr Thomas, Mr Maccabe, Mr Ferguson and myself (other members of the team were tied up with the sub-committee).

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: The details of this conversation are included in a minute from Mr Fittall, dated 1 June, which mainly deals with the earlier meeting of party leaders. The meeting takes place following the Plenary session and after a short conversation...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Engage the Prime Minister in the Process Immediately

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Report from Mr Fittall to Mr Wall at No 10

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Make a Decision: Prime Minister to Meet with Party Leaders after Rio

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: It was so decided.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Message from the Private Secretary of the Prime Minister

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: There is no written record of the sub-Committee meeting on 1 June. It appears to have met in two sub-groups as had previously been proposed. Mr Hill circulated the draft proposals internally as they stood before the group reconvened on...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 02 Jun 1992, 10:00
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland: 3 June 00:45 Revision

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 02 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: This version of the paper appears to have been accepted at the end of the day on 2 June.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Prime Minister to Write to the Taisoach

  People: Quentin Thomas
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The paper is available to delegates at the plenary meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 12:52
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 12:52
  [Editor's Note: As the sub-Committee is to continue work on the proposals, we assume the document is referred back.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  The Role of a Head of Department 1 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1992, 09:25
  FROM: PS/Secretary of State 3 June 1992 cc PS/SofS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) - B PS/PUS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas (B&L) - B Mr Alston - B Mr Bell - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr D A Hill - B Mr Maccabe - B Mr Petch - B Mr Brooker - B Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1992, 09:25
  Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1992, 09:25
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State shares this proposal with the Unionists, the SDLP and Alliance in bilaterals before putting it to the plenary meeting at 12.52 pm.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  [Editor's Note: The record of this meeting comes in a memo from W R Fittall (Private Secretary to the Secretary of State) to Mr D J R Hill (Talks Secretariat) on the Secretary of State's meetings of the day. The Secretary of State is meeting with the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  3. The Secretary of State then saw, at their request, Dr Paisley, Mr Robinson, Mr Nicholson and Mr Empey at 10.20 am. Mr Molyneaux had already sent his apologies for absence. Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and I were present for the discussion. [Editor's Note:...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  Proposal for Plenary on 3 June (Paisley)

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  5. Endorsing this Mr Empey said that those involved had all been rather disappointed that some of the progress achieved early yesterday had been lost as the day had gone on. But there was no alternative to soldiering on. The object had to be to work up...

  People: Ian Paisley Peter Robinson Reg Empey Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  Sub-Committees to Resume on Monday

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  Mr Empey and Mr Robinson said that it was very important not to lose momentum. They strongly favoured therefore further work this week. They saw no difficulty about officials chairing sub-committees. Dr Paisley agreed with that.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  9. Summing up the discussion the Secretary of State said that there would be a plenary meeting before the end of the morning in which he would propose the setting up of a new sub-committee and the continuance of the work of the existing committee. He...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 10:20
  10. The meeting broke after 20 minutes. After further discussions with Mr Hanley and officials the Secretary of State saw Mr Hume at 11.15 am. [Editor's Note: The SDLP meeting is modelled separately in Session 13987.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  After further discussions with Mr Hanley and officials the Secretary of State saw Mr Hume at 11.15 am. [Editor's Note: The record of this meeting comes in a memo from W R Fittall (Private Secretary to the Secretary of State) to Mr D J R Hill (Talks...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  [Editor's Note: It is not entirely clear whether 'Mr Hanley and officials' join the meeting with Mr Hume, or if they simply meet with the Secretary of State beforehand. We can only be certain that Mr Hume, Sir Patrick Mayhew, and Mr Fittall were...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  His own delegation were still considering it and were not yet ready to give a view.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  13. Continuing, the Secretary of State said that he hoped Mr Hume would be able to go along with what was proposed. The object had to be to come up with proposals which everyone could go along with as basis for getting into Strand II.

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Mr Hume indicated that the Secretary of State's proposed way of proceeding "looked okay to him" and said that he would need to talk further to his delegation.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State ends the meeting with Mr Hume and meets with Dr Alderdice, to put the proposals to him. Mr Hume, we assume, meets with the SDLP delegation to discuss their position ahead of the plenary.] 15. We had then hoped it...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  12. Mr Hume also said that there was one paragraph which caused him particular difficulty in the paper which the sub-committee had produced namely the one which envisaged excluding those who supported violence. He did not want to produce a document...

  People: Patrick Mayhew John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  [Editor's Note: Attendance record is updated.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  (Mr Ferguson sat in on this meeting instead of me).

  People: David Ferguson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Mr Hume's concerns were twofold. First his delegation were concerned that a Unionist strategy was emerging which was founded on their wish for integration. The SDLP feared that the Unionists would not move into Strand II and III even when the further...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  16. In discussion the Secretary of State said that he thought that there was every advantage in having two sub-committees given the need to make rapid progress. Second, he confirmed that he did not yet believe that it would be right to make the...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June): Second SDLP Amendment

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  This was subsequently accepted at the short plenary meeting at 12.50pm. [Editor's Note: The SDLP amendment to the proposal is presented by the SDLP to the plenary, modelled in Session 11472.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: It is not clear if any officials other than his private secretary attended this meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 14:00
  Update on the Transition to Strand II (Situation on 3 June 1992)

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 14:00
  Mr Andrews

  People: David Andrews
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 14:00
  The Secretary of State

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:45
  [Editor's Note: It is not entirely clear if this was a conference call or if the Secretary of State spoke to the two Unionist leaders in turn, with Mr Fittall summarising the conversations together. The latter is probably more likely.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:45
  FROM: PS/Secretary of State 4 June 1992 cc PS/SofS (L&B) - B PS/Mr Hanley (L&B, DENI) - T/B PS/PUS (L&B) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Alston - B Mr Bell - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr D A Hill - B Mr D J R Hill - B Mr Maccabe - B Mr Petch - B Mr Brooker...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 14:00
  FROM: PS/Secretary of State 3 June 1992 cc PS/SofS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) - B PS/PUS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas (B&L) - B Mr Bell - B Mr Watkins - B Mr D J R Hill - B Mr Cooke - B Mr D A Hill - B Mr Maccabe - B Mr Petch - B Mr Dodds -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 14:00
  5. Mr Andrews interjected at this point to say that he did not regard another week of Strand I as presenting a problem. But, did the Secretary of State not see merit in indicating to the participants now his intention to move to Strand II after plenary...

  People: Patrick Mayhew David Andrews
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:45
  Explanation of the Secretary of State's Conversation with Mr Andrews

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:45
  3. The Secretary of State spoke in sharp terms to Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux about the unhelpful way in which the conversation had been leaked from Dublin. Dr Paisley, who was in relaxed mood, said that he knew Mr Andrews of old and that the Secretary...

  People: Ian Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:45
  4. Mr Molyneaux was in similarly relaxed mood and expressed gratitude to the Secretary of State for the explanation. The Secretary of State mentioned to Mr Molyneaux that we were letting it be known through our Ambassador in Dublin that the press...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Comment on Reports of Plans to Pause Talks

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  The Secretary of State said that he very much hoped to press on though if progress proved impossible there would then be the question of how best to draw the present round of discussions to a close.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Challenge of Keeping Wider UUP On Board

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  The Secretary of State said that he had a good deal of sympathy with this though the SDLP were now willing to work on a document which did not include external commissioners. Mr Molyneaux offered the judgement that Mr Hume's thinking was very much his...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Articles 2 and 3

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  In response the Secretary of State said that technically it could probably be for either though in practice all the expectation, including the expectation of the Irish Government, was that it would be on the table in Strand 2.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  FROM: D BROOKER POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 4 June 1992 cc: PS/Mr Hanley (L&B) PS/PUS (L&B) PS/Mr Fell Mr Thomas Mr Bell (L&B) Mr Alston Mr Wood Mr Watkins Mr Maccabe Mr D J R Hill Mr Archer RID [Editor's Note: By hand: 1) Mr Stephen 2) Ms...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  FROM: PS/SECRETARY OF STATE 4 JUNE 1992 DESK IMMEDIATE cc: PS/Secretary of State (L&B) - B PS/Mr Hanley (L&B&DENI) - B/M PS/PUS (L&B) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas - B Mr Alston - B Mr Bell - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr D A Hill - B Mr Maccabe -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  2. Mr Molyneaux said that while the teams were doing their best he thought there was a danger that they might come up with a scheme which was so unreal that it would be laughed out of court, so complex that no-one would understand it and so fragile (as...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  UUP Proposals for a Northern Ireland Select Committee

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Commendation of Sir Ninian Stephen

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Mr Molyneaux said that he had heard reports on Sir Ninian from his own relatives who had recently been over from Australia. They had been very positive about him.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The plenary meeting authorised the expansion of the sub-Committee to allow for division into sub-groups. We do not have a list of the new members co-opted to the Committee, so attendance is marked by delegation rather than...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  7. Broadening the discussion Mr Molyneaux asked the Secretary of State whether he could give any helpful guidance on other Westminster matters. In response the Secretary of State said that there was clearly the general question of legislative...

  People: Jim Molyneaux Patrick Mayhew John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  FROM: D BROOKER Political Development Team 5 June 1992 cc PS/SofS (B&L) PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) PS/PUS (B&L) PS/Mr Fell Mr Thomas (B&L) Mr Bell (B&L) Mr Alston Mr Watkins Mr Cooke Mr Maccabe Mr D A Hill Mr Petch Mr Dodds Mr Archer, RID HMA Dublin Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Expression of Sympathy on Carrickfergus Coach Crash

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Adjournment To Show Respect to Coach Crash Victims

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  this was supported unreservedly by the other parties.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Media Release: Expression of Sympathy on Carrickfergus Coach Crash

  People: British Government Representative SDLP Representative DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Five women were killed and more than 30 people were injured, some of whom were said to be in a critical condition early this morning, after a coach crash in Northern Ireland. The coach overturned on a minor road near Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, last...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: 'The meeting agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  There was no dissent from the proposition that the delegations would send two delegates to each of the sub-Committees with one further member as a "floater". The delegates re-endorsed the agreement that no minutes should be taken.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Rearrange Plenary Session on Wednesday to Accommodate the EP Renewal Debate

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: This matter cannot be decided at the meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  The meeting then formally adjourned.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Annotated Agenda for the Westminster Links Sub-Committee

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: Mr Hill's paper is created here as a blank document which will be referred to the Office of the Secretary of State to be completed and returned to the Sub-Committee.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  HMG Code of Practice Supplementary Paper

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Arrangements for Sub-Committee on Monday

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: The proposed paper on the issue of 'captive chairmen' is referred out to be written by Mr Bell.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Westminster Links Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Code of Practice Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Papers for Sub-Committee on Finance, EC, Human Rights and Legislative Procedures

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Referral of HMG Papers to the Sub-Committee Meeting

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The papers are forwarded to the parties ahead of the sub-committee meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 29 Apr 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: It was so agreed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Talks Secretariat [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: No objection was made.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hume said that this was impossible for him because he had to be in Lisburn on Monday and Tuesday for a meeting of the European Socialist Group at which he was to nominate Mr Kinnock as president.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  Denis Haughey described how the Northern Ireland problem was in essence a conflict about two distinct identities and the frustrations and fears which arise from these differences. The SDLP had tried to come up with a definition of the nationalist...

  People: Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Identities Sub-Committee, Date: 07 May 1992, 14:15
  9. In response to the earlier DUP point about whether Unionists were British or perceived as being British, Mr Haughey explained that the SDLP had given their perceptions of the Unionists but the only people who could define who they were was Unionists...

  People: Hugh John Simpson Gibson Denis Haughey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 15 May 1992, 10:30
  Signed WR FITTALL [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 15 May 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Annotated Agenda for the Westminster Links Sub-Committee

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Code of Practice Supplementary Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  HMG Papers for Sub-Committee on Finance, EC, Human Rights and Legislative Procedures

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  HMG Code of Practice Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  HMG Westminster Links Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Annotated Agenda for the Westminster Links Sub-Committee

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: No objection is made to this agenda.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The annotated agenda is circulated to the Sub-Group for discussion.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: At this point, no further changes were made. However, this document was revised again on the morning of 8 June, so we have assumed that it was not circulated to the Sub-Committee members until after those changes were made.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Annotated Agenda for the Westminster Links Sub-Committee

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This paper will be the basis of discussion for the Sub-Group discussing the "Code of Practice II".]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The revised document is circulated.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Code of Practice Supplementary Paper

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  TALKS: SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 27 MAY You may find it helpful to have, before this afternoon's meeting of the Northern Ireland Steering Group, a brief summary of the position reached following yesterday's sub-Committee meeting. [Editor's Note: The...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Code of Practice Supplementary Paper: Liberating Captive Chairmen

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 05 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Executive Committees and Captive Chairmen

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  2. Overall, there was evidence of a firm desire on the part of all present to identify the nature of the obstacles presently facing the talks and to explore possible ways round them. (The Business Committee the previous day had of course already...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Identifying the Obstacles

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Central Problems

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Code of Practice Supplementary Paper: Liberating Captive Chairmen: Revised Version 8 June

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  CONFIDENTIAL FROM D A Hill Talks Team 8 June 1992 cc PS/Mr Hanley (L&B) PS/PUS (L&B) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas (L&B) - B Mr Bell (L&B) - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr Maccabe - B Mr D J R Hill - B [Editor's Note: Mr Lindsay and Mr May added by...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  4. I will not now seek to record every aspect of a discussion which incorporated a frank and reasonably thorough examination of all the arguments relevant to these points, but the highlights were: (a) it rapidly became clear that the SDLP were not...

  People: SDLP Representative Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Getting Round the Obstacles 27.05.1992 18:15

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  6. In the final session the sub-Committee considered the conclusion in paragraph 8 of that paper. The following points were made: (a) there were attractions in working towards a single model which was not the property of any single party but to which...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Proposals for Breaking Impasse: Parallel Models

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Breaking the Impasse: Launch Strand III Then Revert to Strand I

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Breaking the Impasse: Procedural Devices

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  (b) "twin track", rejected by the Unionists; (c) "staggered start", not generally supported;

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  (e) explore some issues in Strand III before reverting to Strand I, rejected by the Unionists though the SDLP thought it might be of some interest; or

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  (b) it became even more explicit that the SDLP was prepared to acknowledge that their concern to secure full expression of the Irish identity of the minority community (through the "involvement" of the Irish Government, as the embodiment of the Irish...

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  (d) the Unionists, especially the DUP, naturally found it difficult to say in terms that they would be prepared to accept the continuation of any such role but in a series of carefully chosen remarks Peter Robinson said that the DUP proposals in...

  People: DUP Representative Reg Empey Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 29 May 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: As it is not discussed again, we also mark the Government proposal of parallel models as rejected.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Consult Parties and Resume on Friday Morning

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Meanwhile, the Government Team undertook to work up the outline of a possible "eclectic" model, consulting party delegates informally during the course of this afternoon.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 27 May 1992, 10:30
  Atmospherics 8. The exchanges were mostly good humoured, albeit often forthright. It was, however, noticeable that the SDLP delegates became increasingly nervous and irritable during the day. They clearly perceived themselves to be under pressure...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 10:40
  24. Dr Paisley said that he would need to speak to his own delegation before the plenary to check that they were content with this.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:12
  Reconvene Plenary on Wednesday

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:00
  TALKS: FOLLOW-UP TO SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING ON 27 MAY As arranged Mr Bell and I had separate informal and off-the-record meetings this afternoon with representatives of the Alliance Party (led by Mr Close) and with a joint Unionist delegation (led by...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  TALKS: FOLLOW-UP TO SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING ON 27 MAY As arranged Mr Bell and I had separate informal and off-the-record meetings this afternoon with representatives of the Alliance Party (led by Mr Close) and with a joint Unionist delegation (led by Dr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  Getting Round the Obstacles 27.05.1992 18:15

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  Pin Down Understandings in the Form of a Report from the Sub-Committee to the Plenary

  People: DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  Commission of New Model Following Sub-Committee Report to Plenary

  People: DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  This might conclude by recommending that the sub-Committee should be charged to work up a model of the kind proposed: one which would not be the property of any single Party but which each Party could support, subject to a statement of principle on the...

  People: DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  They were not willing, in advance of that point, to consider the possible elements of any such model.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  5. Given that this seemed a sensible approach, albeit slower than might be desirable, I will explain how matters stand to Mr Close so that the Alliance Party knows what to expect tomorrow. I will also mention the need to preserve the confidentiality of...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:15
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 16:00
  SDLP 6. Whether through a misunderstanding or not, the SDLP did not turn up at Parliament Buildings this afternoon. We made clear to the other Parties that we would be offering the SDLP an equivalent opportunity to discuss how the sub-Committee might...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30
  14. At 11.30 am the Secretary of State saw Dr Alderdice for 10 minutes and outlined the proposed way forward. [Editor's Note: The record of this meeting comes in a memo from W R Fittall (Private Secretary to the Secretary of State) to Mr D J R Hill...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  17. Mr Hume went away to consult further with his delegation

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Signed W R FITTALL Private Secretary [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 14:00
  8. The substantive exchange ended there. In the concluding pleasantries Mr Andrews thanked the Secretary of State warmly for taking the trouble to call and wished him luck with further progress. Signed DAVID FERGUSON Private Secretary

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 16:00
  SIGNED WR FITTALL PS/Secretary of State OAB Extn 6462 4 June 1992 [Editor's Note: The meeting ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  4. As envisaged, there were some useful informal contacts between the Minister and the parties, and between the delegations, up to lunchtime. There seemed to be a view in all the delegations that next Wednesday was a crunch point but they all also...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  signed DAVID BROOKER D BROOKER [Editor's Note: The discussion adjourns for the day.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:00
  Proposed Approach to Resolution of Impasse

  People: British Government Representative John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 27 May 1992, 15:00
  They made a couple of helpful suggestions about the terms of any statement of principle on the "identities" issue.

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  FROM: D E SMITH Political Development Team 16 June 1992 (18.30) MR D J R HILL (L&B) POLITICAL TALKS: SUB-COMMITTEE Attached is the final version of the sub-Committee report on finance and human rights to be put to the Plenary when it next meets. 2....

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The final report indicates that the Committee met on this day. It is also clear from the internal records that they met for most of the day in two Sub-Groups.] SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 1. The sub-Committee met on 5 June and adjourned as a...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Current state of play 2. The sub-group which considered "Westminster Links" during the course of yesterday seems to have made good progress and should be able to agree a report conducive to the achievement of these objectives.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  Financial Arrangements for New Institutions

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  Human Rights, a Bill of Rights and Cultural Expression and Diversity

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Westminster Links Sub-Group Report

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: John Chilcot joins the Committee as Chairman of the Sub-Group on Westminster Links.] J CHILCOT Chairman, Sub-Group

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Westminster Links Sub-Group Report: 9 June 1992 Revision

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  [Editor's Note: 'their draft reports were agreed at a full sub-Committee meeting in late afternoon'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  [Editor's Note: 'their draft reports were agreed at a full sub-Committee meeting in late afternoon'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  Sub-Committee Report (16 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Informal Consultation Among Parties

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 15 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Letter from Dr Paisley (15 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 15 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Reply from Dr Paisley (15 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 17 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Reply from Dr Paisley 17.06.1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 17 Jun 1992, 09:00
  The text of the reply was dictated to the Duty Officer by Rhonda Paisley at 10.00 pm last night. The letter itself is due to be delivered by hand this morning. (signed) DAVID FERGUSON Private Secretary

  People: David Ferguson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Editor's Note: In this meeting between Mr Fell and Mr Hume, Mr Fell acts on behalf of the Secretary of State.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: After the Government delegation has left, the four parties continue to hold informal discussions. The substance of this meeting is relayed to Mr Hanley in a telephone conversation with Peter Robinson. He then reports this to the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  TALKS: NOTE OF A MEETING, TUESDAY 9 JUNE 1992 1. The Minister reported that Peter Robinson had rung him at midnight the previous evening. Mr Robinson had explained that, after the sub-Committees adjourned earlier in the evening, representatives of the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  FROM: D FELL 17 JUNE 1992 PS/SECRETARY OF STATE (B&L) - B TALKS: DISCUSSIONS WITH JOHN HUME 1. As requested by the Secretary of State at this morning's meeting on the VCR, I tracked down John Hume to his London Hotel,

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Question Regarding Implementation of Pre-Strand II and Pre-Strand III Meetings

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Messages from the DUP, UUP and Alliance to the Secretary of State Regarding Perceived Intransigence of the SDLP

  People: Alliance Representative DUP Representative UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Consult Hume on New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland Proposal

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Reassurance Objective of Strand II Meeting

  People: David Fell John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  John Hume to Ensure Dublin Understand the Reassurance Objective

  People: David Fell John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: The Note from the Political Development Team includes Peter Robinson's account of his consultation with Dr Paisley and the intention of Denis Haughey to consult with Mr Hume. It is then followed by some analysis of the situation by the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  John Hume Unsighted on Irish Preferences About Level of Representation and Timing

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 17 Jun 1992, 10:00
  [Signed D Fell] DAVID FELL [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Messages from the DUP, UUP and Alliance to the Secretary of State regarding perceived intransigence of the SDLP

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Apr 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Adding members of the civil service who author documents in the Government Team.]

  People: Peter Bell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Apr 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Adding members of the civil service who author documents in the Government Team.]

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Apr 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Adding members of the civil service who author documents in the Government Team.]

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Apr 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Adding members of the civil service who author documents in the Government Team.]

  People: Quentin Thomas
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Apr 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Adding members of the civil service who author documents in the Government Team.]

  People: TO MERGE DO NOT USE (formerly D J R Hill)
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Apr 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: Adding members of the civil service who author documents in the Government Team.]

  People: David Hill
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 09 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Pre-Briefing for Sub-Committee Meetings on 9 June

  People: TO MERGE DO NOT USE (formerly D J R Hill)
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Pre-Briefing for Sub-Committee Meetings on 9 June

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Sub-Committee Report

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Sub-Committee Report: Final Version 10 June

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the version of the covering statement agreed to on 10 June and included in the final Sub-Committee report of that date.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Sub-Committee Report

  People: TO MERGE DO NOT USE (formerly D J R Hill)
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland: Final Version Annex A

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This is version of the report agreed on 10 June and included in the report of the Sub-Committee of that date as Annex A.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Code of Practice

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  HMG Paper: Ensuring an Appropriate, Fair and Significant Role for Representatives of All Main Traditions

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Alliance Paper: Weighted Majorities and Thresholds

  People: Alliance Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  SDLP Paper: A Possible Form of Weighted Voting

  People: SDLP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  DUP Paper: Weighted Majorities and Thresholds

  People: DUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  UUP Paper: Possible Safeguard Mechanisms

  People: UUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Westminster Links Sub-Group Report: Final Version Annex D

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Compilation of Final Report

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Relations between New Institutions and the European Community

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 11:50
  [Editor's Note: We do not currently have the minutes of this 15-minute plenary meeting.] 3. The plenary duly met for a quarter of an hour from 11.50 am. The record of that discussion has been produced separately by the Talks Secretariat.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 11:50
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  SDLP Delegation 4. The Secretary of State started his round of consultations with the parties at 12.10 p.m.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  The Secretary of State was accompanied by Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and myself. The SDLP team consisted of Mr Hume, Mr Mallon, Mr Durkin, Mr Farren and Mr Haughey.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 11:50
  Bilateral Consultation

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 11:50
  Proposal to Move to Strand II

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 11:50
  [Editor's Note: The plenary adjourned at this point to allow the Secretary of State to consult the parties bilaterally.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  Proposal to Move to Strand II

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  5. The Secretary of State opened the discussion by saying that he needed the help of the SDLP to ascertain the best way forward. He had not yet talked to the Unionists, but in the light of what the SDLP said, wanted to get on.

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  8. Mr Hume said that the only way out of this situation was to take the unionists at their word when they said that they had interesting ideas to put forward in Strand II. The SDLP certainly wanted to hear those so that they could judge whether their...

  People: Seamus Mallon Patrick Mayhew Denis Haughey Sean Farren Mark Durkan John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  Request for the Secretary of State to State His Position

  People: Seamus Mallon
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  But his feeling, as he approached the round of consultations with the parties had been, contingently, that a basis did now exist for moving to Strand II. He certainly did not believe that further convergence would emerge from continued sub-committee...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  7. Mr Hume said that none of the Unionist parties had yet got even as far as the position of Brian Faulkner. There was no agreement among the parties as to how executive power should be wielded. The only common ground was that there should be an 85...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  12. The meeting ended just before 12.30 pm. [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State continued with the bilateral meetings, next speaking to the Unionist leaders.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: This meeting took place following the bilateral meeting with the SDLP, which ended 'just before 12.30pm'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Unionist Leaders 13. The Secretary of State, accompanied as before, then met Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Proposal to Move to Strand II

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Request for the Secretary of State to Comment on the Suitability of SDLP Proposals

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  22. The meeting concluded at 1.20 pm. [Editor's Note: The UK Government delegation continued the bilateral meetings, meeting next with the Alliance party. They then held an internal meeting to discuss the impasse before returning to the Unionists.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  [Editor's Note: This meeting took place following the bilateral meeting with the Unionist leaders, which 'concluded at 1.20pm'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  Alliance Party 23. The Secretary of State then saw Dr Alderdice for 20 minutes. [Editor's Note: We have assumed that the UK Government Delegation remained the same as it had been for the two previous bilateral meetings.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  The question was whether it was now sensible to go to Strand II to enable the Unionists to unfold the proposals which they said they had or whether the SDLP reservations were too great. 14. In response Mr Molyneaux said that Mr Hume appeared to have...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  14. In response Mr Molyneaux said that Mr Hume appeared to have oversold what the Unionists were likely to offer in Strand II. One throwaway line by Mr Empey had been over interpreted. The Unionists were talking about links between the institutions in...

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  Proposal to Move to Strand II

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  He explained to Dr Alderdice the stand off between the SDLP and the Unionists. 24. Dr Alderdice said that he shared the Secretary of State's disappointment. So much good work had been done yet the SDLP had been unwilling to commit themselves to...

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  Government to Give Its Own View of the Position and Possibly Endorse the Unionists

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  Dr Alderdice said that he saw no difficulty about the Government appearing to side with the Unionists. After all the SDLP had no inhibitions about Dublin lining up with them. Admittedly this would put a strain on the Anglo-Irish process and would need...

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  26. The meeting concluded at 1.40 pm. [Editor's Note: At this point, the UK Government delegation reconvened to consider a way forward.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: At this point the meeting adjourned. A plenary meeting was then held, followed by bilateral meetings with the SDLP, the Unionist Leaders, and the Alliance Party.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: We have assumed that the members of the UK Government delegation present for the bilateral meetings were also present at this internal consideration meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  That the Secretary of State Give His Own Position on the Outline Framework

  People: Jeremy Hanley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  Bilateral Consultations to Resume at 3.00pm

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  Statement of the UK Government Position on the 'New Institutions in Northern Ireland' Document

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Unionist Leaders 29. At 3.50 pm,

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Statement of the UK Government Position on the 'New Institutions in Northern Ireland' Document

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  With the Secretary of State's agreement Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux withdrew for 5 minutes to an adjacent room to consider the test [sic] privately.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  30. On their return they said that they were not attracted to it.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Further Work on the Outline Framework

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  31. Continuing, Dr Paisley said that the document which the Government had prepared (and which Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux, at the Secretary of State's request, handed back to him) would damn the two Unionists leaders completely since it stated they...

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  32. The Secretary of State said that if the Unionists leaders were unhappy about the Government's proposed formulation he said he would be interested to see the results of the further work which the Unionists were proposing

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  Message from Molyneaux and Paisley to the Secretary of State

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  The Secretary of State immediately held further consultations with officials (Mr Hanley having had to leave for London in the meantime for an Adjournment Debate).

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  Invitation to Unionist Leaders to Explain Their Message

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Unionist Leaders 38. The Secretary of State saw Mr Molyneaux and Dr Paisley again at 6.45pm.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Message from Molyneaux and Paisley to the Secretary of State

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  The Secretary of State began by remarking that what he had received had been rather different than what he had expected. Mr Molyneaux said that there was other work going on in parallel which was nearly ready. The Secretary of State observed that he...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  39. Dr Paisley then said that the paper which the Secretary of State had shown the two leaders this afternoon had been an insult. To say that the Unionist leaders should contemplate an elected panel when the SDLP had made it clear that they were not...

  People: Ian Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Unionists to Report Back on the Consultation Process

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: At 8.15pm, the Party Leaders arrive to speak to the Secretary of State. This meeting is recorded in the Party Leaders Committee.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned. The UK Government team then met with the Unionist leaders again. At the meeting, they agreed to consult the other party leaders, and suggested they would come back to the Secretary of State 'within an hour' – ie...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: At this point, the meeting adjourns, and a bilateral meeting with the Union leaders is held between 6.45pm and 7.10pm.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  He added that he and Mr Molyneaux had been affronted by the way in which they had been treated at the earlier meeting. They had not objected to the Secretary of State insisting on recovering copies of the papers but they had been unhappy at the way in...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  Briefing from the Secretary of State to the Prime Minister for His Meeting with the Taoiseach

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  [Editor's Note: This meeting takes place following the Secretary of State's briefing to the Prime Minister for his meeting with the Taoiseach.] 44. Just after 8.15 pm Dr Paisley, Mr Hume and Dr Alderdice arrived unannounced to see the Secretary of...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  Mr Chilcot and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  Postpone Plenary Meeting

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  This would allow for further deliberations in the course of the evening and again in the morning. These might identify a way forward. There was 'not a bright hope' but the possibility was there. New thinking had emerged from Mr Molyneaux. Dr Paisley...

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  The important thing was that everybody understood that it was now a matter of 'make or break'. If there was no progress the Secretary of State might possibly suspend the process for a few days for a period of reflection but if the process came to an...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  Press Statement 11 June 2022

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 20:15
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  3. A message was then received that Dr Paisley, Mr Molyneaux and Dr Alderdice wished to see the Secretary of State.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  He received them, with Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and myself present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Short Plenary Followed by Meeting of Party Leaders

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:40
  [Editor's Note: We have not located this record to date. According to Mr Fittall's memo, the purpose of the 11.40 meeting is merely to inform the Plenary that the Party leaders are meeting and will continue their discussions.] A short plenary was,...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Party Leaders' Proposal for Transition to Strands II and III

  People: Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley John Hume John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  7. Mr Hume said that he was in complete agreement with this and there could now be an announcement to plenary of the agreement. The consultations envisaged by the 26 March statement had taken place.

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  9. The Secretary of State said that he congratulated the leaders very warmly on the agreement they had reached. But it was important to be clear about what was envisaged for Strand II since he was not entirely the master of his own destiny. 10. Dr...

  People: Ian Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  15. Dr Alderdice and Dr Paisley asked whether the Secretary of State envisaged any difficulties over the Parties having observer status at at least some of the Strand III discussions. Dr Paisley said that this would help the DUP to allow the different...

  People: John Alderdice Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Further Work on Form of Words

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  The meeting concluded just before 1.10 pm.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  FROM: WR FITTALL PS/Secretary of State 12 June 1992 DESK IMMEDIATE cc PS/Secretary of State (B&L) - B PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) - B PS/PUS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas (B&L) - B Mr Alston - B Mr Bell (B&L) - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr Dodds -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Update on Previous Evening

  People: David Fell Quentin Thomas John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: '...the Secretary of State was briefed by Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and Mr Thomas'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: It is not clear which officials are present in addition to the Secretary of State and Mr Hanley.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Letter from the Secretary of State to the Four Party Leaders on the Transition to Strand II

  People: TO MERGE DO NOT USE (formerly D J R Hill)
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Statement from the Secretary of State on the Transition to Strand II

  People: TO MERGE DO NOT USE (formerly D J R Hill)
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Statement to the Plenary: 13.50 Revised Version

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: 'After further amendment'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  were given to the parties.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Make Statement Concerning Strand II More Positive

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hume said that he very much agreed. It was important to avoid the negative.

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Amendment to Statement Concerning Strand II

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  There was agreement to this.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: At this point, everyone seems to be content with the phrasing regarding Strand II.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Statement Concerning Strand III

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: 'and others agreed'. No further objection was raised to this form of words.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Meeting to Be Informal and Not Chaired by Sir Ninian

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Sir Ninian was going to be the Chairman for Strand II and if the meeting was to discuss the possible agenda it was important that he should be there. Moreover the Secretary of State did not think that a co-chairmanship arrangement, which was the only...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  23. Dr Paisley said that he still had a big problem about what was proposed but "big problems were for getting over".

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Ian Paisley to Speak to the Secretary of State in Private

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: No objection is made to this proposal.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Just before 3.25 pm the Secretary of State saw Dr Paisley in Mr Hanley's room. Mr Hanley and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: This meeting takes place immediately following a meeting of the Party leaders (s14298), after Dr Paisley asks to speak to the Secretary of State in private.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Dr Paisley said that he had a problem because he had hoped that the earlier work which Mr Robinson and Mr Empey had been doing in order to secure some further commitment to the work of the sub-Committee could be played into the new proposition which Mr...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Emphasise That the Meeting is Only in Preparation for Strand II

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: At this point, Dr Paisley agrees the amendment. However, the amendment must be agreed by all the leaders before it can be incorporated into the document.] Dr Paisley said that that would be helpful...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Amended Statement to Be Circulated

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: Dr Paisley agrees to 'talk to his delegation' about the statement as amended, and the Secretary of State must make sure that the amendment is agreed by all the leaders before it can be incorporated into the document.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  27. At 3.30 pm

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  28. The meeting then adjourned to await Dr Paisley's reporting back from his party delegation.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Given the passage of time the Secretary of State decided to ring Mr Andrews at 4.00 pm in order to clear the way for tying up all the loose ends at a short plenary assuming that Dr Paisley came back with agreement to the proposed package.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  It was not possible to monitor the call directly but Mr Chilcot, Mr Ferguson and I were present when the Secretary of State spoke to Mr Andrews. [Editor's Note: As only the Secretary of State is actually on the call, we have not marked the others...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Letter from Dr Paisley Rejecting the Proposed Package

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Letter from Dr Paisley Rejecting the Proposed Package

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  The Secretary of state started to take stock of the situation with officials but broke off at 4.37 pm to see Mr Hume who was in a state of considerable agitation. [Editor's Note: This meeting takes place just as the Secretary of State has received Dr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  33. At 4.55 pm the Secretary of State saw Mr Molyneaux in Mr Hanley's room. Mr Chilcot was present. Mr Hume remained with Mr Hanley and Mr Fell in the Secretary of State's office.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  Message from Mr Andrews to Confirm Acceptance of the Package

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  Mr Hume to Consult His Delegation

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  [Editor's Note: 'Mr Hume agreed'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  33. At 4.55 pm the Secretary of State saw Mr Molyneaux in Mr Hanley's room.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Mr Chilcot was present. Mr Hume remained with Mr Hanley and Mr Fell in the Secretary of State's office.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Dr Paisley came to see the Secretary of State, Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot and Mr Fell with 6 members of his delegation (Mr Robinson, Mr Vittey, Mr Wilson, Mr Campbell, Mr Gibson and Miss Paisley).

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Adjournment until Monday

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  DUP to Consider New Form of Words Proposed by the Other Leaders

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were also present. It was reported that Mr Molyneaux had now left the building and was not available.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Letter from Dr Paisley Rejecting the Proposed Package

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hume said that he was bemused by the turn of events. The initiative had come from the four party leaders. Then while his own delegation were waiting for the plenary which was due to take place as sson [sic] as the DUP had agreed the package the DUP...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Adjournment to Monday

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Letter from Dr Paisley Rejecting the Proposed Package

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  39. The DUP were particularly interested in what HMG's attitude to Articles 2 and 3 would be in Strand III. Mr Brooke's line that he would be an "interested observer" to the debate was not acceptable. The "Berlin Wall" that had been erected between the...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  46. Endorsing this Dr Paisley said that the great mistake which the four leaders had made had been not to draft a form of words before coming to see the Secretary of State with their proposal. There had been a misunderstanding between him and Mr Hume...

  People: Ian Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  53. At 6.05 pm after Mr Hume and Dr Alderdice had left a UUP Delegation came to see the Secretary of State [Editor's Note: See S14298 for previous meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  (Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were also present). The DUP Delegation consisted of Hazel Bradford, Reg Empey, Jim Nicholson and Geoffrey Donaldson.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: Hazel Bradford joins the meeting at this point.]

  People: Mrs H Bradford
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Discuss the Situation with the DUP

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  At 6.20 pm the Secretary of State took stock of the position

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Proposal to Adjourn Talks

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Leaders Meeting at 19:00

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Empey and Mr Nicholson attended in the absence of Mr Molyneaux. Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and I were also present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: Mr Empey and Mr Nicholson attended the meeting in place of Mr Molyneaux.]

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: Mr Empey and Mr Nicholson attended the meeting in place of Mr Molyneaux.]

  People: Jim Nicholson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: This meeting was convened at 7pm.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Proposal to Adjourn Talks

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  In response to a request the clarification [sic] the Secretary of State confirmed that he was envisaging adjourning the talks without setting a date for their resumption.

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Adjourn and Issue Press Statement

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  59. Mr Nicholson said that the only reason for his party's refusal of a plenary was that their leader was absent. Dr Paisley said that his reason for refusing to come was because he had been told that another party leader could not be there on...

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Nicholson John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  64. Dissenting, Mr Empey said that this would inevitably be seen by the Press as a break down. The vultures would then descend and everything would be lost. 65. Agreeing Mr Hume said that the three other parties had agreed a further formulation in...

  People: Ian Paisley Reg Empey John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Further Consultation Between the Parties

  People: John Alderdice Reg Empey Ian Paisley John Hume Jim Nicholson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  68. The parties met in the Secretary of State's room without Ministers or officials being present.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Call the Plenary Meeting

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:40
  [Editor's Note: The next meeting is between the party leaders, who have agreed on a proposal (s14298). However, their agreement proves shaky; further meetings continue to be held throughout the day, and no further plenary meeting is held until after 9pm.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:40
  but the DUP delegation did not appear.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:40
  Private Meeting between Dr Paisley and the Secretary of State

  People: Ian Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State then phones Sir Ninian Stephen to update him on the day's events.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Secretary of State Updates Sir Ninian Stephen

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  71. At 11.00 pm the Secretary of State spoke to Mr Andrews on the phone.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Update on Difficulties

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Confidentiality and the Press

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  77. The Secretary of State concluded by saying that it might well be that he had merely succeeded in putting off the final breakdown for a little longer. But at least we were still in play.

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  The conversation concluded at 11.15 pm.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The conversation ends.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 14 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Agenda for Internal Meeting Suggesting Strategy for Upcoming Meetings

  People: David Hill
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 16 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: A paper authored by Ms Lodge is circulated to the British Government delegation.]

  People: Bryony Lodge
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Signed W R Fittall Private Secretary

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1992, 09:25
  The Secretary of State took stock with Mr Hanley and officials at 9.25 am today in the light of yesterday's marathon sub-committee meeting.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June): SDLP Counter-Proposal

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  The Secretary of State said that he was clear that under the terms of the 26 March statement it was an issue which needed to be addressed in Strand I.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 16 Jun 1992, 09:00
  British Government: Successor to the Agreement

  People: Bryony Lodge
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  Mr Hume said that he could see that as more work was done on the model which was emerging and as the relationship with Westminster was addressed very sensitive issues would come to the fore such as how security was tackled.

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's note: Dr Alderdice made no objection to the Secretary of State's proposal.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15
  and reported back a few minutes later that they were now content to move into plenary on the basis proposed

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 03 Jun 1992, 09:25
  [Editor's note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Checklist of Points Touched on in the Sub-Committee 1 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 01 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's note: This document appears in D J R Hill's 4 June briefing notes for the 5 June Sub-Committee meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Checklist of Points Touched on in the Sub-Committee 1 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 05 Jun 1992, 10:00
  Checklist of Points Touched on in the Sub-Committee 1 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 04 Jun 1992, 09:45
  SIGNED W R FITTALL PS/SECRETARY OF SSTATE OAB EXTN 6462 4 JUNE 1992 [Editor's note: The telephone call[s] end[s].]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland: Committee Chairmen Would Be Heads of Departments

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's note: The SDLP refused to concede this.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  New Political Institutions in Northern Ireland: Assembly Would Be Sole Source of Legislation

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's note: The SDLP refused to concede this.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  3. The other sub-group has seen a sustained attempt by Peter Robinson to expand the amount of common ground on the "Possible Outline Framework" in ways which would boost the role of the Assembly and, if possible, secure agreement that Committee...

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  The two Unionist parties and the Alliance Party had become progressively frustrated during the day about the SDLP's unwillingness to be flexible on the 3 June document. Denis Haughey had made it clear that the SDLP hierarchy did not operate on the...

  People: Alliance Representative Denis Haughey UUP Representative SDLP Representative DUP Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 08 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's note: At this point the meeting seems to have adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the version of the covering statement agreed to on 10 June and included in the final Sub-Committee report of that date.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: This is the version of the report agreed on 10 June and included in the report of the Sub-Committee of that date as Annex A.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  CONFIDENTIAL DESK IMMEDIATE FROM: PS/Secretary of State 11 June 1992 cc: PS/SofS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) - B PS/PUS (B&L) - B PS/Mr Fell - B Mr Thomas (B&L) - B Mr Alston - B Mr Bell - B Mr Watkins - B Mr Cooke - B Mr Dodds - B Mr D A Hill -...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's note: The Sub-Committee met and produced a complete report during this time.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Statement on the Transition to Strand II

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 10 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's note: The Secretary of State 'met with Mr Hanley and officials at 11.00 a.m. in Parliament Buildings to discuss the tactics for the day'. It is not clear who the other officials were.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  2. Overnight the Secretary of State had considered the sub-committee report circulated under cover of your note of yesterday and Mr Thomas' note attaching a possible draft statement to be made upon the transition to Strand II. The Secretary of State...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: This meeting took place following the bilateral meeting with Dr Alderdice, which 'concluded at 1.40pm'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 11:50
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned, and the Secretary of State began a series of bilateral meetings, beginning with the SDLP.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10
  6. Mr Hume said that he shared the Secretary of State's uncertainty about what was next to be done. The fact was that the SDLP position had been consistently misrepresented throughout the talks. Others had not accepted that the underlying issue was...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  The Secretary of State said that he wanted the Unionist advice on what to do next. The paper which had emerged from the sub-committee embodied ideas which were not anybody's first preference. They also included significant reservations from the SDLP.

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  The central problem was that possibilities for new arrangements for devolved government had been identified by three parties and could be developed further but the SDLP were simply not interested.

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  15. Endorsing this Dr Paisley said that Mr Hume seemed to have entirely different views about Strand II from the other three leaders. He was clearly hankering for the two governments to be able to amend and endorse the structural proposals in Strand...

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Request for the Secretary of State to Endorse the Model of Devolved Government despite SDLP Reservations

  People: Ian Paisley Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Request for the Unionist Leaders to State Their Requirements from the SDLP for Transition to Strand II

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  In response Mr Molyneaux said that the key requirement was for Mr Hume to say that he was willing to sign up to a real model.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  17. The Secretary of State said that he would reflect on what the Unionist leaders had said.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  The Secretary of State said that this was very difficult because he did not believe that Mr Hume would do so. 18. Was there not a case for the Unionists agreeing to go to Strand II so that they could show that they were willing to move from their...

  People: Rhonda Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992: New Institutions Amendment: Panel to Consist of MEP's

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  Dr Paisley said that he saw attractions to this.

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Alliance Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:20
  For its part the Alliance had no difficulty about moving to Strand II.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  the Secretary of State with Mr Hanley, Mr Chilcot, Mr Fell and myself saw Dr Paisley and Mr Molyneaux again.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  36. The 10 minute discussion concluded with Dr Paisley saying that he hoped to be able to come back to the Secretary of State within an hour in the light of the work consultations with the other parties which he envisaged. [Editor's Note: The UK...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  but he would not be willing to commit the Government beyond saying that they could go along with whatever the four other parties would agree to.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  33. Dr Paisley said that that was no unhelpful because it continued to give Dublin and the SDLP a veto in the affairs of Northern Ireland. 34. The Secretary of State said that his position remained that the Government would either facilitate what the...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Jim Molyneaux Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  [Editor's Note: Mr. Hanley left the meeting at this point.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned, and the UK Government delegation took stock again.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  Stocktaking

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 11 Jun 1992, 13:40
  the Secretary of State left Parliament Buildings just after 9.00 pm. Signed WR FITTALL Private Secretary

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Report on Revised Draft Statement

  People: Jeremy Hanley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  The Secretary of State subsequently gathered with Mr Hanley and officials at 11.20 am to take stock of progress.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  A short plenary was, therefore, held at 11.40am. The Talks Secretariat have recorded that separately.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  5. The four party leaders came to see the Secretary of State at 12.45 pm.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  8. Dr Alderdice said that the proposal was influenced by the understanding that the Dublin Government was going to be very busy next week. Establishing a Business Committee would enable the momentum to be sustained.

  People: John Alderdice
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Strand II Not Starting Immediately

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  11. "Yes but" said Mr Molyneaux. It was important not to be as negative as that.

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Wording of 26 March Statement

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  13. The Secretary of State said that he did not wish to be pernickety but he was not entirely clear how the agenda for Strand II could be discussed before the transition was made. Agreeing, Mr Hume said that as he saw it this was the transition.

  People: Patrick Mayhew John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Meetings as Part of Consultations

  People: John Chilcot
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Proposing the Transition to Strand II

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  13. Dr Alderdice said that the Secretary of State had already envisaged that there should be discussions between the Parties and Sir Ninian in order to prepare properly for Strand II. What the Parties were now envisaging was a way of easing the passage...

  People: John Alderdice Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  No Public Interviews

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Consultation with Irish Government

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The UK Government delegation reconvened and prepared a form of words.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  19. At 3.08 pm the four leaders came to meet the Secretary of State.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Mr Hume said that he was also happy to beef up the reference in the proposed paragraph 3 to Strand III. 20. Dr Paisley wondered whether it would be possible to start Strand III before Strand II. The Secretary of State said that he saw a problem of...

  People: Ian Paisley John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  The Secretary of State said this was possible but he doubted whether it was practicable.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  ...but wondered whether he could not also have the reassurance which Mr Robinson and Mr Empey had been trying to secure. In response the Secretary of State said that he was not prepared to enter into secret understandings with any of the parties. But...

  People: Ian Paisley Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  26. Dr Paisley also referred to his continuing difficulties over Sir Ninian Stephen. He had given up, under extreme pressure, his earlier doubts about having Sir Ninian as Chairman or Strand II. He was not going to return to those. But his involvement...

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  He departed in what we all judged to be a hopeful frame of mind.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  The others declared themselves well content with that.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: This amended version of the statement was shared with Mr Andrews.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  29. Mr Andrews (who was at home) confirmed that he had already had an advanced indication from the DFA of what was emerging but asked the Secretary of State to arrange for the proposed text to be faxed to his office. Subject to that he said that he was...

  People: David Andrews
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: The call ended here.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  [Editor's Note: Having secured Mr Andrews' agreement to the package, the Secretary of State took it back to his office to await the DUP response.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Outline Statement on Government Position

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: The statement continued to be discussed and amended as the day progressed.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: This amendment was shown to multiple parties by the Secretary of State.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  The difficulty was that it would become public and then all sorts of questions would be raised about the details of the scheme. The Secretary of State said that he would certainly be willing for it to be a statement to plenary rather than a public...

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20
  32. Mr Hume agreed to think about this but said that he was not very happy about it.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Mr Molyneaux said that it rather stated the obvious and he was not sure that it would greatly help. He confirmed that he could live with it if it was a way of securing agreement to the proposed package. He understood why there was unease among those...

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  41. Continuing the Secretary of State said that he saw no prospect of the SDLP withdrawing their reservation so the question was whether the Government could provide some further reassurance. There was not going to be any secret dealing but he was...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  42. Mr Robinson said that he did not believe that this was helpful. What the DUP was seeking was not whether the Government would be willing to implement the final outcome but whether they had any commitment to the outline structure which had been...

  People: Patrick Mayhew Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  51. At 5.55 pm Mr Hume and Dr Alderdice came to see the Secretary of State.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: We know that the three other party leaders were present.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Government Endorsement of Common Ground

  People: Jim Molyneaux John Alderdice John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: This amendment is sent to Dr Paisley whilst he is meeting with the Secretary of State.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: Since this amendment was only introduced in an attempt to pacify the DUP, their lukewarm reaction to it means it was effectively dropped, and not further considered.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: 'The meeting ended at 5.50 pm'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  54. Mr Empey said that he shared a good deal of the DUP disappointment about the Government's unwillingness to declare itself for the scheme which the sub-Committee had worked up.

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  Nevertheless if the DUP could accept the amendment which the other three party leaders had accepted progress could be made. If not the UUP were not mandated to agree to anything else that night. It was, in Mr Empey's view extremely important for...

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  55. The Secretary of State said that he was perfectly happy to endorse the report for what it was but not to express himself in support of a framework which one of the parties would not agree. He would have a different role in Strand II but for the...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: 'The meeting adjourned at 6.15 pm'.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  57. The Secretary of State said that there was serious risk of proceedings ending in confusion. The proposition which had emerged in the course of the morning had not come from the Government. It had been a Unionist proposition which had appeared to...

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  66. Dr Paisley said that his difficulty was that the form of words offered merely referred to the Government endorsing the common ground. That meant that most of the sub-Committees [sic] report was not being endorsed by the Government.

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  Government Endorsement of Sub-Committee Progress

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: It appears that, after the adjournment, the SDLP agreed to the DUP's new form of words.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: It seems that section 5 was then accepted as amended.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: All-Party Negotiations, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:40
  The official team and three other delegations gathered in the conference room at about 9.30 pm

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Mr Andrews declared himself content with it and congratulated the Secretary of State on his achievement.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Additional Press Statement

  People: British Government Representative
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: At this point, a meeting is held with the Unionist and Alliance Party leaders (s14298), followed by a short plenary meeting, and then a meeting of all four Party leaders.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  17. In a short debrief meeting

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  with the official team

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  [Editor's Note: In the interim period, meetings of the party leaders take place (s14298), as well as a meeting with Dr Paisley (s14344) and a phone call with Mr Andrews (s14362).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  In the interim period, the Secretary of State holds meetings with party leaders and delegations.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  with the in-house team.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 12 Jun 1992, 09:10
  Soundings of the parties revealed that the DUP were not prepared to come to a plenary meeting. The UUP also declared themselves unwilling but said that they might be prepared to consider a business committee meeting under Mr Hanley's chairmanship. The...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourns.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: In the intervening period, the Secretary of State met with Dr Paisley (s14344).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  the Secretary of State briefly returned to the other three leaders who had remained with Mr Chilcot and Mr Fell

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: In the intervening period, the Secretary of State decided to share the document with Mr Andrews to secure his agreement pending Dr Paisley's decision (s14362). A letter from Dr Paisley then made it clear that the DUP would not agree the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: We do not have a detailed record of this meeting, but we know that it took place whilst Dr Paisley was discussing his objections to the statement with the Secretary of State (s14344).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: In the intervening period, the Secretary of State meets with a UUP delegation (s14344). He then attempted to convene a plenary meeting, but without success, so he convened a leaders' meeting instead (s14319).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The Party leaders (with Mr Empey and Mr Nicholson still standing in for Mr Molyneaux) then met privately.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  After a lengthy discussion,

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  they adjourned,

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  After further discussion,

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  there was then a further adjournment for the SDLP to consider their position.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  At 9.15pm the Secretary of State was informed

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  that the party representatives had agreed a text.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: In the intervening period, the Secretary of State secures the agreement of the other Party leaders to the amendment (s14298) and then agrees the overall package with Mr Andrews (s14362).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: In the intervening period, the Secretary of State meets with Mr Hume to discuss the DUP's objections to the statement (s14367).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  [Editor's Note: The Secretary of State then returns to his own office and his conversation with Mr Hume (s14367).]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 15:25
  36. At 5.15 pm

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Political Structures Sub-Committee, Date: 16 Jun 1992, 18:30
  [Editor's Note: The meeting adjourned.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Council of Ministers

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  SDLP Position on Sub-Committee Report

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Irish Bilateral Talks, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:00
  Neutrality and British Government Position on European Commissioner

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 17 Jun 1992, 09:00
  David Hill: Comments on Successor to the Agreement Paper 17.06.1992

  People: David Hill
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 17 Jun 1992, 09:00
  David Blatherwick: Comments on Successor to the Agreement Paper 17.06.1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 17 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Graham Archer: Comments on Successor to the Agreement Paper 17.06.1992

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 18 Jun 1992, 09:00
  David Fell: Comments on Successor to the Agreement Paper 18.06.1992

  People: David Fell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 18 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: At this point Derek Hill comments on Bryony Lodge's paper.]

  People: Derek Hill
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 17 Jun 1992, 09:00
  [Editor's Note: At some point in the day, David Blatherwick, Graham Archer and David Hill all submitted responses to Bryony Lodge's 'Successor to the Agreement' paper.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Strand 2 Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 10:30
  The following two paras have not been discussed Read the next two paragraphs as they stand

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  [Editor's Note: Jeremy Hanley and Peter Robinson were the only two present at the meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 18 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Peter Bell: Comments on Successor to the Agreement Paper 18.06.1992

  People: Peter Bell
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Strand 2 Sub-Committee, Date: 03 Sep 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: The agenda went on to be discussed in other meetings.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  Sub-Committee on Agenda Item 6 Agenda (03.09.1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  DUP to Withdraw from the Talks

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  This might be sustainable, he believed, until the trip to Dublin, when he felt that at present no UDUP delegation would make the journey as insufficient progress would have been made on the constitutional argument. I argued that unless there was a...

  People: Jeremy Hanley Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  Peter Robinson said that his party felt that if it were to be seen that Articles 2 and 3 alone had caused the breakup of the talks, the pressure would be upon the Irish Government from all sides, not least in the Dail itself, for a unilateral amendment...

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  Conversation with Ian Paisley Regarding Articles 2 and 3

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 18 Jun 1992, 09:00
  Derek Hill: Comments on Successor to the Agreement Paper 18.06.1992

  People: Derek Hill
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 01 Jul 1992, 09:00
  Possible Introduction to a Formal Proposal to Launch the Later Strands of the Talks

  People: David Hill
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  FROM: MR HANLEY 9 September 1992 cc: PS/SofS (B&L) – B PS/PUS (B&L) – B PS/Mr Fell – B Mr Thomas (B&L) – B Mr Alston – B Mr Bell (B&L) – B Mr Watkins – B Mr Cooke – B Mr Dodds – B Mr D A Hill – B MR D J R Hill (B&L) – B Mr Maccabe – B Mr Petch – B Mr...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  Strand III Meeting on Friday 12 September

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  [Editor's Note: Hugh John Simpson Gibson telephones Peter Robinson during this meeting.]

  People: Hugh John Simpson Gibson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  4. Paisley is agonising. Robinson says that he trusts the Secretary of State and holds him in great respect. Thereby might be the way on Thursday prior to the Plenary Session for a conversation between the two. Robinson feels that his leader needs...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  In the meantime we should continue with Sir Ninian's agenda, devise the Strand II institutions to which the UDUP could return "after we have made enough reservations to be able to trade them with the SDLP back in Strand I" said Robinson.

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  signed J Hanley JEREMY HANLEY RM/1343

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Office of the Strand 1 Chairman (British Government Delegation), Date: 19 Jun 1992, 09:00
  British Government: Successor to the Agreement 19.06.1992

  People: Bryony Lodge
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  2. Peter Robinson was friendly and constructive throughout our meeting and all comments should be seen in the light of his efforts to make progress and and to keep the UDUP within the talks process. He started by stating that on the previous Thursday...

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  FROM: C G MACCABE POLITICAL AFFAIRS DIVISION 9 SEPTEMBER 1992 DESK IMMEDIATE cc PS/Secretary of State (B&L) – B PS/PUS (B&L) – B PS/Mr Fell – B Mr Thomas – B Mr Alston O/R – B Mr Bell (B&L) – B Mr Watkins – B Mr Wood (B&L) – B Mr Cooke – B Mr Dodds...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: Chris Maccabe was present at the meeting.]

  People: Chris Maccabe
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: Jim Wilson was present at the meeting.]

  People: Jim Wilson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: Chris Maccabe, Reginald Empey, and Jim Wilson were present at the meeting.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Strand 2 Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This statement goes on to be discussed in other meetings.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  DUP Statement (09.09.1992)

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  2. They were scathing about the DUP, particularly Dr Paisley. They said the Party is tearing itself apart and Paisley's grip is failing under the pressure. The walk-out was a farce – neither one thing or the other – and confirmed that Paisley no longer...

  People: Jim Wilson Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  Peter Robinson argued on that occasion that they should not actually leave but remain, entering the debate when Articles 2 and 3 resurfaced. It seems that there were insufficient members of his party present to make a definitive judgement and therefore...

  People: Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 08 Sep 1992, 22:15
  3. Robinson will fight hard to keep the talks going. He has no idea how Ian Paisley will react this week particularly since the Reverend Dr has a crushing schedule of religious vigils and all-night prayer sessions coupled with an AGM in his party...

  People: Hugh John Simpson Gibson Peter Robinson
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  Criticism of the Irish Delegation

  People: Jim Wilson Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  The British Government to Take an Authoritative Stance

  People: Jim Wilson Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  Grassroots Opposition

  People: Jim Wilson Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Party Leaders, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 11:30
  [Editor's Note: This document is discussed in later meetings.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  Party Leaders' Proposal for Transition to Strands II and III

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  Notice of a Demand for a Strand 3 Liaison Meeting

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  [Editor's Note: This was noted.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  He also told me that if, as expected, the Talks move to Dublin later in the month and assuming at least one of the sessions will be a plenary, Mr Molyneaux would lead his delegation. In these circumstances he was confident that Dr Paisley would also...

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 11:00
  Comment 4. This was a frank exchange but despite some hard words being spoken I was left with the impression that the UUP delegation is fairly buoyant, with a lot of negotiating power in reserve. No doubt UUP annoyance with the DUP and Irish...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  HCS/795/92 FROM: D FELL 14 SEPTMEBER 1992 cc PS/Secretary of State (B&L) – B PS/Mr Hanley (B&L) – B PS/PUS (B&L) – B Mr Bell – B Mr Alston (o/r) – B Mr Watkins – B Mr D J R Hill – B Mr Maccabe – B Mr Cooke – B Mr Dodds – B Mr Quinn – B Mr Archer HMA...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  [Editor's Note: The conversation was between David Fell and Reginald Empey.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  While making the obvious point that I could not commit HMG on the point, and that it was indeed a matter for both Governments to consider,

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  While making the obvious point that I could not commit HMG on the point, and that it was indeed a matter for both Governments to consider, I nevertheless asked Mr Empey what time-frame he might have in mind. He told me that a month was too short, and...

  People: David Fell Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  Set a Final Deadline for the Talks and Postpone the IGC until Afterwards

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  In spite of the frisson over last week's HMG paper, I found Reg Empey in friendly mood, and willing to talk fairly expansively about other Talks issues. For example, he volunteered the view that Dr Paisley's walk-out on Articles 2 and 3 was a stunt...

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  In Empey's view, if the excuse had not been Articles 2 and 3, Paisley would have found another excuse for not going to Dublin. Empey accepted that this was not a universally held view. He went on to add that his continuing expectation was that Mr...

  People: David Fell Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  Mr Molyneaux's Radio Interview on Articles 2 and 3

  People: David Fell Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  Finally, Mr Empey drew my attention to a front-page article in the local Sunday News yesterday which reported that Glengall Street had been inundated by calls from irate Unionist Councillors, and Unionist businessmen, urging the Party to follow the DUP...

  People: Reg Empey
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 14 Sep 1992, 15:00
  Overall, the friendly and constructive tone adopted by Reg Empey (even discounting for the fact that he is among the most mild-mannered and moderate of the Unionists) encourages me to believe that no lasting damage has been done to relationships as a...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  FROM: PUS 14 SEPTEMBER 1992 cc. PS/Secretary of State (L&B) – B PS/Mr Hanley – B PS/Mr Fell – B Mr Thomas – B Mr Alston – B Mr Bell – B Mr Watkins – B Mr Cooke – B Mr Dodds – B Mr D A Hill – B Mr D J R Hill – B Mr Maccabe – B Mr Petch – B Mr Brooker...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  Proposal to Defer the IGC

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  Hume to Speak to the Taoiseach about Postponing the IGC

  People: Patrick Mayhew
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  Mr Hume undertook to speak to the Taoiseach on these lines.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  4. On the prospects, Mr Hume offered no particular view but was sufficiently supportive to agree to the arguments put by the Secretary of State that it would be desirable to defer the next IGC for a limited period to give Strand II (and Strand III) the...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  Political Ambitions of the IRA

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  Mr Hume 6. 7. The discussion over dinner took place in a most amicable atmosphere (we were favoured with the account of John Hume's early life and achievements: certainly a good sign). There was a genuine rapproachement [sic], and while Mr Hume is...

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00
  Strand 1

  People: John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Sep 1992, 12:00
  [Mr Hume telephoned me on Saturday, 12 September to confirm that he had spoken to the Taoiseach that morning.

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Sep 1992, 12:00
  [Editor's Note: The conversation was between John Chilcot and John Hume.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Sep 1992, 12:00
  The Taoiseach has been very resistive to the notion of a further deferral of the IGC but Mr Hume had put to him the arguments – not I think necessarily advocating them strongly – and the Taoiseach had undertaken to give them further consideration. This...

  People: John Chilcot John Hume
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-SDLP Talks, Date: 12 Sep 1992, 12:00
  [Editor's Note: The record of the phone call ends here.]

  
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 19:19
  Exchange of Letters Regarding 9 September 1992 British Government Paper: Letter from Jim Molyneaux to Patrick Mayhew

  People: Jim Molyneaux
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 10:00
  Exchange of Letters Regarding 9 September 1992 British Government Paper: Letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: British-Unionist Talks, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 15:00
  Exchange of Letters Regarding 9 September 1992 British Government Paper: Second Letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew

  People: Ian Paisley
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Strand 2 Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This brief description of events is recorded in a letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew. 'Our' therefore refers to the DUP.] Our record shows the following:– Sir Ninian:– on the last point of the list on P.4 (HMG paper) "capable...

  People: Seamus Mallon Ninian Stephen
  
• Northern Ireland Brooke/Mayhew Talks 1991-1992, Committee: Strand 2 Sub-Committee, Date: 09 Sep 1992, 10:30
  [Editor's Note: This brief description of events is recorded in a letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew. 'Our' therefore refers to the DUP.] Our record shows the following:– [...] Mr Fell:– yes, we see Seamus' logic and therefore we omit it.