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Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992

IN THE FINAL STAGES OF EDITING A series of talks launched by Peter Brooke, Secretary of State for Northern in Ireland, which began in April 1991, and were carried on intermittently by Brooke and his successor, Patrick Mayhew, until November 1992.

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Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three: SDLP Amendments and Clarifications

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Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 14 May 1991, 15:30

Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three: SDLP Amendments and Clarifications

People: Peter Brooke

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 14 May 1991, 15:30

3. Mr Hume went on to say that given the clarification they had received the SDLP were content to proceed on the basis outlined in the Government Team's proposition.

Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

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Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15

Proposal for Sub-Committee to Continue its Work (for Plenary Meeting on 3 June)

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, 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

Proposal to Move to Strand II

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10

Proposal to Move to Strand II

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, 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...

Agenda for Preliminary Bilateral Meetings

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Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 30 Apr 1991, 10:30

Agenda for Preliminary Bilateral Meetings

Location of Strand 2 Talks: Position of Parties on 3 May

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Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 07 May 1991, 10:50

Location of Strand 2 Talks: Position of Parties on 3 May

Position of Parties on the Morning of 8 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 11:25

Position of Parties on the Morning of 8 May

Secretary of State's Summary of the Position on the Afternoon of 8 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 14:45

Secretary of State's Summary of the Position on the Afternoon of 8 May 1991

Extract from "The SDLP Analysis of the Nature of the Problem"

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 14:45

Extract from "The SDLP Analysis of the Nature of the Problem"

People: John Hume

Chairman's Assessment of the Position on the Evening of 8 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 17:30

Chairman's Assessment of the Position on the Evening of 8 May

Location of Strand 2: Written Proposal from British Government

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 17:30

Location of Strand 2: Written Proposal from British Government

Location of Strand 2: Written Proposal from British Government

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 11:07

Location of Strand 2: Written Proposal from British Government

Joint Unionist Amendment of Secretary of State's Proposal 8th May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 14:05

Joint Unionist Amendment of Secretary of State's Proposal 8th May 1991

Agenda for Afternoon Sessions on 9 May/Summary of Positions at 14:00 on 9 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 14:05

Agenda for Afternoon Sessions on 9 May/Summary of Positions at 14:00 on 9 May

Political Talks: Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three

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Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 14 May 1991, 15:30

Political Talks: Practical Issues Concerning Strands Two and Three

Unionist Statement of 15 May: Faxed As Basis of Continuing Talks on 17 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 12:10

Unionist Statement of 15 May: Faxed As Basis of Continuing Talks on 17 May 1991

Joint Unionist Position Paper (as on 20 May 1991)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 17:20

Joint Unionist Position Paper (as on 20 May 1991)

Move to Strand II of the Talks As Soon As Possible

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 11 May 1992, 11:00

Move to Strand II of the Talks As Soon As Possible

People: John Hume

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, 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...

Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15

Sub-Committee Proposals 29 May 1992 18.25

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 03 Jun 1992, 11:15

His own delegation were still considering it and were not yet ready to give a view.

Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 11 Jun 1992, 12:10

Sub-Committee Report 10 June 1992

Message from Mr Andrews to Confirm Acceptance of the Package

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20

Message from Mr Andrews to Confirm Acceptance of the Package

People: British Government Representative

Agenda for a Bilateral Meeting Between the Government Team and the SDLP Held in Parliament Buildings on 30 April 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 30 Apr 1991, 10:30

Agenda for a Bilateral Meeting Between the Government Team and the SDLP Held in Parliament Buildings on 30 April 1991

People: Peter Brooke

Location of Strand 2 Talks: Conclusion of Meeting with SDLP on 3 May

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 07 May 1991, 10:50

Location of Strand 2 Talks: Conclusion of Meeting with SDLP on 3 May

People: Peter Brooke

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 07 May 1991, 10:50

[Editor's Note: These conclusions form the basis of the next meeting.]

Conclusions of Meeting with the SDLP on 8 May at 11.15am

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 11:25

Conclusions of Meeting with the SDLP on 8 May at 11.15am

People: Peter Brooke

Conclusions of Meeting with the SDLP on 8 May at 14.45pm

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 08 May 1991, 14:45

Conclusions of Meeting with the SDLP on 8 May at 14.45pm

People: Quentin Thomas

Location of Strand 2: Meeting with SDLP to Discuss Government Proposal (9 May 11:07)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 11:07

Location of Strand 2: Meeting with SDLP to Discuss Government Proposal (9 May 11:07)

People: Peter Brooke

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 11:07

[Editor's Note: Conclusions of the meeting with the SDLP have been documented and are returned to the Office of the Chairman.]

Conclusions of the Meeting with the SDLP at 14:05 on 9 May - Response to the Joint Unionist Amendment

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 09 May 1991, 14:05

Conclusions of the Meeting with the SDLP at 14:05 on 9 May - Response to the Joint Unionist Amendment

People: British Government Representative

Position of the SDLP on 20 May at 1720

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 17:20

Position of the SDLP on 20 May at 1720

People: John Hume

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 17:20

This was a different position from the one they had taken that morning when they had simply said that it was his responsibility to find a way forward, which he accepted.

SDLP Press Statement 20 May 1991

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 17:20

SDLP Press Statement 20 May 1991

People: SDLP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1991, 17:20

[Editor's Note: This press statement is the subject of discussion in later meetings.]

SoS to Consult Party Leaders on Holding a Plenary Discussion and Circulate Relevant Papers

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 15 May 1992, 13:15

SoS to Consult Party Leaders on Holding a Plenary Discussion and Circulate Relevant Papers

SDLP Statement Proposed by the UK Government to Break the Impasse

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 20 May 1992, 15:00

SDLP Statement Proposed by the UK Government to Break the Impasse

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, 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.]

Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 12 Jun 1992, 16:20

Statement to the Plenary (12 June 1992)

Proposal to Defer the IGC

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 10 Sep 1992, 19:00

Proposal to Defer the IGC

People: Patrick Mayhew

Conclusions of the Bilateral SDLP 28 October 1992 PM

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 28 Oct 1992, 15:00

Conclusions of the Bilateral SDLP 28 October 1992 PM

People: Peter May

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 28 Oct 1992, 15:00

[Editor's Note: Agreements reached at this session informed the agenda for further meetings on this topic.]

Conclusions of the Bilateral SDLP 29 October 1992

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 29 Oct 1992, 09:00

Conclusions of the Bilateral SDLP 29 October 1992

People: British Government Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Brooke–Mayhew Multi-Party Talks, 1991–1992, Date: 29 Oct 1992, 09:00

[Editor's Note: Agreements reached at this session informed the agenda for further meetings on this topic.]