Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding the publication of the (attached) British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks, enclosing an information handling plan, 25 September 1996

01 11 downing street declaration,

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Record of Meeting between Chris Maccabe and Robin Eames on 30 November 1993 at 12.00

24 9 downing street declaration,

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

05 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/ framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republicans),policing and justice,security,self-determination,north/south cooperation,referendum

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Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning bill, as drafted by the British government

04 1479

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

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

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01 10 downing street declaration

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Draft Brief for Prime Minister Q and A

05 29 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,legacy,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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

01 9 nan

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30 13 british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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

25 13 nan

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

66 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14A (Annotated Copy)

14 10 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Draft Broadcast Prefacing the Joint Declaration

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

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Draft Letter to Cabinet Regarding the Joint Declaration

58 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,identity,

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume on 25 November 1993 in the Morning

42 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Document Retained under FOI 27(I)

02 29 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between the UUP delegation and John Major on 17 October 1996

09 1479

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and Patrick Mayhew on 12 October 1993

19 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,referendum

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Cover Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

06 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,elections and electoral systems,security

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

23 18 downing street declaration

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Letter of Thanks from Patrick Mayhew to John Chilcot and the Northern Ireland Office

77 16 downing street declaration,

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Cover Note Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

11 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Documents Retained: Flag 26C

16 18 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

17 9 downing street declaration,

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

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

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

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

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Transcript of an Interview with Patrick Mayhew for Good Morning Ulster on 16 December 1993

76 16 downing street declaration,decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement

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Incomplete: Extract from Draft Follow-Up Lines to Take for PMQs etc.

69 16 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,anglo-irish agreement,decommissioning,prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Briefing Note on the Talks Process

16 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

13 10 downing street declaration

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

15 13 downing street declaration,

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Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Documents for the Prime Minister John Major's Meeting on the 14 October 1993

27 18 downing street declaration

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

12 18 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Note on What to Say on the Doorstep of Number Ten

15 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Briefing and Speaking Notes for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

52 9 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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

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

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Incomplete: Extract from Northern Ireland Tour d'Horizon

11 13 downing street declaration,

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

33 18 downing street declaration

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Fax from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

19 10 downing street declaration,

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

08 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle;

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

18 9 downing street declaration,

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Cover of the File

01 18 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex D – Paragraph 4 of the Joint Declaration with British Amendments Underlined

17 18 conent principle,identity,language,downing street declaration,self-determination,uk legislation,referendum,elections and electoral systems,north/south cooperation

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Briefing on Cross-Border Security Co-Operation for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

16 10 downing street declaration,

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Brief Speaking Note on Claims Surrounding PIRA Messages

36 9 nan

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13 18 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 25 November 1993

39 9 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,parity of esteem,self-determination,direct rule/suspension,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Speaking Note for a Telephone Conversation with Albert Reynolds

40 9 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume on 12 October 1993

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

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

15 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Copy of the Final Joint Declaration (JD20)

79 16 downing street declaration,identity,consent principle,european union and eec,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,self-determination,human rights,referendum,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 29 November 1993 at 13.00

35 9 nan

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Enclosure: Final Joint Declaration with Some Annotations

07 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: JD14 as Shown to Molyneaux with Amendment Locations Marked

28 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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

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

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Joint Declaration: JD12 [Mislabelled as JD11]

12 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Vox Pops on the Joint Declaration

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

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume on 29 November 1993

20 9 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Speaking Notes on the PIRA Messages for the Spring/Hurd/Mayhew Meeting at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

07 10 downing street declaration,

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Alderdice

41 12 nan

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Extract from Hansard

46 9 paramilitary activity (republican),

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

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

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

11 10 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration (JD15) in Brussels on 10/11 December 1993

56 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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

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

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Briefing on the Northern Ireland Political Parties for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

18 10 downing street declaration,

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A Record of Communication between Sinn Féin and the British Government from October 1990 to November 1993

17 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties from the talks,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,

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Letter from David Blatherwick to Robin Butler Regarding a Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 26 November 1993

37 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

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

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Letter from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Agenda for a Stocktaking Meeting in January 1994

06 11 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,uk legislation,

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

12 14 nan

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Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Strand 2 Draft Paper

07 14 strand 2,north/south cooperation,

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Record of a Lunch Meeting between John Dew and Fergus Finlay on 30 November 1993

21 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex A – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

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

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft (Annotated Copies)

49 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Approved Description of Archbishop Eames' Positions

18 29 nan

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

08 10 downing street declaration,

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

31 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican);

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

40 14 framework agreement/framework documents,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,executive authority,north/south cooperation,identity,human rights,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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

32 9 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,

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Northern Ireland Office Schedule for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

06 10 downing street declaration,

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Note from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Draft Lines to Take on Hume/Adams and a Covering Letter for John Major

14 12 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Briefing Lines for the Government Whip Office

10 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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

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

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Record of Meeting between John Major and George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, on 19 January 1994

02 11 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Note from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas Recording the Positions Taken by Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring on Articles 2 & 3

02 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution;

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

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

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jim Daniell Regarding Liaison Group Work

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

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 10 December 1993 at 11.30

57 8 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,self-determination,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Joint Declaration: JD13

10 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

60 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Note from Clive Barbour Enclosing Extracts from Speeches by Albert Reynolds

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

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

21 13 european union and eec,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14 (Annotated Copy)

12 10 downing street declaration,

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Record of a Phone Call between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn to Discuss JD12

29 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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List of Amendments Proposed to JD14 at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 (Two Copies)

05 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution;

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Note from Stephen Leach to Quentin Thomas Enclosing Draft Passage on Security Co-Operation for Summit Communiqué

23 9 east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

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

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 24 November 1993 in the Afternoon

44 9 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Letter from David Cooke to Mr Stephens Enclosing a Briefing for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

02 10 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 10 December 1993 at 11.30

49 8 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,self-determination,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Draft Northern Ireland Newsletter Article from John Major

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

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Summary of Telephone Conversation between David Blatherwick and Martin Mansergh on 27 November 1993

34 9 downing street declaration;

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

14 13 consent principle,prisoners,strand 1,

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames Reporting on the Latter's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 1 December 1993

16 9 downing street declaration,

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File Index of Important Papers

02 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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

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

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Note: 'Who is Briefing Whom?'

04 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Martin Mansergh and Roderic Lyne on 29 November 1993 at 13.00

29 9 nan

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15 April 1994 Irish Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Overall Objectives for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

05 10 downing street declaration,

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

10 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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

09 10 downing street declaration,

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

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

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

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

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Documents Retained under Flag 17

32 18 none

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Joint Declaration: JD8

13 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Handwritten Notes on Meetings

33 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3,

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

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

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Joint Declaration

55 8 downing street declaration

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Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Northern Ireland Office Briefing for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

03 10 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Geraldine Kennedy on 18 November 1993

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

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

03 9 paramilitary activity (republican),security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties;

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Letter from John Chilcot to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding an Internal Meeting on 29 November 1993 at 18.00 and Laying Out Next Steps on the Joint Declaration

41 9 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,

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Letter from Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Patrick Mayhew to Prime Minister John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration on the 12 October 1993

14 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Memo from Tony Beeton to David Cooke Regarding a Briefing on the History of the Joint Declaration Initiative Dated 11 October 1993

25 18 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

59 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement

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Summary of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

06 9 downing street declaration

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

04 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle;

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Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

51 9 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Political Development Briefing

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

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between Dick Spring, Seán Ó hUiginn, Ken Maginnis and Reg Empey on 28 November 1993

19 9 nan

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

26 13 nan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and John Alderidce on 22 November 1993

43 9 paramilitary activity (republican),identity,

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Enclosure: Annex D – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

24 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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

78 16 downing street declaration,

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Fax from John Chilcot Regarding a Meeting with the British Ambassador to the United States on 7 October 1993

31 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,referendum

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft (12 November 1993 Draft)

09 9 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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Media Report on Jim Molyneaux' Speech to the House of Commons on 23 November 1993

45 9 strand 1,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation,

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Political Development Bullet Points

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

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Commentary on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

48 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,self-determination,consent principle,

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Joint Declaration: Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Major Analysing 'As of Right' Sentence

51 8 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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

27 9 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

04 10 downing street declaration,

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Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Relationship between the Joint Declaration, the Framework Agreement and the Talks

12 11 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish governments regarding the Hume–Adams initiative and the prospects for a new ceasefire, 22 October 1996

03 1479

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Record of a Meeting between David Fell and Eamonn Mallie to Discuss the Hume-Adams Talks on 13 October 1993

10 18 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,prisoners

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Enclosure: Arrangements for Briefing Key People

12 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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Digest of Morning Newspapers on 16 December 1993

73 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Meeting of Northern Ireland committee on 28 January 1997 at 15.45, 27 January 1997

04 1321

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Minute from Paul Cohen to Murdo Maclean, 23 January 1997

24 1321

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble, 25 July 1997

34 1455 decommissioning

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Letter from Kevin Heal to Michael Mellett on repatriation of Irish prisoners, 25 September 1997

16 1485 prisoners

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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley on education restructuring, 27 January 1997

10 1321

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SDLP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

49 500

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Enclosure: Written parliamentary answer on prisoner transfers, 23 November 1992

21 1455 prisoners

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Enclosure: Summary of the Joint Framework Document

48 1455 framework agreement/framework documents

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Calendar of events—Dublin – 1996

74 1321

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Enclosure: Checklist of issues for the meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 30 July 1997, 29 July 1997

52 1455 decommissioning, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to Philip Barton in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 10 October 1997, 9 October 1997

08 1485 parades

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Letter from John Major to John Hume on education restructuring, 27 January 1997

08 1321

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Peter Bell regarding a draft paper on constitutional issues, 20 June 1996

13 500

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Enclosure: Annex 1—Proposals for the comprehensive agenda, 16 September 1997

85 1484 strand one, strand two, strand three

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Minute regarding the linkage of the MacBride principles and the IFI [International Fund for Ireland], 19 August 1996

19 1317

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing an action plan regarding Hume–Adams, draft letters to John Holmes and John Hume, and revised text for the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 21 November 1996

30 1498

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Letter from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam, 4 August 1997

12 1455 prisoners

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 1 August 1997

25 1455 decommissioning, consent principle

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Minute from Ken Sutton to John Holmes on Irish prisoners, 9 October 1997

13 1485 prisoners

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Letter from David Trimble to George Mitchell, 16 September 1997

82 1484 mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note concerning allowances payable for delegates and parties

12 500

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Minute of a phone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and John Major on 19 January 1997

68 1321

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Enclosure: Annex A—Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom establishing the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning

65 1455

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60 1455 decommissioning

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Update on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 16 August 1996

22 1317

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Enclosure: Background for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 10 October 1997

10 1485 parades

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Briefing from Katherine Herrick for Michael Ancram on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 15 August 1996

25 1317

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on the Maze enquiry, 2 January 1998

61 1528 prisoners

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

44 30 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting with David Trimble on 30 July 1997, 29 July 1997

47 1455 decommissioning, consent principle, framework agreement/framework documents

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Record of Cabinet Office documents abstracted from file

03 1321

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Enclosure: Joint Framework Document

75 1528 framework agreement/framework documents

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Minute of a phone conversation between Jonathan Haslam and Jim Fitzpatrick about Hume–Adams, 15 January 1997

78 1321

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on outstanding phone conversations, 30 July 1997

39 1455

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on review of electoral issues in Northern Ireland, 30 July 1997

41 1455 elections and electoral systems

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Transcript of an interview with Adam Ingram at Markethill on 16 September 1997, 17 September 1997

69 1484 paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Sutton on the cenotaph, 1 August 1997

23 1455

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Letter from Kevin Heal to Michael Mellett on repatriation of Irish prisoners, 9 October 1997

15 1485 prisoners

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UUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

52 500

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Speaking notes for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble [on 11 September 1997]

75 1484 decommissioning, consent principle

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Talks summary, 23 July 1997

001

001 1582

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16 1454 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Proposed Irish language on decommissioning and consent

50 1455 decommissioning, consent principle

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Enclosure: Annex 2—Irish constitutional proposals

58 1528 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, identity, anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration

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Extract from a revised draft of the rules of procedure, [20] June 1996

10 500

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Enclosure: Letter from Jack Straw to John O'Donoghue on repatriation plans for prisoners, 4 August 1997

19 1455 prisoners

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on the cenotaph, 26 July 1997

64 1455

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Minute from Nick Perry on details of police checkpoint stopping of Siobhán O'Hanlon, 9 October 1997

12 1485

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Note from Peter Thomas to Quentin Bell commenting on constitutional issues paper, particularly articles 2 and 3, 18 June 1996

27 500

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on contacts between the Irish Government and the UUP, 30 December 1997

67 1528 prisoners, paramilitary activity (republican), strand two, east/west cooperation, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration, consent principle, strand one, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Form of words exchanged with the Irish on decommissioning and consent

49 1455 decommissioning, consent principle

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Irish government submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

41 500

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 24 January 1997

17 1321

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Nominations for the committee on the rules of procedure and agenda

42 500

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Enclosure: Heads of Agreement (British draft)

73 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, anglo-irish agreement, north/south council, east/west cooperation, human rights

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Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume on 23 January 1997 (Hume–Adams)

86 1484

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22 1321

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Minute from Michael Pakenham to Ken Lindsay on a statement on Bloody Sunday, 30 December 1997

65 1528 military activity (british)

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Letter from Tony Blair to John Taylor, 1 August 1997

26 1455 uk legislation

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

64 30 downing street declaration

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a fresh Hume–Adams text, 17 January 1997

69 1321

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 23 December 1997

71 1528 military activity (british), inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, strand two

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Lines to take on Hayes's review into the police complaints system, 23 January 1997

20 1321

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Letter from Jack Straw to John O'Donoghue on repatriation plans for prisoners, 4 August 1997

15 1455 prisoners

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Letter from Philip Barton to Cedric Wilson, 6 August 1997

03 1455

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Minute from Nick Perry on decommissioning mechanisms for a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Ray Burke on 29 July 1997, 28 July 1997

59 1455 decommissioning, strand two

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Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 21 July 1997

33 1454 decommissioning

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NIWC submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

47 500

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Enclosure: List of confidence-building measures for the unionist community, 17 September 1997

67 1484 consent principle, decommissioning, victims, uk legislation, economic development (including ifi), policing and justice

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Note from Chris Maccabe to Quentin Thomas regarding a draft paper on constitutional issues, 20 June 1996

14 500

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Enclosure: Annex A – Amendments to 10 October 1996 Hume–Adams text as given to John Hume, 10 January 1997

70 1321

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Minute of a lunch meeting between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 1 August 1997, 2 August 1997

22 1455 decommissioning

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Revised draft procedural motion ('incorporating UUP language'), 16 September 1997 at 17.45

84 1484 decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, downing street declaration

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Letter from John Major to David Trimble on education restructuring, 27 January 1997

06 1321

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Republic of Ireland: Annual review for 1996

73 1321

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Minute of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán O hUiginn in the margins of the Liaison Group on 25 July 1997

63 1455 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Peter Bell on the negotiating brief for Strand Three, 18 June 1996

01 1485

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28 500

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Enclosure 3: Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing the revised text of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 5 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

40 1498

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell on 16 June 1996 at 09.40

37 500

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Enclosure: Draft press statement, 2 January 1998

62 1528 prisoners

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Lines to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 10 October 1997

07 1485 parades

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Paper from Chris Maccabe on 'The Drumcree Effect', 16 August 1996

20 1317

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Letter from Claire Sumner to John Holmes on a Sinn Féin visit to prisoners in Belmarsh and Whitehall, 6 August 1997

07 1455 prisoners

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Statement by Mo Mowlam on 2 January 1998

59 1528 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), security, prisoners

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Enclosure 2: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume

02 1485

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39 1498

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State department press guidance on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 20 August 1996

18 1317

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Jack Straw on prisons issues, 28 July 1997

55 1455 prisoners, military activity (british), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on a letter from Ian Paisley, 4 August 1997

10 1455 parades

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Record of a trilateral meeting between the independent chairmen, the British government, and the Irish government on 17 June 1996 at 09.30

34 500

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Annex B—Revised draft procedural motion (labelled 'our original draft'), 12 September 1997

83 1484 decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Possible draft package for resolving decommissioning before the election, 24 January 1997 PM

14 1321

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Note from John Holmes to John McKervill enclosing a letter from Cedric Wilson, 22 July 1997

26 1454

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Annex: Liaison sub-committee on decommissioning

15 1321

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 30 July 1997

40 1455 decommissioning, elections and electoral systems, power-sharing, framework agreement/framework documents, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 10 October 1997

06 1485 strand two, strand three, strand one, north/south council, european union and eec, prisoners, policing and justice, parades, lamguage and culture, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble, 21 July 1997

29 1454 mitchell principles, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Agreed note of a meeting between NIO, Scottish Office and Home Office officials on 17 July 1997

56 1455 prisoners

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

12 30 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery to Jonathan Stephens regarding a possible entry process for Sinn Féin into the talks, 1 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

46 1498

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Fax from Wally Kirwan to John Holmes with updated Irish Government language on decommissioning, 21 July 1997

01 1455

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31 1454 decommissioning, mitchell principles, consent principle

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Document closed under FOI exemption 41: 'Minute from [Robert] Cranborne to [John Major] dated 16 January 1997'

76 1321

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Talks summary, 27 January 1997

05 1321

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and the UUP on 16 September 1997

72 1484 decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes on forthcoming reports on policing in Northern Ireland (Hayes and Smith), 23 January 1997

19 1321

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on prisoners and Tam Dalyell, 30 December 1997

68 1528 prisoners

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

44 500

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UDP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

50 500

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Enclosure: Itinerary for Tony Blair's visit to Northern Ireland on 13 October 1997, 10 October 1997

05 1485

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

55 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Ian Paisley, 4 August 1997

11 1455 parades

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Letter from John McKervill to Jonathan Capstick on a meeting with Sinn Féin on access to the House of Commons facilities, 4 August 1997

13 1455 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter to John Holmes summarising the next steps in the Northern Ireland all-party negotiations, 14 June 1996

54 500

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on parades

11 1321

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Possible draft procedural motion, faxed from David Trimble to Paul Murphy, 16 September 1997

70 1484 decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair, 16 September 1997

81 1484 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from David Trimble to Mo Mowlam, 16 September 1997

71 1484 decommissioning, victims, policing and justice, language and culture

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Statement by Mo Mowlam on an elections review, [31 July 1997]

31 1455 elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Key UUP points from a meeting with Mo Mowlam on 16 September 1996

73 1484 downing street declaration, referendum, decommissioning

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Briefing from David Hill on the rules of procedure and the agenda for the opening plenary, 14 June 1996

39 500

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 2 January 1998

60 1528 strand two, prisoners

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Labour submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

46 500

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 21 July 1997

27 1454 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Talks summary, 15 January 1997

77 1321

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Joint communiqué, 29 July 1997

45 1455 decommissioning

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Enclosure: Speaking note on processing of repatriation cases for Irish prisoners, 9 October 1997

14 1485 prisoners

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Press statement following a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Sinn Féin on 6 August 1997

08 1455 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding his visit to Northern Ireland, 10 October 1997

04 1485 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Press statement: 'A hundred days on and a second chance for Northern Ireland', 4 August 1997

17 1455 consent principle, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland, 16 September 1997

79 1484 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John Major to Robert McCartney on education restructuring, 27 January 1997

09 1321

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Minute from Jack Straw to Robin Cook on UK/Irish relations, 1 August 1997

24 1455

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 27 July 1997, 28 July 1997

57 1455 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 1 January 1998

64 1528 paramilitary activity (loyalist), prisoners, strand two, referendum, parades

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Enclosure: Minute from Kevin Heal on the transfer of Seán McNulty to Northern Ireland, 21 July 1997

02 1321

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20 1455 prisoners

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Speech by Mo Mowlam to a G7 lunch in the Wellington Park Hotel, 4 August 1997

16 1455 devolution, referendum, consent principle, anglo-irish agreement, inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, mitchell principles, parades, economic development (including ifi)

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 23 December 1997

69 1528 prisoners

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a short statement in response to a potential PIRA ceasefire, 4 November 1996

80 1321

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43 1498

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Jack Straw on the cenotaph, 31 July 1997

27 1455

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UUP statement on entering Castle Buildings, 17 September 1997

66 1484 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, decommissioning, mitchell principle

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DUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

51 500

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Enclosure: Replacement Annex A—Joint communiqué, 29 July 1997

38 1455 decommissioning

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill on talks scheduling issues, 14 June 1996

40 500

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill regarding a visit to Northern Ireland from Tony Blair, 28 July 1997

58 1455

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Draft letter from Philip Barton to Cedric Wilson, 6 August 1997

04 1455

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble, 22 July 1997

24 1454 decommissioning, mitchell principles, consent principle

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

54 30 downing street declaration

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Note from Peter Bell with comments on Jonathan Stephens' brief on the Hume–Adams initiative and a planned meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring, 1 November 1996

48 1498

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on handling the UUP and the next steps in the talks, 21 July 1997

30 1454 decommissioning, mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Cedric Wilson to Tony Blair, 18 July 1997

06 1455 parades

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on David Trimble's position, 16 January 1997

75 1321

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Alliance submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

45 500

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Lines to take on Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary's (Colin Smith's) Report, 23 January 1997

21 1321

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Alistair Darling on the 2nd tranche of the EU peace and reconciliation programme in Northern Ireland, 31 July 1997

28 1455 european union and eec

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes proposing next steps with regards to the Hume–Adams initiative, enclosing draft letters from John Major to John Bruton and John Hume and revised text for the British Government statement on Nothern Ireland, 21 November 1996

29 1498

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PUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

48 500

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Press extracts, 2 January 1998

63 1528 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from Ros Pearce to Philip Barton with a readout of the meeting between Mo Mowlam and Sinn Féin from Quentin Thomas, 6 August 1997

09 1455 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, prisoners, parades

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Enclosure: Lines to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 10 October 1997

09 1485 parades

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British government revised draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

11 500

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DUP submission to the chairman on the rules of procedure and agenda

51 500

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Enclosure: Draft text of a statement on Bloody Sunday

66 1528 military activity (british)

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Document temporarily retained: 'Document dated [10 September 1997] from David Montgomery to Jonathan Powell'

80 1484

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 30 July 1997, 29 July 1997

51 1455 decommissioning

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

16 500

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement, 23 December 1997

72 1528

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Note from Don McAleer to Alan Whysall confirming the disconnection of all sound feeds, 14 June 1996

53 500

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 22 July 1997

01 1321

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25 1454 decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major with a sitrep on Northern Ireland, 15 January 1997

79 1321

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Minute of a meeting between NIO officials and Sinn Féin on 28 July 1997 at 11.00, 30 July 1997

46 1455 decommissioning, prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties, language and culture, parades

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Minute from David Hill on the future of the talks: refining the package, 24 January 1997

13 1321

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Draft joint statement on consent and decommissiong, [9 September 1997]

78 1484 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the cenotaph, 16 September 1997

74 1484 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland, 31 July 1997

30 1455 decommissioning, consent principle

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Enclosure: Annex B – Textual comparison between the paper from John Hume dated 10 January 1997 (Hume–Adams) and John Major's statement of 28 November 1996

72 1321

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 4 November 1996 regarding Hume's meeting with Gerry Adams the previous week [Hume–Adams]

44 1498

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Enclosure: Draft letter to Gerry Adams, August 1997

14 1455

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill summarising contacts on 21 July 1997

36 1454 decommissioning, consent principle, inclusion/exclusion of parties, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from [Tony Blair] to [Bill Clinton] dated [31 July 1997]'

29 1455

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley regarding the disconnection of all audio feeds

36 500

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Fax from Katherine Bramwell to Philip Barton, 4 August 1997

18 1455 prisoners

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Minute from Andrew Campbell on a Police Bill for Nothern Ireland, 17 September 1997

68 1484 policing and justice, uk legislation

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Minute from John Holmes to Joe Pilling on Northern Ireland, 23 December 1997

70 1528

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

35 500

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Enclosure: Hume–Adams draft statement for the British Government, 10 October 1996

71 1321

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 22 July 1997

22 1454 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Draft reply from Tony Blair to John Taylor, 30 July 1997

43 1455 uk legislation, european union and eec

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Enclosure: Annex 2—Irish constitutional proposals

55 1528 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, identity, anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration

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Draft statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

07 500

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Enclosure: UUP requests, 21 July 1997

28 1454 mitchell principles, decommissioning

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to John Taylor's letter, 30 July 1997

42 1455 uk legislation, european union and eec

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Internal record of an informal meeting on the rules of procedure and agenda on 17 June 1996

25 500

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Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 16 August 1996

21 1317

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and David Trimble on 23 January 1997

16 1321

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Joint communiqué, 29 July 1997

54 1455 decommissioning

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Enclosure: 'Upbeat Trimble says problems must be faced', News Letter, 25 July 1997

53 1455 decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Lines to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 10 October 1997 (annotated)

11 1485 parades, prisoners, military activity (british)

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Minute from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden regarding a meeting between John Major and George Mitchell, 20 August 1996

17 1317

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to John Morris on Northern Ireland emergency legislation, 28 July 1997

62 1455 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Internal record of meetings to discuss the rules of procedure and the agenda on 18 and 19 June 1996

08 500

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Minute from Michael Pakenham to John Holmes on Northern Ireland legislation, 10 October 1997

03 1485 emergency powers, uk legislation, parades

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Enclosure: Heads of Agreement (Irish draft), 5 December 1997

74 1528 strand one, strand two, strand three, devolution, operation of the assembly, identity, north/south cooperation, east/west cooperation, consent principle, human rights, policing and justice

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Hume on 1 November 1996 regarding Teahon's meeting with John Hume earlier that day [Hume–Adams]

45 1498

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Enclosure 1: Note from John Holmes to Tony Lake regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 5 November 1996

38 1498

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Internal summary record of the first 36 hours of negotiations (10 – 12 June 1996): 'Appointing the chairman'

55 500

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Letter from John Major to John Alderdice on education restructuring, 27 January 1997

07 1321

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Minute of discussions between Tony Blair, Mo Mowlam, Bertie Ahern and David Trimble on 22 July 1997

23 1454 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Draft joint statement on consent and decommissioning, [5 September 1997]

02 1455

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77 1484 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Aide-mémoire from Jeffrey Donaldson to Jonathan Powell following a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 10 September 1997

76 1484 consent principle, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to Ken Sutton on a strategy for the summer in Northern Ireland, 31 July 1997

36 1455

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 1095

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33 1094

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

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

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Minute from Ian Burns to Robert Alston following Ian Burns' 30 April 1990 meeting with John Hume, regarding the Reid/Murray Letter 1 May 1990

09 1095

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

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Enclosure: Letter from John Hume to John Major dated 8 August 1996, enclosing a text by Gerry Adams on Sinn Féin's position regarding a renewed ceasefire

19 1095

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

66 1094 prisoners

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Minute of a meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 22 November 1989

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

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01 15 downing street declaration

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

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

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Checklist of points to make during a meeting between John Major, the PUP and the UDP on 22 July 1996

22 1095

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63 1094 decommissioning,parades,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Major on 18 July 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

21 1095

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

69 14 framework agreement/framework documents,strand 1,

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Letter from John Major to John Bruton, 22 July 1996

78 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Minute from Ian Burns to Peter Brooke of a conversation between Ian Burns and John Hume regarding Alec Reid and Raymond Murray's proposal 'Pastoral Response to the Present Conflict'

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

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Enclosure: Personality note on Gary McMichael

69 1094

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

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

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Enclosure: Personality note on John White

01 1095

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70 1094

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

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

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

72 1094 decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Cover Letter by Tomás Ó Fiaich for the proposal document 'Pastoral Response to the Present Conflict' by Alec Reid and Raymond Murray, 10 November 1989

05A

05A 15 downing street proposal, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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

35 1094 parades

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Enclosure: Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

08 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Memo commenting on future policy options paper, 29 July 1996

30 1094 bill of rights

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Letter from Alec Reid to Tom King regarding communications with John Hume, 6 September 1987

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

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

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

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

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

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Excerpt from [Irish Government] document on the future of the peace process, photocopied on 22 November 1989

13 1095

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

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Note from Anita Bharucha dated 26 June 1996, requesting a briefing for John Chilcot's meeting with Nigel Warner on 11 July 1996

11 1615

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Minute from Danny McNeill to Peter Brooke regarding a press article by Anthony Coughlan and sent by Anthony Coughlan to John Hume, 4 January 1991

22 4 consent principle, downing street declaration, elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, self-determination

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14 October 1993 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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

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

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

62 1094 prisoners

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

70 14 nan

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

76 1094 paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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

73 1094 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 28 July 1996

31 1094 parades,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden on 8 August 1996, enclosing a fax from Hume with Sinn Féin's position regarding a renewed ceasefire

18 1095

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

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

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

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

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

16 22 downing street declaration

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

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

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Record of a Liasion Group Meeting on 1 October 1993

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

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

61 1094

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

72 14 north/south cooperation,

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Record of phone conversations between John Hume and John Holmes, and between Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 13 and 14 September 1996, regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

16 1095

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

58 1094 parades

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

32 1094

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

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

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Statement by Peter Brooke on the Christmas Ceasefire and the New Year

07 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, inclusion/ exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem

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

37 1094

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

74 1094 decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

36 1094 parades

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Reply from John Kerr to Richard Neal, 26 July 1996

34 1094 parades

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 21 October 1993

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

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

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

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

18 28 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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

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

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Minute from Peter May regarding a meeting chaired by John Chilcot on 4 January 1991 on John Hume's contact with PIRA

19 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary (republican), security, self-determination, parity of esteems

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

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

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 30 September 1996 regarding Hume's meeting with Gerry Adams

11 1095

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

25 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec

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

10 1095

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Minute from R. O. Miles to Ian Burns regarding Alec Reid and Raymond Murray's proposal, 13 December 1989

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

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Enclosure: Personality note on David Ervine

68 1094

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Enclosure: 'Proposal for a Democratic Over-all Political and Diplomatic Strategy for Justice, Peace and Reconciliation: A Pastoral Response to the Present Conflict', written by Alec Reid and Raymond Murray

05C

05C 15 consent principle, downing street declaration, elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, identity, language and culture, north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), parity of esteem, self-determination, uk legislation, victims

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 24 September 1996, enclosing a speaking note for Mayhew regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

14 1095

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

26 28 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from Alec Reid and Raymond Murray to John Hume regarding their proposal 'Pastoral Response to the Present Conflict', October 1989

05B

05B 15 anglo-irish agreement, consent principle, downing street declaration, elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties, north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), policing and justice, prisoners, self-determination, victims

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

19 28 downing street declaration

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

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

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Minute from Ian Burns to Jim Daniell enclosing files from John Hume regarding Alec Reid and Raymond Murray's proposal, 29 November 1989

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

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Record of John Holmes' phone conversations with John Hume and Paddy Teahon on 27 September 1996, enclosing text for the British Government's statement in support of a renewed ceasefire

12 1095

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

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

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

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

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

15 1095

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

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Enclosure: Personality note on Hugh Smyth

67 1094

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

15 28 downing street declaration

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

08 1095

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

16 28 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Minute of a conversation between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 12 February 1990

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

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

75 1094 decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

25 1094 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

71 1094 paramilitary activity (republican)

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

27 28 downing street declaration

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Minute of a phone conversation between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 15 November 1989, 16 November 1989

15 2 downing street declaration, prisoners

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Note from Ken Lindsay to David Hill regarding the schedule for the following week and updates regarding Alliance's representation against the UDP/PUP, 13 September 1996

50 1138

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Briefing on the schedule and agenda for the meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 9 December, 22 November 1996

43 1618

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 18 November 1996

16 1617

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UUP memo on Heads of Agreement (annotated copy), 3 January 1998

53 1528 north/south council, strand two, executive authority, operation of the assembly, east/west cooperation

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Enclosure: Briefing on Northern Ireland Select Committee

125

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

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Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes on James Smyth's time served, 19 December 1997

91 1528 prisoners

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Enclosure: Extract from the Joint Framework Document on constitutional issues

44 1528 framework agreement/framework documents, self-determination, consent principle, parity of esteem, identity, downing street declaration

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 16 September, till 17.00

48 1138

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Enclosure 1.1: Personality notes on loyalist leaders for John Major's meeting with loyalist parties on 20 November 1996

05 1130

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Note from Ken Lindsay with Patrick Mayhew's comments on Stephen Leach's papers from 12 September, 13 September 1996

49 1138

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Enclosure 2: Proposal for the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, with time limits specified

53 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Sinn Féin, 15 February 1998

024

024 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from John Holmes to John Major with updates on the Hume–Adams initiative, 22 November 1996

46 1618

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

126

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

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

127

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

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Note from Quentin Thomas enclosing a paper on prospects for political progress in the talks for the remainder of the year, 19 August 1996

38 1138

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Letter from David Redhouse to John Holmes on Irish prisoners, 19 December 1997

86 1528 prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties, emergency powers

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Briefing on the Key Persons Protection Scheme for John Major's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 20 November 1996

15 1617

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Letter from Joe Pilling to John Holmes on Northern Ireland team selection, 18 December 1997

Minute of an informal conversation between Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair on 22 December 1997

100 1528

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81 1528 prisoners, north/south cooperation

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Sinn Féin, 13 February 1998

029

029 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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

129

129 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex 1—Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement (annotated copy)

57 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, north/south council, human rights

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the Bloody Sunday inquiry, 13 February 1998

027

027 1604 military activity (british)

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Note from David Hill with suggestions for a gameplan for the talks beginning on 16 September, 12 September 1996

54 1138

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Enclosure: Annex—Sentence review commission paper

37 1528 prisoners, security, uk legislation

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Enclosure: Text of a statement Sinn Féin would be prepared to make to stay in the multi-party talks

017

017 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), victims

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Record of British Government ministers regarding the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 15 November 1996

20 1617

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a speaking note for the the trilateral meeting between the British Government, the Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September, 19 September 1996

36 1138

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Minute from Robert Travis enclosing a Sinn Féin submission to Strand Two, 28 January 1998

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a speaking note and a draft agenda for the trilateral meeting between the British Government, the Irish Government and the UUP, 18 September 1996

116 1604 strand two

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43 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording phone conversations between Tony Blair and John Hume, and Bertie Ahern on 6 January 1998

38 1528 consent principle, elections and electoral systems, north/south council, human rights, inclusion/exclusion of parties, executive authority

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Note from S G Brearley enclosing the DUP's comments on UDP's response to Alliance's submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 18 September 1996

41 1138

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Enclosure: Paper on changes to British constitutional legislation as part of a settlement on Northern Ireland, December 1997

43 1528 uk legislation, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, self-determination, downing street declaration, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, devolution,

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 27 January 1998

121

121 1604 military activity (british)

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Minute of Mo Mowlam's meetings with the SLDP, the UKUP, and Labour on 5 January 1998, 6 January 1998

40 1528 operation of the assembly, north/south council, strand one, strand two, prisoners,

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes on Bloody Sunday, 18 December 1997

96 1528 military activity (british)

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British Government record of meetings on 17 September 1996

40 1138

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Letter from John Morris to Derry Irvine on legal aid reforms in Northern Ireland, 27 January 1998

119

119 1604

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Enclosure: Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Tony Beeton on a revised statement on Bloody Sunday, 12 December 1997

99 1528 military activity (british)

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Covering note from Anita Bharucha enclosing a draft letter to John Holmes and a briefing for John Major's meeting with George Mitchell on 12 September, 10 September 1996

12 1130

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a revised joint statement by the Governments on handling decommissioning and a revised agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 12 September 1996

51 1138

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Minute from Robin Shackell to Tony Beeton on membership of the Bloody Sunday Tribunal, 13 February 1998

031

031 1604 military activity (british)

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Enclosure 1: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioning, enclosing the terms of reference and a workplan for the committee on decommissioning

52 1138

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Minute from Mike Venables to Ken Lindsay on the reform of firearms law in Northern Ireland, 5 January 1998

45 1528

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Enclosure 1.2: Speaking note and briefing on prison issues for John Major's meeting with loyalist parties on 20 November 1996

06 1130

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair following a conversation between Holmes and Trimble on 18 December 1997, 19 December 1997

94 1528 north/south cooperation, prisoners

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Minute from Quentin Thomas: 'Northern Ireland settlement: a new chimera is born?', 26 January 1998

122

122 1604 framework agreement/framework documents, referendum

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Enclosure: UUP memo on Heads of Agreement, 3 January 1998

50 1528 north/south council, strand two, executive authority, operation of the assembly, east/west cooperation,

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Note from David Hill offering clarification on the UUP's position on the sub-committee on decommissioning, 11 September 1996

65 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting between Blair and David Trimble on 23 December 1997, 22 December 1997

82 1528 prisoners, executive authority, north/south council, strand two

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

130

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

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Enclosure 2: Proposal for the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, with time limits specified

59 1138

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a briefing on the Hume–Adams initiative, 18 November 1996

18 1617

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Note from Joanna Nixon to David Hill regarding John Major's meeting with loyalist parties on 20 November at 14.25, 14 November 1996

09 1130

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

128

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

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a copy of the conclusions of the Governments on the representations made by the DUP against the PUP/UDP, 11 September 1996

62 1138

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UUP memo on Heads of Agreement (annotated copy), 3 January 1998

56 1528 north/south council, strand two, executive authority, operation of the assembly, east/west cooperation

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay requesting advice on Robert McCartney's meeting with John Major, 22 November 1996

41 1618

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 4 January 1998

49 1528 strand two, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Philip Barton to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 28 January 1998

118

118 1604

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 5 January 1998

47 1528 north/south council

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British Government record of meetings on 18 September 1996

39 1138

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 23 December 1997, 22 December 1997

83 1528 prisoners, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, strand two

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 23 December 1997'

79 1528

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 16 February 1998, 17 February 1998

020

020 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, north/south council

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Note from Richard Lemon with Michael Ancram's comments on David Hill's proposed gameplan for talks beginning 16 September 1996

47 1138

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Note from David Hill to Stephen Leach regarding Leach's draft response to the UUP questions from 18 September, 20 September 1996

35 1138

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DUP's representation alleging that the PUP and UDP were in breach of the Mitchell Principles, 9 September 1996

63 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on a proposed invitation to Northern Ireland for Nelson Mandela, 19 December 1997

89 1528

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Note from Peter Bell to David Hill regarding a draft joint proposal for the trilateral meeting between the British Government, the Irish Government and the UUP, 20 September 1996

33 1138

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish Governments and the Chairmen from 16 September 1996, enclosing a draft statement on and gameplan for Alliance's submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles

46 1138

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Draft text for the British Government statement on the multi-party talks [Hume–Adams initiative]

39 1618

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Minute from John Holmes to Anthony Cary on the US and Sinn Féin, 16 February 1998

019

019 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex—Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 29 January 1998

110 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, prisoners, framework agreement/framework documents, strand two, north/south council, security

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Enclosure 1.4: Press line for John Major's meeting with loyalist parties on 20 November 1996

08 1130

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Note from David Hill regarding the schedule for the talks for the coming Friday and Monday, 19 September 1996

37 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on reform of firearms law in Northern Ireland, 22 December 1997

78 1528

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Covering letter from Paddy Teahon to John Holmes enclosing revised text for the Hume–Adams statement, 15 November 1996

19 1617

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Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major, 25 November 1996

37 1618

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Enclosure: Agenda for G8 and other events

022

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Enclosure: Table of prisoners repatriated to Ireland

36 1528 prisoners

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Enclosure: Minute from John Holmes recording a conversation with David Trimble on 18 December 1997, 19 December 1997

95 1528 strand one, north/south cooperation, parity of esteem, consent principle

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with comments from Michael Ancram on David Hill's suggested workplan for the talks beginning 16 September 1996

66 1138

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 5 January 1998

46 1528 prisoners, framework agreement/framework documents, executive authority, strand one, strand two, military activity (british), policing and justice, parades, referendum, elections and electoral systems

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Minute from David Hill to Paul Murphy on moving the negotiations forward in the New Year, 19 December 1997

76 1528 strand one, strand two, strand three, north/south council, decommissioning,

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Note from Stephen Leach regarding a draft minute to John Major on strategy for achieving progress in talks, 29 August 1996

14 1130

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes on Bloody Sunday, 18 December 1997

98 1528 military activity (british)

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British Government record of meetings on 11 September 1996

60 1138

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Note from David Hill with a handling plan for talks on 18 September 1996

44 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Christopher Meyer on Northern Ireland, 13 February 1998

030

030 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Message from John Holmes to Anthony Lake regarding the discovery of PIRA arms and ammunition in London, 23 September 1996

11 1130

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Letter from John Holmes to John Bruton regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 22 November 1996

42 1618

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Enclosure 1.3: Speaking note on political and security matters for John Major's meeting with loyalist parties on 20 November 1996

07 1130

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Enclosure: Text of a statement Sinn Féin would be prepared to make to stay in the multi-party talks

025

025 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), victims

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a revised joint statement by the Governments on handling decommissioning and a revised agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 12 September 1996

57 1138

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Minute from Christopher Meyer to John Holmes recording a conversation with the NSC, 26 January 1998

123

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 12 February 1998, 15 February 1998

023

023 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), strand one, european convention on human rights, policing and justice, prisoners, north/south council, executive authority, strand two, consent principle

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Note from Richard Lemon with Michael Ancram's comments on the paragraph on prison issues in the letter sent to John Holmes on 24 October, 28 October 1996

10 1130

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Transcript of an interview with David Ervine for BBC Radio's Good Morning Ulster on 19 December 1997

88 1528 prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of partie

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 29 January 1998

111 1604 military activity (british)

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Letter from John Holmes to John Hume regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 23 November 1996

38 1618

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Enclosure: Annex 1—Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement (annotated copy)

54 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, north/south council, human rights

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Prisoners of politics: Justice has become a casualty of the peace process', The Times, 19 December 1997

87 1528 prisoners

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Letter from Anne Moore to Kate Garvey (with handwritten post-it note from John Holmes), 19 December 1997

85 1528

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Minute from John Holmes to David Redhouse on Irish prisoners, 18 December 1997

92 1528 prisoners

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Summary record of meetings from 16 September involving the British Government, 18 September 1996

42 1138

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Enclosure: Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Tony Beeton on a revised statement on Bloody Sunday, 12 December 1997

97 1528 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: A Sinn Féin discussion document submitted to Strand Two, 27 January 1998

117

117 1604 strand two, european union and eec, language and culture

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Enclosure 1: Agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary proposed by the British and Irish Government, 30 July 1996

69 1138

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Minute of Mo Mowlam's meetings with the UDP and the PUP on 5 January 1998

41 1528 inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, security, human rights, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Alan Whysall to Stephen Leach with advice regarding the request for daily reports about progress in the talks, 5 September 1996

13 1130

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Enclosure 3: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on handling of decommissioning

71 1138

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Minute from Philip Barton to Dominick Chilcott on events around the G8, 15 February 1998

021

021 1604

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Enclosure: Speaking notes for a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 5 January 1998

48 1528 strand two, operation of the assembly, north/south council, consent principle, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Draft statement by Tony Blair on the events of 30 January 1972 [Bloody Sunday], 28 January 1998

112 1604 military activity (british), victims

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Minute from Michael Pakenham to John Holmes on a statement on Bloody Sunday, 28 January 1998

113 1604 military activity (british)

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Enclosure 4: Terms of reference for the committee on decommissioning

72 1138

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Enclosure: Annex 2—Irish constitutional proposals

52 1528 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, identity, anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration

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Draft minute to Tony Blair on Balcome Street tariffs, January 1998

Summary record of meetings from 11 September 1996 involving the British Government

114 1604 prisoners

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61 1138

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Enclosure: Paper on terrorist prisoners and the peace process

35 1528 prisoners, decommissioning

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Note from David Hill regarding the schedule for the day and the joint Government judgement on the Alliance representations, 11 September 1996

67 1138

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on Irish prisoners, 12 December 1997

34 1528 prisoners

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Enclosure 1: Draft letter from Alan Whysall to John Holmes briefing him about John Major's meeting with the loyalist parties on 20 November 1996

04 1130

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Memo from John Holmes to Paul Cohen regarding the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 18 November 1996

17 1617

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British Government record of meetings on 10 September 1996

56 1138

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Enclosure: Telegram from Robin Cook on membership of the Bloody Sunday Tribunal, 12 February 1998

032

032 1604 military activity (british)

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Note from David Hill regarding the deployment of David Watkins' text for Patrick Mayhew's speech, 18 November 1996

02 1130

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British Government record of meetings on 16 September 1996

45 1138

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Enclosure: Strand Two—Issues for consideration (British draft), 19 December 1997

77 1528 strand two, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, anglo-irish agreement, north/south council, human rights, executive authority, european union and eec

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a paper on changes to British constitution legislation, 5 January 1998

42 1528

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Enclosure 1: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioning, enclosing the terms of reference and a workplan for the committee on decommissioning

58 1138

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PUP and UDP response to the DUP's representation titled 'Notice of Indictment', 10 September 1996

64 1138

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Enclosure: Annex C—Speaking note for Tony Blair's reception on 27 January 1998

128

128 1604

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Enclosure: Annex 1—Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement

51 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, north/south council, human rights

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Minute from John Holmes recording a conversation with David Trimble on 18 December 1997, 19 December 1997

90 1528 strand one, north/south cooperation, parity of esteem, consent principle

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Enclosure 2: Possible timetable for the proposed agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary proposed by the British and Irish Government, 30 July 1996

70 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Irish prisoners, 19 December 1997

93 1528 prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 15 February 1998

026

026 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a phone conversation between Veronica Sutherland and Tim Dalton on 20 September 1996

34 1138

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 6 January 1998

39 1528 operation of the assembly, prisoners

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter and attachment dated 23 December 1997'

80 1528

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Enclosure: 'Four MPs put pressure on Trimble', Belfast Telegraph, 22 December 1997

84 1528 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 January 1998 at 22.00

124

124 1604 strand two, inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand three, framework agreement/framework documents, north/south council, executive authority, military activity (british)

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Letter from Tony Blair to Edward Heath, 28 January 1998

115 1604 military activity (british)

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Briefing from David Hill regarding objectives, schedule and strategy for week beginning 16 September, 12 September 1996

55 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 13 February 1998

028

028 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute of a conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 27 January 1998

120

120 1604 strand two, inclusion/exclusion of parties, framework agreement/framework documents, north/south council

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Note from S G Brearley enclosing passages from copies of the British Government internal meeting records which could potentially be embarrassing, 17 September 1996

06 1293

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing revised wording for a paragraph from the British Government's opening statement with reference to the Framework documents, 6 September 1996

12 1293

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a non-paper on an account of the discussion at the Plenary session on 10 September 1996

08 1293

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British Government record of meetings on 18 September 1996

46 1147

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Note from David Hill enclosing an outline handling plan for the resumed talks, 8 August 1996

20 1293

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Note from David Hill enclosing a possible opening statement for the British Government to use on the resumption of talks, 4 September 1996

16 1293

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's comments on the references to the Framework documents in the British Government opening statement on the resumption of talks, 9 September 1996

10 1293

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a draft paper on the handling of decommissioning and the points to make to the Irish during its deployment, 13 September 1996

56 1147

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 11 September 1996

66 1147

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing Alliance's submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles and responses from UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996

54 1147

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding George Mitchell's absence from the Belfast talks, 11 September 1996

65 1147

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Enclosure 1: Opening statement by the British Government for the resumed Opening Plenary, 4 September 1996

14 1293

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British Government record of meetings on 11 September 1996

61 1147

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Note from David Hill offering clarification regarding the decommissioning sub-committee concept, 9 September 1996

67 1147

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Note from David Hill regarding minor issues from 9 September 1996

09 1293

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a revised version of the British Government opening statement for the resumed Opening Plenary and the draft plenary statement on decommissioning, 4 September 1996

13 1293

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Conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on representations made by the DUP against the PUP and the UDP, enclosing the DUP's notice of indictment and the PUP/UDP rebuttal

62 1147

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Draft summary record of Opening Plenary session on 2 December 1996 at 12.10

05 1293

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Briefing from David Hill regarding the debate on the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, enclosing draft speaking notes for the British Government on the same, 9 September 1996

73 1147

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 9 September 1996, till 20.00

69 1147

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Note from David Hill with suggested gameplan for talks beginning from 16 September, 12 September 1996

60 1147

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Note from David Hill regarding the wording of the opening statement with regards to the participants' commitment to decommissioning, 9 September 1996

11 1293

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on representations made by the DUP against the PUP and the UDP, 11 September 1996

63 1147

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Enclosure 2: British Government paper on the International Body's proposals on decommissioning, 4 September 1996

15 1293

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Note from David Hill clarifying the sub-committee concept discussed on 9 September 1996, 11 September 1996

07 1293

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 9 September 1996, till 20.00

70 1147

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British Government record of meetings on 10 September 1996

58 1147

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Note by David Hill with briefing material on the handling plan for trilateral discussions with the Irish Government and the UUP, and the Alliance and DUP representations, 11 September 1996

64 1147

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the statement made by George Mitchell on the resumption of talks on 9 September 1996

71 1147

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 10 September 1996, till 15.30

68 1147

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British Government record of meetings on 9 September 1996

74 1147

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Draft summary record of Opening Plenary session on 3 December 1996 at 12.09

04 1293

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Note from David Hill with comments on the revised draft opening statement for the Plenary circulated by Julie Mapstone on 30 August, 2 September 1996

18 1293

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Note from David Hill enclosing Michael Ancram's statement at the Plenary session on 27 January 1997

02 1293

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Note from David Hill on the objectives and handling plan for talks beginning from 16 September, 12 September 1996

59 1147

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a draft British Government opening statement to the Opening Plenary, 30 August 1996

19 1293

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Draft summary record of Opening Plenary session on 3 December 1996 at 13.25

03 1293

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Enclosure: Annex A—Answers to HMG's questions

01 1293

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113 1327 hume–adams, paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles, decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Róisín McAliskey, 7 March 1997

93 1327 prisoners

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Enclosure: Annex D—Possible answers to questions from John Hume

116 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Press release—'Róisín McAliskey to keep her baby in Holloway', 13 March 1997

72 1327

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Conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey, 12 March 1997

74 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a phone conversation with John Bruton, 11 March 1997

88 1327 framework agreement/framework documents

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Telegram from John Kerr on Róisín McAliskey, 11 March 1997

87 1327 prisoners

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Meeting between Robert Cranborne and David Trimble on 11 January 1997

03 1329

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Enclosure: Lines to take on Róisín McAliskey for John Major for a phone conversation with John Bruton on 13 March 1997, 12 March 1997

82 1327

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Letter from David Redhouse to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey, 7 March 1997

91 1327 prisoners

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Statement by John Major on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 6 March 1996

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes recording a lunch with Paddy Teahon on 11 March 1997

89 1327 military activity (british)

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Revised briefing on Róisín McAliskey, 7 March 1997

92 1327 prisoners

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Enclosure: Speaking note for John Major for a phone conversation with John Bruton on 13 March 1997

77 1327

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Minute from John Kerr recording conversations with Ben Gilman and Peter King on 10 March 1997, 11 March 1997

85 1327 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Briefing update on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

73 1327

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Minute from Colin Budd to John Major regarding an NI meeting on 6 March 1997 at 11.30, 5 March 1997

96 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Points to make on the suspension of multi-party talks, 3 March 1997

Meeting between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 4 March 1997, 5 March 1997

109 1327 decommissioning

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99 1327 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memorandum by Patrick Mayhew for NI on exchanges with John Hume as amended by John Holmes, 4 March 1997

106 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a meeting between Holmes and Trimble on 11 March 1997, 10 March 1997

01 1329

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90 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex B—Sinn Féin's entry to negotiations: the legal position

114 1327 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott recording conversations with Ben Gilman and Peter King on 10 March 1997, 11 March 1997

86 1327 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Meeting regarding Róisín McAliskey on 11 March 1997 at 15.30

84 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on education in Northern Ireland, 6 March 1997

02 1329

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94 1327

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Statement by Bill Clinton on the recess of multi-party talks, 5 March 1997

98 1327

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Talks summary, 4 March 1997

107 1327 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: List of Northern Ireland politicans travelling to the USA for 17 March 1997, 12 March 1997

83 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on US views on Northern Ireland, 12 March 1997

75 1327

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Letter from Stephen Quinn to Chris Capella regarding the peace programme/international fund for Ireland (IFI), 4 March 1997

101 1327 economic development (including ifi)

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Enclosure: Annex C—Statement by John Major, 23 November 1996

115 1327 inclusion/exclusion of parties, hume–adams, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 3 March 1997

108 1327 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on NI committee, 5 March 1997

100 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Transcript of an interview with David Trimble for 'Inside Politics', 18 January 1997

04 1329

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Enclosure: Speaking note for John Major for a phone conversation with John Bruton on 13 March 1997, 12 March 1997

79 1327

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Enclosure: Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a paper for NI on exchanges with John Hume (Hume–Adams), 3 March 1997

111 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Lines to take on Bloody Sunday for John Major for a phone conversation with John Bruton on 13 March 1997, 12 March 1997

81 1327

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Enclosure: Defensive material for John Major for a phone conversation with John Bruton on 13 March 1997, 12 March 1997

80 1327

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Telegram dated 5 March 1997'

97 1327

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Minute from James Tansley to David Brooker on a possible new initiative by John Bruton, 4 March 1997

103 1327 framework agreement/framework documents

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay suggesting changes to an NI memorandum on exchanges with John Hume, 4 March 1997

104 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memorandum by Patrick Mayhew for NI on exchanges with John Hume as amended by John Holmes (photocopy), 4 March 1997

105 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Speaking note for Stephen Wall, 4 March 1997

102 1327 economic development (including ifi)

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on a phone conversation between Major and John Bruton on 13 March 1997, 12 March 1997

76 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 3 March 1997

Enclosure: Memorandum by Patrick Mayhew for NI on exchanges with John Hume as amended by John Holmes, 3 March 1997

110 1327 hume–adams

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112 1327 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 13 March 1997, 12 March 1997

78 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording contacts with Irish officials, 16 October 1997

39 1497 strand two, strand three, parades, prisoners, military activity (british)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 16 October 1997

40 1497

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Note from John Holmes to John Major proposing a paper on 'Northern Ireland policy and terrorism', 11 September 1996

16 1305

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Note from Stephen Leach regarding Peter Robinson's representation to Patrick Mayhew against the PUP and UDP, enclosing a draft reply from Mayhew, 29 August 1996

53 1305

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 22 October 1996

52 1499

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Enclosure: Record of conversations between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon between 7 September and 8 September 1996, retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958

28 1305

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Note from Ken Sutton to Edward Oakden regarding the paper on Northern Ireland information policy and presentation circulated by Robin Butler on 29 August, 10 September 1996

21 1305

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Note from Arlene Neill to Edward Oakden regarding an invitation from the University College Dublin, enclosing a draft reply for John Holmes' approval, 3 September 1996

67 1498

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42 1305

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British Government brief summary record of multi-party talks on 9 September 1996, till 15.00

01 1314

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25 1305

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Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major regarding 'Northern Ireland policy and the terrorist threat', 9 September 1996

24 1305

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Public Processions etc. (Northern Ireland) Bill [Parades Bill]

46 1497 parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the public processions (parades) bill, 15 October 1997

44 1497 parades

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to Peter Robinson regarding Robinson's representation against the UDP and PUP, enclosing John Wheeler's statement from 29 August 1996

54 1305

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 11 September 1996

53 1498

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20 1305

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Note from John Holmes to Valerie Shaw responding to an invitation to Shaw's debate on Northern Ireland on 14 November, 5 September 1996

39 1305

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a new paper on future policy options for Northern Ireland in the event of the failure of the multi-party talks, 2 September 1996

48 1305

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Record of a meeting between David Hill and Martha Pope on 30 October 1996 regarding Pope's discussions with the UUP regarding the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks and comments from Michael Ancram and Patrick Mayhew

47 1499

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Note from Simon Rogers to Angus Lapsley on the draft police bill for Northern Ireland, 15 October 1997

43 1497 policing and justice

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Note from Michael Portillo to John Major regarding the Northern Ireland policy on security operations, 6 September 1996

33 1305

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Email thread between Pat McFadden, Jonathan Powell, John Holmes and Angus Lapsley on SDLP concerns regarding restrictions on foreign donations to political parties, 15–16 October 1997

42 1497

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a copy of the conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on the representations made by the DUP against the PUP and UDP, DUP's notice of indictment and the UDP/PUP rebuttal, 11 September 1996

17 1305

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Note from Joanna Nixon to [Jonathan Stephens] regarding Patrick Mayhew's request for a meeting on 21 October 1996 regarding a minute dated 11 October, 18 October 1996

55 1499

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding John Major's views on Patrick Mayhew's minute on the challenges and prospects in the multi-party talks process from 2 September, 3 September 1996

44 1305

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding developments relevant to the Hume/Adams initiative, 11 September 1996

15 1305

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Note from Ken John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a revised draft of the Hume/Adams statement sent by John Hume, 6 September 1996

01 1305

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29 1305

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Note from David Hill to Quentin Thomas regarding the timeline for the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, 29 October 1996

50 1499

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Note from David Hill on the handling of the up-coming multi-party talks, enclosing a proposal for the schedule for the remainder of the Opening Plenary sessions, 5 September 1996

40 1305

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume on 14 October 1996 regarding the latest text of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

60 1498

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 29 October 1996

45 1499

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Record of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 14 October 1996 regarding the latest text of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

59 1498

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay with comments from John Major on challenges and prospects for the talks process, 9 September 1996

26 1305

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Letter from Ronnie Flanagan to John Major, 9 September 1996

23 1305

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Telegram from John Kerr regarding John Bruton's meeting with Bill Clinton and his address to the US Congress between 8 and 11 September 1996

14 1305

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 16 October 1997

37 1497

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on the Northern Ireland parades commission, 16 October 1997

41 1497 parades, uk legislation, paramilitary activity (republican), identity, language and culture

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British Government record of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

11 1305

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 10 September 1996, till 15.30

22 1305

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a PIRA position paper from late 1994, 12 September 1996

12 1305

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Note from Robert Crawford enclosing revised text of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 26 September 1996 [Hume–Adams]

66 1498

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Enclosure 2: Revised text of the British Government statement proposed by John Hume, with annotations outlining all the proposed changes [Hume–Adams]

63 1498

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Letter from Ken Sutton to John Holmes on the reform of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 16 October 1997

35 1497 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Enclosure 1: Clean copy of revised text of the British Government statement proposed by John Hume on 10 October 1996 [Hume–Adams]

62 1498

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Letter from John Major to Ronnie Flanagan with congratulations on his appointment as the RUC Chief Constable, 2 September 1996

49 1305

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Note from John Holmes to John Major proposing a new paper on future policy options for Northern Ireland in the event of the failure of the multi-party talks, 5 September 1996

38 1305

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the preparation of regular updates about the multi-party talks for Holmes' reference, 3 Sepember 1996

45 1305

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Photocopy of a handwritten note from Paddy Teahon faxed to John Holmes on 7 September 1996

31 1305

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Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major with updates on the situation in Northern Ireland, 30 August 1996

52 1305

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Irish Government on 5 September 1996 at 10.00

34 1305

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Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 2 September 1996

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Note from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden regarding John Major's meeting with George Mitchell on 12 September, 3 September 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 21 October 1996 regarding Hume's meeting with Gerry Adams earlier in the week [Hume–Adams]

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Record of a John Holmes' phone conversations with John Hume, Paddy Teahon and Tony Lake on 18 October 1996 regarding developments in the Hume–Adams initiative

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Note from Keith Jagelman to David Hill with proposed additions and rewording in the checklist of key arguments for the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 24 October 1996 [Hume–Adams]

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Briefing note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the challenges and prospects in the multi-party talks process, 2 September 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 10 October 1996, enclosing John Hume's latest text for draft statement, and two copies which outline the proposed changes in the text in relation to the 27 September text [Hume–Adams]

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 7 September 1996

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Record of an internal British Government meeting on 15 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, information strategy, security response to the Thiepval barracks attack, and prisoner issues

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 30 October 1996

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Record of a Business Committee meeting on 28 October 1996 at 10.30

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 21 October 1996

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a paper on possible incentives from the British Government for the Unionist parties in the multi-party process, 2 September 1996

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Note from John Holmes to John Major with an update on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks dated 9 September 1996, enclosing the record of conversations between Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 7 and 8 September 1996

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Enclosure 3: Composite text of the British Government statement from 27 September 1996, incorporating amendments from the 10 October 1996 text sent by John Hume [Hume–Adams]

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Document retained: Letter and attachment from [John] Holmes to [Ken] Lindsay, 9 September 1996

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes to the public processions (parades) bill, 14 October 1997

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Note from Denis McCartney to David Lavery regarding William McCrea's solicitors' request for the release of the Independent Chairmen's notes of the multi-party talks proceedings, 7 October 1996

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the agreed convention regarding the size of Government team and supporters, 30 October 1996

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding a meeting between Major and a group of Irish journalists during the meetings of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body, 12 September 1996

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Note from John Holmes to John Major with an update on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 11 September 1996

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Jack Straw on the handling of the announcement about the reform of the counter-terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 13 October 1997

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Letter from Donald Dewar to Jack Straw on the reform of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 16 October 1997

34 1497 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Record of a phone call between John Holmes and Tony Lake on the Hume/Adams initiative, 11 September 1996

18 1305

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Note from David Hill to Jonathan Stephens enclosing a checklist of key arguments for use in discussions about the Hume–Adams initiative with the Unionists, 23 October 1996

54 1498

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Note from John Holmes to John Major with an update on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks dated 6 September 1996

35 1305

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Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and George Mitchell on 4 September 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and Ken Lindsay on 23 October 1996 regarding the Irish Government's discussions on a potential PIRA ceasefire, 23 October 1996

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's comments on securing a private agreement on the timeline for the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, 24 October 1996 [Hume–Adams]

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Minute of a meeting between Colin Parry and Mike O'Brien on 23 September 1997, 16 October 1997

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Record of a meeting between Sean Donlon and Veronica Sutherland on 2 September 1996

51 1305

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Note from Richard Lemon with Michael Ancram's comments on the draft letter enclosed in Jonathan Stephen's note from 22 October, 23 October 1996

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Briefing note from Veronica Sutherland on the attitudes of Irish Government officials after the August break, 28 August 1996

55 1305

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Brief record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume from 5 September 1996

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Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Holmes on 9 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a revised draft Hume/Adams statement sent by John Hume, 6 September 1996

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a revised reply to John Hume letter from 8 August and a revised text on the British Government's approach to the multi-party talks, 20 September 1996

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Note from [Michael Howard] to John Major regarding Northern Ireland policy and its presentation, 20 September 1996

61 1322

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding US anti-terrorist legilsation, enclosign speaking notes for meetings with Anthony Lake and Nancy Soderberg, 23 September 1996

55 1322

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Lines for John Major to take on Drumcree during his interview with Irish journalists on 25 September

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a draft article on Northern Ireland, 14 February 1997 [File copy]

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Note from Edward Oakden to John Major regarding the repatriation of 'terrorist' prisoners to Dublin, 20 September 1996

68 1322

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Speech by Patrick Mayhew given by Patrick Mayhew at the Plenary session of the British-Irish Inter Parliamentary Body, 25 September 1996

53 1322

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 24 September 1996, enclosing a speaking note used by Mayhew regarding a possible PIRA ceasefire

31 1322

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Enclosure 1: Speaking note on Northern Ireland and Europe

35 1322

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Record of a meeting between David Trimble and Robert Cranborne on 16 September 1996

63 1322

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Background note on the trial of Colin Duffy

51 1322

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding Lindsay's proposed approach to the Hume–Adams initiative following the police raids in London and Sheffield, 23 September 1996

56 1322

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Incomplete briefing on bilateral issues, EU issues, BSE [Bovine spongiform encephalopathy], the UK economy, and international issues for John Major's reference for his interview with Irish journalists on 25 September at 18.00

41 1322

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Speaking note for John Major's call with John Bruton on 23 September 1996

58 1322

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Note from Joanna Nixon [on behalf of Patrick Mayhew] to David Trimble on the handling of decommissioning, enclosing a paper titled 'Suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning', 25 September 1996

23 1322

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft letter to John Holmes and a revised reply from John Major to John Hume's letter of 8 August, 19 September 1996

65 1322

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Enclosure 2: Annex B — Briefing for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with David Trimble regarding a possible PIRA ceasefire

67 1322

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HM Prison Service press statement contradicting reports of plans to handcuff Róisín McAliskey during labour, 13 February 1997

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Enclosure 2: Notes on a few Northern Ireland issues, including Martin McGuinness' comments on the multi-party talks, business boycotts in Northern Ireland, right to and laws regarding parades, parades review, review of plastic baton rounds, the Northern Ireland Forum, and British-medium education

36 1322

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Enclosure 1: Annex A — Revised draft reply from John Major to John Hume's letter from 8 August, enclosing a revised text on the British Government's approach to the multi-party talks, 19 September 1996

66 1322

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative following the police raids in London and Sheffield, 23 September 1996

54 1322

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Minute from Clare Checksfield reporting on Róisín McAliskey's remand hearing, 13 February 1996

08 1325

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Enclosure 2: Draft Irish Decommissioning bill, 1996

72 1322

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Enclosure 1: Draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning bill

71 1322

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Record of John Major's phone conversations with Patrick Mayhew and Robert Cranbone on 29 September 1996

08 1322

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Transcript of a doorstep interview with Patrick Mayhew on 25 September 1996

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Draft text of speech given by Patrick Mayhew at the Plenary session of the British-Irish Inter Parliamentary Body, 25 September 1996

42 1322

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Note from Richard Williams to Alex Allan regarding the handling plan for the Hume–Adams initiative, 20 September 1996

64 1322

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Record of a phone conversation between John Bruton and John Major on 23 September 1996

57 1322

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Minute from Tony Pearson to Jackie Sear on Róisín McAliskey: getting the message across, 17 February 1997

03 1325

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Letter from John Holmes to Anthony Lake regarding a letter sent by John Major to John Hume regarding a British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks, 27 September 1996

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Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake regarding the police raids in London and Sheffield from 23 September 1996

59 1322

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Note from Linda Robinson to Ken Sutton regarding the repatriation of 'terrorist' prisoners to the Republic of Ireland, enclosing points to be made in a phone call with the Prime Minister's office, 20 September 1996

69 1322

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Enclosure 4: Notes on bilateral issues, including cooperation, prisoners and nuclear issues

38 1322

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Statement by John Major on the police raids in London and Sheffield from 23 September 1996

60 1322

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

13 28 downing street declaration

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Record of John Holmes' conversations with John Hume and Paddy Teahon regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 16 September 1996

07 1305

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

38 1294

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 11 September 1996

40 1294

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 18 September 1996

21 1298

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Jean Chrétien, 26 September 1997

14 1484 decommissioning

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Letter from Derry Irvine to Mo Mowlam on scheduled offences, 30 September 1997

07 1484

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

29 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,policing and justice,uk legislation,economic development (including ifi),security,language and culture,european convention on human rights

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

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Note from David Hill enclosing a briefing on the handling of decommissioning for the multi-party talks and the Intergovernmental Conference on 20 November 1996, with attached supplementary material

04 1295

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland of a day in Belfast on 29 September 1997, 1 October 1997

10 1484 strand two, strand three

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

25 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,north/south cooperation,strand 1

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

04 28 downing street declaration

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

12 27 downing street declaration,uk legislation

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

01 1295

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

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

37 27 downing street declaration,security

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 16 September 1996

23 1298

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Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 29 July 1996 at 10.07

31 1298

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Enclosure 1: Annex A – Points for discussion on the conditions for the entry of Sinn Féin and the handling of decommissioning

05 1295

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

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

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Minute from Philip Barton to John Holmes on a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 8 October 1997 at 15.00, 30 September 1997

03 1484

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

09 28 downing street declaration

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

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

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

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

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to the participating parties enclosing the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, and the responses to the submission by the UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996

24 1298

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Minute from Stephen Wright to Philip Barton on a visit to the US by David Trimble, 30 September 1997

04 1484

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Note from John Holmes to S J Sharpe regarding a potential meeting between John Major and a group of Irish journalists during the meetings of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body, 13 September 1996

10 1305

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Record of two meetings between between the British Government and the UUP regarding the draft decommissioning bill, 17 September 1996

20 1298

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

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

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

02 28 downing street declaration

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 17 September 1996

22 1298

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Statement by the British Government in Response to PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

02 1305

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11 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 29 July 1996 at 18.47

32 1298

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Minute from Philip Barton to Anthony Cary on a visit to the US by David Trimble, 30 September 1997

06 1484

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

8 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

28 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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

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

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

18 27 downing street declaration

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

26 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,north/south cooperation,strand 1

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

14 28 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 9 September 1996, till 20.00

45 1294

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the role of the parades commission (annotated photocopy), 26 September 1997

08 1484 parades

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Briefing for Approaching Telephone Conversation between Charles Haughey and John Major

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

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Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes on Decommissioning Commission letters of thanks, 26 September 1997

12 1484

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 9 September 1996

47 1294

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Transcript of interview with Martin McGuinness on Good Morning Ulster, 16 September 1996

03 1305

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 30 September 1996, till 19.00

18 1298

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Letter from John Major to David Blatherwick with Note of Thanks

15 27 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 10 September 1996, till 15.30

44 1294

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 18 September 1996

19 1298

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Note on the Public Records Act 1958

33 1298

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

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

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Record of a meeting between Nancy Soderberg and John Holmes on 16 September 1996

04 1305

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

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 10 September 1996

39 1294

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 16 September 1996, till 17.00

37 1294

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

03 28 downing street declaration

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

27 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Jack Straw on Irish prisoners, 26 September 1997

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Minute on the Status of the Anglo-Irish Extradition Process

13 27 downing street declaration,uk legislation

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Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

29 1298

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

3 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

10 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

05 1484

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

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding news of George Mitchell's temporary absence from the talks, 10 September 1996

43 1294

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

05 28 downing street declaration

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Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 19 June 1996 at 12.03

30 1298

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Minute from John Kerr recording a conversation with Sandy Berger on 26 September 1997

11 1484

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Faxed copy of a memo from Madeleine Magee to all participants enclosing four draft records of the Plenary sessions in June and July, 4 September 1996

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference Given by John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

17 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,north/south cooperation,strand 1

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British Government brief summary record of multi-party talks on 9 September 1996, till 15.00

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

9 27 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the role of the parades commission, 26 September 1997

09 1484 parades

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

20 27 downing street declaration,security,policing and justice

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Note from David Hill clarifying the sub-committee concept discussed on 9 September, 11 September 1996

41 1294

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Letter from John Major to Charles Haughey with Note of Thanks

01 1484

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay describing John Major's views and enclosing a revised draft letter from Major to John Hume and a revised draft Hume/Adams statement, 13 September 1996

09 1305

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Note from David Hill to Mr Perry with a briefing on the UUP, SDLP and Alliance bilateral scheduled for 25 November and a request for technical advice on the handling of decommissioning, 22 November 1996

02 1295

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

36 27 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi),security,prisoners,anglo-irish agreement

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Record of John Bruton's meeting with Michael Ancram on 16 September 1996

05 1305

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

06 28 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bill Clinton, 26 September 1997

13 1484 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, decommissioning, consent principle

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

32 27 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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

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

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

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Record of the Opening Plenary discussion on the allegations against the loyalist parties, 10 September 1996

02 1484

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

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

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

4 27 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 16 September 1996, till 17.00

06 1305

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Note from David Hill clarifying the sub-committee concept discussed on 9 September, 11 September 1996

26 1298

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Document Retained: Administrative Arrangements Dated 3 December 1991

31 27 downing street declaration

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

19 27 downing street declaration

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Letter from Brian Mawhinney to John Major enclosing a PIRA position paper from late 1994

08 1305

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

11 28 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 10 September 1996, till 15.30

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

08 28 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 1 October 1996

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Martti Ahtisaari, 26 September 1997

15 1484 decommissioning

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 18 July 1997

51 1454 decommissioning

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Minute and attachment dated 24 February 1998'

37 1619

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

49 1454 decommissioning, hume–adams, anglo-irish agreement

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Extract from Hansard on the Joint Declaration

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

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Enclosure: Annex C—Statement by Senator George J. Mitchell, 16 February 1998

56 1619 mitchell principles

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to William Chapman Enclosing a Briefing on Northern Ireland's Economic Prospects

56 16 economic development (including ifi),

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Annex A: Draft Speech by the Secretary of State

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

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Belfast Newsletter Article Written by John Major

58 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,economic development (including ifi),

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Minute of a conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 20 February 1998

66 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Ann Taylor on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 28 July 1997

61 1455

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Speaking note on Róisín McAliskey in the case of non-extradition

62 1619 prisoners

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on decommissioning, 20 July 1997

37 1454 decommissioning

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

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

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

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

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Letter from David Redhouse to Ken Lindsay on repatriation of prisoners to Ireland, 21 July 1997

38 1454 prisoners

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

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

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on a draft letter to David Trimble, 23 July 1997

19 1454 decommissioning

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

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

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes, 31 July 1997

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Minute from Jonathan Stephens enclosing final texts of determination and press statement, 20 February 1998

51 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex B—Possible representation under rule 29 (Irish Government speaking note), 16 February 1998

55 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Minute of a conversation between Mo Mowlam and David Trimble on 25 February 1998

32 1619 security, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Robert McCartney to Tony Blair, 23 February 1998

43 1619 consent principle, human rights

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Enclosure: Annex D—Sinn Féin response to British Government speaking note of 16 February 1998, 17 February 1998

57 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (loyalist), parades, policing and justice, consent principle, human rights, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Press points to make following a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

30 1619 mitchell principles, referendum

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Minute from John Holmes to William Ehrman on UK/Irish relations, 22 July 1997

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Minute of a conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 22 February 1998

49 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill regarding draft language on decommissioning, 21 July 1997

32 1454 decommissioning

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Minute of a meeting between Joyce Quin, Philip McDonagh and Brian Mulligan on 16 July 1997, 23 July 1997

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Waheed Ali, 22 February 1998

47 1619

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

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

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Enclosure: Report of an inquiry into the escape of a prisoner [Liam Averill] from the maze on 10 December 1997 and the shooting of a prisoner [Billy Wright] on 27 December 1997

85 1619 prisoners

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Statement on Northern Ireland in repsonse to the PIRA ceasefire announcement, 19 July 1997

41 1454

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Derry Irvine on Sinn Féin and the oath of allegiance, 23 February 1998

42 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, european convention on human rights

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Minute of conversations between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 20 February 1998

67 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

52 16 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to John Reid accepting Elton John's offer to perform at Stormont, 22 February 1998

45 1619

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

52 1454

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34 16 downing street declaration,

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on UUP confidence-building measures, 24 July 1997

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TEst

27 1456

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UDP on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

34 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UDP on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

31 1619 paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland on Bertie Ahern and the peace process, 23 February 1998

41 1619

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

68 16 inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,

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Enclosure: Briefing notes on the proposed abolition of intra-EU duty free sales; and Irish people in Britain

40 1619 european union and eec, emergency powers

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding a strategy for the summer for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

08 1454 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, referendum

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Enclosure: Joint British and Irish Government press statement

52 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from David Brooker to Chris Maccabe Regarding Nationalist Opinion

46 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Annex A—Draft joint communiqué, 25 July 1997

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Minute from John Holmes to Rupert Huxter on Northern Ireland, 24 July 1997

11 1454 decommissioning, framework agreement/framework documents

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Handwritten letter from John Taylor to Tony Blair, 23 July 1997

14 1454

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Enclosure: Conclusions of the Governments on the position of Sinn Féin in the talks

53 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles, policing and justice

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 24 February 1998

38 1619 referendum, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes of a conversation with Paddy Teahon and Irish views on 25 February 1998

36 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble, 25 July 1997

10 1454 decommissioning

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Letter of Thanks from Robin Eames to Roderic Lyne

56 31 downing street declaration

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

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

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24 1447

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair recording a meeting between Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 19 February 1998

69 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Test

55 394

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Number 10 Line Following Meeting with John Hume

43 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

29 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 23 July 1997

20 1454

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

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

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

48 16 downing street declaration,

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 25 July 1997

07 1454 decommissioning, prisoners, referendum, framework agreement/framework documents

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Keith Jagelman Regarding Joint Declaration Follow-Up

33 16 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

30 16 downing street declaration,

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Supplementary minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Jacques Santer on 25 July 1997

06 1454

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Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair, 23 February 1998

39 1619 european union and eec

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Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments, 23 July 1997

18 1454

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on decommissioning, 20 July 1997

40 1454 decommissioning

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Press notice announcing appointment of judges for Bloody Sunday inquiry, 23 February 1998

44 1619 military activity (british)

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and John Hume on 14 January 1993 in the Afternoon with an Attached Press Statement

50 16 economic development (including ifi),downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,decommissioning,self-determination,referendum,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

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

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Speaking note on Róisín McAliskey in the case of extradition

61 1619 prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on John Major and William Hague's reaction to the expulsion of Sinn Féin, 20 February 1998

65 1619 referendum, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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

31 16 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Annex A—Sinn Féin and the Mitchell principles (British Government speaking note), 16 February 1998

01 1454

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54 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, security

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

63 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,military activity (british),security,framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

59 31 downing street declaration,self-determination

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

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

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Letter to Tony Blair from Cedric Wilson, 18 July 1997

45 1454 parades

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

32 16 nan

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

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

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Statement by Dick Spring to the Dáil Eireann on Wednesday 15 December 1993

66 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,

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24 1477

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Joint Declaration Follow-Up Lines To Take for PMQs etc.

65 16 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,anglo-irish agreement,decommissioning,prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Telegram from Stephen Wright on Bill Clinton's response to the expulsion of Sinn Féin from peace talks, 20 February 1998

64 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair, 20 February 1998

50 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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Enclosure: Letter from Stephen Stewart to Waheed Ali enquiring about television rights, 3 February 1998

46 1619

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Faxed copy of PIRA ceasefire statement, 19 July 1997

42 1454 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Annex—Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and the UDP on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

35 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners

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Draft statement in response to a PIRA ceasefire announcement

46 1454

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

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

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Enclosure: Irish Government draft language on decommissioning, 21 July 1997

34 1454 decommissioning

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Note from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Giving Notice of John Major's Agenda for the Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

28 16 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,

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Minute of a meeting between the British and Irish Governments and Sinn Féin on 20 February 1998

63 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Conclusions of the Governments on the position of Sinn Féin in the talks (Working Irish Government draft), 19 February 1998, 18.00

71 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles, policing and justice

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

44 1454 decommissioning, hume–adams, anglo-irish agreement

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

43 1454 paramilitary activity (republican), decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Note from Simon Rogers to Jim Daniell Enclosing 20 January 1994 Response to Gerry Adams' 7 January 1994 Letter

29 16 downing street declaration,

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Hansard Extract (Annotated)

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

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UDP press release in advance of a meeting with Tony Blair on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

33 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, operation of the assembly

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 July 1997 at 11.00

35 1454 decommissioning, parades

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Enclosure: Draft letter to John O'Donoghue, 21 July 1997

39 1454 prisoners

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 19 February 1998

68 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, strand one, strand two

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Joint press statement by the British and Irish Governments, 20 February 1998

58 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

60 16 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Letter from M Maxwell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Briefing on Northern Ireland's Econcomic Prospects

55 16 economic development (including ifi),

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Coversheet: Press Cuttings on the Joint Declaration

70 16 downing street declaration,

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

48 1454

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes recording a conversation with David Trimble on 19 February 1998 at 16.00

72 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Irish News Opinion Piece: Major Avoids Tough Stance Temptation

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

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

44 16 downing street declaration,security,

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on a review of electoral matters in Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

03 1454 elections and electoral systems

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Minute of a meeting between Anthony Cary and Martha Pope on 18 July 1997

47 1454 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes recording a discussion with Paddy Teahon on Sinn Féin, 22 February 1998

48 1619 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on Northern Ireland, 24 July 1997

13 1454

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Nomination by UUP of member of UK delegation to the Assembly of the Council of Europe

15 1454

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

50 1454 decommissioning

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

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

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Enclosure: Conclusions of the Governments on the position of Sinn Féin in the talks

59 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles, policing and justice

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Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Fergus Finlay on 14 January 1994

39 16 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,framework agreement/framework documents,east/west cooperation,

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

04 1454 inclusion/exclusion of parties, anglo-irish agreement, framework agreement/framework documents, east/west cooperation, decommissioning

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Recording a Lunch Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn on 12 January 1994

42 16 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,east/west cooperation,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,british-irish intergovernmental conference,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,referendum,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Minute from David Redhouse to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey and the handling of the decision, 20 February 1998

60 1619 european convention on human rights, prisoners, policing and justice

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

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

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Briefing for informal meetings to discuss the rules of procedure and agenda, 13 June 1996

56 500

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Press statement following the opening plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

62 500

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Enclosure: Draft reply from John Major to John Bruton, 19 July 1996

13 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Enclosure: Strand Two—North/South Structures (Irish draft), 24 January 1998

130

130 1604 strand two, north/south council, operation of the assembly, executive authority, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, european union and eec

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Covering note by Diane McNally enclosing the DUP paper on decommissioning which was circulated to all participants on 15 October 1996

14 1479

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Minute from Gordon Brown to Mo Mowlam on reviving the Northern Ireland economy, 13 January 1998

058

058 1582 economic development (including ifi)

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

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

82 1089 parades,policing and justice

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

70 500

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

09 1089

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Statement by Mo Mowlam to multi-party talks on 17 February 1998

012

012 1604 mitchell principles, paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major on relations with John Bruton enclosing a possible draft reply, 19 July 1996

12 1089

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British government record of meetings on 17 July 1996

19 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing for John Major's meeting with the UUP delegation on 17 October 1996, enclosing points to make on the political process and a briefing on the security situation

10 1479

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

57 500

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Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair, 24 June 1997

060

060 1582 military activity (british)

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Letter from Jenny Rowe to John Holmes on a Bloody Sunday inquiry, 18 February 1998

009

009 1604 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern

054

054 1582 military activity (british), victims, policing and justice

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British government progress report on 2 July 1996

30 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 14 October 1996

16 1479

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter and attachments dated 13 January 1998'

059

059 1582

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Note from David Lavery to Chris Maccabe offering a correction to the internal record of pre-plenary meetings on 10 June 1996 (INT/1)

64 500

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Update for John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 19 July 1996

11 1089 decommissioning,parades,prisoners

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

02 1089

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28 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Text of a statement Sinn Féin would be prepared to make to stay in the multi-party talks

015

015 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), victims

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

17 500

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Record of a series of meetings between Andrew Hunter and various Northern Irish politicians on 17 and 18 July 1996

22 1089 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,parity of esteem,policing and justice

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and John Hume regarding the Hume–Adams initiative on 14 October 1996

17 1479

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Letter from John Holmes to Edward Malloy, 14 January 1998

057

057 1582

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 18 July 1996 at 21.30

20 1089 decommissioning,parades,prisoners

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Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 18 July 1996

18 1089 parades

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Covering note by Diane McNally enclosing proposals for the comprehensive agenda submitted by the parties to the Chairmen, 15 October 1996

15 1479

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 19 July 1996

10 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,security

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Letter from John Holmes to Nancy Soderberg regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 July 1996

70 1089 decommissioning

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the DUP and the UUP on 8 July 1996

13 1088

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Sinn Féin, 18 February 1998

008

008 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between members of the British and Irish governments on 20 June 1996

06 500

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties, 11 June 1996

65 500

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

75 1089 military activity (british),parades,policing and justice,security

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Enclosure: Revised draft reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

78 1089 decommissioning,mitchell principles,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

09 500

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a conversation betwen Blair and Bertie Ahern on 16 January 1998, 15 January 1998

055

055 1582 military activity (british), prisoners, framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Annex A—Programme for Tony Blair's meetings with the Northern Ireland parties on 27 January 1998

126

126 1604

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

25 214

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Handwritten note from Jim Molyneaux to John Major, 9 July 1996

71 1089

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 17 February 1998

013

013 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice

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

29 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Internal record of an informal meeting on the rules of procedure and agenda on 17 June 1996

26 500

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Enclosure: Draft parliamentary statement on Bloody Sunday by Mo Mowlam

065

065 1582 military activity (british)

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

26 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 21 July 1996

03 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Edward Oakden to Alex Allan regarding John Major's speech and briefings on the Hume–Adams initiative, 11 October 1996

21 1479

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 19 June 1996

22 500

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

74 500

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Letter from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

80 1089 decommissioning,mitchell principles,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Update for John Major recording a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and unionist leaders on 8 July 1996

76 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume on 18 July 1996

21 1089 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 17 February 1998

016

016 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memo from Malcolm Rifkind on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 9 July 1996

74 1089 decommissioning,uk legislation

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

04 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,policing and justice,prisoners

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

07 1089 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 19 July 1996

05 1089

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

01 500

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

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Enclosure: Draft Heads of Agreement (amended following a conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble), 10 January 1998

104 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Memo from Martin Howard to John Holmes commenting on a revised draft reply to John Hume, 5 July 1996

85 1089 decommissioning,mitchell principles

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UKUP on 15 January 1998

061

061 1582 prisoners, north/south council, executive authority, operation of the assembly, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), consent principle

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Record of a meeting between David Hill, Martha Pope, David Pozorski and David Angel on 12 June 1996 (PM)

58 500

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

69 1089

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a conversation between Blair and Bertie Ahern on 16 January 1998, 15 January 1998

064

064 1582 prisoners, military activity (british), strand two, framework agreement/framework documents

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

02 500

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Handwritten note from David Trimble to John Holmes regarding a formula for the adoption of the rules of procedure

04 500

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Enclosure: Annex B—Draft speaking notes for Tony Blair's meetings with the Northern Ireland parties on 27 January 1998

127

127 1604 consent principle, prisoners, decommissioning, strand one

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

24 500

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British government summary record of meetings on 9 July 1996

23 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Update for John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 8 July 1996

79 1089

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

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

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

73 500

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Memo from Tony Newton to Patrick Mayhew on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee and the 1996–1997 legislative programme, 17 July 1996

23 1089 policing and justice,uk legislation

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Minute from Philip Barton to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 16 January 1998

051

051 1582 military activity (british)

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Memo on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 18 July 1996

16 1089

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 19 February 1998, 18 February 1998

010

010 1604 east/west cooperation

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British government record of meetings on 23 July 1996

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

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Enclosure: Draft parliamentary statement on Bloody Sunday by Mo Mowlam

056

056 1582 military activity (british), vicitms

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Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 18 July 1996

131

131 1604

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19 1089 parades

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Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Hume/Adams initiative and enclosing a revised reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

77 1089

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 5 July 1996

84 1089

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 18 February 1998'

006

006 1604

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Note from David Hill on upcoming scheduling issues in the talks, 12 June 1996

60 500

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Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 8 July 1996

81 1089 decommissioning,uk legislation

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Alternative draft: Possible statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

18 500

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

71 500

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

01 214

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14 1089 anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,mitchell principles,parades,parity of esteem,policing and justice

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Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative on 14 October 1996

18 1479

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Draft rules of procedure agreed between British and Irish officials, 20 June 1996 (20.05)

19 500

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

68 500

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

69 500

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British government record of meetings on 9 July 1996

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

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British government record of meetings on 4 July 1996

24 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

08 1089 parades

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and Paddy Teahon regarding Teahon's meeting with Pat Doherty on 12 October, 13 October 1996

19 1479

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Note from Alan Whysall recommending all sound feeds be disconnected and enclosing a draft letter of confirmation to parties, 12 June 1996

59 500

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

86 1089 decommissioning,security,uk legislation

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Summary of Patrick Mayhew's meetings with Hugh Annesley, Robin Eames and Brendan McAllister on Drumcree on 4 July 1996

83 1089 parades,policing and justice,security

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British government record of morning meetings on 18 July 1996

18 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a phone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Ian Paisley on 19 July 1996

06 1089 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Draft statement to parliament in the event of a breakdown of talks

67 500

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Briefing note from Colin Budd to Edward Oakden regarding the publication of the Hume–Adams statement, 11 October 1996

20 1479

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

73 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Note on Mitchell-SDLP bilateral meeting on 16 July 1996

20 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing with gameplan for the British government's approach in the talks on 21 October, enclosing speaking notes for a lunch meeting with Dick Spring, 18 October 1996

07 1479

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

15 500

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British government record of meetings on 3 July 1996

27 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of all British government meetings before 14.00 on 11 June 1996

66 500

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Enclosure: Point to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 19 February 1998, 18 February 1998

011

011 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles, policing and justice, strand two, north/south council

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Briefing material for a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

25 1089 identity,parades,policing and justice

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

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Note from Jonathan Stephens – 'Beyond the Opening Plenary'

20 500

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British government summary record of meetings on 23 July 1996

14 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee and proposals for reforms, including consultations with the Northern Ireland political parties

22 1479

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 25 January 1998

129

129 1604 strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Internal record of an opening plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

23 500

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Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 18 July 1996

17 1089 parades

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Enclosure: Draft minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major, enclosing Mayhew's statement on the Drumcree crisis in the Parliament on 15 July 1996

05 1088

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Enclosure: Draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

03 500

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Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 17 February 1998

014

014 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Jonathan Powell to Margaret McDonagh on referendum strategy, 15 January 1998

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 16 October 1996

11 1479

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

31 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British government record of meetings on 1 July 1996

32 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document temporarily retained: 'Fax letters dated 17 February 1998 and 16 February 1998'

007

007 1604

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Tony Beeton's record of interactions with Sinn Féin during the opening of the multi-party talks on 10 June 1996

63 500

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding Conservative views on Northern Ireland, 17 February 1998

018

018 1604 mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Letter from the UKUP

062

062 1582 north/south council, executive authority, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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PUP statement on Mitchell principles made during a plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

61 500 mitchell principles, decommissioning, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to John Major on briefing material, 17 July 1996

24 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Minute from John McKervill to Janice Richards, 18 February 1998

004

004 1604 military activity (british)

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Minute from Jack Straw to Ann Taylor on Sinn Féin and the oath of allegiance, 18 February 1998

003

003 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British government record of meetings on 22 July 1996

16 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican), prisoners, identity, strand 1, strand 2

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Minute and attachment from Alex Allan to John Major dated 14 June 1996

21 212

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Record of a phone conversation between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996, recounting a meeting with Michael Ancram on 19 June 1996

05 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes enclosing correspondence, 4 September 1997

70 1478

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 27 August 1997

31 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades, decommissioning

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 18 November 1997, 17 November 1997

52 1510 north/south council, human rights, east/west cooperation

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Minute of a conversation between Jonathan Powell and Paddy Teahon on Heads of Agreement, 11 January 1998

095

095 1582 strand one, operation of the assembly, articles 2 & 3/irish constitutions, executive authority, bill of rights, policing and justice, victims, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Draft press statement on plastic baton rounds

65 1478 security

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Irish views, 17 November 1997

54 1510

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble [on 18 November 1997], 17 November 1997

42 1510 strand two, strand three, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council

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

14 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Note on a new enquiry into Bloody Sunday, January 1998

029

029 1582 military activity (british)

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Draft agenda for concluding plenary session

46 211

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Enclosure: Annex C—Mitchell principles

30 1477 mitchell principles

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 04 December 1997'

04 1516

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All-party negotiations: launch of documents by the liaison group

49 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Major to Patrick Mayhew on 12 June 1996

28 212

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Draft joint statement on consent and decommissioning

84 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from the Ambassador Ted Barrington to John Major referencing the Manchester bombing, 17 June 1996

16 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: 'DAAD targets "wrong man"', Sunday Life

089

089 1582 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Annex C—PAFT rationale for a consultation paper on policing

024

024 1582 policing and justice

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

20 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major following the Manchester bombing, 16 June 1996

18 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annotated agenda for a meeting to discuss Bloody Sunday on 22 January 1998, 21 January 1998

028

028 1582 military activity (british)

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland and the PIRA ceasefire, 27 August 1997

26 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the Irish Ambassador on 20 June 1996

02 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Revised language on consent and decommissioning, 2 September 1997

86 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document temporarily retained: 'Annex to letter from [Ken Lindsay] to [John Holmes] dated [29 August 1997'

18 1477

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Minute from David Hill enclosing a revised Strand Two discussion paper, 23 January 1998

012

012 1582 strand two

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Enclosure: Annex C—Extract from a minute of a meeting between Paul Murphy and Jeffrey Donaldson on 11 November 1997

47 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, devolution

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Minute from George Robertson to Adam Ingram on plastic baton rounds, 5 September 1997

64 1478 security

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 23 January 1998

007

007 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 29 August 1997

05 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Notice of removal: Annex 2 [Widgery Report]

Briefing note from Martin Howard for John Holmes – 'Northern Ireland Negotiations: Next Steps', 14 June 1996

107 1582

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23 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 4 September 1997

68 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Propositions on Heads of Agreement (Irish draft), 10 January 1998

102 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Letter from Adam Ingram to Derry Irvine regarding clearance for the introduction of the Police (Northern Ireland) Bill, 4 December 1997

08 1516 policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex A—Political talks: the bones of a settlement

45 1510 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council, devolution, human rights, operation of the assembly, executive authority

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 7 November 1997 at 11.20, 10 November 1997

72 1510 strand two, strand one, north/south council, executive authority, consent principle, devolution, british–irish intergovernmental conference, language and culture, policing and justice, prisoners, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Statement on the Northern Ireland talks process, 12 January 1998

092

092 1582

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Minute from Paul Murphy on UUP non-engagement in the talks process, 10 November 1997

48 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to David Trimble, 27 August 1997

33 1477 decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on a consultation paper on police/community links in Northern Ireland, 21 January 1998

023

023 1582 policing and justice, european convention on human rights, uk legislation

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Enclosure: Defensive Q&A on plastic baton rounds

66 1478 security

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 4 December 1997'

05 1516

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Memo from Tony Beeton and draft of letter from Michael Ancram to David Ervine regarding membership of the PUP negotiating team

47 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 28 August 1997

25 1477 consent principle, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Annex C—PAFT rationale for a consultation paper on policing

025

025 1582 policing and justice

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 30 July 1997

32 1477 decommissioning, devolution, elections and electoral systems, power-sharing, anglo-irish agreement, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle

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Minute from Paul Allen to Ken Lindsay on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 17 November 1997

55 1510

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the SDLP on 29 October 1997

50 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand three, north/south council, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Letter from Paul Murphy to David Trimble, 2 September 1997

77 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, downing street declaration, devolution, language and culture

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Minute of a liaison group meeting on 14 November 1997, 17 November 1997

51 1510 prisoners, security, language and culture, north/south council, decommissioning

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 19 June 1996

06 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Draft of 'Opening statement by the British Government'

50 211 mitchell principles, consent principle, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Annex C—Mitchell principles

37 1477 mitchell principles

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair, Mo Mowlam, and the NIWC on 6 November 1997, 10 November 1997

73 1510 parity of esteem, civic forum, framework agreement/framework documents, east/west cooperation

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Enclosure: 'Jammed gun prevented pub carnage', Alan Murphy, Sunday Life, 11 January 1998

088

088 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Cover of file and list of contents

01 212

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Enclosure: Annex B—Totality of relationships: principles and structures, 11 November 1997

59 1510 strand one, devolution, executive authority, north/south council

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Minute from John Holmes to Richard Lemon regarding language on consent and decommissioning, 4 September 1997

71 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Notice of removal: Annex 1 ('Bloody Sunday and the Report of the Widgery Tribunal: The Irish Government's Assessment of the New Material Presented to the British Government in June 1997')

Enclosure: Letter from Paul Murphy to David Trimble, 2 September 1997

106 1582

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Enclosure: Lines to take on accusations of delay in issuing the commission's report on decommissioning

40 1510 decommissioning

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and John Hume on 23 January 1998

005

005 1582 strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, north/south council, executive authority, north/south council, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Propositions on Heads of Agreement as agreed between Jonathan Powell and Paddy Teahon on 10 January 1998

101 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay concerning a visit to Northern Ireland by Hilary Clinton, 28 August 1997

22 1477 security

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Transcript of statement issued by the UDP on 23 January 1998

009

009 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Report from John Homes for John Major on the multi-party talks, 18 June 1996

12 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 12 November 1997 at 15.30, 11 November 1997

66 1510 security, inclusion/exclusion of parties, framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, east/west cooperation

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 23 January 1998

006

006 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, operation of the assembly

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Note from Tony Blair to Jonathan Powell, 24 January 1998

003

003 1582

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Enclosure: Annex A—Political talks: the bones of a settlement

58 1510 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council, devolution, human rights, operation of the assembly, executive authority

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

22 212

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the PIRA ceasefire, 27 August 1997

34 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Record of a conversation between David Trimble and John Major at 16.20 on 11 June 1996

34 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes following up on a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 28 August 1997, 29 August 1997

16 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a meeting between Paul Murphy and the UUP on 2 September 1997, 3 September 1997

76 1478 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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

33 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a cabinet committee meeting on Bloody Sunday on 22 January 1998 at 13.15

019

019 1582 military activity (british)

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 14 November 1997

43 1510 decommissioning, north/south council, strand three

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Enclosure: Strand Two—Possible new North/South arrangements (British draft), 23 January 1998

013

013 1582 strand two, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, north/south cooperation, north/south council, executive authority, operation of the assembly

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Briefing note from Edward Oakden to John Major following the Manchester bombing and media appearances from John Bruton, 16 June 1996

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

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on a letter from Breandán Mac Cionnaith, 12 November 1997

63 1510 parades

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Minute from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft of a working paper on East/West issues, 11 November 1997

69 1510 east/west cooperation, north/south council

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 18 November 1997, 14 November 1997

018

018 1582

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57 1510 decommissioning, north/south council, strand three

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 22 January 1998

021

021 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two, north/south council, framework agreement/framework documents, military activity (british)

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Report from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Prime Minister's reponse to the Manchester bombing, 18 June 1996

10 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on dealing with the Unionists, 2 September 1997

87 1478 inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex B—Totality of relationships: principles and structures, 11 November 1997

46 1510 strand one, devolution, executive authority, north/south council

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 23 January 1998

014

014 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents

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Press release regarding the first meeting of the Northern Ireland Forum, 12 June 1996

32 212

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Talks handling plan

52 211

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Minute of a meeting between Paul Murphy and the UUP on 2 September 1997, 3 September 1997

82 1478 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Minute from Elaine Kerr to Rob Read regarding correspondence from D. Lindop, 22 January 1998

016

016 1582

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David Lavery amendments to talks handling plan

54 211

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Letter from David Trimble to Tony Blair, 4 September 1997

67 1478 consent principle, language and culture, parades, framework agreement/framework document

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Enclosure: Memorandum from Mo Mowlam on the Police (Northern Ireland) Bill, 4 December 1997

09 1516 policing and justice

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Minute from John Mills on accusations of delay in issuing the commission's report on decommissioning, 18 November 1997

39 1510 decommissioning

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Allowances: research grants for parties in the talks

53 211

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Draft agenda for Strand 3 issues

45 211

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Enclosure: Propositions on Heads of Agreement, 11 January 1998

096

096 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Report from John Homes for John Major on the multi-party talks, 19 June 1996

09 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on revised language on consent and decommissioning, 2 September 1997

85 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Draft letters from John Major to Presidents Clinton and Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien

51 211

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David Hill amendment to 'Opening Statement by the British Government'

48 211

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 11 November 1997

65 1510

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Correspondence between the Peter Westmacott and John Holmes regarding lobbying the US to designate PIRA as a terrorist organisation, 18 and 19 June 1996

07 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Mo Mowlam to David Trimble, 29 August 1997

17 1477 anglo-irish intergovernmental conference, devolution, language and culture, economic development (including ifi), human rights, parades, decommissioning, policing and justice, uk legislation

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Transcript of statement issued by the UFF on 23 Janaury 1998

008

008 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Gerry Adams on 24 January 1998

004

004 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, framework agreement/framework documents, strand two, executive authority, north/south council, human rights, strand one, operation of the assembly, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Annex A—Note on the legal background, 27 August 1997

28 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Letter from Derry Irvine to Adam Ingram regarding clearance for the introduction of the Police (Northern Ireland) Bill, 4 December 1997

07 1516 policing and justice

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Draft of 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session' on 5 June 1996

59 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a meeting between David Trimble and Paul Murphy on 2 September 1997, 3 September 1997

74 1478 consent principle, language and culture, human rights, parades, decommissioning

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Letter of thanks from John Major to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, 12 June 1996

30 212

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Minute from John Holmes to Richard Lemon on Northern Ireland, 3 September 1997

79 1478 consent principle, decommissioning,

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Record of a meeting between John Wheeler and a UUP delegation

58 211 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Transcript of Mark McCurry's remarks on Northern Ireland on 12 January 1998

093

093 1582

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on UUP request for police bill for Northern Ireland, 29 August 1997

20 1477 policing and justice

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Letter from David Trimble to John Holmes complaining about an amendment to the Ground Rules and Procedural Guidelines proposed by Michael Ancram, 20 June 1996

04 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Mo Mowlam on Heads of Agreement, 11 January 1998

098

098 1582 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, executive authority, bill of rights, victims, decommissioning

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the PIRA ceasefire, 27 August 1997

27 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Letter from Rob Read to D. Lindop, 22 January 1998

015

015 1582 policing and justice

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Report on the launch of a peace book, 17 June 1996

11 212

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Letter from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam on the cenotaph, 28 August 1997

24 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Extract from the Ground Rules on the exclusion of participants

011

011 1582 mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair with an update on David Trimble's position, 17 November 1997

41 1510 strand two, strand three, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Gerry Adams on 11 January 1998

097

097 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of parties, north/south council, strand two, policing and justice, prisoners, military activity (british)

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 2 September 1997

88 1478 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, consent principle, policing and justice, devolution

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 13 November 1997

62 1510

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Draft minute to John Holmes commenting on Heads of Agreement paper, December 1997

03 1516 anglo-irish agreement, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council

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Letter from Tony Blair to Violet Reid, 3 September 1997

002

002 1582

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80 1478 security

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Contents page for file annexes

Document closed for 43 years under FOI exemption s38: 'Minute dated 12 November 1997'

105 1582

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64 1510

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Enclosure: Propositions on Heads of Agreement, 11 January 1998

099

099 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Revised language on consent and decommissioning, 4 September 1997

69 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Holmes to Andrew Hunter MP, 12 June 1996

31 212

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Enclosure: Annex B—Draft announcement of Sinn Féin's invitation to multi-party talks, 27 August 1997

29 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Draft reply from Rob Read to D. Lindop

017

017 1582 policing and justice

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 5 June 1996 during which arrangements for chairing the talks were confirmed

56 211

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Handwritten note from Helena Hopkins to John Holmes, 4 December 1997

06 1516

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Letter of thanks from John Major to Finnish Prime Minister Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari, 12 June 1996

29 212

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Minute from Simon McDonald to David Brooker on US reactions to the announcement of Sinn Féin's entry into multi-party talks, 29 August 1997

21 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex C—Extract from a minute of a meeting between Paul Murphy and Jeffrey Donaldson on 11 November 1997

60 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, devolution

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Minute from John Holmes to Jonathan Powell: 'Heads of Agreement (yet again)', 10 January 1998

103 1582 north/south council

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Enclosure: Strand Two—Possible new North/South arrangements (British draft), 22 January 1998

022

022 1582 strand two, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, strand three, north/south council, referendum, executive authority, european union and eec

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Press release from the office of the Taioseach following the shootings in Adare and the Manchester bombing

13 212 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the SDLP on 12 November 1997, 13 November 1997

61 1510 strand one, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, devolution, strand two, strand three, framework agreement/framework documents, north/south council, executive authority

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter from [William Fittall] to [John Holmes] dated [4 September 1997]'

73 1478

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Report of a conversation between Peter Westcamott and Mary Ann Peters with regard to President Bill Clinton's travel arrangements, 12 June 1996

25 212

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 18 November 1997, 14 November 1997

44 1510 decommissioning, north/south council, strand three

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Draft speaking note on publication of the scenario paper

61 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 3 September 1997

75 1478 consent principle

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01 1516

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Speaking note prepared for John Major's phone conversation with John Bruton on 19 June 1996

094

094 1582

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08 212 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex B—Draft announcement of Sinn Féin's invitation to multi-party talks, 27 August 1997

36 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Report from [Colin Budd] to [John Holmes] dated [27 August 1997]'

40 1477

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Letter from the International Olympic Committee to John Major following the Manchester bombing, 17 June 1996

15 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Draft joint statement on consent and decommissioning, 3 September 1997

78 1478 consent principle, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Working paper—Totality of relationships: principles and structures, 11 November 1997

70 1510 east/west cooperation, devolution, executive authority, north/south council, british–irish intergovernmental conference

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Telegram from the British Ambassador in Germany, reporting on Chancellor Kohl's condemnation of the Manchester bombing, 20 June 1996

03 212 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute of a meeting between British and Irish officials on East/West matters on 10 November 1997

71 1510 east/west cooperation

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Political talks—the bones of a settlement

02 1516

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67 1510 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council, devolution, human rights, operation of the assembly, executive authority

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Enclosure: Annex A—Note on the legal background, 27 August 1997

35 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Memo on preparation of briefing material for the chairmen

57 211

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Mo Mowlam's comments on the UFF statement, 23 January 1998

010

010 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing note from Martin Howard for John Holmes – 'Northern Ireland Negotiations: Next Steps', 14 June 1996. Faxed and annotated copy.

24 212

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John Major amendment to paragraph 4 of the scenario paper, on chairmanships

60 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to David Ervine, 29 August 1997

19 1477 consent principle, referendum, prisoners

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes commenting on language on consent and decommissioning, 1 September 1997

92 1478 consent principle, decomissioning

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Speaking Note for John Major for Meeting with Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

42 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair enclosing a speaking note for a phone conversation between Blair and Bertie Ahern on 29 August 1997

06 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, consent principle

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to John Holmes on Heads of Agreement, 10 January 1998

100 1582 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council, executive authority, bill of rights, policing and justice

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Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 4 September 1997

72 1478 consent principle, decommissioning

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 18 November 1997

37 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand two, north/south council, north/south cooperation, executive authority, decommissioning

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Letter from Avila Kilmurray to Tony Blair, 14 November 1997

56 1510

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Proposal for a Northern Ireland Grand Committee, circulated for consultation on 16 May 1996

17 212

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Document closed for 47 years under FOI exemption 40(2): 'Record of meeting dated 08 October 1997'

49 1510

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British draft of the procedural guidelines and agenda for the talks on 5 June 1996

55 211

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 28 August 1997

23 1477

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Annex—Security response to the ceasefire

68 1510 security

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Alliance on 22 January 1998

020

020 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Key points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 18 November 1997

53 1510 north/south council, human rights, east/west cooperation

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Transcript of comments made by Peter Brook during a 'doorstep' by the media at Dungannon, 22 January 1991

08 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, inclusion/ exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, security, victims

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Minute from Quentin Thomas recording a message from Gerry Adams on 9 May 1997 at 20.00

11 1448

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Early Draft of Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Introducing the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

12 5 language and culture,security,downing street declaration

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Letter from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Recording a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 10 November 1993

61 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Benjamin Netanyahu to John Major on Iran, 21 April 1997

11 1328

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Minute from Peter Bell regarding a conversation with Joe Cowan regarding a potential ceasefire [cessation of violence] in Londonderry [also Derry], 20 November 1990

40 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republicans), policing and justice

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing JD13 and Commentary

58 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (23 November 1993 Draft with Molyneaux's Amendments)

05 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,legacy,parity of esteem,security

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Enclosure: Letter from US Congressmen to John Major calling for an enquiry into Bloody Sunday, 11 March 1997

31 1328 military activity (british)

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Minute from Danny McNeill for John Chilcot regarding a conversation with John Hume on PIRA ceasefire and John Hume's dicussion with Charles Haughey on 2 January 1991, 4 January 1991

21 4 downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, inclusion/ exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, north/south cooperation

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Telephone Call with Archbishop Robin Eames

30 5 consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex—Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order Bill, 10 May 1997

15 1448 parades, uk legislation

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Record of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Siobhán O Hanlon on 9 May 1997 with comment and enclosure from John Holmes

16 1448

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Minute from Danny McNeill regarding a meeting with John Chilcot and Robin Eames on the 15 January 1991

12 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans), parity of esteem

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding an Assessment of the Present Position and Next Steps on the Joint Declaration Initiative

47 5 downing street declaration

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Minute from Danny McNeill regarding a meeting between Danny McNeill, John Chilcot, and John Hume on 11 January 1991 regarding John Hume's contacts with Sinn Féin, 14 January 1991

02 1448

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17 4 anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Enclosure: Letter from Gary McMichael to Tony Blair, 2 May 1997

21 1448

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Letter from Ivor Richard to Mo Mowlam on Northern Ireland bills, 13 May 1997

04 1448

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Enclosure: David Blatherwick's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993

40 5 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties from the talks,

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Sawers Concerning the Sharing of Information with Ambassador, David Blatherwick

31 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,downing street declaration

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Minute from Danny McNeill regarding a meeting with prison chaplains John Murphy and Will Murphy on the 22 November 1990, 23 November 1990

37 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

53 5 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Hayes Review: A Report on Staff Deployment in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, 22 April 1997

09 1328

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Enclosure: Note from Danny McNeill of meeting with Paddy Doherty on the 14 November 1990, 15 November 1990

40A

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

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Minute from Danny McNeill regarding a telephone conversation between Danny McNeill and John Hume, regarding a paper from Peter Brooke's meeting with Unionist leaders on 24 December, 14 January 1991

18 4 downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, inclusion/ exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, strand two, north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: Lines to take on suspension of PIRA operations, 7 April 1997

26 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes of Butler/Nally Group Meeting on 10 November 1993

51 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Continuation of the Joint Declaration Initiative

54 5 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on potential meetings between Tony Blair and Northern Irish party leaders, 12 May 1997

07 1448

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Enclosure: Note from Danny McNeill of a discussion with Bishop Cahal Daly on the 20 November 1990, 21 November 1990

39A

39A 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Letter from Anthony Pawson to Charles Powell regarding a letter from Gerry Adams to John Major on the 3 December 1990, 21 December 1990

27 4 consent principle, downing street declaration, elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, identity, north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, self-determination, referendum, self-determination

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List of nominated candidates for the informal committee on procedural rules and the agenda

48 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Draft article on Northern Ireland: 'IRA violence is futile'

34 1328 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/eclusion of parties

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Minute from Anthony Pawson regarding the final version of the Whitbread speech, 9 November 1990

41 4 downing street declaration

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

49 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Letter from Ted Hallett to Quentin Thomas regarding historical examples of amnesties, 4 December 1990

28A

28A 4 downing street declaration, prisoners, emergency powers, executive authority, prisoners, self-determination

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Letter from John Dew to Graham Archer Recording a Conversation with Fergus Finlay on 12 November 1993

46 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Commentary on Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

04 5 identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,consent principle,referendum,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,downing street declaration

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair seeking approval for Northern Ireland Bills, 10 May 1997

13 1448 parades

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Roderic Lyne's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993 and Enclosing David Blatherwick's Record

39 5 downing street declaration

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Minute from Danny McNeill regarding a draft note of a discussion with Cahal Daly on the 20 November 1990, 21 November 1990

39 4 downing street declaration

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Work Commissioned at a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

03 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning Peace Initiative

32 5 consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Notes by Ted Hallett on the release of prisoners during colonial independence negotiations, using case studies of Cyprus, Kenya, India, Gold Coast/Ghana, and Ireland

28B

28B 4 downing street declaration, prisoners, self-determination, parity of esteem, identity, emergency powers, direct rule/suspension, consent principle, military action (british), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 12 May 1997

12 1448

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Minute from Anthony Cary to Donald Lamont regarding a letter to John Major on Bloody Sunday, 1 April 1997

30 1328 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Draft Message from John Major to Bill Clinton

35 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),security

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Minute of a meeting between John Bruton and Tony Blair on 8 May 1997 at 16.00

22 1448

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Enclosure: Annex B—The Northern Ireland parties in the political talks, 12 May 1997

09 1448

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Enclosure: recommended responses for meeting between John Hume and Peter Brooke

11B

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

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Continuation of the Joint Declaration Initiative (Annotated)

55 5 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Minute of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Dick Spring on 6 May 1997

27 1448 parades

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Enclosure: Annex B—Draft press line, 7 May 1997

38 1448

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Enclosure: Transcript of statement from Gerry Adams responding to Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Brooke's 9 November 1990 Whitbread speech

36A

36A 4 consent principle, downing street declaration, elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties, language and culture, military activity (british), north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), parity of esteem, referendum, security, self-determination, policing and justice

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Letter from David McIlroy to the Jonathan Stephens Concerning the Circulation of Papers

26 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 7 May 1997

30 1448

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Minute from David Ferguson regarding a meeting held on the 24 December following a PIRA ceasefire declaration

26 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Enclosure: Final draft of the Whitbread speech dated 7 November 1990

41A

41A 4 anglo-irish agreement, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle, downing street declaration, economic development (including ifi), elections and electoral systems, executive authority, direct rule/suspension, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties, language and culture, military activity (british), north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), parity of esteem, policing and justice, referendum, security, self-determination, uk legislation, victims

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Enclosure: Covering letter from Fiona Mylchreest about a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton, 7 May 1997

33 1448

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Minute from Anthony Pawson to John Chilcot regarding a meeting held by Peter Brooke on the 15 January 1991

13 4 downing street declaration, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary (republican), inclusion/ exclusion of parties, north/south cooperation, referendum, parity of esteem, security, self-determination

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing the Record of a Meeting between Cardinal Charles Daly, the Prime Minister, and Michael Ancram on 11 November 1993

19 5 paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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Enclosure: the NIO briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

35 1448

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on language for a possible PIRA suspension, 3 April 1997

33 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD13 Annotated Copy

60 5 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 13 November 1993

37 5 downing street declaration

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Minute of draft elements for a potential statement on contacts with PIRA

15 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, inclusion/ exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Introducing the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

09 5 language and culture,security,downing street declaration

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Fax from Kenneth Bloomfield to John Chilcot regarding a proposal for the release of prisoners in exchange for a cessation of violence, 10 December 1990

30 4 downing street declaration, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary (republican), inclusion/ exclusion of parties, north/south cooperation, parity of esteem, security, self-determination, prisoners, victims, uk legislation, policing and justice

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Alliance submission on procedures, 14 June 1996

45 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Gerry Adams' Speech to the Sinn Féin Women's Conference on 6 November 1993

37 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Mo Mowlam about Sinn Féin on 7 May 1997

29 1448

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Minute regarding Gerry Adams' response to Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Brooke's 9 November Whitbread speech, 23 November 1990

36 4 downing street declaration, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans), referendum

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Enclosure: FCO briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

34 1448

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 4 April 1997

32 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Sinn Féin in Westminster, 13 May 1997

03 1448

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland bills, 13 May 1997

05 1448

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Enclosure: Account of Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring

63 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Dew to John Mackervill Concerning a Meeting with Himself Michael and Christopher McGimpsey

29 5 elections and electoral systems,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration

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Joint statement by talks participants confirming their commitment to the Mitchell Principles, 12 June 1996

47 812 mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Draft letter awaiting signature of Charles Powell, acknowledging receipt of Gerry Adams Letter of 28 November 1990

27A

27A 4 downing street declaration, parity of esteem

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a meeting with John Bruton enclosing FCO and the NIO briefing, 7 May 1997

32 1448

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Note from Richard Clarke to John Holmes enclosing a letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 1 April 1997

44 1328

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds, 4 April 1997

27 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Annotated minute from Danny McNeill regarding a meeting with prison chaplains John Murphy and Will Murphy to discuss the Christmas ceasefire on 27 December 1990, 28 December 1990

25 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Enclosure: Ian Paisley's speaking notes, 7 May 1997

26 1448 parades

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Report on the Irish Draft Leak on 19 November 1993

21 5 self-determination,downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A—Suggested points to cover: political issues, 12 May 1997

08 1448

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Handwritten letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 28 March 1997

28 1328

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Minute from John Chilcot to Peter Brooke regarding contact with provisionals, discussed on 16 January 1991, 17 January 1991

11 4 downing street declaration, inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds to Introduce the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

10 5 identity,language and culture,legacy,downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about meetings with Northern Ireland party leaders on 12 May 1997, 9 May 1997

18 1448

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Minute from Nick Sanderson to John Holmes about a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997, 7 May 1997

40 1448

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Minute from Simon Marsh regarding a draft of a review minute for a meeting on 5 December 1990, with comments by Danny McNeill, 7 December 1990

32 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Enclosure: Annex A—Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

37 1448 prisoners

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 18 November 1993

24 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Revised Draft of a Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

44 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott about a visit by John Bruton on 8 May 1997, 9 May 1997

19 1448 east/west cooperation

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Minute from Simon Marsh to Danny McNeill and Anthony Pawson regarding a BBC Radio Ulster Program's interview with Gerry Adams on 5 January 1991

16 4 downing street declaration, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, military activity (british), paramilitary (republican), security, self-determination, identity, parity of esteem, elections and electoral systems

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Concerning Upcoming Meeting between Prime Minister and Archbishop Robin Eames Enclosing Notes for Meeting

28 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Minute from Anthony Pawson to John Chilcot regarding a phone conversation between John Hume and Peter Brooke on the 5 December 1990

32A

32A 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans), north/south cooperation

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Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 20 November 1993

15 5 identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,consent principle,referendum,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,downing street declaration

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Minute from Simon Marsh to Danny McNeill and Peter Brooke regarding Provisionals' responses to Peter Brooke's 9 November 1990 Whitbread speech, 30 November 1990

35 4 downing street declaration, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary (republican), inclusion/ exclusion of parties, north/south cooperation, parity of esteem, security, self-determination, language and culture, identity, elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Annex—Emergency Provisions Bill, 10 May 1997

14 1448 uk legislation

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Minute from John Holmes to David Kyle enclosing a letter from Gary McMichael to Tony Blair, 8 May 1997

20 1448

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Enclosure: list of possible questions and answers regarding contacts with Sinn Féin for Peter Brooke's appearance on question time

11A

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

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Rodell Enclosing Draft Message to Bill Clinton

34 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Points to make in a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

36 1448

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh Enclosing a Copy of the Lord Mayor's Banquet Speech

38 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),security,legacy

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Reply to the Taoiseach

43 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Phone Call with Martin Mansergh on 19 November 1993

01 1448

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18 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration

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Minute from Simon Marsh to Anthony Pawson regarding potential statement on contacts with PIRA

14 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, inclusion/ exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem

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Enclosure: Analysis of JD13

59 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity(loyalist),paramilitary activity(republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,devolution,direct rule/suspension

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Minute from Danny McNeill of a meeting with prison chaplains John Murphy and Will Murphy on the 4 December 1990

34 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans), identity, prisoners

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds in Reply to His Letter of 11 November 1993

42 5 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning a Clarification of a Letter Sent on 18 November 1993

22 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex C—A paper on 'Achieving a Political Settlement', 12 May 1997

10 1448

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Conversation with Dick Spring

67 5 downing street declaration

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Minute from Danny McNeill of a meeting with Danny McNeill, John Chilcot, and Cahal Daly on the 20 November 1990, 22 November 1990

38 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Draft Passage of Lord Mayor’s Banquet Speech

45 5 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,elections and electoral systems

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning British Withrawal from the Joint Declaration Initiative

50 5 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about implementing the North Report, 7 May 1997

31 1448

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Letter to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

14 5 security,downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Alastair Campbell about John Bruton's visit, 8 May 1997

23 1448

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Minute from Joseph Pilling to Quentin Thomas regarding the lack of relevancy of colonial examples of amnesty, furthering Ted Hallett's research notes, 13 December 1990

29 4 consent principle, downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks, identity, paramilitary activity (republican), self-determination, uk legislation, policing and justice, victims

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Minute from Anthony Cary to Donald Lamont regarding a letter to John Major on Bloody Sunday, 4 April 1997

29 1328 military activity (british)

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Minute from John Chilcot to Peter Brooke regarding approaches to dialogue with the PIRA, 4 January 1991

24 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans)

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Account of Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring

62 5 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

35 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Ian Paisley on 7 May 1997, 8 May 1997

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Documents Retained under Section 3(4)

33 5 downing street declaration

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot regarding amnesties, 13 December 1990

28 4 downing street declaration, prisoners, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Phone response from Sinn Féin on 9 May 1997 at 18.00

17 1448 prisoners

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

52 5 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 12 May 1997

06 1448

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Correction from Quentin Thomas to a minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and David Trimble on 5 May 1997, 7 May 1997

24 1448

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the establishment of an independent parades commission, 25 March 1997

24 1327

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Letter from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam on Irish prisoners, 25 September 1997

19 1484 prisoners

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

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

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Record of a meeting between David Trimble, Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram [on 9 October 1996] regarding an approach to Sinn Féin with a deadline for entering the talks, enclosing a briefing note from John Holmes

11 1476

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Letter from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Draft Tour d'Horizon on Northern Ireland for Roderic Lyne

07 11 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,military activity (british),security,framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Press release on the fomal establishment of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, 24 September 1997

35 1484 decommissioning

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Letter from John Chilcot to Michael Ancram Regarding Referenda

16 11 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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

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

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair with a note on a political settlement in Northern Ireland, 19 September 1997

49 1484 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 26 March 1997 [Incomplete]

14 1327

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Dick Spring Regarding the Talks Process

31 12 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),security,

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 7 October 1996

15 1476

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Tony Blair's article for Belfast newsletter

52 1484 mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties, victims, consent principle, referendum, devolution, decommissioning, policing and justice

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

04 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation

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Letter from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam on Irish prisoners, 25 September 1997

27 1484 prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland, 18 September 1997

58 1484 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, military activity (british)

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Minute of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Paddy Teahon on 24 September 1997, 25 September 1997

28 1484

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 23 September 1997

38 1484 mitchell principles, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of partie

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Enclosure: Lines to take on a suspension of PIRA operations

12 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 26 March 1997

17 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 29 August 1997

15 1477 consent principle, decommissioning, uk legislation, policing and justice

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

17 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: British Government draft language on decommissioning and consent, July 1997

08 1477 consent principle, decommissioning

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Letter from Robin Butler to Juliet Wheldon Recording Conversations around the 'As of Right' Sentence in the Joint Declaration

13 11 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation,

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

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

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Enclosure 1: Annotated copy of the Hume–Adams text enclosed with John Hume's letter to the British Government, 10 October 1996

07 1476

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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Replying to Letters Criticizing the Joint Declaration

21 11 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Minute from Edward Oakden on a speech by Robin Cook in Dublin on 3 November 1997, 24 September 1997

31 1484

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

06 12 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Language on consent and decommissioning, 1 September 1997

91 1478 consent principle, decomissioning

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Mo Mowlam's speech to a press conference on the ceasefire decision, 29 August 1997

04 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Note from Jim Daniell Enclosing Draft Contingency Planning for the Outcome of the Challenge to the PIRA

19 11 downing street declaration,emergency powers,uk legislation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),prisoners,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,military activity (british),security,paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,decommissioning,east/west cooperation,

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Annotated record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden from 10 October 1996, enclosing composite text of the draft statement sent on 27 September 1996 incorporating Gerry Adams' amendments and a clean copy of the text sent by Hume on 10 October

03 1476

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Gary McMichael

47 1484 consent principle, referendum

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Letter from George Canning to John Holmes, 21 September 1997

45 1484 downing street declaration

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Revised Irish language on consent and decommissioning, 1 September 1997

89 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on Irish prisoners, 18 September 1997

54 1484 prisoners

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Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Regarding the Joint Declaration

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

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Transcript of an interview with Martin McGuinness for BBC Radio 4 on 26 March 1997

18 1327

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 9 October 1996

09 1476

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Minute from Colin Budd to Nick Sanderson on British–Irish relations recording a meeting on 24 March 1997

19 1327

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

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

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

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

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Enclosure: Irish Government draft language on decommissioning and consent, 21 July 1997

09 1477 consent principle, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Lines to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 1 September 1997 on consent, BSE, and Springvale, 29 August 1997

01 1476

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair with a note on a political settlement in Northern Ireland, 25 September 1997

22 1484 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity

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Enclosure: Agenda extract for 1 October 1997 for a visit to Northern Ireland by William Hague, 26 September 1997

17 1484

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 30 September 1996

21 1476

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Record of a meeting between Irish and British officials on 7 October 1996 regarding possible ways forward in the talks process

13 1476

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Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Antony Lake regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 2 October 1996

17 1476

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Record of a Meeting between Martin Williams and Declan O'Donovan on 16 December 1993

23 11 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,

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Governing Northern Ireland volume 2: supporting assessment and analytical papers

03 1451

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Note from Keith Jagelman to PS John Chilcot Recording Michael Ancram's Opposition to Direct Contact with Sinn Féin

15 11 paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: UUP indictment of Sinn Féin, 23 September 1997

39 1484 mitchell principles, paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, consent principle

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Enclosure: Briefing note by John Holmes to John Major regarding his meeting with David Trimble on 9 October 1996, enclosing speaking lines for Major's use

12 1476

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 17 September 1997

65 1484 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, military activity (british)

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden from 10 October 1996, enclosing composite text of the draft statement sent on 27 September 1996 incorporating Gerry Adams' amendments and a clean copy of the text sent by Hume on 10 October

06 1476

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Note from Peter Bell to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Letter from Dick Spring

10 12 british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Press release: Mo Mowlam announces launch of substantive negotiations, 24 September 1997

93 1478

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36 1484 decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex B—Points of difficulty, 25 September 1997

23 1484 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity, elections and electoral systems, decommissioning, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Church Leaders on 22 December 1993 in the Afternoon

35 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),emergency powers,military activity (british),security,

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Talks summary, 22 September 1997

03 1456

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43 1484 decommissioning, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Northern Ireland talks: British and Irish government conclusions on UUP representations against Sinn Féin, 24 September 1997

37 1484 mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 29 August 1997

07 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, consent principle

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding the next steps on Northern Ireland, 6 June 1997

91 1450 paramilitary activity (republican), parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Faxed Copy of a Letter from Dick Spring to Patrick Mayhew

21 12 strand 2,strand 1,

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

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

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Enclosure: Annex A—Summary of the Framework documents, 19 September 1997

50 1484 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity, elections and electoral systems, decommissioning, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the establishment of an independent parades commission, 25 March 1997

22 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Irish prisoners, 22 September 1997

02 1477

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42 1484 prisoners

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes on a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 1 September 1997 at 14.30

14 1477 consent principle, parades

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland (photocopy), 25 September 1997

25 1484

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Enclosure: Draft article/speech on conversations with Sinn Féin, 6 June 1997

93 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 23 September 1997

41 1484 decommissioning, consent principle, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland, 17 September 1997

64 1484 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to Tony Blair on a UUP paper, 9 June 1997

98 1450 devolution, strand one

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Minute from Andrew Cary to David Brooker on the US reaction to the Markethill bomb, 17 September 1997

62 1484 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD20)

22 11 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,east/west cooperation,european union and eec,executive authority,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),referendum,security,self-determination,uk legislation,anglo-irish agreement,

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 25 September 1997

29 1484

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Replying to 30 December 1993 Letter

05 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume answering British Government questions, 21 March 1997

13 1327

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Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue: Review of the Parades Issue in Northern Ireland by Standing Committee A (Public Order Issues), Volume II

02 1456

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Letter from Ken Sutton to John Holmes on Irish prisoners, 26 September 1997

18 1484 prisoners

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 4 June 1997 at 17.30

95 1450 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, paramilitary activity (republican), parades

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Enclosure: Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

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

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Enclosure: White House press statement condemning Markethill bomb, 16 September 1997

63 1484 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume

40 12 nan

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Letter from Michael Legge Regarding Security Planning in Case the PIRA Accept the Joint Declaration

18 11 downing street declaration,security,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to Philip Barton, 29 September 1997

30 1484

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Minute from Jim McCartney regarding a visit to Northern Ireland by William Hague from 30 September 1997 to 1 October 1997, 26 September 1997

16 1484

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume regarding the Hume–Adams initiative on 7 October 1996

14 1476

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Record of Lunch Meeting between John Chilcot and Martin Mansergh on 13 January 1994

03 11 paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Speaking notes for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 29 August 1997

11 1477 decommissioning, consent principle, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes regarding a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

16 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on UUP request for police bill for Northern Ireland, 29 August 1997

03 1477 policing and justice

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 25 September 1997

24 1484 prisoners

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 25 September 1997

26 1484

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Enclosure: Annex B—Points of difficulty, 19 September 1997

51 1484 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity, elections and electoral systems, decommissioning, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Faxed Copy of Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Replying to 30 December 1993 Letter

07 12 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes on Sinn Féin's access to government (annotated photocopy), 17 September 1997

02 1476

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

11 12 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),european union and eec,military activity (british),security,framework agreement/framework documents,british-irish intergovernmental conference,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure 2: Composite Hume–Adams text comprising the British government statement from 27 September 1996 and incorporating amendments proposed by Gerry Adams on 10 October 1996

08 1476

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Letter from Tony Blair to Gary McMichael, 23 September 1997

40 1484 consent principle, referendum

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

12 12

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

02 12 downing street declaration,

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a speaking note for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 29 August 1997

10 1477 decommissioning, consent principle

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Ann Taylor on a Police Bill for Northern Ireland, 17 September 1997

59 1484 policing and justice, uk legislation

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to George Ferguson on British–Irish cooperation, 24 September 1997

32 1484 north/south cooperation

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

24 11 nan

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Briefing from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes with comments on Paddy Teahon's suggestions to the text of the draft statement sent by the British Government to John Hume, enclosing a revised draft of the statement with alternative wording, 2 October 1996

19 1476

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Enclosure: Selling the conversations with Sinn Féin to Uthe NIOnists, 6 June 1997

94 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades, decommissioning

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Note from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing 30 December 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

26 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference,policing and justice,

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Jim Daniell Enclosing 22 December 1993 Letters from Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson Criticizing the Joint Declaration

28 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,referendum,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,north/south cooperation,executive authority,

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Letter from Simon Rogers to Jonathan Haslam Enclosing a Draft Article for the Northern Ireland Newsletter

32 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Note on Security Measures to Take if the PIRA Reject the Joint Declaration

11 11 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,british activity (military),emergency powers,uk legislation,north/south cooperation,

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Record of a meeting between David Trimble and John Major on 9 October 1996 in the margins of the Conservative Party Conference

10 1476

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

25 12 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland on a reconciliation centre in Warrington, 31 July 1997

33 1484

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on consent, 19 September 1997

46 1484 consent principle

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes on a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 1 September 1997 at 14.30

12 1477 consent principle, parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing language on consent and decommissioning, 1 September 1997

90 1478 consent principle, decomissioning

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Joint statement on consent and decommissioning, 14 September 1997

53 1484 consent principle, decommissioning

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Thank You Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew

17 11 downing street declaration,

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay conveying John Major's comments on the Hume–Adams initiative, 3 October 1996

16 1476

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Enclosure 1: Composite Hume–Adams text comprising the British government statement from 27 September 1996 and incorporating amendments proposed by Gerry Adams on 10 October 1996

04 1476

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley

38 12 nan

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume answering British Government questions, 21 March 1997

16 1327

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Enclosure 2: Clean copy of the Hume–Adams text enclosed with John Hume's letter to the British Government, 10 October 1996

05 1476

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Alex Allan and Martin Mansergh on 20 December 1993

20 11 downing street declaration,prisoners,security,

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Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to James Molyneaux

39 12 nan

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Minute from David Brooker to Quentin Thomas and Ken Lindsay about meetings with Sinn Féin, 16 May 1997

01 1477

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66 1449

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Letter from Keith Jagelman to David Brooker Regarding the Michael Ancram Talks

14 11 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 19 September 1997

48 1484 decommissioning

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 1 October 1996

20 1476

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Talks summary, 24 September 1997

34 1484 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, consent principle

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes on Sinn Féin's access to government, 17 September 1997

61 1484 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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

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

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Enclosure: Draft announcement of the membership of the independent parades commission

25 1327

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Agenda for a British–Irish bilateral meeting on 24 March 1997

20 1327

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

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

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Enclosure: Draft announcement of the membership of the independent parades commission

23 1327

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Enclosure: Lines to take on a suspension of PIRA operations

15 1327

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Alex Allan Attaching a Note on Security Options and the Assessment of Reaction to the Joint Declaration

10 11 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,emergency powers,

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the Uthe NIOnist mood in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 4 June 1997

96 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Programme of cooperation between Ireland and the United Kingdom: Developing East/West relations—second progress report

21 1327

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Enclosure: Points to take for the meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

01 1456

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17 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Press release on new arrangements to ease transfer of prisoners

21 1484 prisoners

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

27 12 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Lines to take for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble, 22 September 1997

44 1484 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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

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

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

29 868

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Enclosure: Speaking note checklist for meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 20 January 1997 at 15.45

58 1321

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a fax from Gerry Adams, 10 February 1997

54 1325

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Record of a Meeting between Richard Ryder and James Molyneaux on 8 December 1993

40 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,language and culture,identity,european union and eec,uk legislation

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

18 943

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 4 October 1993

03 6 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle

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19 868

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Record of a meeting between John Major and the NIWC on 22 January 1997

26 1321

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Minute from Murdo Maclean to John Major enclosing a paper from Jim Molyneaux, 20 January 1997

55 1321

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Enclosure: Summary of a Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew Discussing the Joint Declaration Initiative

05 6 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),

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

14 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),victims,security,military activity (british),decommissioning

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Enclosure: Points to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

16 1452 consent principle, decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades

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Record of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhan O'Hanlon on 12 June 1997 at 10.30

49 1450

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Enclosure: Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

21 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

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

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Keeping Sinn Féin out – response to memo of 6 June

27 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Annex A To Note For The Record By Quentin Thomas Revising Paragraph 4 And Suggesting Lines To Take For The British Government

19 6 downing street declaration,consent principle,parity of esteem,uk legislation,self-determination,langauge and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) as as prepared for the Ministerial meeting on 9 December 1993

62 30 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,decommissioning,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,legacy,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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

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British Government submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996 [draft]

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Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on Róisín McAliskey, 2 July 1997

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Enclosure: Annex – The Mitchell Principles

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14A) as Amended Following the Meeting with James Molyneaux on 30 November 1993

26 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Enclosure: List of Recent Discoveries by the Garda since 16 June 1993

39 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record a trilateral meeting between Michael Ancram, the PUP and the UDP on 17 October 1996 at 14.15

12 868

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 4 October 1993

09 6 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,referendum,

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

29 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Richard Stagg Enclosing Programme and Briefings for the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

28 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,economic development (including ifi)

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

29 31 downing street declaration

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

22 868

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Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair, 12 June 1997

52 1450 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, language and culture

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Enclosure: Comment by Tony Beeton on Joint Declaration (JD8)

15 6 downing street declaration,european union and eec,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Further Irish Press Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

09 31 downing street declaration

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

31 868

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Commentary on the UKUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

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Note from Jackie Sear to Peter Bell enclosing a briefing paper on Anglo-Irish relations, 17 July 1996

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a press statement issued by the Chairmen on 16 July 1996 and the rules of procedure as they stood on 17 July 1996

27 943

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Statement on the Northern Ireland peace process by the White House press secretary, 11 June 1997

53 1450 paramilitary acitivty (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay passing on a message from Albert Reynolds, 23 January 1997

23 1321

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Choreography/Scenario for 10 June 1996 and Statement by Chairman - Draft

18 211

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UUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 14 November 1996

56 1326

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Enclosure: Briefing on European Council Issues

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

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble with regards to UUP objections to the agenda for the opening plenary

25 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Opening statement by the British Government

15 211 mitchell principles, consent principle, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Speaking notes for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

21 1452 parades, decommissioning

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Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to party leaders eligible to be involved in the talks

35 211

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Document retained: Letter from Alex Allan to John Chilcot, 30 September 1996

05 1322

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

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

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Speaking note for a meeting between John Major and the NIWC on 22 January 1997

35 1321

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Tony Blair on managing the Uthe NIOnists, 10 June 1997

65 1450 devolution, referendum, anglo-irish agreement

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to party leaders, outlining arrangements for the negotiations. Enclosures: Scenario for the opening plenary session; Procedural guidelines; Draft agenda

21 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Hume's questions (Hume–Adams), 12 February 1997

53 1326

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 13 June 1997

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Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen on the Drumcree crisis, 16 July 1996

28 943

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major enclosing briefing for a meeting with David Trimble on 20 January 1997 at 15.45

57 1321

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Letter from Martin McGuiness to Quentin Thomas, 2 July 1997

27 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on a meeting with Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

20 1452 parades, decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Statement by the British and Irish governments on Sinn Féin's involvement in the talks

23 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 30 October 1996

02 868

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Discussion of Joint Declaration Initiative

66 5 downing street declaration

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Choreography/Scenario for 10 June as at 09.00 on 10 June 1996

08 211

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

15 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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

22 943

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Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting with John Hume

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

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14B

04 31 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Talking Points for Meeting with John Hume on 4 November 1993

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Enclosure: Commentary by Quentin Thomas on Draft Eight of the Joint Declaration Submitted by the Irish Government and Record of Discussion with Seán Ó hUiginn

18 6 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Record of a series of meetings involving Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 10 June 1996

05 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne on 28 October 1993 Enclosing Draft Documents for Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

36 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Scene-setter from David Blatherwick in Advance of the Anglo-Irish Talks

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

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

25 868

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Enclosure: Summary of recommendations from the Independent Review of Parades and Marches in Northern Ireland (the North report)

66 1321

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Minute from Roderic Lyne to John Major on the Joint Declaration, 7 December 1993

65 30 downing street declaration,european union and eec,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle

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

14 943

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland next steps, 12 June 1997

50 1450 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Mike Venables to Philip Barton enclosing a draft PQ on plastic baton rounds, 10 June 1997

68 1450 security, military acitivty (british)

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Enclosure: Six Principles Speech Made by Dick Spring during a Dáil Debate on Northern Ireland on 27 October 1993

33 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Illustrative dates for the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill

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Fax from Clare Checksfield enclosing pages from an Irish Republican web site, 17 July 1996

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

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

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

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Talks summary, 20 January 1997

60 1321

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on the Creation of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs

31 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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

39 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),victims,security,military activity (british),decommissioning

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Enclosure: Record of Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring

26 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Covering Letter from Tony Beeton to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Speaking Note for John Major

06 6 downing street declaration,direct rule/suspension,devolution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

17 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the talks schedule for the coming months, 4 July 1996

51 943

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Enclosure: Revised Paragraph Four of the Joint Declaration Conveyed by Seán Ó hUiginn to Quentin Thomas via Telephone

11 6 downing street declaration,self-determination,language and culture,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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Enclosure: Annex E—Press Line on John Major's meeting with the NIWC

40 1321

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

08 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Amendments Incorporated

49 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and an Alliance delegation on 11 June at 8.15pm

02 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

41 868

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Minute from Jonathan Stephens regarding a reply to Martin McGuinness's letter of 2 July 1997, 4 July 1997

25 1452

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

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

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Butler Enclosing 7 September 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

25 6 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: David Trimble's proposals

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Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

30 211

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the future of the talks process, 20 January 1997

61 1321

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Summary of Irish Press Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

14 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle

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

63 943

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major (photocopy), 10 February 1997

55 1325

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Minute from John Holmes to Wally Kirwan enclosing an aide-mémoire to be sent to Sinn Féin, 13 June 1997

46 1450

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Fax from Robin Butler to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 9 December 1993

30 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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Minute from Robert Crawford to John Holmes on entry and exclusion criteria for talks

51 1321

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble opening consultations on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 21 October 1996

61 1326

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

31 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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

23 31 downing street declaration,self-determination

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Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 9 December 1993

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

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Duplicate: Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

31 211

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Enclosure: Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a text from John Hume (Hume–Adams), 22 January 1997

33 1321

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DUP response on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee requesting a meeting, 5 November 1996

58 1326

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Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on Bloody Sunday, 2 July 1997

09 1452 military activity (british)

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

10 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major with a note from John Holmes, 10 February 1997

56 1325

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TNA insert indicating a withheld document

13 211

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Joe Hendron on 12 July 1996 at 01.00

42 868

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Record of a Phone Call between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn

10 6 downing street declaration,self-determination

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Handwritten Letter from Robin Butler to James Molyneaux Regarding Rumoured Letter with Criticism of Molyneaux and Archbishop Eames, 9 December 1993

23 30 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Draft Reply to the Letter by Ian Paisley dated 3 December 1993

15 31 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),identity,decommissioning

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15)

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Note from Christine Collins enclosing a draft covering minute and paper on pressure points related to policing in the talks, 4 July 1996

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 20 December 1996

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Minute Describing Albert Reynolds' Statement in the Dáil Éireann Regarding Articles 2 & 3 of the Irish Constitution

56 30 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem

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Enclosure: Annex D—Brief by the Home Office on Róisín McAliskey

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Possible answers to questions from John Hume (Hume–Adams)

46 1325

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

16 943

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

01 1322

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Note enclosing briefing papers for a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

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Statement on plastic baton rounds by Adam Ingram, 10 June 1997

64 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Joint Declaration: JD15B – 9 December 1993

12 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,decommissioning

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Enclosure: Draft Joint Statement Emerging from a 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

26 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Enclosure: Annex B – Handling decommissioning: points to deploy with the UUP

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Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on prisons issues, 2 July 1997

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Letter from John Major to George Mitchell on 7 June 1996

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

13 943

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Comparison table between the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Grand Committees

52 1326

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A note from Michael Ancram's office entitled 'Talks: Keeping Sinn Féin Out'

11 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Amendments Indicated

48 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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

28 868

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Enclosure: Letter from Martin McGuiness to Quentin Thomas, 2 July 1997

11 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Cover of the Collection of News Reports on the Irish Press Briefing

42 31 downing street declaration

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Note from Ian Maye to Mr Jones regarding the paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 5 July 1996

49 943

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Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major regarding John Hume's reaction to the draft text of the British Government statement and political developments in the multi-party talks related to decommissioning, 27 September 1996

13 1322

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from David Trimble to John Major, 7 February 1997

64 1325

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Labour submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

28 867

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Note from Peter Bell suggesting edits in the paper on Anglo-Irish relations from 17 July 1996

25 943

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bill Clinton and John Bruton, 10 June 1997

61 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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

28 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993 at 13.15

27 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Remembrance of things forgotten': arrangements for a meeting of British and Irish officials to plan for the opening day of talks

33 211

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Handwritten Note on Peace in Northern Ireland

22 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,security

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Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on prisons issues, 2 July 1997

07 1452 prisoners

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Detailed Record of Tête-à-Tête Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

16 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,self-determination,strand 2,strand 1,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Record of a bilateral meeting between David Hill, Stephen Leach and George Mitchell on 18 July 1996 at 14.00

40 868

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Note from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas enclosing a letter from Sinn Féin, 2 July 1997

10 1452

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Letter from John Chilcot to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Requested Draft of a Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds and Recording a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 September 1993

23 6 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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

54 943

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Minute of a meeting between Anthony Cary and Jim Steinberg on 12 June 1997

54 1450 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay with next steps on Northern Ireland, 10 June 1997

67 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Talks summary, 22 January 1997

31 1321

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Minute from Paul Cohen to Murdo Maclean on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 23 January 1997

54 1326

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

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

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

19 943

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Enclosure: Entry to and exclusion from the Northern Ireland talks—speaking note

53 1321

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew at Meeting with John Major about the Joint Declaration Initiative

14 6 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Draft 29 October 1993 Joint Statement for John Major and Albert Reynolds

28 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

67 943

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Minute from Michael Howard to Patrick Mayhew regarding changes to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 20 January 1997

59 1321

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Enclosure: Text of the Joint Statement Made by Major and Reynolds on 29 October 1993

19 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Enclosure: Annex A—Guidelines for contact with Sinn Féin, 30 May 1997

59 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Nicholas Lyell to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative, 9 December 1993

33 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,uk legislation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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

21 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,decommissioning,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,identity, language and culture

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

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Enclosure: Annex A—Background information on NIWC participants at meeting

37 1321

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Extract from Hansard: John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

02 23 downing street declaration,european community and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

37 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Record of Morning Ministerial Session on 3 December 1993

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Annex B: Enclosure 1—Committee on decommissioning working agenda

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

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

22 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Commentary on the UUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

59 1326

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Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 11 June 1996 at 09.12 (INT/2)

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

14 868

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Brief on the Mood of the Northern Ireland Parties Regarding the Talks

41 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,policing and justice,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

36 868

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Enclosure: Aide-mémoire to Sinn Féin, 13 June 1997

45 1450 decommissioning

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Enclosure: Points to make for a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

06 868

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 9 December 1993 at 09.00

28 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,decommissioning

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

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

53 30 downing street declaration

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Note from Keith Jagelman advising Patrick Mayhew on his response to an urgent meeting request from the NIWC

38 868

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

17 943

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Enclosure: Annex A – Possible draft package for resolving decommissioning before the election, 20 January 1997

62 1321

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Enclosure: List of Points to Make for John Major at Meeting with Albert Reynolds

38 23 downing street declaration,security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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

20 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Dinner between British and Irish officials on 16 January 1997

49 1321

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

30 868

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Transcript of Peter Brooke's Whitbread speech, with Northern Ireland Office press notice covering letter, 9 November 1990

42 4 anglo-irish agreement, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle, downing street declaration, economic development (including ifi), elections and electoral systems, executive authority, direct rule/suspension, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties, language and culture, military activity (british), north/south cooperation, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), parity of esteem, policing and justice, referendum, security, self-determination, uk legislation, victims

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Brief on Social and Economic Issues for Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

40 31 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,economic development (including ifi)

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Briefing for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993 and JD14B

02 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 10 February 1997

57 1325

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

05 7 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Record of contacts between Paddy Teahon and Sinn Féin on 9 June 1997, 10 June 1997

63 1450 decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican)

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

34 868

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All-party negotiations: launch of documents by the liaison group

36 211

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Alliance submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

27 867

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

21 943

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Record of a bilateral dinner meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 27 September 1996

16 868

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Sinn Féin's access to government, 11 June 1997

58 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with British Amendments

22 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Transcript of an interview with John Hume for Radio Ulster's 'Good Morning Ulster'

47 1325

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

21 868

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

20 943

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a briefing for John Major's meeting with the NIWC on 22 January 1997

36 1321

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux in October 1993

07 6 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,direct rule/suspension,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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Enclosure: Points to Make on the Exchanges between the British Government and the IRA for the Anglo-Irish Talks

35 31 downing street declaration

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Copy of a letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume with arrangements for the Forum

37 211

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Paper from Jim Molyneaux with suggestions on improving democratic accountability in Northern Ireland

56 1321

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Enclosure: Draft letter to John Holmes enclosing briefing papers for a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

05 868

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Speaking note for a meeting between Michael Ancram and John Hume on 13 February 1997

45 1325

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Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on Róisín McAliskey, 2 July 1997

08 1452 prisoners

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

15 1452 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning the Joint Declaration Initiative and the Prospects for and Road to Peace

26 6 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for Proposed Meeting with Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

46 30 downing street declaration,strand 1,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),bill of rights,strand 2,strand 3,decommissioning

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

08 943

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Minute and attachment from [Colin] Budd to [John] Holmes dated 21 January 1997'

43 1321

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Letter from Robert Renwick Relaying Details of a Meeting with Peter Tarnoff about the British Government Commitment to Peaceful Negotiations

08 6 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,policing and justice

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Sinn Féin, 1 July 1997

22 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades

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

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

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Irish Government submission letter, 14 June 1996

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the next steps on Northern Ireland, 10 June 1997

60 1450 decommissioning

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Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement (Annotated Copy)

22 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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

59 943

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on parades and the North report, 20 January 1997

65 1321

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

12 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Minute from John Holmes enclosing a letter to John Major from the NIWC, 10 February 1997

49 1325

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Enclosure: Proposals for possible changes to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

51 1326

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Hume–Adams, 20 January 1997

67 1321

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Enclosure: Points to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

06 1452 consent principle, decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades

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Objectives of the British Government in the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993

33 31 downing street declaration,security,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon with an update on Hume–Adams, 23 January 1997

25 1321

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Transcript of an interview with Charlie Bird for RTÉ, 7 February 1997

63 1325

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Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05 (INT/1)

07 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft Eight Passed To Quentin Thomas by Seán Ó hUiginn on 27 September 1993

17 6 downing street declaration,consent principle,economic development,european union and eec,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination

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Enclosure: List of Points to Make for the 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

29 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary violence (loyalist),security,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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

30 30 downing street declaration

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties

06 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Draft Reply to a Letter from Joe Kennedy to John Major, 7 December 1993

66 30 downing street declaration

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Press line for John Major's meeting with the PUP and the UDP

37 868

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Independent Review of Parades and Marches: Executive Summary (North Report)

18 1321

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Enclosure: Briefing on Current British Objectives and the Text of JD14B

03 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Chilcot recording a visit on 16–17 January 1997

50 1321

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Briefing Material from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Proposed Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

45 30 downing street declaration,strand 1,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Responding to Letter of 7 September 1993

24 6 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Draft agenda for opening plenary session

41 211

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Brief on Cross-Border Security Co-operation for Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

36 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Paper from David Trimble on the talks process and alternatives, 20 January 1997

46 1321

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Briefing Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds at the EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

09 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,devolution,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,north/south cooperation

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Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations

39 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Humes on Bloody Sunday: judicial review of Widgery, 10 February 1997

52 1325

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Letter from Tony Blair to John Bruton, 11 June 1997

55 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), decommissioning

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Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to the three independent chairmen

34 211

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Statement by Martin McGuinness dated 2 December 1993

27 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 11 February 1997

48 1325

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Meeting between John Major and the UUP on 21 January 1997

45 1321

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Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume, as amended by John Holmes

51 1325

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Fax from Private Secretary to Foreign Secretary Detailing a Meeting Between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 30 September 1993

02 6 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,british-irish intergovernmental conference;

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

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

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

06 943

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

14 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

48 5 downing street declaration,self-determination

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Note on the Allegations made by Sinn Féin and the Draft Line to Take

64 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Procedures committee nominations

24 867

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

15 943

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

35 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 8 July 1997

43 868

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Enclosure: Annex—Liaison subcommittee on decommissioning

63 1321

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Enclosure: Points to make on EU issues for Tony Blair's meeting with Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

14 1452 european uthe nion and eec

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

19 30 anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,referendum

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

27 868

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Minute from John Holmes to Peter Westmacott enclosing a minute to Paddy Teahon, 22 January 1997

32 1321

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding James Molyneaux's Amendments to the Joint Declaration Text

24 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Briefing Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds at the EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

34 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,devolution,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,north/south cooperation

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

33 868

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

11 943

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Enclosure: Aide-mémoire text, 13 June 1997

47 1450 decommissioning

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

13 23 downing street declaration

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

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

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing an Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

20 23 downing street declaration

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Draft agenda for the Business Committee

42 211

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

26 868

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Minute of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 20 January 1997

42 1321

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Malcolm Rifkind's Comments on the Joint Declaration for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

59 30 downing street declaration

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes, 22 January 1997

48 1321

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British Government submission letter, 14 June 1996

25 867

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Enclosure: Joint Statement Made by Reynolds and Major on 29 October 1993

24 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to Philip Barton on a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

13 1452 european uthe nion and eec

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

65 943

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UKUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 4 November 1996

57 1326

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Enclosure: List of Points Emerging from 27 October 1993 Speeches in the Dáil

30 23 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,consent principle,security,

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

64 943

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993

13 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Text of the Brussels Joint Statement on 29 October 1993

18 23 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Commentary by Quentin Thomas on Draft Eight of the Joint Declaration Submitted by the Irish Government and Record of Discussion with Seán Ó hUiginn

21 6 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

29 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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A paper by the British and Irish governments, entitled, 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session'

38 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Decommissioning Legislation

09 868

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Enclosure: Draft Copy of Letter from Quentin Thomas to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Joint Declaration Draft and Note for the Record with Undated Amendments in Pencil

01 943

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) as Considered during the Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

32 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: List of Corrections in the Transcription of Messages Exchanged between the British Government and the PIRA, 1 December 1993

16 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Briefing for Patrick Mayhew to Be Given to Him the Next Day

12 6 downing street declaration

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Planned arrangements for handling Sinn Féin representatives seeking entry to the political talks

24 211 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of bilateral meetings between the British Government and the Irish Government and the British Government and the UUP on 20 September 1996

17 868

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Record of a Phone Call between John Chilcot and John Hume on 28 October 1993

34 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding a reply to Sinn Féin, 4 July 1997

24 1452

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Newspaper cutting: 'Loyalists not blind to Provo tactics'

13 868

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

62 943

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Enclosure: Entry to and exclusion from the Northern Ireland talks – criteria

52 1321

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

31 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Record of a bilateral meeting between British and Irish Government delegations on 8 October 1996

15 868

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Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on Bloody Sunday, 2 July 1997

19 1452 military activity (british)

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

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

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Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Regarding the Arrangement of a Meeting with Ray Seitz

11 31 downing street declaration

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Annex A: Draft paper entitled 'Decommissioning: the way ahead'

18 868

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

35 868

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

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

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Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations

40 211

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Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair, 12 June 1997

51 1450 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, language and culture

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding US views on Northern Ireland, 10 February 1997

58 1325

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

10 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Aide-mémoire on meetings with Sinn Féin, 11 June 1997

56 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, mitchell principles, european convention on human rights, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex B – Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration, 8 December 1993

52 30 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Incomplete Paper with Statements by the British Government Responding to Questions on its Exchanges with the IRA

55 31 downing street declaration,consent principle

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Enclosure: Paper from David Trimble on the talks process and alternatives, 20 January 1997

28 1321

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993

38 30 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,decommissioning,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,legacy,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Drumcree, 2 July 1997

23 1452 parades

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on ACE [Action for Community Employment] cuts, 10 February 1997

50 1325

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

23 868

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Summary of Statements made by Irish Politicians Following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

08 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,referendum,parity of esteem,self-determination

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Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

29 211

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

60 943

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland enclosing John Bruton's speech to the Dáil Éireann on 22 January 1997

30 1321

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Comments

02 5 downing street declaration

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British Government statement on the multi-party talks, 21 January 1997

47 1321

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Enclosure: Draft of the Joint Statement to Be Made by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

17 23 downing street declaration, inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement

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Contingency Brief on THORP for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

32 31 downing street declaration

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Handwritten Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Regarding Nicholas Lyell's Note on the Joint Declaration, 9 December 1993

32 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Reaching sufficient consensus in the negotiations - how to categorise Alliance

26 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major enclosing two documents, 22 January 1997

27 1321

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Clinton to support London line on Northern Ireland', The Times, 8 February 1997

59 1325

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuinness, 4 July 1997

26 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, prisoners

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Meeting between the Irish and British Governments

18 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 13 February 1997

50 1326

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Michael Ancram amendments to 'Opening statement by the British Government'

20 211

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Enclosure: Amendments to 10 October 1996 Hume–Adams draft as given to John Hume, 10 January 1997

34 1321

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

61 943

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01 5 downing street declaration

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Negotiating brief on security and demilitarization

28 211 military activity (british), paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), policing and justice, parades

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Talks summary, 21 January 1997

44 1321

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Draft agenda for Strand 2 issues

44 211

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Record of a phone call between Patrick Mayhew and Ian Paisley on 19 July 1996

39 868

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from the PM [Tony Blair] to President [Bill Clinton] dated [11 June 1997]

57 1450

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Malcolm Rifkind's Absence from a Meeting with the Prime Minister on 9 December 1993

27 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten Notes on James Molyneaux's Early Draft Blueprint for Stability as Passed to Michael Ancram on 8 December 1993

22 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,devolution,north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: Chilcot/Dalton Group Report

37 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

11 868

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

02 943

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) Emerging from a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

21 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Key Questions for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

57 30 downing street declaration

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

05 943

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Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume to discuss Hume–Adams on 20 January 1997

41 1321

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

05 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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

55 943

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government delegation, 24 July 1996

03 943

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

57 943

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Enclosure: Talking Points for Meeting with John Hume on 4 November 1993

65 5 consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Record of Tête-à-Tête between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

19 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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

16 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks process,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,

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

09 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Annex B – Speech Made by Albert Reynolds on 17 October 1993

32 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Monica McWilliams and Pearl Sagar to John Major, 7 February 1997

60 1325

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

66 943

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Transcript of an Interview with Albert Reynolds for Sky News, 8 December 1993

58 30 european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,referendum,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,north/south cooperation,consent principle,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),security,economic development (including ifi),decommissioning

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

44 868

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

58 943

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Handwritten Notes on Joint Declaration Issues

07 7 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,self-determination,

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

17 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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

45 868

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

43 30 downing street declaration

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Record of Afternoon Plenary Session on 3 December 1993

05 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,self-determination,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,decommissioning

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Draft agenda for Strand 1 issues

43 211

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Joint Declaration: JD15 (Hand-Annotated Copy)

06 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing Text of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

23 23 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Robin Butler to John Chilcot Concerning Meeting with Raymond Seitz

68 5 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference

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

47 30 downing street declaration,strand 1,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),bill of rights,strand 2,strand 3,decommissioning

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Sequence of Events on the Day of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993 with Enclosed Brief on Points to Cover

34 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Security measures implemented since the Thiepval bomb

07 868

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

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

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Brief record of the meetings involving the British Government on the afternoon of 3 July and the morning of 4 July 1996

50 943

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Talks summary, 10 February 1997

53 1325

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Enclosure: NIWC proposal for a draft order in council to establish a Parades Commission

61 1325

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Record of a bilateral lunch meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 21 October 1996

03 868

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Enclosure: Amendments Proposed to JD14 in Dublin on 3 December 1993

62 1326

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06 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,self-determination,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,decommissioning

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Duplicate: Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

32 211

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

22 867

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Comment on the Outcome of the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993

10 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),decommissioning

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Enclosure: Draft aide-mémoire on meetings with Sinn Féin, 10 June 1997

62 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary acitivty (republican)

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

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

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

07 943

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Enclosure: Annex C—Women in decision making in Northern Ireland

38 1321

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A letter from David Trimble to Patrick Mayhew on 10 June 1996

12 211 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 7 February 1997

62 1325

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 10 June 1997

66 1450 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: List of Recent Incidents with Cross-Border Dimension

38 31 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),military activity (british),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Roderic Lyne Discussing New Joint Declaration Draft from the Irish Government and Enclosing Commentary on the Draft

16 6 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),self-determination,referendum

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

24 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Unedited transcript ('blacks') of questions 1–8 in the Dáil Éireann on 22 January 1997 at 14.00

29 1321

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Annotations Highlighting Jim Molyneaux's Contribution to the Text

25 30 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,north/south cooperation,self-determination,legacy,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),language and culture,identity,decommissioning

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Enclosure 4: SDLP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

02 1327

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08 1147

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 12 November 1996

19 1502

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble enclosing a draft joint Government statement on the conclusions of the Plenary's address to decommissioning, September 1996

4 1120

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Enclosure: Lines to take on the cases of Jim Fisher and Mark Wright, 17 April 1997

14 1328 military activity (british)

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Minute from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott enclosing a letter from the BIIPB, 14 January 1998

066

066 1582

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Enclosure: Record of a telephone conversation between John Holmes and John Alderdice on 12 July 1996

55 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Record of a meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 9 October 1996 at lunchtime, 10 October 1996

04 1138

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Record of John Holmes' conversations with Paddy Teahon and Antony Lake on 27 November 1996, regarding the approach to Sinn Féin and the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

09 1498

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Newsbreak transcript, 8 August 1996

54 1317

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PIRA statement on the Heads of Agreement paper, 21 January 1998

038

038 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 30 October 1996, enclosing a text with ideas on how to handle Sinn Féin after the renewal of the ceasefire

07 1095

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the Independent Chairmen Notetakers' summary record of the Opening Plenary sessions that took place on 9, 10 and 11 September 1996

15 1138

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Record of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 25 November 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 25 November 1996

27 1498

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Note from Donald Lamont to Peter Bell regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 13 June 1996

15 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Enclosure: Draft press statement on the British Government reponse to the Hayes review as given by Patrick Mayhew, 24 April 1997

07 1328

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Extract retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act, 1958: Minute from [Robin] Butler to [Alex] Allan, 1 August 1996

81 1317

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish Governments on 6 November 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

02 1095

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Record of a meeting between Jonathan Stephens and Mike Habib (US Embassy) on 27 September 1996

17 1138

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes regarding the cases of Jim Fisher and Mark Wright, 17 April 1997

13 1328 military activity (british)

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Coversheet of a fax from 10 Downing Street to Daphne Trimble, 19 January 1998

069

069 1582

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to Philip Barton on Sinn Féin's entry into multi-party talks, 7 April 1997

20 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Summary record of meetings from the evening of 9 September involving the British Government

76 1138

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Handwritten letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble (photocopy), 14 January 1998

068

068 1582

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Rules of procedure, 29 July 1996

17 1127

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 21 January 1998'

041

041 1582

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Enclosure: Letter from Bill Clinton to James Lyons, [24] August 1996

07 1317

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British Government record of meetings on 8 October 1996

07 1138

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Northern Ireland Information Newsheet, July 1996

78 1317

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Interview with Ronnie Flanagan, Radio Ulster transcript, 8 August 1996

58 1317

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Note from Edward Oakden enclosing a telegram from US congressmen on marches in Northern Ireland, 16 July 1996

29 1089

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Enclosure 3: DUP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

26 1138

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

23 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Transcript of an interview with Martin McGuinness for BBC Radio 4 on 26 March 1997

10 1327

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Enclosure: Annex A—A statement on Bloody Sunday on behalf of the British Government

053

053 1582 military activity (british), victims, policing and justice

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

131

131 29 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 16 January 1998

052

052 1582 policing and justice,

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with comments by Michael Ancram on Quentin Thomas' note from 25 November 1996

26 1498

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Record of a meeting betwen Patrick Mayhew and Brendan McAllister on 8 July 1996

67 1089 parades,parity of esteem,policing and justice

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Briefing for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with the DUP delegation on 26 September, 25 September 1997

3 1120

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Minute from Rachael Reynolds to John Major passing on information from 'a friend' of Brian Mawhinney, 9 August 1996

46 1317

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Handwritten letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern (photocopy), 14 January 1998

067

067 1582

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Note from Jackie Sear with a handling plan for the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 26 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

19 1498

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Note from the Independent Chairmen enclosing proposals for comprehensive agenda submitted by the participants on 15 October 1996

04 1147

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Transcript of an interview with Patrick Mayhew following a visit to St MacNissi, Randalstown, 8 April 1997

23 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 4: UDP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

27 1138

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

05 1095

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

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Note from John Fisher to John Steele enclosing information about three individuals who were injured by the RUC on 11 and 12 July, 18 July 1996

08 1090 policing and justice

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Minute from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing a Northern Ireland information newsheet, 27 August 1996

02 1127

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03 1317

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Note from David Hill enclosing a revised speaking note in support of the joint Government proposal for the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary from 30 July, 24 September 1996

28 1138

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Letter from Peter Robinson to Tony Blair, 12 January 1998

087

087 1582 mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice, prisoners, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from George Robertson to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 21 January 1998

039

039 1582 military activity (british)

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 6 November 1996

30 1502

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Note from David Hill regarding the British Government's plan to deal with decommissioning in the aftermath of the UUC Executive Committee meeting, enclosing bullet points for their meeting with the UUP, 27 September 1996

14 1138

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Note by John Fisher detailing prison issues raised by the Irish Government, 11 June 1996

01 1317

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17 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Enclosure: Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 19 January 1998

6 1120

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047

047 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), framework agreement/framework documents, strand two, north/south council, executive authority, human rights, language and culture, prisoners

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British Government record of meetings on 14 October 1996

02 1147

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Minute from Tom Clarke with responses to a list of concerns raised by the Irish Government, 18 July 1996

06 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Possible alternative agenda for the resumed opening plenary, 8 August 1996

50 1317

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and David Trimble on 20 January 1998, 21 January 1998

033

033 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Handwritten note from Philip Barton to John Holmes, 11 April 1997

18 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Quentin Thomas recording a lunch with Bertie Ahern on 24 April 1997

04 1328 consent principle, prisoners, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, military activity (british)

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Memo and speaking note on deployment of additional troops to Northern Ireland, 10 July 1996

66 1089 military activity (british),parades,policing and justice,security

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Transcript of an interview with Martin McGuinness for BBC Radio 4 on 26 March 1997

08 1327

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

26 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 13 July 1996

44 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades,policing and justice

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Note from John Holmes to Robert Crawford commenting on and enclosing the Irish Government's proposed revised text for the British Government's statement in support of a renewed ceasefire, 5 November 1996

03 1095

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British Government record of meetings on 23 September 1996

30 1138

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 January 1998

040

040 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, military activity (british)

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 6 November 1996

28 1502

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 12 July 1996

52 1089 parades

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Enclosure 1: Note by the British Government enclosing the British and Irish Governments' proposals for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

05 1147

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

37 29 downing street declaration

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Memo from Alex Allan on a conversation between John Major and Brian Mawhinney about Northern Ireland, 15 July 1996

38 1089

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Handwritten note from Angus Lapsley to Tony Blair, 9 February 1998

030

030 1582

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Annex A: Briefing on the Apprentice Boys' March, 2 August 1996

80 1317

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 19 January 1998 at 16.00

046

046 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), framework agreement/framework documents, prisoners

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Minute from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing Northern Ireland Information Newsheet, 2 August 1996

77 1317

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding George Mitchell's departure from Belfast on 10 September 1996

74 1138

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 26 March 1997

11 1327

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Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 16 January 1998

050

050 1582 framework agreement/framework documents, military activity (british), prisoners

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Minute from Philip Barton to John Major on Northern Ireland, 11 April 1997

17 1498

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15 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure 2: Draft joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioning, enclosing the terms of reference and a workplan for the committee on decommissioning, 13 September 1996

77 1314

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on foreign affairs, 21 April 1997

10 1328

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Note from John Legge regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 3 June 1996

20 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing an Alliance representation on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, and responses from the UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996

73 1314

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne, Seán Ó hUiginn, Martin Mansergh and Noel Dorr on 10 December 1993 at 11.30

132

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

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Letter from Martin McGuinness to Mo Mowlam and David Andrews, 12 January 1998

078

078 1582 north/south council, strand two

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding a proposed visit to Britain by John Bruton in May 1997, 17 April 1997

12 1328

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Enclosure 8: UUP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

12 1147

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Enclosure: Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments, 12 January 1998

085

085 1582 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council, victims

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British Government record of meetings on 2 October 1996

09 1138

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Record of Quentin Thomas' meetings with the SDLP and the Irish Government on 7 November 1996

29 1502

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Minute from David Hill enclosing the joint reply to Martin McGuinness, 13 January 1998

079

079 1582 framework agreement/framework documents

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Record of a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996

01 1498

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15 1089 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,referendum

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Minute from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden concerning a draft reply from Bill Clinton to Atwood/Lyons, 23 August 1996

08 1317

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Enclosure: Letter from Mo Mowlam and David Andrews to Martin McGuinness, 13 January 1998

080

080 1582 downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Annex A—Key points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 22 January 1998, 21 January 1998

01 1089

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035

035 1582 strand two, strand one, operation of the assembly, prisoners, paramilitary activity (loyalist), victims

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and William Crowe on 15 July 1996

41 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Note from David Watkins with suggested amendments to the draft submission on policing policy options, 11 October 1996

02 1138

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Letter from Michael Ancram to John Hume, 26 March 1997

37 1328 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden on 26 July 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

20 1095

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Enclosure: Lines to take on Sinn Féin's entry into political multi-party talks, 7 April 1997

25 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Follow-up memo on deployment of additional troops to Northern Ireland, 10 July 1996

65 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 22 January 1998 (annotated), 21 January 1998

01 1127

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036

036 1582 prisoners, strand two, north/south cooperation, decommissioning, paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes on options for the Apprentice Boys' March, 2 August 1996

79 1317

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Enclosure: Annex A—Key points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 22 January 1998, 21 January 1998

037

037 1582 strand two, strand one, operation of the assembly, prisoners, paramilitary activity (loyalist), victims

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Minute recording a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 8 August 1996

51 1317

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Letter from David Winnick to Tony Blair, 12 January 1998

081

081 1582

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume, 21 March 1997

36 1328 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, human rights, emergency powers

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Record of phone conversations between John Holmes and John Hume on 19 November 1996 regarding the impasse in the discussions related to the Hume–Adams initiative, 19 November 1996

32 1498

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Memo from Jonathan Haslam to John Major summarising a Panorama film on Drumcree, 15 July 1996

43 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Note by David Hill with handling plan for 25 September, enclosing draft paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning' dated 23 September 1996

22 1138

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Briefing material for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

32 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UDP on 9 October, enclosing a draft agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 9 October 1996

05 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to Anthony Cary on the Hume–Adams exchanges, 2 April 1997

35 1328 hume–adams

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Enclosure: Telegram to John Major from US congressment urging re-routing of an Orange Order march, 12 July 1996

30 1089 parades,parity of esteem

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Annex A: Briefing on the Apprentice Boys' March, 2 August 1996

73 1317

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Interview with Alisdair Simpson, Radio Ulster transcript, 8 August 1996

56 1317

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

62 1089 parades,policing and justice

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

105 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Irish Government statement on the Garvaghy Road situtation, 11 July 1996

61 1089 parades,policing and justice

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

11 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Minute from Philip Barton to John Major on Northern Ireland, 8 April 1997

19 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Richard Wilson to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting to discuss Bloody Sunday on 22 January 1998, 21 January 1998

027

027 1582 military activity (british)

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Note from Quentin Thomas regarding the timing of the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 26 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

18 1498

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Enclosure: Draft agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary approved by the UUP and the SDLP on 9 October 1996

2 1120

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06 1138

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 26 March 1997

09 1327

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Note from David Hill enclosing a speaking note on the Thiepval Barracks bombing for Patrick Mayhew's use in the Opening Plenary session planned for 8 October 1996

08 1138

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing revised draft letters to Paddy Teahon, John Hume and Tony Lake regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 5 November 1996

37 1498

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Memo from Veronica Sutherland on further Irish reactions to Drumcree, 12 July 1996

49 1089 consent principle,parades,policing and justice

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Note from David Hill enclosing an opening statement for the resumed talks, 4 September 1996

04 1127

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Joe Hendron on 12 July 1996

51 1089 parades,parity of esteem,policing and justice

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 31 October 1996, regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

06 1095

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Enclosure 3: Joint Government proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

10 1127

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Record of Peter Westmacott's conversations with Mary Ann Peters, Martha Pope, George Mitchell and Peter King on 11 July 1996

59 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex A – Defensive lines for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

1 1120

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35 1089 parades,policing and justice,security

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British Government record of Opening Plenary meetings held on 10 September 1996 to discuss the DUP's representation against the Loyalist parties

75 1138

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Checklist for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 19 January 1998

045

045 1582 strand two, north/south council, paramilitary activity (loyalist), framework agreement/framework documents, human rights, prisoners, military activity (british)

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Record of a meeting between Seán Ó hUiginn and Quentin Thomas on 26 November 1996, regarding Sinn Féin's reaction to the British Government's text for the draft statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

14 1498

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Enclosure 1: Draft address to decommissioning by the British Government, 7 August 1996

13 1127

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with comments from Michael Ancram on Quentin Thomas' report from 6 November, 8 November 1996

27 1502

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to John Holmes on a press conference on Northern Ireland, 12 January 1998

084

084 1582 referendum, framework agreement/framework documents

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the British Government's statement in support of a renewed ceasefire, 5 November 1996

04 1095

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 15 November 1996 regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin

34 1498

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Sean Donlon on 16 July 1996

31 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,parity of esteem

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Memo from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to Drumcree, 12 July 1996

50 1089

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Enclosure: Joint Government paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning'

5 1120

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Note from Stephen Leach on the current state of the talks and next steps, enclosing proposals on the timetable for the agenda, decommissioning and points to broker with the SDLP, UUP and the Irish Government, 10 September 1996

68 1138

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Statement by Patrick Mayhew on the shooting of Alice Collins (RUC), 10 April 1997

16 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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

17 394

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Note from David Hill regarding amendments in the enclosed paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', 24 September 1996

29 1138

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

13 394

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Enclosure: Gerry Adams's account of Sinn Féin's position on a PIRA ceasefire, August 1996

53 1317

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the line to take on Sinn Féin's entry into multi-party talks, 9 April 1997

17 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Press release from Peter King condemning the British Army and the RUC, 11 July 1996 [Redacted]

60 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Enclosure 1: Memo from John Alderdice to the Independent Chairmen requesting brief modification in Alliance's (enclosed) submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 10 September 1996

24 1138

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Handwritten letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 28 March 1997

04 1327

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Enclosure 1: Joint Government proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 25 July 1996

08 1127

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Enclosure: Lines to take on a suspension of PIRA operations

06 1327

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Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments, 12 January 1998

082

082 1582 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south council, victims

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Telegram from Maureen MacGlashan regarding the Pope's comments on hopes for the peace process, 10 September 1996

77 1138

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Note from David Hill with a handling plan for 13 November 1996 enclosing a checklist of key arguments to use regarding decommissioning with the Irish Government and a revised 'Suggested Conclusions' paper, 15 November 1996

22 1502

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

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

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British Government record of meetings on 25 September 1996

20 1138

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

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

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Letter from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding Lindsay's phone conversation with John Hume on the Hume–Adams' statement, 6 December 1996

02 1498

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

63 1089 military activity (british),parades,policing and justice,security

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 4 November 1996

32 1502

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Note from Clare Checksfield with updates regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 11 June 1996 (86)

18 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew, David Trimble, Ian Paisley and Martin Smyth on 8 July 1996

68 1089 parades,policing and justice,security

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Record of a conversation between Martin Howard and Niall Burgess on 12 July 1996 at 09.00

53 1089 parades,policing and justice,security

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Minute from David Hill enclosing an outline handling plan for the resumption of talks, 8 August 1996

47 1317

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Note from Christine Collins enclosing a draft submission on policing policy options, 27 September 1996

16 1138

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Enclosure 5: Points to broker with the UUP, SDLP and the Irish Government regarding the agenda for the Opening Plenary

73 1138

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Letter from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing revised draft text for the British Government statement on Northern Ireland and a draft covering letter from John Major to John Bruton, 19 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

33 1498

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Enclosure: Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and the UKUP on 15 January 1998, 14 January 1998

074

074 1582 north/south council, prisoners, consent principle

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Record of John Hume's phone conversations with John Major and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative on 3 and 4 December 1996

03 1498

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

46 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Briefing letter from Martin Howard for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

36 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,parity of esteem,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 30 July 1996

49 1317

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Letter from Mike Venables to John Holmes enclosing a note on recent and forthcoming deployments of Parachute Regiment battalions to Northern Ireland, 1 July 1996

14 394

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing revised text for the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 20 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

31 1498

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 22 January 1998, 21 January 1998

034

034 1582 prisoners, strand two, north/south cooperation, decommissioning, paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Checklist for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17July 1996 at 15.45

33 1089

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 12 November 1996

23 1502

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Briefing on security issues for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

37 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Note from John Wheeler with comments on [Christie] Collins' submission on policing policy options from 8 November, 12 November 1996

01 1328

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24 1502

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Internal record of the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

02 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice

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Note from Jackie Sear with a handling plan the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 25 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

21 1498

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's comments on Jackie Sear's publication handling plan from 26 November, 27 November 1996

10 1498

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 25 November 1996, regarding Irish reactions to the text of the draft British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

23 1498

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Coversheet of a fax from Simon McDonald to Jonathan Powell, 15 January 1998

091

091 1582

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the week commencing on 11 November, 8 November 1996

26 1502

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Summary of contacts between the British and Irish Governments in Dublin following the IGC on 18 July 1996

03 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades

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British Government record of meetings on 1 October 1996

10 1138

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a briefing on the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 26 September 1996 [Hume–Adams]

16 1498

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Letter from John Hume to John Major, 8 August 1996

52 1317

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Letter from Michael Howard to Patrick Mayhew on Róisín McAliskey, 1 April 1997

42 1328 prisoners

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Minute from Derry Irvine to Tony Blair on legal aid reforms in Northern Ireland, 21 January 1998

031

031 1582 policing and justice

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Note from Richenda Greenhill on lines to take on John Hermon's autobiography, 11 July 1996

58 1089

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Sinn Féin submission to Strand One, Strand Two, and Strand Three, 19 January 1998

01 1138

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048

048 1582 strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, human rights, military activity (british), uk legislation

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Note from Jackie Sear enclosing a briefing on the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 25 September 1996 [Hume–Adams]

22 1498

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Note from David Hill enclosing a short briefing on talks progress and draft language for a communique on the IGC, 17 July 1996

12 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Major to John Bruton dated 29 November 1996, regarding the publication of the British Government's statement on Northern Ireland from 28 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

05 1498

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Memo from John Holmes summarising conversations with Paddy Teahon and Nancy Soderberg on 12 July 1996

56 1089 identity,parades,policing and justice

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Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the aftermath of the marches and conversations with Paddy Teahon, 15 July 1996

45 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to David Hill suggesting courses of actions regarding the agenda for the Opening Plenary and the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

07 1127

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Note from John Fisher enclosing a list of questions raised by the Irish Government on 16 July 1996

46 1328

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13 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,policing and justice

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Letter from the Prime Minister to John Hume Thanking him for his Support

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

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Briefing from David Hill enclosing draft speaking note on the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 1 October 1996

11 1138

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Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Gorman regarding the Forum's motion on the boycotting of businesses in Northern Ireland, 23 September 1996

32 1138

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UKUP on 15 January 1998, 14 January 1998

073

073 1582 prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle

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Enclosure 3: Possible time-limited agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 13 September 1996

78 1314

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 1 April 1997

43 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parades

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Propositions on Heads of Agreement, 12 January 1998

083

083 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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

18 394

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Enclosure 6: DUP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

10 1147

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Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 12 July 1996

54 1089 parades,parity of esteem,policing and justice

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Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and the UKUP on 15 January 1998, 14 January 1998

072

072 1582 north/south council, prisoners, consent principle

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Note from Richard Clarke to John Holmes enclosing a letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 1 April 1997

41 1328

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

57 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Record of a meeting between David Hill and David Cooney on 18 July 1996

10 1090 mitchell principles

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Letter from John Holmes to Wally Kirwan on Hume–Adams, 2 April 1997

01 1090

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38 1328 hume–adams

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume an John Holmes on 25 November 1996 regarding Gerry Adams' reactions to the revised text of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

24 1498

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 21 January 1998'

032

032 1582

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Note from Robert Crawford regarding the arrangements for the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 28 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

07 1498

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Briefing by Hugh Ind regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 13 June 1996

16 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 November 1996

21 1502

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

21 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing Alliance's submission on breaches of Mitchel Principles and the subsequent responses from the UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996

23 1138

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Record of a meeting between Ken Maginnis and Michael Ancram on 25 November 1996 at 15.00, to discuss the Hume–Adams initiative

20 1498

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 19 January 1998

043

043 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist), operation of the assembly, prisoners, military activity (british), paramilitary activity (republican), human rights, framework agreement/framework documents, strand two, victims, policing and justice, language and culture

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking notes for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with the UUP regarding the possibility of Sinn Féin's entry into the talks, 26 September 1996

19 1138

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Enclosure: Lines to take on suspension of PIRA operations, 7 April 1997

22 1328 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on reactions to the propositions (Heads of Agreement) paper, 14 January 1998

070

070 1582 north/south council

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Record of John Holmes' phone conversations with Paddy Teahon and Antony Lake on 26 November 1996, regarding the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

15 1498

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Minute from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott on a visit by John Bruton on 8 May 1997

03 1328

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Letter from Michael Ancram to John Hume, 26 March 1997

40 1328 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Dabid Trimble on 25 November 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 25 November 1996

25 1498

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Negotiations

22 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure 5: UDP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

09 1147

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

133

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

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Letter from John Bruton to John Major on Drumcree, 12 July 1996

47 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Consultation paper on policing—'Community and police partnership: your voice, your choice'

026

026 1582 policing and justice,

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing passages from the text of the draft British Government statement on Northern Ireland which relate to the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, 21 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

28 1498

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Letter from Edward Malloy to Tony Blair, 13 November 1997

075

075 1582

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

34 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades

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Interview with Hugh Annesley, Radio Ulster transcript, 7 August 1996

55 1317

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Note from David McCune regarding a 'Joint Business Council' document, 18 July 1996

02 1328

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07 1090

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 11 November 1996

25 1502

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Record of a lunch meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Nora Owen on 15 July 1996

39 1089 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,policing and justice

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Memos from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon and Anthony Lake regarding John Major's letter to John Hume from 27 September 1996

18 1138

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Enclosure 3: NIWC proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

07 1147

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Note from A J Adams regarding communication between departments in the British and Irish Governments, 6 June 1996

19 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay, enclosing revised draft text for paragraphs 7 to 9 of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 14 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

36 1498

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding meetings with John Hume and John Alderdice, 15 July 1996

42 1089

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Note from Edward Oakden to Ken Lindsay enclosing John Bruton's letter to John Major from 30 November 1996

04 1498

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Enclosure: Jean Denton's draft statement on the Hayes review, 24 April 1997

08 1328

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

09 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Lines to take on Sinn Féin's entry into political multi-party talks, 7 April 1997

21 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: 'Round-the-clock guard on loyalist', Sunday Life, 28 December 1997

090

090 1582 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 26 March 1997

07 1327

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Record of a meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 26 November 1996, regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin

13 1498

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a statement by the British and Irish Governments and a possible gameplan to deal with the Alliance representations from 10 September, 16 September 1996

69 1314

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 5 November 1996

31 1502

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Annex A – Draft terms of reference for an independent commissison to review parades and marches, 17 July 1996

27 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 28 November 1996 at 12.00 regarding the publication of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland [Hume–Adams]

01 1327

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08 1498

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Enclosure 2: UUP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

25 1138

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Handwritten letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 28 March 1997

45 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 19 January 1998

044

044 1582 military activity (british)

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Note from Robert Crawford with comments by Patrick Mayhew on the Independent Chairmen Notetakers' summary record of the Opening Plenary session from 10 September, 30 September 1996

13 1138

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Minute of an exchange between Tony Blair and John Hume on 14 January 1998

071

071 1582

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Document closed under FOI exemption 40(2): Annex B – Illustrative list of potential members, 17 July 1996

28 1089

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

12 394

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Record of Peter Westmacott's telephone conversations with Peter King and Martha Pope on 12 July 1996

48 1089 parades,policing and justice

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a paper with possible options for breaking out of the impasse in the talks, 11 October 1996

03 1138

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Paddy Teahon on 15 July 1996

40 1089 british-irish intergovernmental conference,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parades,policing and justice

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Note from Paddy Teahon to John Holmes enclosing revised draft text for the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 15 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

35 1498

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Hugh Annesley on 10 July 1996

64 1089 parades,policing and justice,security

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Letter from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a revised draft statement on Northern Ireland, 28 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

02 1317

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06 1498

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 26 March 1997

05 1327

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Note from David Hill with updates on talks progress in September, with special reference to rule 29 debates and decommissioning, 30 September 1996

12 1138

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

134

134 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Enclosure 1: Speaking points for the British Government's use for their meeting with the Irish Government, 13 September 1996

76 1314

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

57 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

22 1090 british-irish intergovernmental conference,prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes recording a conversation with Nancy Soderberg on 2 August 1996

74 1317

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Enclosure 2: Alliance proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

12 1498

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06 1147

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Draft letter from Bill Clinton to Atwood/Lyons, 23 August 1996

09 1317

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Interview with Dodie McGuinness, Radio Ulster transcript, 8 August 1996

57 1317

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding the Hayes review of staff deployment in the Northern Ireland civil service, 24 April 1997

06 1328

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Mo Mowlam and David Andrews to Martin McGuinness, 13 January 1998

077

077 1582 framework agreement/framework documents

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

47 29 downing street declaration

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Summary of Opening Plenary session on 15 October 1996

03 1147

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Briefing from Joanna Nixon for John Major's meeting with John Hume on 2 July, enclosing speaking notes for Major, 1 July 1996

16 394

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British Government record of meetings on 24 September 1996

21 1138

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume, 21 March 1997

39 1328 hume–adams, inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, human rights, emergency powers

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a joint proposal on the handling of decommissioning, a possible time-limited agenda for the Opening Plenary, and speaking points for the British Government's bilateral meeting with the Irish Government, 13 September 1996

75 1314

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Enclosure: Propositions on Heads of Agreement, 12 January 1998

086

086 1582 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, north/south council, human rights, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, identity, prisoners, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a paper titled 'Conclusions of the Governments on Representations made by the Alliance Party against the UUP, DUP, PUP and the UDP', 23 September 1996

31 1138

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to Philip Barton on Sinn Féin's entry into multi-party talks, 7 April 1997

24 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on next steps on Northern Ireland, 19 January 1998

042

042 1582 inclusion/exclusion of parties, framework agreement/framework documents, north/south council, executive authority, devolution, referendum, parades, policing and justice, prisoners

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 16 January 1998

049

049 1582 military activity (british), victims

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 13 November 1996

20 1502

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Timetable for the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

14 1090

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Minute from John Chilcot to John Holmes recording a lunch with Ted Barrington on 23 April 1997

05 1328 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, framework agreement/framework documents, parades, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Coversheet of a fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Powell, 13 January 1998

01 1147

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076

076 1582

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Minute from Philip Barton to John Major on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 30 March 1997

03 1327

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Enclosure: Checklist of points for the meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

15 1453 decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding a meeting between Blair and David Trimble on 8 October 1997 at 15.00, 7 October 1997

32 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, north/south council, anglo-irish agreement

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Minute from Philip Barton about a meeting between Tony Blair and George Mitchell on Monday 2 June 1997 at 11.00, 15 May 1997

79 1449

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Radio Ulster interview with David Trimble, dated 18 November 1996

29 1617

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

02 8 downing street declaration,

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

09 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Philip Barton to Tony Blair on prisoners and security classification, 13 August 1997

92 1477 prisoners, security

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Letter from Mike Venables to David Kyle about Northern Ireland Bills, 14 May 1997

83 1449

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 24 November 1997, 21 November 1997

09 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, devolution, human rights

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

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

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Record of Handling Plan VCR Meeting on 14 December 1993

98 29 downing street declaration

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British government record of meetings on 29 July 1996

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

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on heads of agreement, 21 November 1997

11 1510 strand one

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

37 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on consent and decommissioning in Northern Ireland, 15 September 1997

06 1478 consent principle, decommissioning

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Record of Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.50

23 7 downing street declaration,strand 1,consent principle,north/south cooperation,strand 2,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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

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

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a telegram from the US Government, record of Holmes' meeting with Paddy Teahon, and a briefing from Ken Lindsay on the Hume–Adams initiative, 27 November 1996

13 1618

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Michael Ancram Enclosing Joint Declaration (JD15C) and Notes for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

35 8 downing street declaration

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

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

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

124

124 29 nan

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Letter from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam on the cenotaph, 16 September 1997

03 1478 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 8 October 1997, 6 October 1997

43 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Letter from Betty Boothroyd to Gerry Adams, 8 July 1997

08 1453

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

113 29 downing street declaration

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

25 7 downing street declaration,

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Joint Declaration: Update from Quentin Thomas to John Major Concerning 'As of Right' Sentence

44 8 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Background Note on the Political Scene in Northern Ireland

33 28 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Sinn Féin on 6 August 1997, 7 August 1997

107 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, parades, prisoners, security

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Note from Anita Bharucha enclosing a briefing for the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 21 October, 20 October 1996

05 1503

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993 and the Joint Declaration

13 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about Northern Ireland enclosing interviews with John Hume, David Trimble, and Ian Paisley, 16 May 1997

69 1449

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

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

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the week beginning on 21 October enclosing speaking points for a bilateral meeting with Dick Spring and comments from Irish politicians regarding a PIRA ceasefire

48 1502

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

31 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Note from Quentin Thomas enclosing a draft text on the terms and conditions for Sinn Féin's entry into the multi-party talks, 15 October 1996

52 1502

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Joint Declaration: JD20 as Issued by the Northern Ireland Information Service

18 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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

02 1450

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Joint Declaration: JD20

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

12 28 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from Andrew Hunter to Patrick Mayhew Regarding Re-activating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

81 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from David Rehouse to Angus Lapsley regarding Patrick Martin's request for transfer to Northern Ireland, 21 November 1997

04 1510 prisoners

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Patrick Mayhew's speech to the Manchester Luncheon Club from 15 November 1996

28 1617

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Summary record of a Liaison Group meeting on 15 July 1997, 16 July 1997

11 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, referendum

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Enclosure: JD14A

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

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Michael Ancram Enclosing Joint Declaration (JD15C) and Notes for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux (Duplicate)

37 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin from 14 November, 15 November 1996

22 1617

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

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

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Enclosure: Frameworks for the Future, September 1995

38 1485 framework agreement/framework documents

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

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

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Enclosure: Annex A—Summary of the Framework documents, 19 September 1997

36 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity, elections and electoral systems, decommissioning, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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

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

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Enclosure 2: Annex B—British Government paper on decommissioning, 25 October 1996

44 1502

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Summary Record of Joint Declaration Meetings in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

118

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

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Enclosure: UUP paper on a Council of the British Isles, 26 October 1992

39 1485 strand two, language and culture

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

102 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure 3: Annex C—Response to Robert McCartney's statement in the Plenary, 25 October 1996

45 1502

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Joint Declaration: JD18

21 8 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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

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

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Enclosure: Positive Bull Points for the Joint Declaration

93 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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

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

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Enclosure: Summary programme for Mo Mowlam's visit to the USA on 12–19 November 1997

19 1510

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

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

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Transcript of a Joint Press Conference between John Major and Albert Reynolds

15 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties: papers by the two governments and by the UUP, 11 June 1996

40 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair with a note on a political settlement in Northern Ireland, 25 September 1997

35 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15C) (Duplicate)

38 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Minute from Nigel Casey to Philip Barton regarding a letter from Ted Kennedy, 7 August 1997

98 1477

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Note from Madeleine Magee to all participating parties enclosing draft records of the Plenary sessions in June and July 1996

02 1453

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39 1502

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Telegram from Stephen Wright regarding a visit by a US congressional delegation, 3 October 1997

45 1485

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Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Revised Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

52 8 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Kenneth Thompson to John Holmes regarding foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 3 November 1997

96 1510

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Final draft British Government statement on its recent contacts with John Hume regarding the Hume–Adams initiative

12 1618

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Joint Declaration: JD15

03 7 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,uk legislation

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Annex A: Speaking Notes on the Joint Declaration for the EC Summit on 10 /11 December 1993

14 7 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15C)

36 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major and Paddy Teahon regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin from 25 November, 26 November 1996

27 1618

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

50 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),british-irish intergovernmental conference,self-determination,inclusion/exclusion of parties,framework agreement/framework documents,

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

107 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Minute from Philip Barton to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 7 August 1997

105 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, parades, prisoners

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Letter from Tony Blair to Jean Chrétien, 2 October 1997

48 1485

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 November 1997

05 1510 prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties, military activity (british)

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

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

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Letter from Donald Dewar to Mo Mowlam on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 12 August 1997

93 1477

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Summarising the First Hundred Days of Albert Reynolds' Administration

44 28 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security

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Document retained: Telegram from Bill Clinton to John Major dated 26 November 1996

22 1618

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from [Anthony Cary] to [Tony Beeton] dated [8 August 1997]'

97 1477

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Cover Letter from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing Background Notes and Draft Communique

29 28 downing street declaration

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

41 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Minute of a meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 10 March 1988, to Ian Burns, 14 March 1988

25A

25A 2 downing street declaration, identity, military activity (british), paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice, prisons, security, uk legislation, victims

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

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

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

30 7 downing street declaration,

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the Parades Bill, 9 October 1997

20 1485 parades

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Note from David Hilll with a gameplan for the week commencing on 28 October enclosing a speaking note for the address to decommissioning, a paper on decommissioning, a brief response to Robert McCartney's statement, and a briefing on selling the Hume–Adams text to Unionists, 25 October 1996

42 1502

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Record of meetings between Andrew Hunter and the Irish Government, 19 July 1996

08 1615

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Record of Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 11 December 1993

42 8 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Note by David Bannerman regarding the timescale and conditions for the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, 29 October 1996

38 1502

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Brief record of a phone conversation between Mo Mowlam and John Chilcot on 10 July 1996

09 1615

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Enclosure: Letter from John Hume to John Major

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

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

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

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 29 October 1996

35 1502

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on parades, 7 October 1997

21 1485 parades, language and culture

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Note from Jonathan Margetts to Mr Coleman regarding the publication of the Decommissioning bill, 2 October 1996

09 1503

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Enclosure 2: Record of phone conversations between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 27 November 1996

15 1618

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

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

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 28 October 1996

51 1499

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Record of a phone conversation between Mo mowlam and John Chilcot on 10 July 1996

10 1615

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

42 28 downing street declaration

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

108 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Transcript of an interview with David Trimble for BBC; Radio Ulster, 16 May 1997

02 1479

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71 1449

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Enclosure 1: Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon regarding a meeting between Sinn Féin and the Irish Government, 15 November 1996

24 1617

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Address by John Bruton at the opening of the multi-party talks on 10 June 1996

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

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

39 212

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

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

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

103 29 downing street declaration

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Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding letters to Prime Minister Chretien, President Ahtisaari and President Clinton, 11 June 1996

36 212

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to Ann Taylor, 4 July 1997

06 1453

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Eames Enclosing the Joint Declaration Statement

76 29 downing street declaration

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 16 May 1997

77 1449

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Annex A—Summary of the Framework documents, 19 September 1997

40 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity, elections and electoral systems, decommissioning, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Minute from Ken Lindsay summarizing Mo Mowlam's visit to the USA on 12–19 November 1997, 20 November 1997

18 1510 human rights, inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners

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Telegram from Stephen Wright regarding a visit to Washington by David Trimble on 5 October 1997–7 October 1997, 8 October 1997

26 1485 power-sharing,

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 24 November 1997, 21 November 1997

06 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Annex A and B: British and Irish government responses to questions on the rules of procedure from the Independent Chairmen, and British proposed amendment to paragraph 15

04 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 19 June 1997

69 1452 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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

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

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Enclosure: Letter from David Tweed on behalf of Apprentice Boys of Derry Club

74 1449 parades

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Letter from Ted Kennedy to Tony Blair, 28 July 1997

99 1477

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

32 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from [Tony Blair] to [Bill Clinton] dated [2 October 1997]'

01 213

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49 1485

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

01 1510

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55 7 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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

45 7 downing street declaration,

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Minute from Martin Mogg to Adam Ingram regarding a situation in the Maze prison, 13 August 1997

91 1477 prisoners

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing paper with different options for breaking out of the impasse on decommissioning in the multi-party talks, 11 October 1996

56 1499

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

39 7 downing street declaration,

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the Independent Chairmen on 9 June 1996

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

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

43 7 downing street declaration,referendum,uk legislation,consent principle,strand 2,self-determination,human rights,

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Handwritten Record of Plenary Meeting on 3 December 1993 at 14.55

10 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,

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Enclosure: Transcript of an interview with John Hume for BBC; Radio Ulster, 16 May 1997

70 1449

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Enclosure: Q&A briefing on a reduction in risk category for PIRA prisoners held in SSUs, 12 August 1997

90 1477 prisoners

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 26 November 1996

20 1618

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Enclosure: Letter from Ian Paisley to George Mitchell requesting Sinn Féin be expelled, 12 September 1997

12 1478 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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

37 28 downing street declaration

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

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

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Minute from Philip Barton to John McKervill regarding a letter from Ian Paisley, 8 August 1997

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

100 1477 parades

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48 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,framework agreement/framework documents,

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Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall with the Proposed Irish Agenda for a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 25 September 1992

01 1479

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32 28 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security

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Letter from John Holmes to David Trimble enclosing sentence on consent, 12 September 1997

15 1478 consent principle

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to David Cooke Approving a 9 December 1993 Submission

54 8 downing street declaration,

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

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

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

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

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from [John Holmes] to [Ken Lindsay] dated [8 October 1997]'

25 1485

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Joint Declaration

91 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Heavily annotated draft letters from John Major to President Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien, dated 11 June 1996

51 212

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the Hume–Adams initiative enclosing a draft British statement on the Government's talks with John Hume, 27 November 1996

05 1618

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

100 29 downing street declaration

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 8 August 1997, 11 August 1997

94 1477 decommissioning, prisoners, framework agreement/framework documents, strand thre

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Letter from Peter Bell to Andrew Wood Enclosing a Draft Letter for Inclusion in the Joint Declaration Booklet

19 8 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,self-determination,consent principle,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines

94 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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SF spurned talks offer', Belfast Telegraph, 20 June 1997

68 1452 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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

117

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

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on parades, 7 October 1997

29 1485 parades, language and culture

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

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

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Minute from Tony Beeton recording a message from Sinn Féin for Quentin Thomas, 15 May 1997

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Enclosure: Summary of pending requests for repatriation of Irish prisoners, 18 September 1997

18 1485 prisoners

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

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

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft statement regarding the conditions of entry for Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, 21 October 1996

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Transcript of Panorama Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration

16 8 paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of the parties,self-determination,consent principle,paramilitary activity (loyalist),decommissioning,identity,power-sharing,devolution

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

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

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 28 October 1996

40 1502

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Record of a phone conversation between Bill Clinton and John Major regarding the multi-party talks on 14 November 1996

32 1617

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Letter from Ian Paisley to Tony Blair enclosing a communication, 12 September 1997

11 1478

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Handling Plan

03 8 downing street declaration,

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Annex C to letter from [Phil Wheatley] to [Joyce Quin] dated [12 August 1997]'

88 1477

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Summary Record of Joint Declaration Meetings on 10/11 December 1993 in Brussels

41 8 downing street declaration;

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

121

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

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

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

18 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 3 October 1997

46 1485 emergency powers

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Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 24 February 1994

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

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Letter from Tony Blair to Martti Ahtisaari, 2 October 1997

47 1485

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

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

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6 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

47 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,referendum,anglo-irish agreement,uk legislation,strand 2,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

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

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Note from David Hill enclosing a checklist of points that the UUP may raise in their meeting with the British Government, 28 October 1996

41 1502

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Document retained: Telegram from Bill Clinton to John Major dated 26 November 1996

17 1618

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Joint Declaration: JD14 (Photocopy of Annotated Copy)

20 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Minute from John Grant to John Holmes concerning foreign visitors to Northern Ireland, 15 September 1997

04 1478

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Note from Richard Lemon to Quentin Thomas conveying Michael Ancram's comments on Thomas' draft text on the terms and conditions for Sinn Féin's entry into the multi-party talks, 15 October 1996

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

05 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding an approach to concluding the address on decommissioning dated 14 November 1996, enclosing a speaking note and a draft of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper from 13 November

30 1617

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1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

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

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

99 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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Enclosure: Comments made by State Department spokesman Nick Burns in press briefing on 17 June 1997

10 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute by the Prime Minister to Patrick Mayhew Congratulating him and his Team for the Joint Declaration

71 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Points to take for the meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

13 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 1: Annex A—British Government speaking note for the address to decommissioning in the Opening Plenary, 25 October 1996

43 1502

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

17 7 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration

92 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure 2: Covering letter from Paddy Teahon to John Holmes enclosing revised text for the Hume–Adams statement, 15 November 1996

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Note dated 11 June 1996

42 212

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Letter from John Morris; Charles Falconer to Tony Blair about Northern Ireland Bills, 14 May 1997

82 1449

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Letter from Philip Barton to Ian Paisley, 11 August 1997

96 1477 parades

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

95 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on parades, 9 October 1997

19 1485 parades

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Robert Crawford on 16 October 1996 regarding the proposed Northern Ireland paper on Hume–Adams, 16 October 1996

07 1503

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Record of a phone conversation between Tim Dalton and John Chilcot on 27 November 1996

02 1615

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Enclosure: Draft Minute from PS Patrick Mayhew to Roderic Lyne Attaching a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

53 8 downing street declaration,

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

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

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Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding the Next Anglo-Irish Summit Meeting

41 28 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Report dated 21 November 1997'

10 1510

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Joint Declaration: Amendment to Paragraph 4 Suggested by Quentin Thomas

21 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,

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

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

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

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

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British government record of meetings on 16 July 1996

21 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Annex B: Notes on JD15 and JD15B for the EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

15 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Annex A: Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents and Outlining Schedule

28 8 downing street declaration

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Minute from Claire Sumner to John Holmes on the Sinn Féin visit to prisoners in Belmarsh and Whitemoor, 7 August 1997

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

104 1477 prisoners

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Minute from Phil Wheatley to Joyce Quin regarding the temporary transfer of Seán McNulty to Northern Ireland, 7 August 1997

Enclosure: Briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 8 October 1997

102 1477 prisoners

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Note by Diane McNally regarding the agreed convention on the size of the Government teams and supporters, 30 October 1996

37 1502

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

45 212 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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British government record of evening meetings on 10 June 1996

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

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 21 October 1996

05 1479

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Minute of a phone conversation between Sandy Berger and David Trimble on 18 June 1997

08 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 16 July 1997

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 25 November 1996

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a briefing for the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 20 June, 19 June 1996

10 1503

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Record of an internal British government meeting on the recomendations relating to the Prior Options Study of the CSO, 2 April 1996

12 1615

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

122

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

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

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

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding David Trimble's response to the British Government text of the draft Hume–Adams statement, 25 November 1996

29 1618

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Sinn Féin paper: 'Peace in Ireland—An Agenda for Change', 6 August 1997

108 1477 parity of esteem, military activity (british), self-determination

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

78 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,self-determination,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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

106 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Handwritten note from Katherine Bramwell to Philip Barton

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay requesting a draft reply to Andrew Hunter's letter dated 19 November [enclosed], 20 November 1996

101 1477

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Enclosure: Revised Supplementary Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

30 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Commenting on Albert Reynolds' Speech at the Fianna Fáil Conference on 7 March 1992

46 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from Don Mullan to Tony Blair requesting he meet with families of Bloody Sunday victims on 29 May 1997, 15 May 1997

81 1449

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

10 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, strand 3, anglo-irish agreement, strand 2, security

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Letter from John Holmes to David Trimble enclosing draft documents, 13 September 1997

08 1478 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Speech Made by John Major to Parliament on 18 November 1993

54 7 uk legislation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Enclosure: Annex B—Points of difficulty, 19 September 1997

37 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, consent principle, human rights, devolution, anglo-irish agreement, north/south cooperation, prisoners, parades, policing and justice, identity, elections and electoral systems, decommissioning, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 30 October 1996

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Joint Declaration: JD15 (Annotated Copy)

04 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding a Speech in Dublin

43 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to the Bishop Of Liverpool Regarding the Joint Declaration

86 29 downing street declaration

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Transcript of an interview with Tony Blair for UTV on 12 September 1997

14 1478 consent principle, mitchell principles, decommissioning

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

87 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major Providing Commentary on JD15

08 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,strand 1,

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 13 December 1993 [Duplicate]

40 8 downing street declaration,

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Note from Keith Jagelman to PS Patrick Mayhew Commenting on the Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

50 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Joint Declaration

85 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Northern Ireland objectives after Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 17 June 1997

03 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft procedural motion

10 1478 referendum, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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Letter from Mark Adams to Jonathan Capstick, 17 July 1997

04 1453

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DUP paper: 'Talks deadlock', 7 August 1997

109 1477 framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, consent principle, article 2 & 3/irish constitution

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

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

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Annex C: Revised Briefing Notes on the Joint Declaration

31 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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

38 212 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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Points to Make on Political Movement and Development for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

24 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,security,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing revised text or paragraphs 7, 8 and 9 of the draft statement for the Hume–Adams initiative, 14 November 1996

31 1617

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Letter from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing JD14A

27 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,

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

23 8 downing street declaration,

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

24 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Minute from Robin Cook on UK/Irish relations, 16 July 1997

10 1453 east/west cooperation

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Note from John Holmes to Robert Crawford regarding Ian Paisley's letter to John Major, 25 November 1996

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

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

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD6

56 7 downing street declaration,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,self-determination,consent principle,human rights,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

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

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

96 29 downing street declaration

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Report summarising a series of meetings leading up to the appointment of the Independent Chairmen

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

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Enclosure: Draft joint government statement on consent and decommissioning

09 1478 consent principle, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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

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

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

43 8 downing street declaration,identity,north/south cooperation

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Minute from Quentin Thomas on a letter from Gerry Adams, 20 June 1997

66 1452 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from David McIlroy Confirming the Addition of David Watkins to the Copy List

24 8 downing street declaration

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British record of morning meetings on 24 June 1996 at 10.00

08 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

40 7 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,framework agreement/framework documents,

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

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

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the agreed agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary dated 14 October, adopted by sufficient consensus on 15 October 1996

51 1502

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Handwritten Record of Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

09 7 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,

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Statement by President Bill Clinton

72 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,self-determination,security,identity,language and culture

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Northern Ireland options after Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 17 June 1997

04 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Anita Bharucha enclosing a briefing for the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 24 October, 23 October 1996

04 1503

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Letter from Andrew Wood to Peter Bell Proposing an Outline Handling Plan for the Week Commencing 12 December 1993

32 8 nan

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

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

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

14 211 mitchell principles

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

110 1477

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88 29 downing street declaration

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the Emergency Provisions Bill, 7 October 1997 (annotated)

30 1485 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Joint Declaration: Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Major Analysing 'As of Right' Sentence

45 8 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Letter from Andrew Hunter to Patrick Hunter Regarding Reactivating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

82 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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

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

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

48 212

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft text on the conditions of entry for Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, and a speculative text with the Irish position on the same issue, 21 October 1996

53 1499

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on the reform of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 6 October 1997

41 1485 uk legislation, emergency powers

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

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

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to Betty Boothroyd, 4 July 1997

07 1453

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 29 October 1996

36 1502

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Enclosure 1: Telegram from the US Government to John Major proposing a scenario regarding the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks, 27 November 1996

14 1618

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Minute from Pat McFadden to John Holmes regarding prevention of terrorism legislation and exclusion orders, 9 October 1997

24 1485 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Briefing by Alan Whysall for John Chilcot's meeting with Tony Blair and Mo Mowlam, enclosing speaking notes, 26 November 1996

03 1615

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

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

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

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

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Note from Clive Barbour to Mr Priestly regarding Chilcot's meeting with Robin Butler, 4 November 1996

06 1615

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Handwritten Record of the Ministers' Meeting of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.30

11 7 downing street declaration,intergovenmental conference,anglo-irish agreement,north/south cooperation,east/west cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Ken Maginnis regarding the Hume–Adams text on 25 November 1996 at 15.00

34 1618

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

49 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),framework agreement/framework documents,

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Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Andrew Hunter Regarding Re-activating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

80 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Draft British Government statement on its recent contacts with John Hume regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 26 November 1996

23 1618

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Enclosure: Background Notes for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

30 28 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,british-irish intergovernmental conference,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,north-south cooperation,articles 1 & 2 /irish constitution

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the week commencing on 4 November, 31 October 1996

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Undated draft statement on the British Government's policy on the multi-party talks [Hume–Adams]

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

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

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Letter from John Holmes to Cahal Daly acknowledging Daly's letter to John Major, 26 November 1996

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

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

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

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

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Minute summarising a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Sinn Féin on 6 August 1997 and enclosing the full record, 7 August 1997

106 1477 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, parades, prisoners, security

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Minute from George Robertson on the reform of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 9 October 1997

23 1485 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Enclosure 4: Annex D—Briefing enclosing speaking points for the British Government for meetings with the Unionists regarding the Hume–Adams text, 25 October 1996

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Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration (JD15) in Brussels on 10/11 December 1993

47 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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British government record of morning meetings on 25 July 1996

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

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Note from John Holmes to Robert Crawford enclosing David Trimble's fax to John Major regarding the British Government's text of the draft Hume–Adams statement, 26 November 1996

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British government record of meetings on 24 July 1996

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

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes regarding a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

12 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay on parades, 2 October 1997

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

46 14 framework agreement/framework documents,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,executive authority,british-irish intergovernmental conference, operation of the assembly,

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a statement regarding Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997 enclosing draft letter to David Trimble, 18 June 1997

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Enclosure: Lines to take on the transfer of Seán McNulty to Northern Ireland, 7 August 1997

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a briefing for the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 16 May, 15 May 1996

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Joint Declaration: JD14A (Photocopy of Annotated Copy)

19 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

43 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhán O'Hanlon on 19 June 1997

71 1452

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 8 October 1997, 6 October 1997

33 1485 framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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

18 14 nan

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Minute from Jack Straw to Adam Ingram on HMIC, 6 October 1997

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Note from John Holmes to Robert Crawford requesting a draft reply to Cahal Daly's letter to John Major, 26 November 1996

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 15 October 1996

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

16 211 mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Transcript of an interview with Ian Paisley for BBC; Radio Ulster, 16 May 1997

72 1449 framework agreement/framework documents

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

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

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Enclosure 3: Briefing from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the Hume–Adams initiative enclosing a draft British statement on the Government's talks with John Hume, 27 November 1996

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

104 29 downing street declaration,security identity

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

53 7 framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference,

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Note from Graham Archer to PS Patrick Mayhew Commenting on the Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

49 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Briefing for Robert Cranborne with points in response to David Trimble's fax to John Major, enclosing an excerpt from the Ground Rules paper, 26 November 1996

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Letter from Joseph Small to Robin Butler Proposing Dates in November for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (Amended Copy of JD15) as Discussed between Butler and Nally on 13 December 1993

34 8 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Irish contacts with Sinn Féin, 15 May 1997

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Note on plenary meeting enclosing press statement from George Mitchell

03 214 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to Ken Lindsay about further contact with Sinn Féin, 16 May 1997

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

89 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration JD15B

39 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Memo by Patrick Mayhew on the Hume–Adams initiative for the Cabinet Ministerial Committee on Northern Ireland, 30 October 1996

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 13 December 1993 and Enclosing JD15 as Discussed during the Meeting

33 8 downing street declaration,self-determination

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

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

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds on the Success of the Joint Declaration

75 29 downing street declaration

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

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

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Minute of phone conversation between Tony Blair and John Hume on 20 June 1997

65 1452 decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 8 October 1997

34 1485 language and culture, human rights, victims, decommissioning, policing and justice, parades

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to Andrew Hunter's letter from 19 November 1996

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Enclosure: Aide Mémoire from the Irish Government Regarding JD6

57 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,self-determination,uk legislation,executive authority,north/south cooperation,strand 2,paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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

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

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to John Hume, 20 June 1997

67 1452 paramilitary activity (republican), decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Telegram from Robin Cook regarding US non-designation of PIRA as a terrorist organization, 2 October 1997

50 1485

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Handwritten Record of the Reduced Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 17.10

12 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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

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

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

35 28 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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British government record of meetings on 27 June 1996

02 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, strand 1, consent principle, devolution, referendum, identity, strand 3, european union and eec, anglo-irish agreement

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Record of a lunch meeting between John Chilcot and Ted Barrington on 19 July 1996

07 1615

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

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

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Reply from David McIlroy to Quentin Thomas

54 14 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,framework agreement/framework documents,

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British record of afternoon meetings on 24 June 1996 at 14.20

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

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the Emergency Provisions Bill, 7 October 1997

31 1485 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Joint Declaration: JD17

25 8 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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4 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Letter from John Morris to Mo Mowlam regarding emergency lesiglation and scheduled offences, 2 October 1997

51 1485 uk legislation, emergency powers, human rights

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Joint Declaration: JD15B with Typed Annotations

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

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and David Trimble regarding the Hume–Adams text on 25 November 1996 at lunchtime

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Joint Declaration: JD19

22 8 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,european union and eec,human rights,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,north-south cooperation

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

52 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Record of a phone conversation between John Chilcot and Ted Barrington on 14 November 1996

05 1615

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

44 212

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Letter from Jonathan Capstick to Mark Adams, 15 July 1997

05 1453

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Minute from Anthony Cary to David Brooker about further US reactions to Lurgan shootings, 17 June 1997

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Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

12 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Documents Concerning the Making of the Joint Declaration

83 29 downing street declaration

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 9 October 1997

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Draft memo by Patrick Mayhew on the present situation in Northern Ireland for the Cabinet Ministerial Committee on Northern Ireland, 15 October 1996

08 1503

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Fax from Ken Lindsay to Philip Barton enclosing copies of papers relating to the resumption or suspension of multi-party talks in September 1997, 11 August 1997

95 1477 strand one, strand two, strand three, referendum, consent principle, framework agreement/framework documents, downing street declaration, decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Revised text for paragraphs 7, 8 and 9 from the Hume–Adams statement, proposed in response to John Hume's text from 10 October 1996

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Letter from Simon Rodgers to Mark Ormerod Enclosing Several Documents for the Making of the Joint Declaration

90 29 downing street declaration

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

46 212 decommissioning

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Covering letter from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from David Tweed about Apprentice Boys of Derry, 16 May 1997

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 19 June 1997

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair seeking approcal of the Parades Bill, 7 October 1997

28 1485 uk legislation, parades

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Document closed for 43 years under FOI exemption s38: 'Letter dated 03 November 1997'

95 1510

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

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

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

05 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Philip Barton to David Kyle about request for meeting by Bloody Sunday families, 16 May 1997

75 1449

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

41 7 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,referendum,parity of esteem,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Annex: Amendments Proposed to JD14 on 3 December 1993 at Anglo-Irish Summit

18 7 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD19) – 14 December 1993

97 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Minute from Colin Budd to John Holmes about Northern Ireland options after Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 18 June 1997

05 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Telegram from Stephen Wright on US non-designation of the PIRA as a terrorist organization, 8 October 1997

27 1485

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing proposals for the comprehensive agenda circulated by the Chairmen, 15 October 1996

49 1502

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

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

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Note from David Trimble to John Major regarding the British Government's text of the draft Hume–Adams statement, 26 November 1996

26 1618

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing the record of a conversation between Holmes and Paddy Teahon and revised text for the Hume–Adams statement sent by Teahon, 15 November 1996

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Record of an internal British Government meeting on 15 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, information strategy, security response to the Thiepval barracks attack, and prisoner issues

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

20 28 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Revised Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

29 8 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,uk legislation,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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

72 1452

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7 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

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Minute of a meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 26 February 1990

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

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Note from David Hill enclosing bull points for Patrick Mayhew's reference for a Cabinet meeting, 27 November 1996

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Letter from Michael Mellett to Kevin Heal on repatriation of Irish prisoners, 18 September 1997

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

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

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British Government statement on its talks with John Hume, enclosing a statement on the British Government's policy on the Northern Ireland talks, 27 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

06 1618

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs, 15 December 1993

79 29 downing street declaration

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

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

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Memo from Roderic Lyne to John Chilcot Regarding Attendees for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

07 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Letters and Briefing Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

27 8 downing street declaration

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

119

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

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Joint Declaration: Update from Quentin Thomas to John Major Concerning 'As of Right' Sentence

50 8 downing street declaration

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

20 213 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, parity of esteem, identity, strand 1, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles, strand 2

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

01 1478

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhán O'Hanlon on 16 July 1997, 17 July 1997

01 1453

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Record of a brief conversation between John Chilcot and John Bruton on 15 November 1996

04 1615

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Enclosure: Draft Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

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

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing the record of Holmes' phone conversations with Paddy Teahon, John Hume and Anthony Lake, 26 November 1996

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

01 8 nan

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Fax from Roderic Lyne to Alex Allan Regarding the Parliamentary Statement

77 29 downing street declaration

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Minute from Jonathan Stephens on preparing for the worst, 21 November 1997

03 1510 security, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), prisoners, parades

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

19 213 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Reporting on Albert Reynolds' Speech at the Fianna Fáil Conference on 7 March 1992

47 28 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from Kate Collins to Joyce Quin regarding a reduction in risk category for PIRA prisoners held in SSUs, 12 August 1997

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Joint Declaration

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46 8 downing street declaration

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

51 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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

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

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Document Retained: Minute and Attachment from Cradock to Stephen Wall Dated 10 March 1992

45 28 downing street declaration

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

112 29 downing street declaration

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

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

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Telegram from Stephen Wright on non-designation of PIRA as a terrorist organization, 1 October 1997

53 1485

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

10 28 downing street declaration

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Letter from John Holmes to David Tweed, 19 June 1997

64 1452 parades

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33 14 framework agreement/framework documents,

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Letter From Roderic Lyne to the Archbishop of Canterbury Regarding the Joint Declaration

84 29 downing street declaration

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997

09 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, framework agreement/framework documents, devolution, parades, security

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

48 8 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement

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

101 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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

84 1449

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Pages Closed between Flags A and B

51 7

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Letter John Major to David Trimble, 12 June 1996

35 212

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration to be Shown to Jim Molyneaux [JD12A]

65 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,uk legislation,consent principle,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Copy of John Major's Speech to the Guildhall for the Lord Mayor's Banquet

37 19 downing street declaration,european community and eec,paramilitary activit (loyalist),paramilitar activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding the subjects on the agenda for the Plenary meeting scheduled for 1 October 1996

26 1297

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

63 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,articles 2&3/irish constitution,language and culture,

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Letter from John Dew to Graham Archer Recording a Conversation with Fergus Finlay on Irish Frustration

52 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Issues for resolution, 8 December 1997

57 1525

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Talks summary, 9 December 1997

56 1525 strand two, human rights

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Note from Alan Whysall to David Hill with proposals for the way forward for the British Government in case of a breakdown of the multi-party talks, 12 December 1996

06 1499

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Describing a Telephone Call with Martin Mansergh on 18 November 1993

22 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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'Police beat me, alleges friend of comedian', Frank Khan

56 1485 policing and justice

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

61 19 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill regarding the taxation of Northern Ireland Forum members and multi-party talks representatives, 17 December 1996

02 1499

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Enclosure: UUP paper on constitutional change

058

058 1604 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, identity, north/south cooperation, uk legislation, referendum, consent principle

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing an Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

62 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Draft Passage on Northern Ireland for the Guildhall Speech on 15 November 1993

57 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement, 9 December 1997

58 1525

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Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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

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Enclosure: Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds' Letter of 11 November 1993

56 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on maintaining the political process

35 1455 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Briefing from Stephen Leach for Patrick mayhew's meeting with David Trimble enclosing speaking points on Sinn Féin's entry into the talks, 26 September 1996

28 1297

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Note from David Hill to Veronica Sutherland regarding Sutherland's conversation with Paddy Teahon from 99 October and John Bruton's statement from 10 October, 14 October 1996

17 1297

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Richard Wilson on the possibility of a Wilson/Teahon group, 4 February 1998

068

068 1604

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

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

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Handwritten Notes by Quentin Thomas on the Joint Declaration Initiative

38 19 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Peter Bell and David Donoghue on 3 October 1996 regarding progress in the talks with regards to the address to decommissioning and the entry of Sinn Féin into the talks

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Enclosure: Annex A—Draft joint communiqué, 25 July 1997

33 1455 decommissioning

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Enclosure: UUP paper on Strands Two and Three

057

057 1604 strand two, strand three, european union and eec, devolution, operation of the assembly, east/west cooperation

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Minute from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing Documents for John Major in Advance of a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

61 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Lines to take on the arrest of and alleged assault on Gerry Brown, 1 October 1997

55 1485

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of Tony Blair's meetings with the Northern Ireland parties on 27 January 1998, 26 January 1998

125

125 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John Major to Cardinal Basil Hume Referring to the Difficulties of Establishing Peace in the Context of John Hume's Talks with Gerry Adams

23 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 28 January 1998, 2 February 1998

085

085 1604 strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, executive authority, consent principle, military activity (british)

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to David Trimble, 4 February 1998

069

069 1604

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding William McCrea's action against Alliance, 26 September 1996

27 1297

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing a Draft of the Joint Statement Following a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

25 23 downing street declaration

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Undated Notes Related to a Bilateral Meeting with Martin Mansergh

35 19 downing street declaration

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 28 October 1996

09 1297

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Minute from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Brief for John Major and Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration Initiative

78 23 downing street declaration

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Minute from Ian Sloan enclosing proposals for firearms reform in Northern Ireland, 3 February 1998

073

073 1604

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Enclosure: UUP paper on proposals for Strand Two and Strand Three

084

084 1604 strand two, strand three, anglo-irish agreement, east/west cooperation, north/south council, operation of the assembly

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Providing Details of a Meeting Between The NI Secretary, The Foreign Secretary, and the Prime Minister

28 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from Robert Sawers to Roderic Lyne Including Additional Points Proposed by Douglas Hurd for the Upcoming Guildhall Speech

53 19 downing street declaration,

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 29 October 1996

06 1297

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Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds' Letter of 11 November 1993

58 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 24 September 1996

32 1297

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 10 December 1996

13 1499

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Note from S G Brearley enclosing a revised paper on confidentiality circulated by the Independent Chairmen on 30 September 1996

25 1297

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Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997

14 1525 east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, military activity (british)

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Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 21 October 1993 in the Margins of the Liaison Group

51 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),

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Minute from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Draft Documents Prior to a Meeting between John Reynolds and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

066

066 1604

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35 23 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 30 October 1996

05 1297

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Enclosure: Annex—Review of firearms legislation: principle reform proposals

076

076 1604

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Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler, Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring to Discuss the Joint Declaration on 20 October 1993

53 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Enclosure: Chapter 5—Matters arising from Lord Cullen's [William Cullen's] tribunal of inquiry

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 21 October 1996

11 1297

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Briefing from Stephen Leach enclosing the final text of the paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning' and a draft speech for the British Government's address to decommissioning in the Plenary, 25 September 1996

29 1297

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

67 23 downing street declaration

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

33 19 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Fax from Jonathan Rodell to Members of the British Government Enclosing Lines to Take Following a Speech by John Major on 16 November 1993

29 19 downing street declaration

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Note from David Hill enclosing talking points for the British Government's contacts with the Irish Government on 12 December 1996

07 1499

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Minute of a breakfast meeting between Tony Blair and the Congressional Irish lobby on 5 February 1998, 6 February 1998

059

059 1604 military activity (british), referendum, north/south council, human rights, economic development (including ifi), executive authority, consent principle, prisoners, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Attaching Documents for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

70 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Fax to David McIlroy Recording a Telephone Conversation between John Hume and the Northern Ireland Office on 16 November 1993

39 19 downing street declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on the Joint Declaration Initiative

74 23 downing street declaration

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997, 11 December 1997

17 1525

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on a consultation paper on police/community links in Northern Ireland, 3 February 1998

077

077 1604 policing and justice

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Letter from Edward Daly to Tony Blair, 2 February 1998

079

079 1604 military activity (british), victims

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Transcript of Downtown Radio Report by Eamon Mallie Alleging Secret Meetings between Sinn Féin and the British Government

54 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Document for Members of the British Government with Agreed Positions Following a 15 November 1993 Speech

30 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary violence (republican)

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Cover page

34 1297

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair enclosing a memo from David Trimble, 2 February 1998

088

088 1604 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, executive authority, east/west cooperation

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Enclosure: Summary of proposals for firearms reform in Northern Ireland

074

074 1604

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Letter From John Major to Albert Reynolds About the Talks Process

59 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 4 December 1996

16 1499

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Letter from Alex Allan to Mark Ormerod Enclosing John Major's Speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet on 15 November 1993

36 19 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh Enclosing the Northern Ireland Segement of the Guildhall Speech on 15 November 1993

44 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex A – Joint Declaration Draft (JD13)

50 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,identity

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Text for Discussion by Ministers (JD12A)

77 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,uk legislation,consent principle,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from David Hill on possible approaches to dealing with confidence-building measures dated 12 December 1996, enclosing the trilateral paper produced by the UUP, the SDLP and Alliance on 11 December 1996

11 1499

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Ann Taylor on Sinn Féin and the oath of allegiance, 5 February 1998

067

067 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: David Blatherwick's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993

47 19 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties from the talks,

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 14 October 1996, till 22.30

16 1297

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Enclosure: Draft of Joint Declaration (JD14) Discussed by Jim Molyneaux and Archbishop Eames on 18 November 1993

09 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Minute from John Holmes to Steven McCourt on firearms law in Northern Ireland, 4 February 1998

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

32 19 downing street declaration

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Minute from Arlene Neill to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to Edward Malloy, 3 February 1998

071

071 1604

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Enclosure: Memo from the Independent Chairmen enclosing proposals for the comprehensive agenda submitted by the British and Irish Governments and the participating parties, 15 October 1996

15 1297

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Briefing for a Meeting between John Hume and Either John Major or Patrick Mayhew

01 1499

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03 23 downing street declaration

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Encosure: Letter from Peter Westmacott to Mary McGrory regarding McGrory's article in The Washington Post from 5 September 1996

20 1297

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UUP papers on Strand One, Strand Two, and Strand Three as faxed from David Trimble to John Holmes, 6 February 1998

060

060 1604 operation of the assembly, devolution, executive authority, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, civic forum, human rights, strand two, strand three, east/west cooperation, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, identity, north/south cooperation, uk legislation, referendum, consent principle

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Minute from Janice Richards to David Kyle enclosing a letter from Edward Daly, 4 February 1998

062

062 1604

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland regarding a dinner with Irish officials on 11 December 1997, 12 December 1997

13 1525 strand two

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 4 November 1996

03 1297

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Enclosure: Draft reply to Edward Malloy, 3 February 1998

072

072 1604

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

65 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Draft Letter for 10 Downing Street Attaching the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

19 19 downing street declaration

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 8 October 1996

21 1297

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 5 February 1998

061

061 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, military activity (british)

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Ray Burke on 29 July 1997, 30 July 1997

44 1455 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades

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Fax from Peter Westmacott to Jonathan Stephens regarding the agreement between the UUP and the SDLP on the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 16 October 1996

12 1297

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Note from David Hill to Alan Whysall with comments on Whysall's paper on Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution, 10 December 1996

09 1499

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

21 19 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 28 October 1996

07 1297

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Enclosure: UUP paper on Strand One positions

083

083 1604 strand one, devolution, executive authority, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, human rights, european convention on human rights

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Minute from Nick Sanderson to John Holmes on a judicial inquiry into Bloody Sunday, 4 February 1998

065

065 1604 military activity (british)

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Minute from Stephen Leach to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Paragraphs for John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

11 23 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a memo from David Trimble, 3 February 1998

078

078 1604 strand one, strand two, strand three

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Note from Quentin Thomas to David Hill with comments on Hill's minute suggesting that acceptance of the principle of consent should be made a condition of entry for talks participants, 25 October 1996

10 1297

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Enclosure: Annex B – Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (Early Beeton 12 November 1993 Draft)

51 19 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,language and culture,parity of esteem,articles 2&3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

71 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Enclosure: Memorandum from David Trimble to John Holmes, 2 February 1998

081

081 1604 framework agreement/framework documents, operation of the assembly, north/south council, executive authority, bill of rights

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Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble enclosing the paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', September 1996

30 1297

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair enclosing a memo from David Trimble, 2 February 1998

080

080 1604 framework agreement/framework documents, strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, executive authority, east/west cooperation

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Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding a strategy for the summer for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

37 1455 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, referendum

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Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft

03 19 nan

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Fax message from David Hill to Peter Bell regarding amendments in the gameplan for the multi-party talks, 13 December 1996

05 1499

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Enclosure: Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD12) for the Use of John Major

63 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,uk legislation,consent principle,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on next steps on Northern Ireland, 2 February 1998

086

086 1604 strand two

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to the Private Secretaries of Cabinet Members Enclosing Briefing Notes on the Upcoming Joint Statement by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

15 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft to Show to Jim Molyneaux (JD12A)

72 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,uk legislation,consent principle,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 16 December 1996

04 1499

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

42 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Joint Declaration

68 23 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

55 19 downing street declaration,

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding a strategy for the summer for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

32 1455 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, referendum

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Covering note by Alan Whysall enclosing a draft agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary agreed between the UUP and the SDLP, 9 October 1996

22 1297

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds with Amendments

60 19 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 5 February 1998

063

063 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, military activity (british)

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Note from David Hill regarding a possible meeting with the UUP, enclosing a list of talking points which might emerge, 28 October 1996

08 1297

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

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

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Letter from John Major to George Carey Responding to His 16 November 1993 Statement on Northern Ireland

24 19 downing street declaration

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Roderic Lyne's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993 and Enclosing David Blatherwick's Record

45 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

34 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Edward Daly, February 1998

005

005 1604 military activity (british)

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 15 October 1996

13 1297

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Note from John Steele to Quentin Thomas regarding an article on allegations against Martha Pope in the Boston Globe from 4 December 1996

14 1499

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Enclosure: Draft Letter for 10 Downing Street Offering an Assessment of the Current Position of the Joint Declaration Initiative and Enclosing a Copy of JD13

49 19 downing street declaration,european community and eec,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitar activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Ken Sutton to John Holmes regarding the arrest of and alleged assault on Gerry Brown, 1 October 1997

54 1485

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Bertie Ahern on 5 February 1998

064

064 1604 referendum, uk legislation, strand one, north/south council, operation of the assembly, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Covering note from Diane McNally enclosing proposals for the comprehensive agenda circulated by the Chairmen on 15 October 1996

14 1297

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay requesting a published address refuting claims regarding PIRA's paramilitary activity, 14 October 1996

18 1297

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas and Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter and Documents for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux to Send to Roderic Lyne

69 23 downing street declaration,

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Fax from Jonathan Dew to John McKervill Describing a Meeting with the McGimpsey Brothers on 17 November 1993

25 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from Stephen Leach on the handling of the Alliance representations against the PUP/UDP, enclosing a draft gameplan and a draft statement by the British and Irish Governments, 16 September 1996

33 1297

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Note from Richard Lemon to David Hill with comments from Michael Ancram on Hill's submission on confidence-building measures, 12 December 1996

10 1499

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 5 November 1996

02 1297

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Enclosure: Memo of Issues Produced Following a Meeting on 17 November 1993 between Patrick Mayhew and John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

27 19 downing street declaration,irish constitution (articles 2 & 3)

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

20 19 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,identity,

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Note from David Hill enclosing bullet points for Patrick Mayhew's reference for his meeting with the UUP on 25 September 1996

31 1297

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Enclosure: UUP paper on constitutional change

082

082 1604 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle, referendum, identity

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 17 December 1996

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 1 October 1996

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Note by Diane McNally regarding the size of government teams and supporters, 30 October 1996

04 1297

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Enclosure: Intelligence Assessment of Provisional IRA Response to Joint Declaration Initiative

64 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,

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Note from Peter Westmacott in reply to John Holmes' note to Ken Lindsay regarding perceptions in the US relating to PIRA's military activity and the talks, enclosing Westmacott's letter to Mry McGrory, 15 October 1996

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 December 1996

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

31 19 downing street declaration

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Outlining Next Steps Following the Rejection of the Joint Declaration

50 23 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Briefing note from Alan Whysall regarding the discussion of confidentiality in the multi-party talks, enclosing a speaking note for the British Government and extracts from the British Government minutes of meetings from 23 and 24 September, 30 September 1996

15 1314

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Enclosure: NIWC paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

49 1526 strand one, consent principle, human rights, identity, devolution

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Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 26 June 1996, enclosing the British and Irish Governments' answers to the Ground Rules questions and the British Government's amendment to paragraph 15

12 669

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Enclosure: Lines to take on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 15 August 1996

26 1317

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Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Martin Howard on 26 June 1996

16 669

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Minute from Robert Travis enclosing a UUP Strand Two paper on principles and requirements, 15 October 1997

18 1526 strand two

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Enclosure: Draft reply from John Major to Cardinal Daly, 23 August 1996

11 1317

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Note from David Hill to Julie Mapstone regarding the production of a verbatim record for the 11 September Plenary session, 18 September 1996

61 1314

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Enclosure: PUP paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

44 1526 strand one, identity, strand two, european union and eec

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Internal record of the informal meetings on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 25 June 1996

14 669

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September 1996, enclosing a speaking note on decommissioning and the draft 'Suggested Conclusions' paper on decommissioning

52 1314

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Note from David Hill enclosing a draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble and a joint paper by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', 25 September 1996

25 1314

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Letter from David McIlroy to Melanie Leech Enclosing a Speaking Note for Robin Butler and a PMQ Response from John Major to Ian Paisley

56 23 downing street declaration

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Note from Stephen Leach to David Hill enclosing a draft speaking note on the British and Irish Governments' joint position on decommissioning, 20 September 1996

43 1314

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Minute from Robert Travis attaching the official minutes of a meeting of the Business Committee on 8 October 1997, 13 October 1997

27 1526

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Minute of a Business Committee meeting on 30 September 1997 at 10.00

32 1526 inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two

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Note from Colin Budd enclosing a Minute from Peter Westmacott to Donald Lamont regarding the designation of PIRA as a terrorist organisation, 21 June 1996

42 394

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Minute from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling regarding critical dates and actions in upcoming negotiations, 24 January 1991

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

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 5 December 1997

10 1526 prisoners, north/south council, anglo-irish agreement, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle, framework agreement/framework documents, east/west cooperation, identity,

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

30 394

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Minute from Peter Westmacott to David Gibson on the MacBride principles and the International Fund for Ireland, 14 August 1996

28 1317

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 28 June 1996

13 669

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Enclosure: 'The Alliance Analysis of the Problem' (opening statement to Strand One) on 7 October 1997

35 1526 strand one, identity, downing street declaration, human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, east/west cooperation, north/south cooperation

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Note from John Wheeler to Nora Owen offering congratulations for the successful Garda operation in County Laois, 21 June 1996

47 394

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Note from Edward Oakden to David Kyle enclosing a letter from Kay McGuinness to John Major, 26 June 1996

02 1528

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34 394

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Minute recording a phone call between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 13 August 1996

30 1317

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Enclosure: Letter from Sam Sharpe to Edward Oakden regarding a meeting between John Major and Irish journalists, 20 August 1996

16 1317

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

57 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Constitutional issues—a paper by the British Government, 17 October 1997

17 1526 strand one, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, self-determination, human rights

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Note from David Hill enclosing a revised draft speaking note for the British Government to use in support of their proposed agenda from 30 July, 24 September 1996

34 1314

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Minute from Simon McDonald to Martin Howard reporting on the Republican Party Platform on Ireland, 6 August 1996

69 1317

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Handwritten note from Jim Molyneaux to John Major, enclosing Molyneaux's speech to the Irish Association from 21 June 1996

43 394

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Conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on the Alliance representation on breaches of the Mitchell Principles by the UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP, 23 September 1996

74 1314

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland information newsheet, 27 August 1996

04 1317

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

21 394

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Fax from David Logan to Edward Oakden, 27 August 1996

05 1317

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UUP on decommissioning on 18 June 1996

39 394

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Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major with a sitrep on marches, 9 August 1996

42 1317

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Letter from David Cooke to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Updated 18 November 1993 Draft of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

25 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Record of a meeting of Strand One on 7 October 1997 at 10.10

34 1526 strand one, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Briefing from John Holmes for John Major on representations regarding internment and on a meeting with John Major, 1 July 1996

20 394

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Briefing note from David Hill proposing a handling plan for the multi-party meetings on 18 September 1996

63 1314

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

27 394

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Note from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson regarding the preparation of a 'skeleton judgement' with regards to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 20 September 1996

44 1314

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Press release: Prohibition of marches from section of Londonderry city walls

62 1317

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Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the conclusions of the British and Irish Governments to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 23 September 1996

37 1314

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

36 394

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Enclosure: Labour opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

36 1526 strand one, identity, operation of the assembly, bill of rights, human rights, policing and justice

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Enclosure: PUP submission to Strand Two on principles and requirements, 14 October 1997

21 1526 strand two, strand three

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Enclosure: List of Points to Make for John Major at His Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

44 23 downing street declaration,security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from Peter Bell to David Hill regarding the revised 'Suggested Conclusions' paper and handling of the trilateral between the British and Irish Governments and the UUP, 20 September 1996

42 1314

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Interview with Pat Armstrong, Radio Ulster, 7 August 1996

59 1317

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

26 669

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the possibility of George Mitchell's temporary absence from the talks, 17 September 1996

65 1314

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a speaking note for a trilateral meeting between British Government, Irish Government and the UUP scheduled for 20 September, 19 September 1996

58 1314

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Note from Robert Crawford with comments from Patrick Mayhew regarding the tentative conclusions in relation to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 17 September 1996

67 1314

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Enclosure: Outline handling plan for the resumption of talks, 8 August 1996

48 1317

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Record of a Meeting between the Prime Minister and Archbishop Robin Eames on 18 November 1993 Enclosing JD14 with Revisions Underlined

23 5 consent principle,prisoners,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),downing street declaration

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Minute from Edward Oakden to Arabella Warburton regarding a meeting between John Major and Irish journalists, 22 August 1996

15 1317

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

21 669

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Note from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson enclosing a draft 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 19 September 1996

54 1314

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Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 18 September 1996 [15.30]

62 1314

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Talks handling plan for the week beginning 20 October 1997, 17 October 1997

15 1526 strand two, north/south council, framework agreement/framework documents, downing street declaration, human rights, self-determination

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01 4 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: NIWC opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

37 1526 strand one, identities, human rights, prisoners, policing and justice

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

23 669

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Enclosure: Record of a meeting of Strand Two on 7 October 1997 at 14.30, 13 October 1997

30 1526 strand two, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, north/south cooperation, downing street declaration, identity, parity of esteem, human rights, consent principle, framework agreement/framework documents, devolution, economic development (including ifi), self-determination, anglo-irish agreement, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, language and culture, prisoners, military activity (british)

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Handwritten note on the political movement situation and a speech to potentially be given by Peter Brooke

10 4 downing street declaration, inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in talks

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement (short text)

05 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, devolution, north/south council, east/west cooperation, human rights, identity, prisoners, security, decommissioning, policing and justice

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Minute from Simon McDonald to Martin Howard reporting progress on the Republican party platform on Ireland, 9 August 1996

41 1317

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Enclosure: Record of a meeting of the Liaison Subcommittee for Confidence Building on 8 October 1997 at 13.00, 13 October 1997

26 1526 parity of esteem, identity, prisoners, victims, human rights, military activity (british)

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Note from David Hill with ideas for contingency planning in case of a breakdown in the trilateral relationship between the UUP, the British Government and the Irish Government, 23 September 1996

35 1314

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Document closed: Minute from Peter Westmacott to McDonald, 15 August 1996

27 1317

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Minute from David Hill enclosing a paper for Strand One and Strand Two on constitutional issues, 17 October 1997

16 1526 strand one, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, self-determination, human rights

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Note from Ruth Osborne to David Hill enclosing a revised 'Suggested Conclusions' paper on the handling of decommissioning from 19 September 1996 at 17.45

40 1314

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Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes on options for the Apprentice Boys' March, 2 August 1996

72 1317

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Enclosure: 'Peace in Ireland', Sinn Féin paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

46 1526 strand one, policing and justice, parades, human rights, european convention on human rights, language and culture, consent principle, self-determination, downing street declaration, identity, bill of rights, european union and eec

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Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major with an update on the Apprentice Boys' March [Duplicate]

71 1317

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 09 January 1998'

07 1528

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Note from Joanna Nixon requesting Malcolm Rifkind's approval for John Wheeler's attendance at the anniversary ceremonies for the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1996

31 394

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

30 669

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Enclosure: Record of a meeting of the Business Committee on 8 October 1997 at 10.00

28 1526 confidentiality, decommissioning

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Minute from John Chilcot to Peter Brooke of a phone conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume on the 22 January 1991, 23 January 1991

05 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican): parity of esteem, security

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Extract details Doc: 14A

31 4 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major ahead of a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

62 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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

19 669

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Press release from Fr Oliver Crilly and Rev Dr John Dunlop on the Independent Review of Parades and Marches

68 1317

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Minute from Peter Westmacott concerning MacBride and the IFI, 23 August 1996

12 1317

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Note to editors on the order to place restrictions on marches

63 1317

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Minute from Quentin Thomas to Paul Murphy on the multi-party talks and the state of the negotiations, 29 October 1997

13 1526

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

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

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Note from Martin Howard to John Holmes conveying Patrick Mayhew's views on the report of the meeting between John Major and John Bruton, 26 June 1996

33 394

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Extract of John Bruton's interview on Newsbreak on 21 June 1996

45 394

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking notes and a draft agenda for the trilateral meeting between the British Government, Irish Government and the UUP scheduled for 18 September 1996

64 1314

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Minute from Martin Howard regarding prospects for the Apprentice Boys' March, 5 August 1996

75 1317

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

58 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden concerning the MacBride principles, 22 August 1996

14 1317

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton in the margins of the European Council on 22 June 1996

40 394

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Minute noting Patrick Mayhew's agreement to the outline handing plan for the resumption of talks, 12 August 1996

39 1317

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing an Alliance representation on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, and responses from the UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996

72 1314

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing a paper on confidentiality with points of agreement and questions for discussion, 24 September 1996

29 1314

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

24 669

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Note from Ruth Osborne to David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the conclusions of the British and Irish Governments regarding the Alliance representations from 10 September, 20 September 1996

49 1314

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Minute from Robert Crawford to Edward Oakden announcing an Order to place restrictions on marching, 7 August 1996

61 1317

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Minute recording a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth on 13 August 1996

34 1317

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Minute noting Michael Ancram's agreement to the outline handling plan for the resumption of talks, 13 August 1996

33 1317

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on [25] November 1993

13 5 referendum,parity of esteem,direct rule/suspension,british-irish intergovernmental conference,downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton in the margins of the European Council on 21 June 1996

41 394

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Enclosure: 'A New Beginning', Sinn Féin opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

38 1526 strand one, self-determination, identity

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Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing an Alliance representation on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, and responses from the UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996

70 1314

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Minute from Robert Crawford to Edward Oakden on Hume/Adams, 13 August 1994

32 1317

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Note from David Lavery enclosing a draft 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representation from 10 September, 19 September 1996

55 1314

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Letter from Robin Butler to John Chilcot Concerning the British Briefing of the American Ambassador on the Implications of the Hume/Adams Talks

52 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing a Paper Assessing Unionist Reaction to the Joint Declaration

54 23 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: UUP submission to Strand Two and Strand Three on principles and requirements

19 1526 strand two, strand three, east/west cooperation, self-determination, consent principle, human rights

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Enclosure: Letter from Denis Faul to Peter Brooke regarding a proposed deal to broker a ceasefire, 9 January 1991

04B

04B 4 downing street declaration, paramilitary activity (republican), prisoners

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Minute from Robert Travis attaching the official minutes of a meeting of a Strand Two meeting on 7 October 1997, 13 October 1997

29 1526 strand two

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Minute from Edward Oakden to Peter Westmacott recording a phone conversation with Nancy Soderberg on 23 August 1996

13 1317

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Note from Alan Whysall enclosing a draft set of conclusions by the British and Irish Government to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 23 September 1996

36 1314

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Note from Richard Lemon to Stephen Leach with Michael Ancram's comments on the deployment of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper, 20 September 1996

39 1314

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Minute from Paul Wilkinson to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to Cardinal Daly, 23 August 1996

10 1317

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Document Retained under Section 3(4): Extract details Doc: 20A

23 4 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Political talks—the bones of a settlement

14 1526 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, north/south council, east/west cooperation, human rights, framework greement/framework documents, anglo-irish agreement, strand one, strand two, strand three

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland recording Irish Government's reactions to Gerry Adams's article in the Irish Times, 21 June 1996

44 394

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Note from David Lavery enclosing the first draft of the British and Irish Governments' conclusions on the Alliance representations from 10 September, 20 September 1996

51 1314

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

20 669

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Enclosure: Letter from Bill Clinton to Brian Atwood, 24 August 1996

06 1317

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Note from Peter Bell to David Lavery regarding David Donoghue's idea of requesting a copy of William McCrea's speech from the Portadown rally from the DUP, 20 September 1996

45 1314

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Enclosure: 'The principles and realities of a settlement', Alliance paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

45 1526 strand one, consent principle, parity of esteem, bill of rights, policing and justice, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking points for British Government trilateral with the Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September, 19 September 1996

56 1314

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Public Order (Nothern Ireland) Order 1987

64 1317

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Minute from Robert Travis attaching copies of Strand One opening statements made by parties on 7 October 1997, 10 October 1997

33 1526 strand one

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas expressing concern regarding Irish attitudes to the constitutional issue, 26 June 1996

15 669

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Talks summary, 14 October 1997

24 1526 strand two, executive authority, parity of esteem, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, devolution, european union and eec, strand three

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Note from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott regarding John Major's meeting with Bill Clinton, 25 June 1996

35 394

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Note from David Hill recording amendments to the joint proposition by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning' and a handling plan for meetings with the Irish Government and the UUP, 24 September 1996

33 1314

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Minute from Robert Travis enclosing a PUP Strand Two paper on principles and requirements, 15 October 1997

20 1526 strand two

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Minute from Simon McDonald to Martin Howard reporting an amendment to the Republican party platform on Ireland, 7 August 1996

60 1317

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Enclosure: UDP opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

40 1526 strand one, identity, consent principle, anglo-irish agreement

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to Edward Oakden on Hume/Adams, 13 August 1996

31 1317

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Briefing note from Alan Whysall on how to deal with the Alliance representations from 10 September, 17 September 1996

66 1314

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

31 669

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Letter from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson regarding the preparation of a 'skeleton judgement' with regards to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 20 September 1996

38 1314

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Note from David Lavery enclosing briefing material for use at the resumed Opening Plenary session for the discussion on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

32 1314

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Q&A material on the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

65 1317

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Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Account of a Phone Call with Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

16 5 north/south cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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Note from John Chilcot to Robin Butler regarding John Hermon's draft autobiography, 26 June 1996

26 394

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Minute from John McConnell regarding a discussion with Matt Wallace on Matt Wallace's contact with PIRA, 7 January 1991

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

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Minute from Peter Westmacott to Martin Howard on the Republican party platform on Ireland, 15 August 1996

24 1317

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Talks summary, 13 October 1997

31 1526 strand one, strand three,

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

18 669

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Briefing note from David Hill enclosing the draft of the joint proposal on the handling of decommissioning prepared by the British Government on 19 September 1996 at 11.00

60 1314

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Enclosure: Record of a meeting of the Liaison Subcommittee on Decommissioning on 8 October 1997 at 12.03, 13 October 1997

23 1526 decommissioning, uk legislation

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Note from David Lavery enclosing the first three paragraphs of the British and Irish Governments' conclusions on the Alliance representations from 10 September, 19 September 1996

59 1314

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

25 669

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Minute from Danny McNeill to John Chilcot regarding a strategy for engaging with the Provisional IRA, 5 December 1990

33 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republicans), parity of esteem, strand one, strand two, strand three

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Members of review of parades and marches, 7 August 1996

66 1317

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Note from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson enclosing a 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representation from 10 September, 19 September 1996

48 1314

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Minute noting Martin Howard's replacement by Ken Lindsay, August 1996

38 1317

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Annotated minute from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling regarding critical dates and actions in upcoming negotiations, 24 January 1991

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

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Enclosure: Extract from Peter Westmacott's letter to John Holmes, 19 July 1996

29 1317

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Minute recording a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth on 12 August 1996

36 1317

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Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Tony Lake in the margins of the Lyon G7 Summit on 28 June 1996

24 394

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Note from David Hill enclosing a joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioning from 19 September 1996 at 15.00

57 1314

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Enclosure: SDLP opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

39 1526 strand one, identity, human rights, parades, policing and justice, parity of esteem, strand two

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

28 669

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

32 394

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Note from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson regarding the preparation of a 'skeleton judgement' with regards to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 20 September 1996

50 1314

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Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major with an update on the Apprentice Boys' March

70 1317

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Note from David Lavery enclosing briefing material for use at the resumed Opening Plenary session for the discussion on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

31 1314

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Biographical notes on Fr Oliver Crilly and Rev Dr John Dunlop

67 1317

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

07 5 inclusion/exclusion of parties,legacy,language and culture,power-sharing,security,self-determination,devolution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,downing street declaration

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Enclosure: UUP opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

41 1526 strand one, mitchell principles, decommissioning, identity, human rights, paramilitary activity (republican), consent principle, devolution, operation of the assembly, direct rule

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Note from Chris Maccabe to David Lavery regarding David Donoghue's idea of requesting a copy of William McCrea's speech from the Portadown rally from the DUP, 20 September 1996

46 1314

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Minute from Robert Travis attaching the official minutes of a meeting of the Subcommittee on Confidence Building on 8 October 1997, 13 October 1997

25 1526

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Handwritten notes on British Government Northern Ireland Office letterhead, entitled Political Movement: Key Questions, 23 January 1991

06 4 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, security, self-determination

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Note from Dominick Chilcott regarding the designation of PIRA as a terrorist organisation in the US, 24 June 1996

38 394

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Document retained: section 3(4) of the Public Records Act, 1958

01 1528

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22 394

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Note from David Lavery enclosing briefing material for use at the resumed Opening Plenary session for the discussion on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

28 1314

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Transcript of an interview with Patrick Mayhew for 'Inside Politics' on Saturday 3 August 1996

76 1317

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 24 June 1996

22 669

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Note from Richard Lemon to Stephen Leach with Michael Ancram's comments on the deployment of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper, 20 September 1996

41 1314

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Minute from Simon Marsh regarding a letter from Denis Faul to Peter Brooke, 24 January 1991

04 4 downing street declaration, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, prisoners

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act, 1958

37 394

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Enclosure: SDLP paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

48 1526 strand one, consent principle, identity, parity of esteem, human rights, european convention on human rights, european union and eec

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Enclosure: Letter from Peter Westmacott to Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 13 August 1996

35 1317

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

29 669

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

17 669

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Minute recording a conversation between David Logan and Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth on 9 August 1996

37 1317

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Note from David Hill to Peter Bell enclosing a draft of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper on decommissioning from 19 September 1996 at 17.45

53 1314

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Title withheld under Doc 34/34A

09 4 downing street declaration

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Update on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 16 August 1996

23 1317

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Enclosure: Labour paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

47 1526 strand one, consent principle, policing and justice, framework agreement/framework documents, operation of the assembly, power-sharing

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Note from David Lavery with a possible alternative draft of paragraph 4 of the 'Points of Agreement' regarding confidentiality as circulated by the Independent Chairmen on 24 September 1996

30 1314

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Minute from Robert Travis attaching the official minutes of a meeting of the Subcommittee on Decommissioning on 8 October 1997, 13 October 1997

22 1526 decommissioning

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Briefing note from David Hill with a timetable for 17 September and enclosing speaking notes for bilaterals between the British Government and the UUP, 16 September 1996

71 1314

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to NIO Civil Servants Discussing the Legal Aspects of the Joint Declaration Initiative

60 23 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,european convention on human rights,human rights

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Note from David Lavery to Alan Whysall enclosing the first three paragraphs of the British and Irish Governments' conclusions on the Alliance representations from 10 September, 19 September 1996

47 1314

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Minute from David Logan on marching and the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 9 August 1996

40 1317

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Enclosure: Memorandum from David Trimble to John Holmes, 2 February 1998

089

089 1604 framework agreement/framework documents, operation of the assembly, north/south council, executive authority, bill of rights

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Governing Northern Ireland volume 1: An integrated approach, May 1997

60 1448 parades, consent principle, framework documents

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes on the BIIPB, 29 January 1998

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

107 1604 referendum

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

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to David Redhouse on Róisín McAliskey and the handling of the repatriation decision, 25 February 1998

22 1619 prisoners

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Enclosure: Summary of Points from 27 October 1993 Speeches in the Dáil by the Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring

39 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the week commencing on 11 November, 8 November 1996

24 1616

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Letter of thanks from Alec Cooke to John Major, 5 November 1996

31 1616

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

14 26 downing street declaration

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Record of a meeting between Michael Howard and David Trimble regarding the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill, 8 November 1996

23 1616

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

23 26 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Minute from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

72 1453 prisoners

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Briefing note from W A Jeffrey to Tony Newton regarding the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 13 November 1996

06 1616

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Enclosure: John Holmes's redraft of paragraph 22 (draft indictment of Sinn Féin), 19 February 1998

79 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Telegram from Alex Allan on membership of the Bloody Sunday Tribunal, 13 February 1998

033

033 1604 military activity (british)

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Briefing on issues related to the possible extension of the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill to Great Britain, 13 November 1996

07 1616

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Enclosure: Draft minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 27 February 1998, 26 February 1998

19 1619 north/south council, executive authority, strand two, consent principle, operation of the assembly, devolution, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Copylist

49 25 nan

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Speaking notes for John Major's meetings with the UDP and the PUP on 20 November 1996

14 1617

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Enclosure 3: Draft letter to John Hume, dated 1 November 1996

60 1616

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to John Hume

32 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Biography of Albert Reynolds

37 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Minute from John Holmes to Jenny Rowe on the Bloody Sunday inquiry, 12 February 1998

041

041 1604

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Minute from John Holmes to Maeve Fort enclosing a letter to David Trimble, 30 May 1997

07 1449

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Minute from Angus Lapsley to Jenny Rowe on legal aid reforms in Northern Ireland, 12 February 1998

037

037 1604

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Note from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott regarding John Bruton's visit to London and his meeting with John Major on 9 December, 4 November 1996

54 1616

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

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

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Briefing on the thickening of relations between the Republic of Ireland and the UK

44 1618

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Enclosure: 'Handguns warning', News Letter, 30 January 1998

097

097 1604

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Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume enclosing revised text for the draft Hume–Adams statement

47 1616

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Note from Quentin Thomas enclosing a draft action plan relating to the Hume–Adams initiative and a draft statement in response to a possible PIRA ceasefire announcement, 1 November 1996

47 1498

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding the Irish Government's reaction to the British version of the draft Hume–Adams statement, 5 November 1996

33 1616

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Enclosure: Briefing on Current British Objectives and the Text of JD14B

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

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Enclosure: 'Adams and British open ceasefire talks', Ed Moloney, The Sunday Tribune, 3 November 1996

56 1616

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Enclosure: Draft Statement for John Major and Albert Reynolds

37 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Minute from Derry Irvine to Tony Blair on the Bloody Sunday inquiry, 10 February 1998

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End cover

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

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

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Enclosure: Draft message from Tony Blair for the 'Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 13 February 1998

044

044 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing revised text for the Hume–Adams statement, 18 November 1996

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

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

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 February 1998

036

036 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, policing and justice, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a phone call between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 11 November 1996

17 1616

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Note with lines for John Major's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 20 November 1996

61 1618

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay with next steps on Northern Ireland, 2 February 1998

02 1619

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051 1604 strand two

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting between Blair and David Trimble on 27 February 1998, 26 February 1998

17 1619 strand one, power-sharing, devolution, strand two, north/south council, executive authority, strand three, language and culture, policing and justice, prisoners, security, decommissioning

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

02 26 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft letter to Sinn Féin with Irish comments, 8 July 1997

68 1453 prisoners

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Fax from Paddy Teahon to Jonathan Powell with suggested amendments to a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

70 1453 prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, language and culture, framework agreement/framework documents

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes outlining the outcome of the Lancaster House meetings on 26 January 1998–28 January 1998 (annotated), 30 January 1998

100 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two, mitchell principles, strand three, strand one, framework agreement/framework documents, articles 2 &3/irish constitution

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Afternoon Briefing for the Media Lobby on 26 October 1993

48 23 downing street declaration,strand 3,prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a written message for 'A Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

03 1449

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Record of a meeting between Paddy Teahon and Veronica Sutherland on 1 November 1996

62 1616

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Note from David Kyle to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to Ian Paisley's request for a meeting with John Major, 8 November 1996

22 1616

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Draft paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', dated 13 November 1996

51 1618

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Memo from Clive Barbour to Veronica Sutherland conveying John Chilcot's comments on a meeting with Bertie Ahern, 6 November 1996

25 1616

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

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

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to John Holmes enclosing a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

71 1453

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Enclosure: Draft statements on recent paramilitary activity for issue on 12 February 1998

040

040 1604 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: UUP paper on the Northern Ireland Assembly and Europe (Strand One), 6 February 1998

056

056 1604 operation of the assembly, european union and eec

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Record of a meeting between British and Irish ministers regarding the Hume–Adams initiative on 6 November 1996

30 1616

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

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

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 4 November 1996

48 1616

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Speaking note on Ronnie Flanagan's decision on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

80 1453 parades

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998

20 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum, military activity (british), strand one, strand two, north/south council, policing and justice, prisoners

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens a Draft Reply to John Hume's Letter of 2 December 1993

31 25 downing street declaration;

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay requesting a draft reply to Andrew Hunter's fax from 19 November, 20 November 1996

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

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

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Briefing from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing revised text for the Hume–Adams statement and a draft letter from John Major to John Hume, 19 November 1996

04 1617

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Enclosure: UUP paper on proposals for Strand Two and Strand Three

092

092 1604 strand two, strand three, anglo-irish agreement, east/west cooperation, north/south council, operation of the assembly

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Enclosure 1: Draft action plan for the Hume–Adams initiative, 1 November 1996

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Enclosure: Speaking note [Annex A] and draft statement [Annex B] for meeting with George Mitchell on 2 June 1997

11 1449

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Record of phone conversations between John Hume and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 19 November 1996

06 1617

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

28 26 downing street declaration

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Fax message from the Home Secretary's Office to Mark Adams with lines regarding the repatriation of prisoners to the Republic of Ireland, 12 November 1996

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Note from David Kyle to John Holmes enclosing a briefing for the British Government's meeting with David Trimble on 21 November, 20 November 1996

65 1618

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Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and John Hume on 7 July 1997 at 22.30, 8 July 1997

75 1453 hume–adams, parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 9 February 1998

047

047 1604 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, referendum, parades, north/south council, east/west cooperation

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Enclosure 3: Record of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn regarding the possibility of a meeting between the British Government and Sinn Féin, 20 November 1996

60 1618

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Drumcree, 6 July 1997

79 1453 parades

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a co-ordinating group on a political settlement (annotated), 27 February 1998

05 1619 referendum, policing and justice, decommissioning, prisoners, human rights, parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding the current situation in Northern Ireland, 3 May 1997

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Telegram on the Bloody Sunday enquiry and New Zealand and Australian judges, 2 February 1998

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087 1604 military activity (british)

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Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind with lines to take on reports on contacts between the British Government and Sinn Féin, 4 November 1996

53 1616

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

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

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Enclosure: Possible forms of words for paragraph 22, 19 February 1998

70 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing note by Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding the next steps in the Hume–Adams initiative, 13 November 1996

01 1616

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Enclosure: UUP paper on proposals for the three strands, 11 February 1998

18 1619 strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, devolution, executive authority, european convention on human rights, civic forum, european union and eec, human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle, referendum, east/west cooperation

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a briefing from Ken Lindsay on the Hume–Adams initiative, 19 November 1996

07 1617

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding Patrick Mayhew's note on the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill, 1 November 1996

67 1616

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

12 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Enclosure: UUP paper on constitutional change

090

090 1604 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle, referendum, identity

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Briefing from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes for Major's meeting with the UDP and PUP on 20 November, 18 November 1996

11 1617

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Enclosure: Press points to make following a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

26 1619 mitchell principles, referendum

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair, 2 May 1997

58 1448

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Minute from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam on a consultation paper on police/community links, 2 February 1998

094

094 1604 policing and justice

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Enclosure: Briefing on Political Movement and the Joint Declaration

22 26 downing street declaration

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Letter from Fiona Mylchreest to John Holmes enclosing draft message for the 'Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

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Letter from Robert McCartney to Patrick Mayhew on the role and remit of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 4 November 1996

43 1616

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Briefing with personality notes on UDP and PUP members for John major's meeting with the Loyalist parties on 20 November 1996

13 1617

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Enclosure: Draft Statement for John Major's Upcoming Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

01 1619

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43 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from John Holmes to Andrew Hunter in reply to Hunter's fax from 19 November, 20 November 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and Edward Oakden on 9 November, regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin on 8 November 1996

01 1449

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 19 February 1998

80 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, policing and justice, mitchell principles, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Possible text to be sent to Sinn Féin by the NIO, 30 May 1997

14 1449

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Briefing by Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill, 1 November 1996

09 1616

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Enclosure: Letter from John Holmes to David Trimple arranging meeting on 4 June 1997 at 17.30, 30 May 1997

08 1449

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes with next steps on Northern Ireland, 9 February 1998

050

050 1604 strand one, strand three, strand two, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, operation of the assembly, north/south council, executive authority, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, referendum

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Letter from Andrew Hunter to John Major on the Hume–Adams initiative, 19 November 1996

03 1617

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 30 January 1998

Letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 21 November 1996

106 1604

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing lines to take regarding an [enclosed] article from the Sunday Tribune on contacts between the British Government and Gerry Adams, 3 November 1996

55 1616

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 27 February 1998

06 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Simon Leach on recent paramilitary activity and a statement by Mo Mowlam, 12 February 1998

039

039 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice

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The paramilitaries' day has gone', Daily Telegraph, 24 February 1998

27 1619 parades

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

46 25 downing street declaration,

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Undated draft letter from John Major to John Hume

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Covering fax from Paddy Teahon to John Holmes enclosing revised text for the Hume–Adams statement, 19 November 1996

05 1617

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Joint Declaration (JD15)

28 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes enclosing revised text for the draft Hume–Adams statement and draft wording for PIRA's statement on a ceasefire, 5 November 1996

02 1449

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a co-ordinating group on a political settlement, 27 February 1998

04 1619 referendum, policing and justice, decommissioning, prisoners, human rights, parades

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Enclosure: Draft press notice on the inquiry into the events of 30 January 1972 (Bloody Sunday), 19 February 1998

77 1619 military activity (british)

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the UDP and the PUP on 22 July 1996

12 1617

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Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on the draft indictment of Sinn Féin, 19 February 1998

73 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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

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

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

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

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Joint Declaration (JD15) with Handwritten Annotations

27 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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

06 26 downing street declaration

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Summary record of the restricted political session of the Inter-Governmental Conference on 20 November 1996

40 1618

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Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on the draft indictment of Sinn Féin, 19 February 1998

78 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Undated draft text in response to John Hume's text for the draft Hume–Adams statement from 10 October 1996

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay enclosing Irish comments on a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

67 1453 prisoners

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon regarding a revised text for the draft Hume–Adams statement, 5 November 1996

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

34 26 downing street declaration,european union and the eec,parity of esteem,elections and electoral systems,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,language and culture

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Enclosure: UUP paper on Strand One positions

091

091 1604 strand one, devolution, executive authority, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, human rights, european convention on human rights

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes with next steps on Northern Ireland, 9 February 1998

052

052 1604 strand one, strand three, strand two, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, operation of the assembly, north/south council, executive authority, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, referendum

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Record of a meeting between David Trimble and Patrick Mayhew on 7 November 1996

20 1616

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Hidden Copylist for the Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler

38 25 nan

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Lines to take on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

83 1453 parades

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Statement by Mo Mowlam on a leaked document, 8 July 1997

76 1453 parades

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Letter from Tony Blair to Edward Malloy, 9 February 1998

048

048 1604

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Brief summary of John Major's meeting with the UUP on 21 November 1996 on 16.15

54 1618

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing letters from Holmes to Paddy Teahon and Anthony Lake, and revised text for the draft Hume–Adams statement, 5 November 1996

40 1616

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

28 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum

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Statement for Mo Mowlam faxed from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay, 12 Febraury 1998

038

038 1604 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Dealings with the New Irish Government

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding a lunch meeting with John Bruton on 9 December, enclosing a diary extract, 1 November 1996

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Document retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter dated 30 May 1997'

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Record of a meeting between John Major and the UUP on 21 November 1996

53 1618

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Enclosure: Points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

25 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum

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Annotated Draft Statement from British and Irish Governments for an Upcoming Meeting in Brussels at the European Council

47 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary violence (republican),paramilitary violence (loyalist),inclusion and exclusion of parties,

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes regarding Holmes' meeting with Gerry Adams on 4 November 1996

49 1616

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Telegram from Christopher Meyer on Bloody Sunday, 29 January 1998

108 1604 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: 'Handguns warning', News Letter, 30 January 1998

099

099 1604

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Enclosure 4: Revised text for the Hume–Adams statement, 1 November 1996

61 1616

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Enclosure: Transcript of Bill Clinton's speech for 'A Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

05 1449

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Prime Minister's Opening Statement [to Press Conference on 3 December 1993]

44 25 downing street declaration;

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Enclosure: Letter from Martin Narey to Mo Mowlam, 20 February 1998

84 1619 prisoners

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Enclosure: Note on the Government of Ireland Act 1920 for John Major in Advance of His Meeting with Albert Reynolds

11 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,uk legislation

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Minute of a conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 10 February 1998

043

043 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, north/south council, strand two

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Briefing from John Holmes to John Major regarding Major's meeting with the UDP and the PUP, enclosing a checklist of general points, 19 November 1996

08 1617

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Cover Letter from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Note on the Government of Ireland Act 1920

10 26 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,uk legislation

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Minute from Jenny Rowe to John Holmes on the Bloody Sunday inquiry, 19 February 1998

76 1619 military activity (british)

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 29 January 1998, 30 January 1998

103 1604 military activity (british), prisoners, paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles, inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, framework agreement/framework documents, operation of the assembly, north/south council, referendum, executive authority

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Paddy Teahon on 15 November 1996

09 1617

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 6 November 1996

27 1616

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Minute from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott on the BIIPB, 9 February 1998

053

053 1604

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Minute from Paul Lever to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey and the handling of the decision, 26 February 1998

16 1619 prisoners

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Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill

10 1616

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 19 February 1998

75 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, policing and justice, mitchell principles, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing an Northern Ireland Office draft statement and a draft statement by Holmes in response to a possible PIRA announcement of a ceasefire, 1 November 1996

66 1616

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay with John Major's comments on the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill, 4 November 1996

51 1616

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Minute from Steven McCourt to John Holmes on firearms reform in Northern Ireland, 30 January 1998

096

096 1604 decommissioning, european convention on human rights, policing and justice

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Enclosure 4: Revised text of the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, drafted in response to John Hume's text of 10 October 1996 and sent to Paddy Teahon, John Hume and Tony Lake on 5 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

41 1498

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Draft letter to Sinn Féin, 5 July 1997

84 1453 decommissioning, mitchell principles, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of partie

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing revised text for key paragraphs of the Hume–Adams statement, 20 November 1996

64 1618

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Speaking note for John Major on the conditions for Sinn Féin's entry into the multi-party talks and the British draft of the Hume–Adams statement, with analogous text from both documents highlighted in pen

52 1618

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Letter from Christopher Meyer to John Holmes on the handling of the decision on Róisín McAliskey, 27 February 1998

03 1619 prisoners

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Minute from Steven McCourt to John Holmes on firearms reform in Northern Ireland, 30 January 1998

098

098 1604 decommissioning, european convention on human rights, policing and justice

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UDP on 26 February 1998

21 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, north/south council, operation of the assembly, strand two, prisoners

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing the Northern Ireland Office's revised text of the Hume–Adams statement, Holmes' proposed changes to key paragraphs from the statement, and a record of Quentin Thomas' meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn, 20 November 1996

57 1618

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Letter from John Major to Alec Cooke, 18 October 1996

32 1616

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 5 November 1996

38 1616

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Hidden Copylist for Meeting Records

43 25 nan

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Telegram from Stephen Wright on US reactions to Drumcree, 7 July 1997

77 1453 parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on firearms reform in Northern Ireland, 2 February 1998

095

095 1604

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Enclosure 2: Text of key paragraphs of the Hume–Adams statement with changes suggested by John Major, 20 November 1996

59 1618

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Enclosure: UUP paper on Strand One

055

055 1604 operation of the assembly, devolution, executive authority, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, civic forum, human rights

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to George Robertson on the deployment of the UK stand-by batallion, 9 July 1997

65 1453 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: The overall settlement—a brief commentary, 27 February 1998

09 1619 consent principle, executive authority, power-sharing, european convention on human rights, north/south council, bill of rights, policing and justice, prisoners

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Minute from Mo Mowlam about the NIO strategy ahead of meeting with Tony Blair on 2 June 1997 with notes by John Holmes, 30 May 1997

13 1449

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 27 February 1998

13 1619 north/south council, executive authority, strand two, consent principle, operation of the assembly, devolution, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 7 July 1997

78 1453 parades, prisoners, decommissioning

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Note from John Holmes to Robert Crawford renclosing the Irish Government's proposed text for the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, 5 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

42 1498

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Briefing from Patrick Mayhew to John Major regarding the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill, enclosing a note on the consequences of extending the bill to Great Britain, lines on the current position, a list of provisions in the bill, and a copy of the bill, 1 Novembr 1996

65 1616

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Enclosure: Annex B – Articles 2 & 3 and Consent

36 25 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,

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Cover of File and Part Closed Sheet

01 26 downing street declaration

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Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding a lunch meeting with John Bruton on 9 December, 1 November 1996

69 1616

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Memo from Anita Bharucha to Jonathan Stephens regarding concerns about possible contact between the Independent Chairmen's staff and Sinn Féin, 13 November 1996

03 1616

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting between Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

23 1619 referendum, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

45 23 downing street declaration,

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit and the Possibility of Bilaterals between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

06 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 9 February 1998

049

049 1604 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, referendum, parades, north/south council, east/west cooperation

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Note from Tony Newton to Betty Boothroyd regarding press reports about invitations to PIRA members to visit the House of Commons, 21 November 1996

55 1618

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Record of the Tête-à-Tête Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

47 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Mo Mowlam's full statement on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

82 1453 parades

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Telegram from Mr Arbuthnott Regarding a Meeting Between Douglas Hurd and David Andrews on 17 February 1992

26 26 european union and the eec,downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,elections and electoral systems

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Note from Ken Sutton to Edward Oakden regarding the repatriation of Michael Joseph McKenny to the Republic of Ireland, 1 November 1996

64 1616

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Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Containing a List of Attendees for the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

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Document listing

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Record of the SDLP Party Conference in Cookstown, between 8 and 10 November 1996

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Note from Edward Heath to Tony Blair, 30 January 1998

Enclosure: Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 26 February 1998, 25 February 1998

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Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing draft letters to John Bruton and John Hume, final text of the Hume–Adams statement and a speaking note on the statement, 22 November 1996

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Document retained: Attachments to minute from [John] Holmes to John Major dated 11 November 1996

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Briefing from Ken Lindsay to John Major with an action plan for the Hume–Adams initiative, enclosing a draft letter from Major to John Bruton, 21 November 1996

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Note from John Holmes to John Major on the Hume–Adams initiative, 4 November 1996

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Enclosure: the NIO briefing for meeting with George Mitchell enclosing speaking notes and draft statement, 30 May 1997

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Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake enclosing John Major's letter to John Bruton and the draft text of the Hume–Adams statement, 22 November 1996

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Memo from John Holmes to Anthony Lake enclosing a letter from Holmes to Paddy Teahon, 5 November 1996

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Record of the Resumed Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

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Minute from David Redhouse to Jonathan Powell commenting on the prisoners paragraph in a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

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Covering slip headed 'Ireland Situation Pt 19: Annex 1—The Naney Report'

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about the NIO meeting on 2 June 1997, 30 May 1997

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 November 1996

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Letter from Tony Blair to Edward Daly, 26 February 1998

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about issues with the possible NIO text for Sinn Féin, 29 May 1997

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Strand One paper 1, 2 February 1998

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds 26 February 1992

08 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,security,european union and eec

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Minute of a conversation between John Holmes and Jim Steinberg on 11 February 1998

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Enclosure: Annex A – Alternative Language on Self-Determination

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Enclosure: Draft letter of thanks from Tony Blair to Jean Chrétien, 27 February 1998

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a draft letter to John Hume, revised text for the Hume–Adams statement, draft action plan and a draft statement in response to a ceasefire announcement, 1 November 1996

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 27 February 1998

12 1619 north/south council, executive authority, strand two, consent principle, operation of the assembly, devolution, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1998

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Letter from Richard Stagg to Roderic Lyne Suggesting 2 December 1993 for the Anglo-Irish Summit and Inquiring about the Prime Minister's Availability for an Inaugural Ceremony in Dublin

09 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Richard Stagg Proposing 3 December 1993 as the Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit and Confirming the Prime Minister's Availability for an Inaugural Ceremony in Dublin

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Enclosure: A Strategy for Peace and Justice in Ireland (JD2)

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Enclosure: Highlighted copy of speaking note [Annex A] for meeting with George Mitchell on 2 June 1997

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing an excerpt from the British draft of the Hume–Adams statement on the conditions for Sinn Féin's entry into the multi-party talks, 21 November 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 1 November 1996

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Enclosure: Draft minute from Ken Lindsay to John Homes

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Memo from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding Ian Paisley's request for a meeting with John Major, 11 November 1996

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Record of the Morning Ministerial Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

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Telegram from Stephen Wright on Gerry Adams's visa, 18 February 1998

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 6 November 1996

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Enclosure: British Government draft agreement, 27 February 1998

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Enclosure: Tony Blair's message for 'A Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the Northern Ireland Arm Decommissioning Bill, 4 November 1996

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about meeting with George Mitchell on 2 June 1997 at 11.00, 30 May 1997

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Extract from Mo Mowlam's statement on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

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Minute from Derry Irvine to Tony Blair on the Bloody Sunday inquiry, 10 February 1998

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on contacts between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, 8 July 1997

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Minute of a second phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 February 1998

034

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Enclosure: Draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

73 1453 decommissioning, mitchell principles, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of partie

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Enclosure: John Holmes's redraft of paragraph 22 (draft indictment of Sinn Féin), 19 February 1998

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Enclosure 2: Draft British Government statement in response to a PIRA ceasefire announcement, 1 November 1996

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14B)

37 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Note from [Michael Howard] to John Major regarding the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 4 November 1996

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 29 January 1998

109 1604 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, prisoners, framework agreement/framework documents

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 12 November 1996

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding a Meeting with David Andrews on 14 February 1992

30 26 downing street declaration,human rights,security

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Photocopy Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds 26 February 1992

07 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,security,european union and eec

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 4 November 1996

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Minute of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and John Hume on 8 July 1997

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Record of a meeting between John Major and the UDP and PUP on 20 November 1996

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Joint Declaration (JD15 – 7 December 1993)

24 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Regarding the New Irish Government and New HMA Ambassador David Blatherwick

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 12 February 1998

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035 1604 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, policing and justice, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of phone conversations between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 11 November 1996

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Minute of a conversation between Mo Mowlam, Robert Cranborne and Andrew MacKay on 25 February 1998, 26 February 1998

15 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes outlining the outcome of the Lancaster House meetings on 26 January 1998–28 January 1998, 30 January 1998

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Enclosure 1: Revised text of the Hume–Adams statement with changes proposed by Patrick Mayhew, 20 November 1996

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding the next steps in the Hume–Adams initiative, 13 November 1996

04 1616

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes on a letter of thanks to Jean Chrétien, 27 February 1998

10 1619

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Letter from John Chilcot to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Meeting with Archbishop Eames on 22 October 1993

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on UUP papers, 9 February 1998

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Ken Lindsay about working with the Irish on Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

56 1448

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Sinn Féin, 18 February 1998

81 1619 inclusion/exclusion of parties, security, policing and justice, referendum

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the Hume–Adams initiaitive enclosing revised text for a British Government statement on a renewed PIRA ceasefire, 4 November 1996

50 1616

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the Labour delegation on 24 June 1996

03 210

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Update on Northern Ireland including a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble, 26 July 1996

41 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Commentary on the UKUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

37 1329

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A note of thanks from Quentin Thomas to Chris Maccabe for smoothing over an issue with Alex Attwood

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Meeting between John Kerr and Anthony Lake on 20 December 1996

41 1329

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Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth on 9 July 1996

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on the Irish Government's domestic problems, 31 December 1996

30 1329

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Update on the Hume/Adams initiative including a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume, 26 July 1996

40 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UUP regarding decommissioning on 18 June 1996

04 210 decommissioning, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Don Mullan to Tony Blair requesting a meeting with the families of Bloody Sunday victims on 2 June 1997, 23 May 1997

28 1449

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding a phone conversation with John Bruton, 29 July 1996

26 1094

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Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes about a request for Tony Blair to provide a video for the 'Great Irish Famine Event', 22 May 1997

40 1449

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Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major regarding a terrorist attack on Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

45 1329

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UUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 14 November 1996

33 1329

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Enclosure: Joint statement of intent on cooperation between the Irish and British governments, 23 May 1997

33 1449 east/west cooperation

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and delegations from Alliance, Labour, the PUP and the UDP on 10 June 1996

29 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: List of points to make on reinstated security measures

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 11 July 1997

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A report summarising a series of meetings leading up to the appointment of the independent chairmen

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on resolving decommissioning in Northern Ireland, 10 July 1997

47 1453 decommissioning

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Record of a conversation between Chris Maccabe and Alex Attwood on 19 June 1996

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Record of a meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 11 June and a subsequent letter from Major

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Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter and attachment dated 31 December 1996 from [Edward] Oakden to [David] Kyle'

26 1329

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a NIWC delegation on 20 June 1996

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Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a checklist of points to take during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996 [Faxed copy]

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Talks summary, 13 January 1997

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Background note on parades, 30 July 1996

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Points to make on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Revised paragraph on prisoners for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

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Annex A: Resumption of multi-party talks—points to make on 13 January 1997

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Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes regarding meetings with Alliance and the NIWC, 11 July 1997

42 1453

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a joint DUP and UKUP delegation on 20 June 1996

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DUP response on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee requesting a meeting, 5 November 1996

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Enclosure: First draft of possible NIO text for Sinn Féin with comments by John Holmes, 23 May 1997

25 1449

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Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing briefing material for a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

11 1094

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Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition

24 1094 parades

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Enclosure: Draft response to UUP concerns about the establishment of the Independent Commission, 10 July 1997

49 1453 decommissioning

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Record of two meetings between the UUP and Patrick Mayhew on 17 June 1996

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Enclosure: Covering letter from the NIO for first draft of possible text for Sinn Féin, 23 May 1997

24 1449

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Meeting between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 18 December 1996

40 1329

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Enclosure: Terms of reference for a review of parades and marches in Northern Ireland, 24 July 1996

47 1094 parades

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Update on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

51 1094

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Meeting between John Major and the UUP on 19 December 1996

47 1329

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay on a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

58 1453

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Transcript of an interview with Gerry Adams on 'Evening Extra', Radio Ulster, on 6 January 1997

23 1329

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Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

56 1453

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Memo on Irish Government attitudes in the aftermath of Drumcree, 26 July 1996

39 1094

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Minute from Colin Budd to John Holmes about joint statement regarding East/West cooperation, 22 May 1997

49 1329

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39 1449

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 20 December 1996

42 1329

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Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 July 1996

09 1094 parades

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Record of Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a PUP delegation on 20 June 1996

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Enclosure: Draft reply from Tony Blair to Gary McMichael, 23 May 1997

31 1449

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Minute from Stephen Leach to Ian Burns regarding a response to be sent to Alec Reid, 5 March 1990

06 2 downing street declaration

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell on 16 June 1996 following the Manchester bombing

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Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume and of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and representatives of the Apprentice Boys on [24] July 1996

48 1094 parades

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 20 December 1996

32 1329

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Document retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter dated 22 May 1997'

35 1449

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Briefing for John Major for a telephone conversation with John Bruton, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Revised paragraph on prisoners for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 29 May 1997

21 1449

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Enclosure: Checklist of points for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 11 July 1997

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Lines to take on 10 August 1996 parades, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Draft response to Don Mullan about a visit from the families of Bloody Sunday victims with edits, 22 May 1997

37 1449

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Telegram from John Kerr on US reactions to PIRA rocket attack, 7 January 1997

20 1329

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Minute from Tom Clarke to John Wheeler on security force response to recent attacks, 10 January 1997

14 1329

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Enclosure: Draft press release on the referral of Lee Clegg's case to the Court of Appeal

09 1329

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Enclosure: Statement by Bill Clinton on the multi-party talks on the future of Northern Ireland, 13 January 1997

07 1329

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Memo enclosing speaking and background notes on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Copy of letter from Don Mullan to Tony Blair requesting a meeting with the families of Bloody Sunday victims on 29 May 1997, 15 May 1997

38 1449

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Letter from John Major to Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

44 1329

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the future of the multi-party talks process, 6 January 1997

24 1329

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Minute of a meeting of the Liaison Group on 27 May 1997

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Letter from Doug Henderson to Mo Mowlam about proposed EU regulation on International Fund for Ireland, 21 May 1997

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 17 June 1996 at 9.30am

15 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter to John Major from US Members of Congress condeming events at Drumcree, 23 July 1996

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Letter from Richard Lemon to John Holmes advising on a UDP request to meet with Tony Blair and enclosing a draft reply, 23 May 1997

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Undated Handwritten Note on Political Movement and PIRA

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a UUP delegation regarding the Rules of Procedure on 20 June 1996 at 8.15pm

08 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Meeting between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 7 January 1997

18 1329

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 10 July 1997

48 1453 decommissioning

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Minute from Ian Burns to John McConnell regarding his discussions with Alec Reid, 12 March 1990

03 2 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Report of a Northern Ireland visit by Brian Mawhinney, 29 July 1996

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Letter from David Kyle to Philip Barton about a visit from the families of Bloody Sunday victims enclosing a draft response, 22 May 1997

36 1449

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UDP delegation on 20 June 1996

09 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

52 1094

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding a phone conversation with Bertie Ahern on 11 July 1997

44 1453 decommissioning

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP delegation on 12 June 1996

20 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuinness, 9 July 1997

57 1453 decommissioning, mitchell principles, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, inclusion/exclusion of partie

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Sutton on revised prisoners paragraph for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

60 1453 prisoners

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Enclosure: Draft of Hume–Adams text of 10 October 1996 attached for comparison

27 1449

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 7 June at 9.30am

27 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Robert Crawford to Anthony Beeton on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth

55 1094 policing and justice,prisoners

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Minute from Peter Westmacott to Jonathan Stephens on the US/Northern Ireland, 14 January 1997

06 1329

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Draft response to David Trimble clarifying the 25 June 1997 joint paper (part 2), 8 July 1997

51 1453 decommissioning

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

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Commentary on the UUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

36 1329

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Times article: 'Clinton praises loyalist ceasefire', 1 August 1996

06 1094 parades,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute from David Redhouse to Jonathan Powell on a revised prisoners paragraph for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

62 1453 prisoners

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Transcript of a press conference with Patrick Mayhew, 29 July 1996

23 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a series of meetings involving Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 10 June 1996

24 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on Sinn Féin on 21 December 1996

31 1329

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Enclosure: Annotated Draft Reply to David Trimble on Behalf of John Major Regarding Contact with PIRA/Sinn Féin

64 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the NIWC delegation on 10 June 1996

21 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Transcript of an interview with Patrick Mayhew for BBC Radio Ulster's 'Good Morning Ulster' on 23 December 1996

28 1329

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Meeting between NIO officials and Sinn Féin on 28 May 1997 at 12.10

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Press release: Secretary of State [Patrick Mayhew] issues challenge after bomb attack, 6 January 1997

22 1329

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Points to make on the talks, 30 July 1996

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

66 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

50 1094 decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Duplicate Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 23 January 1991

71 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Notification of the announcement of the terms of reference for the review of parades and marches, 24 July 1996

46 1094 parades,policing and justice

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Minute from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Howard on the case of Lee Clegg, 14 January 1997

08 1329

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Enclosure: Revised sentence on Irish culture for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about dealings with Sinn Féin enclosing a first draft of a possible text and previous texts for comparison, 28 May 1997

23 1449

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Record of a meeting between members of the British and Irish delegations on 20 June 1996 at 7.00pm

06 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from David Hill titled 'Talks: the prospects for 1997', 20 December 1996

43 1329

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Press note on a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 31 July 1996

05 1094 british-irish intergovernmental conference,parades

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Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major updating him on Northern Ireland, 24 December 1996

27 1329

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Letter from Alistair Darling to Mo Mowlam about proposed EU regulation on International Fund for Ireland, 21 May 1997

44 1449

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A minute from Quentin Thomas addressing matters arising from a meeting with the DUP from 12 June, 14 June 1996

18 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Text of 28 November 1996 'British Government policy on the Northern Ireland talks' attached for comparison

26 1449

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Duplicate Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

67 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 23 May 1997

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Minute from Mike Venables to Ken Lindsay on the deployment of the UK stand-by batallion, 9 July 1997

64 1453 military activity (british)

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram, Cahal Daly and Seán Brady on 22 July 1996

56 1094 parades

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Minute from David Redhouse to Richard Clarke on Irish prisoners in Belmarsh, 13 January 1997

10 1329

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Briefing note on the Northern Ireland talks, 30 July 1996

14 1094 decommissioning,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Róisín McAliskey revised Q&A briefing, 28 February 1997

03 1326

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UKUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 4 November 1996

34 1329

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland and the future of the talks process, 7 January 1997

19 1329

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and an Alliance delegation on 11 June at 8.15pm

26 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

28 210 mitchell principles

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Draft letter from John Holmes to the NIWC, 19 December 1996

48 1329

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and an Alliance Party delegation on 20 June 1996

11 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a PUP delegation on 11 June 1996

23 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Philip Barton to Don Mullan about a visit by Bloody Sunday families with note from Philip Barton to David Kyle, 29 May 1997

29 1449

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Letter from Philip Barton to Don Mullan about a visit to Westminster by the families of Bloody Sunday victims on 2 June 1997, 29 May 1997

20 1449

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Letter of condolence from John Major to George Mitchell, 29 July 1996

28 1094

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Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

49 1094

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the SDLP on 9 July 1997

54 1453 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 23 January 1991

69 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

53 1094

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Memo from John Kerr regarding a request for US monitors for the Apprentice Boys march on 10 August 1996

07 1094 parades

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Note on Northern Ireland including a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble on 25 July 1996

44 1094 decommissioning

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Record of evening meetings between the British and Irish delegations on 24 June 1996

02 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition [Redacted]

24A

24A 1094 parades

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Statement by Malcolm Moss condemning the attack on Nigel Dodds, 22 December 1996

39 1329

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Draft response to David Trimble clarifying the aide-mémoire (part 1), 8 July 1997

50 1453 decommissioning

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Letter from Michael Howard to Brian Crowley on Irish prisoners in Belmarsh, 13 January 1997

11 1329

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Press statement about a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 23 May 1997

32 1449

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and a UUP delegation on 11 June at 8.40am

25 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 23 December 1996

29 1329

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Memo from John Holmes to John Major commenting on the future policy options for Northern Ireland paper, 25 July 1996

45 1094

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Minute from David Hill outlining multi-party talks gameplan for the week beginning 13 January 1997

16 1329

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Enclosure: Interim reply to Cahal Daly, 30 July 1996

01 210

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22 1094

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Update from Edward Oakden on the Northern Ireland talks, 29 July 1996

27 1094 decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 6 January 1997

21 1329

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Enclosure: Letter from Ian Paisley to Tony Blair, 10 July 1997

53 1453 parades

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Record of a meeting between the British and SDLP delegations on Thursday 20 June 1996

07 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Handwritten Notes from a Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins on 31 January 1991

70 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Paper on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1996

43 1094 bill of rights,consent principle,parity of esteem

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a meeting between the NIO and Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997

41 1449

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Enclosure: Checklist of points to make for John Major during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

12 1094 parades

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Howard on the temporary release of conditionally transferred prisoners, 4 January 1997

25 1329

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Ian Paisley, 10 July 1997

52 1453

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Talks summary, 14 January 1997

05 1329

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Note from John Holmes to Mary Ann Peters enclosing a letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

55 1453

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Minute from John Chilcot to Robin Butler on John Hume, 13 January 1997

12 1329

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Statement from the NIO condemning the attack on Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

38 1329

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Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair, 14 July 1997

34 1453 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, framework agreement/framework documents,

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Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuinness on 23 June 1997

57 1452 decommissioning, prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between David Trimble and John Wheeler on 29 June 1996

15 394 parades, military activity (british)

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Brief note on Geroge Mitchell's meeting with the SDLP on 16 July 1996

18 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 December 1996

05 1611

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes about discussions with Paddy Teahon, 19 May 1997

50 1449

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Brief record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 22 July 1996

03 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, parades

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Briefing note on the NIWC, dated June 1996

02 804 elections and electoral systems, identity

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File covers

01 29

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about a meeting with Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997 at 12.00, 20 May 1997

47 1449

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Enclosure 3: A proposition from the British and Irish Governments, 22 July 1996 [09.30]

07 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

17 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Bronagh Hinds to Patrick Mayhew regarding the Northern Ireland Forum, 3 September 1996

05 804 parity of esteem

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Ken Maginnis on British Government contacts with Sinn Féin, 14 July 1997

24 1453

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 16 May 1997

58 1449

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Jack Straw on religious discrimination, 24 June 1997

53 1452 human rights

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhán O'Hanlon on 15 July 1997 at 14.15

19 1453

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 16 December 1996

03 1611

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Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 4 July 1996

04 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure 2: British Government draft statement on the status of the Ground Rules, 21 June 1996

58 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill with confirmation of Michael Ancram's meeting with Alliance, 2 September 1996

27 812

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 14 July 1997

30 1453 decommissioning

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Minute of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume on 22 June 1997

58 1452 decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Annex A—Details of Liam McCotter and Gilbert (Danny) McNamee's offences

61 1449 prisoners

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Enclosure: Statement by Bill Clinton about Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 16 June 1997

13 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 18 November 1996

24 1611

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British Government progress report enclosing alternative text to the UUP amendment, 2 July 1996

09 669 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 4 December 1996

01 1611

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10 1611

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Note from John Holmes for John Major on the Northern Ireland Committee on Terrorism, 2 July 1996

10 394 military activity (british), prisoners, uk legislation, security

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about meeting between NIO officials and Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997, 20 May 1997

45 1449

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on options on Northern Ireland, 17 June 1997

22 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 8 July at 12.00

43 812 parades, policing and justice

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Brief record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 1 July 1996, enclosing the joint Government amendments A1 and A2

11 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Briefing from Gillian Harrison on contingency planning in case of the failure of talks, 15 July 1996

24 670 uk legislation

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Minute from Fiona Mylchreest to John Holmes about a letter to Bertie Ahern, 19 May 1997

51 1449

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to John Major, 27 November 1996

03 1618

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Record of a meeting between Allen McVeigh and Seamus Close on 2 September 1996

26 812 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 2 July 1996

08 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Quentin Thomas enclosing points for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with David Trimble, 19 July 1996

13 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Background on the PUP for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

39 1453

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Statement from EU about Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

16 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about Loyalist parties in the Northern Ireland talks, 19 June 1997

15 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Proposals regarding procedural guidelines, revised 18 June 1996 at 10.00

31 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 19 November 1996

22 1611

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Record of a meeting between the UUP and the British Government on 30 July 1996

02 650 decommissioning, anglo-irish agreeement, framework agreement/framework documents, parades

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement on decommissioning, 22 July 1996

21 672

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about Loyalist parties in the Northern Ireland talks, 19 June 1997

18 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Memo from David Hill suggesting amendment to the draft statement on decommissioning, 23 July 1996

19 672 decommissioning

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Proposals regarding procedural guidelines, 17 June 1996

32 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from the independent chairmen enclosing two drafts of the rules of procedure, 18 June 1996

29 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Major on 2 July 1996

09 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Note from David Hill to Jonathan Stephens regarding constitutional issues and east/west issues, 24 June 1996

49 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Background on the UDP for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

40 1453

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 10 December 1996

08 1611

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Letter from the Chairmen to Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring regarding representations on the violation of the Mitchell principles, 17 July 1996

21 670

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Enclosure 1: Scenario for the opening Plenary session, 6 June 1996

57 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Annex A—General points to be made at meetings with Robert McCartney and John Alderdice

55 1449

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 26 November 1996

15 1611

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Enclosure: Letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 14 July 1997

31 1453 decommissioning

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Enclosure 3: Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations, 6 June 1996

59 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Peter Dickinson to David Hill regarding the internal dispute in Labour, 9 July 1996

29 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a paper on the constitutional issue by the British Government, 22 July 1996

20 672 consent principle, identity, anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents

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Letter from John Alderdice to Patrick Mayhew regarding the Northern Ireland Forum, 5 June 1996

60 812

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Record of a phone conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume on 21 March 1996

13 1615

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to Ian Paisley enclosing the Scenario paper, procedural guidelines and the draft agenda for the all-party talks, 6 June 1996

56 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Lines to take on prisons for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

38 1453 prisoners

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Letter from Dick Spring to Tony Blair, 24 June 1997

50 1452

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Minute from Quentin Thomas on exchanges with Sinn Féin and possible speech on confidence building measures, 15 July 1997

18 1453 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 1 July 1996

10 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Gillian Harrison regarding the talks arrangements for August, 30 July 1996

02 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 14 July 1997

29 1453 military activity (british)

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Briefing note from John Holmes for John Major regarding Major's meeting with Patrick Mayhew, 3 July 1996

05 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

19 670 mitchell principles, parades, policing and justice

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 26 November 1996

14 1611

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Note on allowances for delegates and parties

55 812

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Enclosure: Annex B—Lines to take on transfer of Liam McCotter and Gilbert (Danny) McNamee

62 1449 prisoners

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Minute to John Chilcot dated 3 July 1996, retained under section 3(4) of the Public Record Act 1958

02 394

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Enclosure: 'Irish American leaders urge all parties to take courageous actions to end Irish conflict'

11 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

02 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, parades, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Resolving the address to decommissioning—revised draft, 20 June 1997

62 1452 decommissioning

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Record of a meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 30 July 1996

04 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, elections and electoral systems, framework agreement/framework documents, anglo-irish agreement

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Transcript of interview with John Alderdice and Mark Durkan, 25 August 1996

30 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties, economic development (including ifi)

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News clipping from Irish News regarding the selection procedure for the chief constable, 30 August 1996

29 812 policing and justice

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 25 November 1996

16 1611

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Note from Edward Oakden to John Holmes on the Hume–Adams initiative, 2 July 1996

08 394 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

08 804 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Document temporarily retained: 'Fax [Bill Clinton] to [Tony Blair] dated [17 June 1997]'

21 1450

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on maintaining the politial process, 15 July 1997

23 1453 referendum

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 24 June 1997

54 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, parades, prisoners, policing and justice

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Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 14 July 1997

25 1453 decommissioning

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Briefing from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing lines for John Major's meeting with Ian Paisley on 28 November, 27 November 1996

04 1618

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Article by Monica McWilliams on the possibility of collapse of the Forum, October 1996

04 804 identity

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British Government record of Opening Plenary meeting on 5 November 1996

34 1611

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Note from John Ward to John Holmes enclosing a paper by Peter Morris on British–Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body, 2 July 1996

06 394 north/south cooperation

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 20 November 1996

21 1611

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Memo from Robert Crawford to Donald Lamont on Lamont's proposal from 9 July, 11 July 1996

25 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Draft invitation from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley to nominate delegation for the all-party talks, 4 June 1996

53 812

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Enclosure 2: Informal paper from the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

10 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Covering note from Diane McNally enclosing a press statement by the Chairmen, 30 July 1996

05 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Speaking note on the Hume–Adams initiative for the British Government Cabinet

08 1618

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Enclosure 2: Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations, 6 June 1996

58 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes on a meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

36 1453 prisoners, parades, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble regarding Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 19 June 1997

07 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Text of the British Government's response to Andrew Hunter

07 1618

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Incomplete minute enclosing a draft statement by the Independent Chairmen proposing adjournment of the talks till 27 January 1996 and an accompanying press release, 17 December 1996

02 1611

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Briefing note from Quentin Thomas on a potential speech by Patrick Mayhew, 17 July 1996

20 670 parades, security, policing and justice

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Note from Alan Whysall to Peter Bell regarding constitutional issues, 24 June 1996

48 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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Note from David Hill enclosing his reply to John de Chastelain's request for proposals for the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

06 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from David Lavery with comments on the 4 July draft paper on policing policy, 9 July 1996

30 670 policing and justice

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Briefing note on the NIWC's request to meet Patrick Mayhew, dated 19 July 1996

07 804 parity of esteem

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 10 June 1996, enclosing a paper on sufficiency of consensus

37 1611

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British Government record of meetings with the UUP, SDLP and the Irish Government on 12 November 1996

01 670

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28 1611

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Memo from Anita Bharucha to David Hill, 10 July 1996

27 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Covering letter from Philip Barton to Dominick Chilcott about letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair enclosing draft reply, 16 May 1997

67 1449

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on the morning of 18 July 1996

12 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

22 670 mitchell principles, parades, policing and justice

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Statement by Patrick Mayhew regarding invitations to the nominating representations of parties returned at the elections

54 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 14 July 1997

33 1453 decommissioning

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Note from Patricia Colhoun to Patrick Mayhew regarding the meeting on the Independent Commission to review parades and marches

15 670 parades

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Record of Quentin Thomas' conversations with the SDLP and David Cooney in the corridors of Castle Buildings on 6 November 1996

32 1611

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Record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 9 July 1996

28 670 policing and justice, military activity (british), parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 11 July 1997

43 1453 parades, decommissioning

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British Government summary record of the proceedings of the Northern Ireland Forum from 6 December 1996

09 1611

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Speaking note by the British Government on the agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, July 1996

23 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair, 20 June 1997

63 1452 decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, framework agreement/framework documents, prisoners, emergency powers, human rights, language and culture, identity, parades

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

26 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, policing and justice, parades

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Memo from Quentin Thomas to John Major Advising on the 'As of Right' Sentence, 12 December 1993

116 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft response to UUP concerns about the establishment of the Independent Commission, 14 July 1997

32 1453 decommissioning

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Enclosure 1: Draft reply from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley, 23 July 1996

05 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Hill enclosing the proposed joint Government draft agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

07 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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News clipping of Irish News article titled 'Growing sectarian divisions must be reversed' by John Alderdice, 19 August 1996

31 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Guidance written by Simon Marsh for Danny McNeill's draft reply to Denis Faul's letter to Peter Brooke

04A

04A 4 downing street declaration, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, prisoners

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Duplicate note from David Hill to Gillian Harrison regarding note-taking arrangements for the talks, 24 June 1996

53 805

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Briefing note for Martin Howard regarding the rules of procedure for the Forum dated 23 July 1996, enclosing a draft reply to Bronagh Hinds

06 804 parity of esteem

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Proposals regarding the agenda, 17 June 1996

33 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Diane McNally enclosing the SDLP press release and an informal paper from the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

08 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a briefing and speaking note for John Major's meeting with Alliance, 17 July 1996

39 812 parades, policing and justice, mitchell principles

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Draft procedural guidelines, 18 June 1996

30 500 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 3 July 1996

03 394 decommissioning

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the week commencing on 18 November, 15 November 1996

25 1611

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Record of talks progress from morning of 24 June 1996

50 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Timeline of crucial dates across 1991, from Danny McNeill for Joseph Pilling

02A

02A 4 downing street proposal, identity, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from David Hill dated 21 June 1996 enclosing alternative text for rule 17A and British Government draft statement on the status of the Ground Rules

56 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Tony Blair's visit to Northern Ireland on 16 May 1997, 19 May 1997

59 1449

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Northern Ireland speech of 16 May 1997, 18 May 1997

01 650

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64 1449

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Note from John Holmes to John Major on the Hume–Adams initiative, 2 July 1996

07 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Covering note from David Hill enclosing the joint Government proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

03 671 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 5 November 1996

33 1611

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 6 November 1996

31 1611

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Telegram from John Kerr on Sinn Féin's response to the aide-mémoire, 20 June 1997

60 1452 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican)

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 3 December 1996

11 1611

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Enclosure: Draft response to UUP concerns about the establishment of the Independent Commission, 14 July 1997

27 1453 decommissioning

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Note from Alan Whysall to Peter Bell enclosing the draft letter to specific parties regarding the breach of the Mitchell principles, 2 August 1996

37 812 mitchell principles

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Alliance submission on agenda item 2 regarding constitutional issues, 3 August 1996

36 812 consent principle, devolution, human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand 1, strand 2

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Record of a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

04 650

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16 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, policing and justice, parades

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News clipping of News Letter article by Roy Bradford, 19 August 1996

32 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, consent principle, downing street declaration

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair about transfer of Liam McCotter and Gilbert (Danny) McNamee enclosing details of offences and lines to take, 19 May 1997

60 1449 prisoners

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Minute of a meeting between the NIO and Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997 at 12.00

42 1449

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 3 July 1996

04 394 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Bloody Sunday, 14 July 1997

28 1453 military activity (british)

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Note of Congratulations from Robin Eames to John Major, 16 December 1993

56 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure 1: Speaking notes by Gillian Harrison for John Major's meeting with John Alderdice, 17 July 1996

40 812 policing and justice, parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 16 December 1996

04 1611

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Letter from Mo Mowlam to Robin Cook about proposed EU regulation on international fund for Ireland, 19 May 1997

52 1449

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News clipping of News Letter article by Roy Bradford, 19 August 1996

34 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, consent principle, downing street declaration

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 25 November 1996

17 1611

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter to [John] Holmes dated [24 June 1997]'

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

06 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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British Government handling plan for 23 July 1996

04 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials on 20 June 1996

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 2 December 1996

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Record of phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Major on 18 July 1996

38 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, mitchell principles, policing and justice

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Note from Stephen Leach regarding talks on 24 June enclosing a speaking note for Michael Ancram, dated 21 June 1996

55 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Duplicate British Government record of meetings with the UUP, SDLP and the Irish Government on 12 November 1996

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Enclosure: Annex B—Specific points for UKUP and APNI

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Minute of John Holmes's meetings in Denver on Northern Ireland, 21 June 1997

59 1452 decommissioning, paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: 'A Message from Concerned Irish Americans', 17 June 1997

12 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 20 June 1996 at 10.10

44 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft reply from Michael Ancram to John Alderdice, 6 June 1996

52 812

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 23 June 1997

55 1452 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Holmes on 12 July 1996

41 812 policing and justice, parades

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Record of a phone conversation between John Chilcot and Mo Mowlam on 20 March 1996

14 1615

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about meetings with Robert McCartney and John Alderdice on 19 May 1997

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Minute from David Hill enclosing a draft of the decommissioning paper, 20 June 1997

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Undated Alliance proposal for the comprehensive agenda

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Photocopy of News Letter article dated 22 June 1996

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill regarding Michael Ancram's meetings with the DUP and Alliance, 30 August 1996

28 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Draft rules of procedure, 19 June 1996

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair, the UDP, and the PUP on 15 July 1997 [at 15.30]

22 1453 consent principle, inclusion/exclusion of parties, referendum, prisoners

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Enclosure: Revised draft statement to Parliament, 17 June 1997

20 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 13 November 1996

26 1611

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 11 November 1996

30 1611

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Enclosure: Annex C—Background notes on UKUP and APNI; personality notes on John Alderdice and Robert McCartney

57 1449 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 26 June 1996

28 394 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Internal record of informal session on procedural rules and the agenda, 24 June 1996

51 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the week commencing on 25 November, 22 November 1996

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Enclosure 2: Draft resolution by the British and Irish Governments on Robert McCartney's point on rule 27A

06 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note on an invitation for the NIWC conference planned for 19 October 1996, enclosing the conference programme

03 804 human rights, identity

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble, and Martin Smyth on 2 July 1996

11 394 parades, military activity (british)

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Lines for Patrick Mayhew on the conditions for the entry of Sinn Féin into multi-party talks

09 1618

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Enclosure 1: Press release from the SDLP, 23 July 1996

09 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuiness on 17 June 1997 at 12.30

14 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Julie Mapstone to Quentin Thomas enclosing a draft letter to John Hume, revised text for the British Government statement on Northern Ireland, and briefing papers, 1 November 1996 [Hume–Adams]

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Undated draft British Government statement on its recent contacts with John Hume regarding the Hume–Adams initiative

11 1618

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 10 December 1996

07 1611

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Memo from Patrick Mayhew to the Chairmen, 29 July 1996

03 650 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Undated Alliance submission to the International Body on Decommissioning

42 812 decommissioning, mitchell principles

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Minute from Tony Beeton to Ken Lindsay about a meeting with Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997 at 12.00, 20 May 1997

01 804

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about contacts with Sinn Féin, 18 May 1997

65 1449 decommissioning

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 19 November 1996

23 1611

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 27 November 1996

13 1611

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Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on Bloody Sunday, 15 July 1997

21 1453 military activity (british)

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Note from Jonathan Haslam to John Holmes with a timetable of events related to the Hume–Adams initiative, 27 November 1996

10 1618

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

14 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document listing

02 1618

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Letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew regarding the status of the 6 June Scenario paper, 22 July 1996

11 670 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Robert McCartney on 19 May 1997 at 14.00

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Minute of a phone converstion between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuinness on 11 July 1997 at 16.30

41 1453 parades

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 4 November 1996

36 1611

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Enclosure 1: Alternative text for rule 17A with annotations

57 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Irish reactions to Northern Ireland speech of 16 May 1997, 18 May 1997

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on a meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

35 1453 prisoners

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 11 December 1996

06 1611

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Note from Nigel Carson to David Watkins regarding Alliance's complaints regarding the Forum, 5 August 1996

35 812

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 15 July 1997

20 1453 decommissioning

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Letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 14 July 1997

26 1453 decommissioning

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes about reactions to Tony Blair's speech on 16 May 1997, 19 May 1997

49 1449

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Notes for a Northern Ireland statement on Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

17 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 12 November 1996

27 1611

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British government progress report on the afternoon of 3 July 1996 and the morning of 4 July 1996

05 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Hill to Gillian Harrison regarding note-taking arrangements for the talks, 24 June 1996

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 19 May 1997 at 16.30

48 1449 parades

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Minute from Nick Perry to David Hill regarding the contraints on decommissioning mechanism, 25 November 1996

18 1611

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Enclosure: Draft letter to Bertie Ahern for comment by the NIO

68 1449

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News clipping of Irish News article titled 'Growing sectarian divisions must be reversed' by John Alderdice, 19 August 1996

33 812 parades, anglo-irish agreement, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, downing street declaration

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Note from David Hill to Nick Perry requesting information regarding constraints on decommissioning mechanisms, 22 November 1996

19 1611

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Cover and index of file

01 394

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 6 November 1996

35 1611

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 10 June 1996 at 18.50

09 804 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Lines to take on general and talks for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

37 1453 parades, consent principle

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Record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996 enclosing British amendment to rule 1 of the rules of procedure

07 669 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: British Draft of Paragraph 4 of the Joint Declaration as Amended on 30 September 1993

58 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Joint Declaration (JD9) As Confirmed by the Irish Government on 1 October 1993

42 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Irish prisoners, 16 December 1997

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Letter from Jonathan Drew to John McKervill Describing the Irish Outlook on the Upcoming Summit with the British Government after a Meeting with Geraldine Kennedy

07 19 downing street declaration,consent principle, self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July 1996

07 815

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 24 November 1997, 21 November 1997

07 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, devolution, human rights

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Briefing from David Hill enclosing an annotated paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 16 January 1996

22 672

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Mo Mowlam on 20 November 1997

25 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 8 January 1998

13 1528 north/south council, east/west cooperation

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Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

39 18 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,european union and eec,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination,uk legislation

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Enclosure: Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing revised text for the draft Hume–Adams statement, 5 November 1996

37 1616

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Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

45 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996 at 12.05

03 867

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Handwritten Sheet of Notes Sketching a Timeline for the Joint Declaration Initiative

02 19 downing street declaration,

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Speech by Mo Mowlam to loyalist prisoners in the Maze on 9 January 1998

11 1528 prisoners, north/south council, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, anglo-irish agreement, consent principle, mitchell principles

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 24 November 1997, 21 November 1997

08 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 9 January 1998

08 1528 inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, self-determination

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Heads of Agreement, 7 January 1998

25 1528 prisoners, policing and justice, strand two, north/south council

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Fax from Quentin Thomas to Tony Beeton Regarding a Document Providing the Background to the Joint Declaration Initiative

59 18 nan

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DUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

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PUP submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

30 867

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Document closed for 43 years under FOI exemption s38: 'Minute dated 05 November 1997'

82 1510

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Irish Government speaking note on Róisín McAliskey, 12 December 1997

123

123 1528 prisoners

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and the UUP on 6 January 1998, 7 January 1998

29 1528 security, prisoners, policing and justice, parades, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Note from David Hill to Quentin Thomas enclosing a list of arguments to deploy with the UUP and the Irish Government/SDLP, 10 January 1996

24 672

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UDP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

33 867

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Enclosure: Heads of Agreement (Irish draft), 7 January 1998

28 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, strand one, executive authority, anglo-irish agreement, strand two, north/south council, strand three, human rights, bill of rights, policing and justice, prisoners

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Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew enclosing a paper on future policy options, 23 July 1996

05 815

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Record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 20 June 1996 at 10.45

02 867

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Sinn Féin on 6 January 1998, 9 January 1998

06 1528 human rights, prisoners, paramilitary activity (loyalist), inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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01 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Roderic Lyne's Note of a Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 30 September 1993

44 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,referendum

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Covering note from David Hill enclosing an updated draft of the Rules of Procedure

05 867

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Minute from Fiona Mylchreest to John Holmes on an invitation to Northern Ireland for Nelson Mandela, 17 December 1997

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the Joint Declaration

109 1528

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Enclosure: Annex B—Extracts from the Framework Document on constitutional issues

23 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of John Major's Meeting with Cardinal Daly on 11 November 1993

15 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Joint statement by Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair (Irish draft), 7 January 1998

26 1528 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), downing street declaration

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Document closed for 47 years under FOI exemption 40(2): 'Fax dated 18 November 1997'

36 1510

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD10) as Passed to Robin Butler on 6 October 1993

40 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex A - Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Tony Blair's visit to Belfast on 17 December 1997, 18 December 1997

103 1528 prisoners, european union and eec, victims

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Enclosure: Document Providing the Background to the Joint Declaration Agreement

60 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing an amendment proposed by Michael Ancram in Informal Discussions

10 867

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Record of a Ministerial Briefing on the Joint Declaration on 14 October 1993

11 18 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,policing and justice

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Fax from Richard Gozney Regarding a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 30 September 1993

61 18 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: A statement on Bloody Sunday on behalf of the British Government

116 1528 military activity (british), victims

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Hidden Copylist for Quentin Thomas' Letter to Robin Butler

52 18 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Briefing note on Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution, 20 November 1997

21 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, consent principle

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Record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

14 867

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Northern Ireland: Draft Heads of Agreement[, 9 January 1998]

12 1528 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, huamn rights, bill of rights, identity, prisoners, security, decommissioning

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NIWC submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

29 867

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Talks summary, 17–19 November 1997, 19 November 1997

33 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, decommissioning

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Enclosure: Annex B—Draft initial report of the IICD, 28 October 1997

90 1510 decommissioning

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Fax from David Cooke to NIO Civil Servants Enclosing a Draft Letter to Downing Street Covering the Alternative British Joint Declaration Draft

18 19 downing street declaration

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Minute from Clare Checksfield on Róisín McAliskey, 16 December 1997

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Recording 17 November 1993 Telephone Conversation with Archbishop Eames

113 1528 prisoners

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10 19 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution;

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Record of British Government meetings on 18 and 19 June 1996 (INT/6)

12 867

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Attachment to letter dated 05 November 1997'

87 1510

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DUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

34 867

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Enclosure: Annex C—Points to make on security force activity for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 November 1997

32 1510 military activity (british), security, policing and justice

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Document closed for 43 years under FOI exemption s38: 'Letter dated 10 November 1997'

74 1510

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Enclosure: Note for the Record of a Meeting Between John Major and Cardinal Daly with Michael Ancram Present_11 November 1993

16 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican);paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Heads of Agreement (Irish draft), 7 January 1998

24 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, strand one, executive authority, anglo-irish agreement, strand two, north/south council, strand three, human rights, bill of rights, policing and justice, prisoners

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Providing Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew's Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

49 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Covering note from Martin Howard to John Holmes enclosing a paper on future policy options, 25 July 1996

03 815

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Minute of a conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 8 January 1998

14 1528 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, east/west cooperation, north/south council, executive authority, decommissioning

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Proposed agenda for resumed opening plenary (20 June 1996 draft)

04 867

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Memo from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing a Draft of a Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Joint Declaration

35 18 downing street declaration

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Joint statement by Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair (Irish draft), 7 January 1998

22 1528 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), downing street declaration

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach dated 12 September 1996

17 672

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UDP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

32 867

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding next steps on Northern Ireland, 7 January 1998

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Enclosure: Draft British government paper on heads of agreement (Northern Ireland office version), 20 November 1997

14 1510 consent principle, elections and electoral systems, human rights, north/south council

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Record of a phone call between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring from 13 July 1996

06 815

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Enclosure: Draft British government paper on heads of agreement (John Holmes's version)

15 1510 elections and electoral systems, operation of the assembly, strand one, strand three, strand two, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, hum an rights

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Minute from John Chilcot to John Holmes enclosing a briefing note on Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution, 20 November 1997

20 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 16 December 1997

115 1528 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Statement by the Independent Chairmen on 16 December 1997

Enclosure: Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew for an Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

111 1528

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51 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Draft statement for after meetings between Mo Mowlam and Tony Blair, faxed to Mo Mowlam by Ken Lindsay, 7 January 1998

17 1528 strand two, strand one, prisoners

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Enclosure: Sheet with Points for John Major to Make at Meeting with Archbishop Eames

12 19 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: David Trimble's outline of heads of agreement, 19 November 1997

12 1510 strand one, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south cooperation

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on criminal injuries compensation in Northern Ireland, 5 November 1997

84 1510 victims

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Fax coversheet with note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing documents on the break in the multi-party talks, 17 December 1997

Enclosure: Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 1 October 1993

110 1528

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55 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to Tony Blair, 26 November 1997

83 1510

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Documents Retained under Flag B

04 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on heads of agreement, 21 November 1997

13 1510 decommissioning

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Enclosure: Article by Dermot Nesbitt for the Newsletter, 8 January 1998

10 1528 identity, strand two, north/south council, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, european union and eec, language and culture

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Enclosing a Revised British Draft of Paragraph 4 of the Joint Decration

57 18 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Irish Government discussion document introducing Heads of Agreement draft, 7 January 1998

27 1528 strand one, strand two, strand three, human right

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

48.1

48.1 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and the UUP on 6 November 1997

77 1510 framework agreement/framework documents, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, starnd two, consent principle, strand three

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Minute from Paul Wilkinson to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 November 1997, 19 November 1997

27 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand two, prisoners, language and culture

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Record of British Government meetings on 17 June 1996

15 867

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Briefing by Martin Howard regarding the next steps in the multi-party talks, 14 June 1996

08 815

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 6 January 1998'

30 1528

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Briefing paper on the informal discussions on the rules of procedure and the agenda

39 867

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Enclosure: UUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

37 867

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the JD9 draft

54 18 downing street declaration

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter dated 19 November 1997 Annex A'

30 1510 military activity (british), security, policing and justice

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Minute from David Redhouse to David Kyle on Róisín McAliskey, 15 December 1997

119

119 1528 prisoners

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Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing revised text of the draft Hume–Adams statement, 8 November 1996

21 1616

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Letter from David Kerr to Jonathan Powell enclosing a paper by Demot Nesbitt, 9 January 1998

09 1528

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Conveyed on 8 October 1993 (JD12)

30 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on a meeting between the UUP and the Irish Government on 7 January 1998, 8 January 1998

15 1528 north/south council, prisoners, policing and justice, military activity (british)

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording a 19 November 1993 Telephone Conversation with Martin Mansergh

17 19 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Telegram from Christopher Meyer on Bloody Sunday and a proposed statement, 15 December 1997

120

120 1528 military activity (british)

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair, 16 December 1997

Record of a trilateral meeting between the British Government, the Irish Government and the Independent Chairmen on 17 June 1996 at 09.30

114 1528 prisoners

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Minute from Nick Perry on the draft initial report of the IICD, 4 November 1997

88 1510 decommissioning

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Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement for the Chairman's use

17 867

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 6 January 1998

31 1528 strand two, strand three, military activity (british), prisoners

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Enclosure: Covering Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew's Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

50 18 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex C—Possible changes to the text of Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

24 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on tariff setting for the Balcombe street gang, 19 November 1997

26 1510 prisoners, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes on Heads of Agreement and the resumption of the multi-party talks, 18 December 1997

104 1528 inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two,

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 6 November 1996

26 1616

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Roderic Lyne Recording a Meeting Between Archbishop Eames and Patrick Mayhew on 13 November 1993

13 19 downing street declaration,articles 2 &3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's views on future policy options, 24 July 1996

04 815

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Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration (JD11) Produced During the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

41 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Record of bilateral meetings between Patrick Mayhew and the UUP on 17 June 1996

16 867

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on James Smyth's time served, 7 January 1998

18 1528 prisoners

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 6 November 1996

29 1616

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Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

48.2

48.2 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Draft Statement by Independent Chairmen

18 867

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Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

47 18 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Memo from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Minute for a Meeting on the 14 October 1993

20 18 downing street declaration

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Minute from Mike Venables to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 10 November 1997

75 1510 military activity (british)

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Record of a phone call between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996

11 867

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on James Smyth's time served (annotated), 7 January 1998

19 1528 prisoners

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UUP submission letter, 14 June 1996

36 867

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair, Jack Straw and Mo Mowlam on 7 January 1998

21 1528 prisoners, referendum

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Chris Maccabe and Alex Attwood on 20 June 1996

13 867

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Minute from Adam Ingram to Tony Blair on the reform of firearms law in Northern Ireland, 16 December 1997

Minute from Adam Ingram to Tony Blair on the reform of firearms law in Northern Ireland, 16 December 1997

107 1528

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Letter from Tony Blair to Dick Spring, 6 November 1997

105 1528

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78 1510

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Enclosure: Annex—Summary of proposals

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of an IN meeting on 6 November 1997, 5 November 1997

106 1528

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85 1510 military activity (british), prisoners

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP on 12 June 1996

41 867

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Record of a phone call between George Mitchell and Patrick Mayhew on 16 June 1996 at 09.40

20 867

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Letter from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on heads of agreement, 21 November 1997

16 1510 decommissioning

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay on heads of agreement, 9 January 1998

03 1528 operation of the assembly, power-sharing, bill of rights, european convention on human rights, north/south cooperation

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Letter from Tony Blair to Mary McAleese, 10 November 1997

76 1510

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Note from John Holmes to Martin Howard relaying John Major's views on a paper on future policy options, 29 July 1996

02 815

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Statement by John Bruton on the killing of Jerry McCabe and the Manchester bombing

21 867

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and the NIWC on 6 November 1997, 5 November 1997

80 1510 inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand one, strand two, decommissioning

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Lines for John Major's call with John Bruton on 6 November 1996

28 1616

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Enclosure: Record of a Telephone Call between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames Regarding Jim Molyneaux on 20 November 1993

06 19 downing street declaration,north/south cooperation;

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Minute from Tom Clarke with a security briefing for John Chilcot in advance of a meeting with John Holmes, 18 November 1997

35 1510 security

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Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration (JD9)

56 18 consent principle,european union and the eec,economic development (including ifi) downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing the British Government's opening statement for the opening Plenary and a draft Plenary statement on decommissioning, 4 September 1996

18 672

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Enclosure: Rules of Procedure (20 June 1996 draft)

06 867

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SDLP submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

31 867

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Document closed for 43 years under FOI exemption s38: 'Letter dated 06 November 1997'

79 1510

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Enclosure: UUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

38 867

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Minute from Paul Wilkinson to John Holmes on options for reduction of security presence in Northern Ireland, 19 November 1997

29 1510 military activity (british), security, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Speaking notes for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 November 1997, 19 November 1997

28 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand two, prisoners, language and culture

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Annotated Joint Declaration (JD11 – 6 October 1993)

37 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Relationships with other arrangements—a paper by the British Government relevant to all three strands

92 1510 strand one, strand two, strand three

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Enclosure: Annex B—Observation towers in South Armagh

31 1510 military activity (british), security, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Working Draft of a Minute to John Major Outlining Draft Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

34 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Irish draft of the joint proposal by Governments on handling of decommissioning with amendments and comments by David Hill, 17 September 1996

16 672

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Document temporarily retained: 'Minute dated 07 January 1998'

16 1528

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Irish Government discussion document introducing Heads of Agreement draft, 7 January 1998

23 1528 strand one, strand two, strand three, human right

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement (Tokyo text), 9 January 1998

04 1528 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south council, human rights, identity, prisoners, security, policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex A – Annotated Draft Minute to John Major Outlining Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

28 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,ground rules and procedural challenges in talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,military activity (british),north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,policing and justice

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Enclosure Retained under Flag 5 and Flag 5A

36 18 downing street declaration

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Draft Notes for Patrick Mayhew Regarding his 14 October 1993 Meeting with Prime Minister John Major

08 18 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: Guidelines for dealing with unexpected callers offering decommissioning of illegal weapons

91 1510 decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 13 December 1997

121

121 1528 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Annotated Draft of a Brief History of the Joint Declaration Initiative

26 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/ framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republicans),policing and justice,security,self-determination,north/south cooperation,referendum

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Note from David Hill enclosing a paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 15 January 1996

23 672

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997, 13 December 1997

122

122 1528 mitchell principles, north/south council, executive authority, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, strand one, prisoners, military activity (british), security, east/west cooperation

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Draft British government paper on heads of agreement (Northern Ireland office version), 20 November 1997

17 1510 consent principle, elections and electoral systems, human rights, north/south council

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Memo from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of the Butler/Nally Meeting, JD10 and JD11, Dated 7 October 1993

38 18 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Annex A—Joint government briefing note on the draft initial report of the IICD

89 1510 decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to John Grant, 13 December 1997

124

124 1528

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Enclosure: Statement by David Andrews to review plenary on 16 December 1997

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

112 1528

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46 18 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Annex A—Text of Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution, 20 November 1997

22 1510 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Lines to take and discussion points for a meeting between Tony Blair and the NIWC on 6 November 1997

81 1510 referendum

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Minute from Peter Unwin to John Holmes on the British–Irish Council, 16 December 1998

118

118 1528 british–irish council

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording a breakfast meeting with Paddy Teahon and Ted Barrington on 4 November 1997

94 1510 north/south council, prisoners, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 20 June 1996 at 10.10

09 867

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Minute from Fiona Mylchreest to John Holmes on an invitation to Northern Ireland for Nelson Mandela, 17 December 1997

Record of the informal discussions on the rules and agenda on 12 June 1996 (INT/4)

108 1528

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996 at 12.55

07 867

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David Trimble's outline of heads of agreement, 19 November 1997

34 1510 strand one, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, european convention on human rights, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, north/south cooperation

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Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

08 867

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Enclosure: Briefing for a meeting of IN on 6 November 1997 at 11.30, 5 November 1997

86 1510

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Comments from Peter Bell on "Common Interests and Themes" paper, 5 July 1996

15 805 strand 2, east/west cooperation, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, north/south cooperation, economic development (including ifi)

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Minute from Jonathan Powell to Tony Blair on UUP confidence-building requests, 22 October 1997

26 1497 victims

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Letter from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on the Public Processions etc. (Northern Ireland) Bill [Parades Bill], 12 October 1997

67 1497 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Record of meeting between the British Government and the Labour delegation on 8 July 1996

10 805 elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes commenting on the public processions (parades) bill, 14 October 1997

54 1497 parades

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Enclosure: Annex C – Joint Statement made by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

26 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Minute of meetings betwen Tony Blair and Talks delegations on 13 October 1997, 14 October 1997

60 1497 strand three, strand two, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, prisoners, parades, consent principle, devolution, elections and electoral systems, referendum

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Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Speaking Note for Meetings in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

50 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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01 22 downing street declaration

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Note from Anita Bharucha regarding John Chilcot's suggestions for the note on arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

24 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland, 29 October 1997

09 1497 military activity (british)

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Detailed record of talks progress from 28 June 1996

38 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute of a conversation between Veronica Sutherland and Bertie Ahern on 23 October 1997, 24 October 1997

18 1497 strand two, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter and attachments dated 20 October 1997'

22 1497

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Amendments Proposed by Both Sides and Annotations in Pen from 12 December 1993

20 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) Emerging from a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

27 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Draft Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux by Michael Ancram

15 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Note from Simon Rogers to Angus Lapsley on the draft police bill for Northern Ireland, 15 October 1997

50 1497 policing and justice

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major when Meeting Jim Molyneaux

37 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1

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Note from Angela Dullghan to Quentin Thomas regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

26 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux by Michael Ancram

38 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew

07 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15B) with British and Irish Amendments

48 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Note from John McKervill to David Hill regarding his conversation with Malachi Curran from 8 July 1996

09 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 17 October 1997'

33 1497

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Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note for John Major for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

03 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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SDLP and UUP proposals regarding keys paragraphs of the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

05 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Briefing Note for the Making of the Joint Declaration

43 21 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security,identity,language and culture

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking points for Michael Ancram and the agenda of the opening Plenary, 17 July 1996

02 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, decommissioning

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Letter from Jack Straw to George Robertson on the reform of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 13 October 1997

64 1497 uk legislation, emergency provisions

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Fax from Martin Williams to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Potential Unionist Opposition to a Joint Declaration

40 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination

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Letter from Mike Venables to Ken Lindsay on the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Bill, 13 October 1997

63 1497 uk legislation, emergency provisions

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Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

21 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas regarding a bilateral meeting that took place between John Major and John Bruton on 22 July, 26 July 1996

45 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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Cover note from Keith Jageman dated 4 July 1996, enclosing a paper on "Common Interests and Themes"

01 1497

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20 805 strand 2, east/west cooperation, european union and eec, european convention on human rights, north/south cooperation, economic development (including ifi)

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with British Proposed Amendments from 9 December 1993

21 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Incomplete Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

35 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Possible British Amendments to JD15

10 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter to John Holmes dated 31 October 1997'

06 1497

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34 21 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteems

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 13 October 1997, 14 October 1997

56 1497 strand two, operation of the assembly, strand three, strand one, military activity (british)

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Minute from Richard Lemon to John Holmes on a UUP query on the framework document, 24 October 1997

19 1497 framework agreement/framework documents

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Letter from Peter Mandelson to Paul Flowers, 18 December 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay following Tony Blair's visit to Northern Ireland on 13 October 1997, 14 October 1997

101 1528

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55 1497

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Cover note enclosing a letter from Mark Langhammer to Patrick Mayhew dated 3 July 1996

17 805 elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Annex B – Briefing Note for John Major on the Joint Declaration Text for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

04 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 13 October 1997

66 1497 consent principle, identity, prisoners, victims

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Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 17 July 1996

06 805 parades

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Note from Michael Legge to Paul Wilkinson regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 16 July 1996

07 805 parades

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the SDLP on 29 October 1997

10 1497 strand one, strand two, strand three, anglo-irish agreement, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, referendum, devolution

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Cover note from Diane McNally enclosing the latest composite draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996

29 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document temporarily retained: 'Minute and attachment dated 14 October 1997'

30 1497

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Note from Diane McNally regarding talks progress, 4 July 1996

18 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Multiple versions of alternative text for rule 17A

37 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on policy clearance for the Police Bill, 24 October 1997

13 1497 uk legislation, policing and justice

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Post-it note confirming transmission of John Holmes's agreement for Simon Rogers to write to Robin Fellowes, 16 October 1997

48 1497

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Fax from David Blatherwick to Quentin Thomas Regarding an Opening Statement and a Briefing on the Joint Declaration

06 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from David Lavery to David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour delegation, 9 July 1996

08 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with British Amendments

28 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew

30 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 25 October 1997

12 1497 military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Fax from Chris Maccabe to Martin Williams Regarding Concerns over the Possible Unionist Reaction to the Joint Declaration

68 1497

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41 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Record of meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope regarding press support for the Independent Chairmen, 5 July 1996

14 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: British government paper on constitutional issues, 17 October 1997

21 1497 strand one, strand two, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, self-determination, uk legislation, human rights

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Briefing from David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour Coalition, 8 July 1996

13 805 elections and electoral systems

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Document temporarily retained: 'Faxed minute dated 13 October 1997'

52 1497

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) from 7 December 1993

09 22 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Letter from Malachi Curran to Patrick Mayhew dated 6 July 1996, enclosing a letter from Curran to Mark Langhammer

11 805 elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document temporarily retained: 'Fax letter dated 13 October 1997'

31 1497

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach regarding the arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

25 805

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on terrorism legislation, 17 October 1997

32 1497 uk legislation, emergency powers, victims

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Paul Murphy to David Trimble, October 1997

20 1497 framework agreement/framework documents, self-determination, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Peter Robinson on 13 October 1997, 14 October 1997

58 1497 inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, consent principle,

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Enclosure: Letter from Malachi Curran to Mark Langhammer regarding Curran's removal as the head of the Labour delegation, 6 July 1996

12 805 elections and electoral systems

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Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993 at 13.15

54 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramiltiary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the discussions on Ground Rules and the rules of procedure, 28 June 1996

39 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of talks progress from 1 July 1996, enclosing alternative text to paragraphs 15 and 30 of the rules of procedure

33 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes to the public processions (parades) bill, 14 October 1997

53 1497 parades, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Minute for John Major from Patrick Mayhew Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

31 21 nan

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Enclosure: Draft parliamentary question and reply on repatriation of Irish prisoners

05 1497 prisoners

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Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen regarding the events in Drumcree, 16 July 1996

04 805 parades

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding the life sentence reviews of James Fisher and Mark Wright; and Sean Kelly and Michael Timmons, 23 October 1997

16 1497 prisoners

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Enclosure: Annex B – Briefing Note for John Major on the Joint Declaration Text for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

25 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Note from Donald Lamont to Alan Whysall regarding legal advice on constitutional issues, 26 June 1996

43 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Annex B – Briefing Note for John Major on the Joint Declaration Text for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

47 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,self-determination

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Enclosure: Lines to take on life sentence review decisions, 23 October 1997

17 1497 prisoners

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on major events in Northern Ireland, 23 October 1997

25 1497

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Letter from Paul Murphy to David Trimble, 27 October 1997

11 1497 framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Note from Robert Crawford regarding a bilateral meeting that took place between John Bruton and John Major on 22 July, 1 July 1996

34 805 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 15 October 1997'

47 1497

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

23 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles

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Note from Alan Whysall to Donald Lamont regarding the UUP's points on constitutional issues and international law, 1 July 1996

35 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, anglo-irish agreement, european union and eec

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 2 July 1996

31 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Breandán Mac Cionnaith to Tony Blair, 13 October 1997

62 1497 parades

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Note from Stephen Leach to Gillian Harrison enclosing a paper regarding arrangements for August, 3 July 1996

27 805

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Cover Sheet of Fax with List of CC'd Names

29 21 downing street declaration

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Document temporarily retained: 'Fax letter dated 6 January 1998'

33 1528

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

02 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's statement and the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

03 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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11 22 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteems

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

13 22 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Fax from Peter Bell to Tony Beeton Regarding a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

39 21 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteems,identity

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 9 December 1993 at 09.00

53 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair: 'Northern Ireland: The Year Ahead', 6 January 1998

32 1528 security, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), uk legislation, parades, policing and justice, emergency legislation, prisoners, military activity (british)

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Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Briefing Note for the Making of the Joint Declaration

42 21 downing street declaration

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Alliance on 13 October 1997, 14 October 1997

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 13 October 1997, 14 October 1997

57 1497 victims, strand three, military activity (british)

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Minute from Quentin Thomas commenting on Bertie Ahern's speech at Bodenstown on 19 October 1997, 23 October 1997

23 1497 downing street declaration, consent principle, north/south cooperation

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Minute from John Holmes to Jan Polley on leaks about the PIRA, 22 October 1997

27 1497 security, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from E C Hallet regarding FCO views on constitutional issues, 26 June 1996

41 805 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Use in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

51 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of talks progress from the morning and early afternoon of 3 July 1996

30 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, uk legislation

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) dated 7 December 1993

32 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Covering Fax from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Draft Briefing Letter for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

49 21 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Sutton on terrorism legislation, 21 October 1997

29 1497 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Note from Martin Howard to Quentin Thomas regarding a bilateral that took place between John Major and John Bruton on 22 July, 26 June 1996

44 805

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Note from Peter Bell to Michael Legge proposing the provision of information regarding paramilitary activity to the Irish Government, 3 July 1996

28 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Angela Dullaghan regarding a discussion between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell regarding punishment beatings, 5 July 1996

16 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Homes to Ken Lindsay on developing the Stormont estate, 18 December 1997

Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major when Meeting Jim Molyneaux

102 1528

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14 22 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,security,self-determination,strand 1

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

36 21 downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from the Garvaghy Road residents' coalition, 13 October 1997

61 1497 parades

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Note from Nicholas Lyell to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative, 9 December 1993

52 21 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules/procedural challenges in talks,self-determination

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Enclosure: Possible British Amendments to JD15

33 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding talks meetings from 3 July and 4 July 1996

19 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Post-it note confirming John Holmes's agreement for Simon Rogers to write to Robin Fellowes, 16 October 1997

49 1497

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting Between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

45 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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IRA divided over future of ceasefire', Daily Telegraph, 22 October 1997

28 1497 security, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Fax from David Fell to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

44 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination

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Minute from Ken Sutton to John Holmes on the reform of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the future of exclusion orders, 13 October 1997

65 1497 uk legislation, emergency powers

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Detailed record of talks progress from 25 June 1996

42 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Bertie Ahern's speech at Bodenstown on 19 October 1996 at 12.15

24 1497 downing street declaration, consent principle, north/south cooperation

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Note from David Lavery regarding Baroness Denton's request for briefing for Northern Ireland ministers, 1 July 1996

01 805

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36 805

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Minute from John Holmes to Richard Lemon on the framework document, 24 October 1997

14 1497 framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Letter from K. Morgan regarding repatriation of Irish prisoners, 29 October 1997

04 1497 prisoners

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Note from Michael Legge to Quentin Thomas regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

22 805 paramilitary activity (loyalist), paramilitary activity (republican), mitchell principles

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Note from David Hill enclosing possible amendments and additions to to the rules of procedure, 27 June 1996

40 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of talks progress from 2 July 1996, enclosing alternative text to UUP amendment incorporating Ground Rule 17

32 805 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, mitchell principles

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 14 October 1997 and attachment'

51 1497

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Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note for John Major for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

46 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume, 13 March 1997

64 1327

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Note from John Chilcot to Clare Checksfield with comments on the 4 July paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 8 July 1996

44 943

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Letter from Margaret McDonagh to Tony Blair on the referendum campaign in Northern Ireland, 10 November 1997

01 1088

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55 1525 devolution, referendum

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Enclosure: Contents page of NIO briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

01 669

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45 1525

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Christine Collins with comments on a paper on policing policy, 8 July 1996

42 943

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing Patrick Mayhew's response to John Hume (Hume–Adams), 19 March 1997

40 1327

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Enclosure 4: Annex D – Speaking points for the British Government's meeting with the Irish Government, 20 November 1996

09 1295

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Paul Murphy to David Trimble (as amended by John Holmes), 24 October 1997

15 1497 framework agreement/framework documents, self-determination, consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 18 November 1996

11 1295

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Note from David Hill with a handling plan for 19 November 1996, enclosing points for discussion on the conditions for the entry of Sinn Féin and the handling of decommissioning

10 1295

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996

56 943

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Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay with John Major's comments on Patrick Mayhew's minute from 2 September regarding the prospects for the multi-party talks, 3 September 1996

48 1295

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Note from Martin Howard enclosing a plan for future action on the talks process and a draft statement on the British Government's position on decommissioning, 15 May 1996

14 815

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Letter from John Holmes to Robert McCartney, 17 March 1997

47 1327

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Note from Peter Dickinson regarding practical preparations for the Northern Ireland Forum and talks, 11 July 1996

34 943

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Press release announcing the appointment of Peter North as a chairman of review of parades and marches

08 1094 parades

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Enclosure 2.1: Revised 'Suggested Conclusions' paper, 13 November 1996

07 1295

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Progress report on the future of sport for young people in Northern Ireland, March 1997

36 1327

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Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind on the appointment of an independent parades commission, 26 March 1997

26 1327

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Enclosure: Press release—'Róisín McAliskey to keep her baby in Holloway', 13 March 1997

67 1327

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Record of meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 17 July 1996

03 1088

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Minute from David Redhouse to Tony Blair on the repatriation of Irish prisoners, 31 October 1997

03 1497 prisoners

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Enclosure: UDP paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

50 1526 strand one, consent principle, bill of rights, self-determination, elections and electoral systems

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Note from Quentin Thomas to Christine Collins with comments on a draft paper on policing, 8 July 1996

03 669

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Note from Richard Lemon with comments from Michael Ancram on David Hill's suggested gameplan from 12 September, 16 September 1996

27 1295

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Enclosure: Tab F—Key points on Brian Nelson for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

41 1525 prisoners

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Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Irish officials on 20 June 1996 at 19.00

33 669

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes, David Trimble and Martin Smyth on 2 July 1996

16 1088

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Briefing from Stephen Leach regarding next steps in the talks, enclosing a joint proposal on decommissioning and a time-limited agenda for the Opening Plenary, 12 September 1996

34 1295

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Enclosure 3: Possible time-limited agenda for remainder of the Opening Plenary, 13 September 1996

32 1295

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Briefing by Chris Maccabe regarding the outcome of the 30 May elections, enclosing lists of delegates elected from constituencies and from regional lists, 31 May 1996

09 815

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Record of a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 13 July 1996

07 1088

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Note from David Hill to Quentin Thomas enclosing bull points on Northern Ireland political development, 10 July 1996

36 943

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Enclosure: Parliamentary written answer from Alan Walker to Nirj Deva on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

66 1327

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Note from David Lavery to Christine Collins with comments on a paper on policing policy from 4 July, 9 July 1996

37 943

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Background note on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

19 1094

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Talks summary, 16 December 1997, 22 December 1997

03 1526 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Statement by Ted Kennedy on receiving Irish American of the Year award, 14 March 1997

62 1327

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Enclosure: Tab I—Key points on the security situation/normalization for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

46 1525 security, military activity (british)

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Heads of Agreement (Irish draft), 5 December 1997

02 1497

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11 1526 strand one, strand two, strand three, operation of the assembly, identity, north/south council, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, human rights, policing and justice

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Talks summary, 7 October 1997, 8 October 1997

52 1526 strand one, strand two, strand three

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's compromise text of the rules of procedure, 24 July 1996

04 943

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Letter from John Holmes to David Trimble, 17 March 1997

44 1327

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Enclosure 4: Briefing document enclosing peaking points for British Government ministers in response to Unionist questions about the Hume–Adams text and the entry of Sinn Féin into the talks

20 1295

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 11 July 1996

12 1088

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 17 March 1997

49 1327

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Enclosure: Tab D—Key points on Irish language for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

39 1525 language and culture

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton regarding the role of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 31 July 1996

04 1094 uk legislation

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Enclosure: Lines to talk on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 16 December 1997

05 1526

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Enclosure 1: Annex A - Proposed agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, tabled by the British and Irish Governments on 30 July 1996

42 1295

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Meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Paddy Teahon on Bloody Sunday, 19 March 1997

38 1327

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Enclosure: Tab B—Key points on security and prisoners for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

37 1525 security, prisoners

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 21 March 1997

30 1327

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Enclosure: Tab G—Key points on RUC involvement in personal protection for Sinn Féin for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

42 1525 policing and justice

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Note from Clare Salters to John McKervill regarding dining arrangements, 4 July 1996

15 1088

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon, 15 March 1997

50 1327

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on James Smyth's time served, 10 December 1997

26 1525 prisoners

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Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind with an updated Q&A on Róisín McAliskey, 14 March 1997

59 1327

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on Republic of Ireland election prospects, 20 March 1997

32 1327

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 28 October 1996

16 1295

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Enclosure: Draft covering minute enclosing paper on pressure points related to policing, 4 July 1996

53 943

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Note from Richard Lemon with remarks from Michael Ancram on Stephen Leach's memo from 10 September, 11 September 1996

39 1295

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Note from David Hill on objectives and schedules for the following week, with a handling plan for the Plenary debate on 16 September, 12 September 1996

37 1295

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Clare Checksfield with comments on the 4 July paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 8 July 1996

43 943

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Enclosure 3: Annex C – Speaking points for the British Government's meeting with the UUP, 20 November 1996

08 1295

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Talks summary, 8 December 1997

08 1526 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure 1: Points to make during the British Government's bilateral meeting with the Irish delegation regarding the joint proposal on decommissioning and the draft time-limited agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 13 September 1996

30 1295

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Minute from Anthony Cary to Gerry McCrudden on the public line on Sinn Féin's inclusion in the multi-party talks, 19 March 1997

37 1327

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Handwritten note from Raymond Hylton to John Holmes on Northern Ireland beef exports and the peace process, 10 December 1997

53 1525 european union and eec

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Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon, 15 March 1997

52 1327

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton the regarding extension of legislation to Northern Ireland, 31 July 1996

03 1094 uk legislation

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Enclosure: British Government suggested lines on the multi-party talks, 15 March 1997

51 1327

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Record of a meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope on an unknown date, 5 July 1996

46 943

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 18 March 1997

42 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on John Bruton's proposals on the interval in the multi-party talks, 14 March 1997

60 1327

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on James Smyth's time served, 11 December 1997

25 1525 prisoners

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Enclosure 4: Annex D - Points to broker for the British Government with the Irish Government, the UUP and the SDLP, 10 September 1996

45 1295

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Note from Donald Lamont to Clare Checksfield regarding the Irish Government statement to the European Parliament, 16 July 1996

32 943

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Talks summary, 8–12 December 1997, 15 December 1997

07 1526

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording various exchanges on Northern Ireland, 15 September 1997

05 1478 inclusion/exclusion of parties, strand two

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

35 943

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Letter from John Holmes to John Alderdice, 17 March 1997

46 1327

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a draft minute on the next steps to take after Drumcree, 15 July 1996

04 1088

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Transcript of press conference with Gerry Adams and Martin McGuiness on 9 December 1997

50 1525 human rights, military activity (british), prisoners, framework agreement/framework documents

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Note from Stephen Leach on next steps in the multi-party talks, enclosing a draft agenda for the Opening Plenary with a corresponding timetable, joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on handling decommissioning, and points to use in meetings with the Irish, the UUP and the SDLP, 10 September 1996

41 1295

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Letter from Michael Ancram to Virginia Bottomley enclosing a progress report on the 'future of sport for young people in Northern Ireland', 19 March 1997

01 1094

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35 1327

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Letter from David Redhouse to Justin McLean on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

65 1327

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Note from Angela Dullaghan with comments from Michael Ancram on David Hill's suggested gameplan from 12 September, 16 September 1996

28 1295

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Letter from John Holmes to Ian Paisley, 17 March 1997

43 1327

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

30 943

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Sinn Féin's questions (Hume–Adams), 20 March 1997

31 1327

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Note from Peter Bell with suggestions for additional points on Mr Jagelman's paper from 4 July, 5 July 1996

45 943

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland on Bloody Sunday, 20 March 1997

34 1327

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Note from David Hill with a handling plan for 13 November 1996, enclosing a speaking note on the exit strategy for the decommissioning debate and a revised draft of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper

12 1295

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Enclosure: Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

44 1525 prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from David Hill with objectives and schedule of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

40 1295

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the DUP and the UKUP regarding the status of Ground Rules, 20 June 1996

27 669

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Minute from Philip Barton to Julia Eastman with arrangements for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

51 1525

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Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind with an update on Róisín McAliskey, 14 March 1997

58 1327

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Enclosure: Lines to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Northern Ireland MEPs on 10 December 1997

31 1525 european union and eec

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Enclosure: Briefing update on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

68 1327

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Enclosure 2: Annex B – Speaking note on the exit strategy for the decommissioning debate, as handed to the Irish Government on 14 November 1996, enclosing a revised draft 'Suggested Conclusions' paper

06 1295

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on major events in Northern Ireland, 30 October 1997

08 1497

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Phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 13 March 1997

69 1327

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Internal record of meeting involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

47 943

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding a tunnel discovered in the Maze prison, 25 March 1997

27 1327

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Handling plan for 16 and 17 July 1996, enclosing a draft statement by Patrick Mayhew for the informal session on procedural rules and the agenda, and a press statement on the state of the talks

33 943

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Irish Government line on the admission of Sinn Féin to the multi-party talks, 14 March 1997

54 1327

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Record of John Holmes' conversations with Paddy Teahon and Nancy Soderberg on 11 July 1996

09 1088

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Enclosure 2: Possible time-limited agenda for remainder of the Opening Plenary, 12 September 1996

36 1295

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Enclosure 1: British Government's speaking note for the address to decommissioning, 25 October 1996

17 1295

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Enclosure: Tab K—Possible points to make in a press release for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

48 1525 consent principle

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 24 March 1997

28 1327

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

14 1088

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Telegram from John Kerr on Michael Ancram's visit (16–18 March 1997), 20 March 1997

33 1327

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 4 November 1996

15 1295

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on developing the Stormont estate, 10 December 1997

29 1525

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Sinn Féin's questions, 17 March 1997

48 1327

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Minute from David Hill to John Holmes on the multi-party talks, 16 December 1997

04 1526

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 20 November 1997

12 1526 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a tunnel discovered in the Maze prison, 24 March 1997

29 1327

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Note from Ken Lindsay regarding the timetable for talks commencing on 16 September and the Alliance complaint against UDP/PUP, 13 September 1996

33 1295

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Letter from John Holmes to John Hume, 17 March 1997

45 1327

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Enclosure: Tab C—Key points on Bloody Sunday for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

38 1525 military activity (british)

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British Government version of points to be drawn on by Irish and British Government representatives or sources in outlining their approach to the interval in the multi-party talks process, 14 March 1997

56 1327

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Enclosure 2: Key paragraphs – comparison of SDLP and UUP proposals on the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

29 943

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Note from Stephen Leach with a briefing for the British Government's working breakfast with the Independent Chairmen, enclosing speaking notes, 6 September 1996

46 1295

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Note from Joanna Nixon to Peter Bell regarding arrangements for a meeting between the British and Irish Governments on 4 June, 30 May 1996

12 815

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Enclosure: Tab H—Key points on allegations against Belfast City Council for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

43 1525

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Note from David Hill describing the gameplan for multi-party meetings beginning from 16 September, 12 September 1996

38 1295

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Letter from John Bruton to John Major regarding the reaction to the RUC's decision in Drumcree, 12 July 1996

11 1088

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Cover page

49 1295

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Enclosure: British Government opening statement to Strand One on 7 October 1997

42 1526 strand one, inclusion/exclusion of parties, devolution, human rights, consent principle

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Brief record of an informal discussion among all the talks participants on the Drumcree crisis on 9 July 1996, enclosing Michael Ancram's statement from the same day

38 943

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 11 November 1996

14 1295

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Enclosure: Fax from Eberhard Spiecker on Northern Ireland beef exports, 10 December 1997

01 1526

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54 1525 european union and eec

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Note from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens requesting guidance on formulating acceptable geo-political descriptors for 4 July paper, 9 July 1996

39 943

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Enclosure: Fax from Paddy Teahon with points to be drawn on by Irish and British Government representatives or sources in outlining their approach to the interval in the multi-party talks process, 14 March 1997

61 1327

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Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

31 943

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Memo from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 30 July 1996

21 1094

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Enclosure 1: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on handling of decommissioning enclosing a terms of reference and workplan for the committee on decommissioning, 12 September 1996

35 1295

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Note from Chris Maccabe enclosing an analytical paper on the 1997 general election in Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

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Note from David Hill on a possible way forward, enclosing a proposal from the British and Irish Governments, or the Independent Chairmen, 5 September 1996

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume (Hume–Adams), 14 March 1997

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Enclosure 2: Annex B - Possible timetable for the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary proposed by the British and Irish Governments on 30 July 1996

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Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas on the attitude of the Irish Government delegation, 8 July 1996

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Enclosure 3: British Government's response to Robert McCartney's statement, 25 October 1996

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Northern Ireland MEPs on 10 December 1997

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Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing the British Government's statement on the International Body's proposals on decommissioning, 21 June 1996

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Enclosure 2: British Government position paper on decommissioning, 25 October 1996

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Enclosure: Background on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 16 December 1997

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting between Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on James Smyth's time served, 10 December 1997

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Note from Angela Dullaghan relaying Michael Ancram's comment on Veronica Sutherland's meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July, 9 July 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between John Major, Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 19 May 1996

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a meeting between John Major and John Holmes on 13 March 1997, 14 March 1997

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Enclosure: Annex—Comparison of farm incomes between Northern Ireland and GB

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Record of a phone conversation between Niall Burgess and Martin Howard on 11 July 1996

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning and a draft Plenary address to decommissioning, 25 September 1996

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Record of a phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Holmes on 12 July 1996

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Annex: Dick Spring's comments on new Channel 4 revelations about Bloody Sunday, 18 March 1997

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Note from Alan Whysall regarding the subjects for the Plenary session planned for 1 October 1996

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Enclosure: Tab J—Key points on prisoner issues for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

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Enclosure: British Government suggested lines on the multi-party talks, 15 March 1997

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Enclosure: Lines to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

35 1525 inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, prisoners

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on responses to John Hume (Hume–Adams), 13 March 1997

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Enclosure 2: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on handling of decommissioning enclosing a terms of reference and workplan for the committee on decommissioning, 13 September 1996

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Minute from Robert Travis attaching copies of Strand One papers on principles and requirements, 10 October 1997

43 1526 strand one

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997

28 1525 prisoners, consent principle, military activity (british), emergency powers, uk legislation, human rights, victims, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 3: Annex C - Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on handling of decommissioning enclosing a terms of reference for the committee on decommissioning, 10 September 1996

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay of a dinner with the Irish on 10 December 1997, 11 December 1997

27 1525 north/south council, executive authority, referendum, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Speaking note for the discussion on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, enclosing the proposed agenda for the resumed opening Plenary, the 6 June opening agenda and the terms of reference for the sub-committee on decommissioning, 17 July 1996

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Note from Robert Crawford to David Hill regarding bilateral meetings planned between the British Government and various parties for 12 November, 11 November 1996

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Enclosure: British Government paper on principles and requirements for Strand One, 10 October 1997

51 1526 strand one, identity, human rights, consent principle, self-determination, downing street declaration, european union and eec

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 14 October 1996

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 13 October 1997

49 1525 consent principle, identity, prisoners, victims

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Draft statement from Bill Clinton condemning murder in Northern Ireland, 17 March 1997

41 1327

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Enclosure: Parliamentary written answer from Alan Walker to Nirj Deva on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

71 1327

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 21 October 1996

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Letter from David Redhouse to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

70 1327

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from [Mike Venables] to [Ken Lindsay] dated 30 October 1997'

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Briefing by Chris Maccabe regarding the results of the local government elections on 21 May, 23 May 1997

53 1526

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Enclosure: Brief for a meeting between Tony Blair and Northern Ireland MEPs on 10 December 1997

32 1525 european union and eec

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Note from David Hill enclosing a draft speaking note on the Thiepval Barracks bombing for the Plenary session, 8 October 1996

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Points to make on Northern Ireland talks for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997

15 1525 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Tab A—General speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

36 1525 human rights, consent principle, operation of the assembly, executive authority

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin on 20 July 1996, enclosing a draft letter to John Hume

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Note from Richard Lemon relaying Michael Ancram's comment on Stephen Leach's draft speaking notes for the discussion on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, 8 July 1996

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking notes for the British Government in the discussions on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, 5 July 1996

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Press release from the Northern Ireland Information Service enclosing a joint paper setting out a possible outcome to the address to decommissioning, 1 October 1996

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Note from David Hill with a gameplan for the talks beginning on 25 October 1996

03 1295

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Summary of discussions between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon between 13 and 15 July 1996

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Issues for resolution, 8 December 1997

09 1526

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing revised draft joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on decommissioning, draft time-limited agenda for remainder of the Opening Plenary and points to make for the British–Irish bilateral meeting, 13 September 1996

29 1295

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Enclosure: Tab E—Key points on police reform and community justice for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 10 December 1997

40 1525 policing and justice

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Hansard extract: John Major's oral answer to John Hume on Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1997

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Note from Stephen Leach to Michael Ancram from 19 September, enclosing speaking notes for the trilateral meeting with the Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September 1996

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Note from Walter Myles enclosing speaking notes for Michael Ancram's meeting with Alliance, 16 September 1996

20 812 parades

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Note from Ruth Osborne to David Hill enclosing a draft paper on suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 20 September 1996

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Note from David Hill to Jonathan Stephens suggesting the need for contingency planning in case of a breakdown in trilateral discussions with the UUP and the Irish Government, 23 September 1996

09 672

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Document Retained: 25 A

21 32 downing street declaration

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Note from David Hill to Stephen Leach enclosing a revised joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the handling of decommissioining, 19 September 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Letter by Joseph Pilling to Dominic Morris Enclosing a Reply to David Trimble's Letter to John Major

63 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Stephen Leach to David Hill enclosing a revised speaking note on the joint Government position on decommissioning, 20 September 1996

12 672

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing lines for the British Government to take during a trilateral meeting between the Irish Government and the UUP, 18 September 1996

15 672

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Cover Letter from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling Enclosing Draft Submission on Request from Cahal Daly and Robin Eames for Meeting Dated 4 February 1991

50 32 downing street declaration

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Cover Letter from David Hill Enclosing a Revised Line on Ken Maginnis's Comments Dated 4 February 1991

48 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from David Lavery to D McCartney requesting legal advice on the rule of sub judice, 16 September 1996

13 812 mitchell principles, uk legislation

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Record of Meeting Chaired by John Chilcot Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 28 January 1991

59 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Record of meetings involving the British Government from 18 September 1996

02 812 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, uk legislation

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Note from Peter Brooke to John Major on Political Movement and PIRA Dated 30 January 1991

57 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,security,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Note from David Lavery to Patrick Mayhew enclosing the first draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

06 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Note from David Lavery to Dermot Gleeson enclosing the draft judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

03 812 parades

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Transcript of 'Inside Politics' interview of John Alderdice, Gary McMichael and Monica McWilliams, 14 September 1996

21 812

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Enclosure: Background Note and Draft Line on British Government’s Position on Having Talks with Sinn Féin

01 812

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47 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Document Retained: 24 A

24 32 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 18 September 1996

08 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Enclosure: Memo from Charles Powell to Anthony Pawson Requesting a Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

43 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Charles Powell to Anthony Pawson Enclosing John Major's Letter to Charles Haughey Dated 13 March 1991

27 32 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to the North Report, 31 January 1997

84 1325

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Memo from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Regarding Peter Brooke's Meeting with Cahal Daly and Robin Eames Dated 6 February 1991

37 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Bloody Sunday, 5 February 1997

72 1325

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on letters from Gerry Adams, 11 February 1997

36 1325

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Enclosure: Minute from Danny McNeill to Anthony Pawson Regarding a Potential Meeting between Cahal Daly, Robin Eames, John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

51 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Briefing by David Hill on how to approach decommissioning with the UUP and the Irish Government with enclosed speaking points to use with the UUP, 27 September 1996

06 672

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Linday on Bloody Sunday, 3 February 1997

76 1325

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Enclosure 1: Note from David Lavery enclosing a draft skeleton judgement of the alliance party representations, 19 September 1996

04 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Plan for 'parking' the talks, 3 February 1997

80 1325

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Record of Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins Regarding Political Development on 31 January 1991

52 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Memo from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas Requesting a Dossier on the British Position on Northern Ireland Dated 10 July 1991

11 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Meeting between Alec Reid and John McConnell on 8 February 1991

35 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 2: Letter from John Alderdice to the Chairman regarding the Alliance representation, 16 September 1996

15 812 mitchell principles

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Account of 20 November 1993 Conversation with Archbishop Eames

05 19 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Minute from John Chilcot to John Major Regarding Political Movement and PIRA, Subject to Peter Brooke's Approval

61 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,security,consent principle,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (republican),british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from John Major to John Hume, 29 December 1992

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Cover Letter from Danny McNeill to Peter May Enclosing a Review Paper on Political Movement and PIRA Dated 22 March 1991

23 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 18 February 1991

31 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from David Hill to Julie Mapstone regarding the British Government paper on decommissioning, 1 October 1996

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Record of Meeting Chaired by John Chilcot Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 14 February 1991

34 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Note from Ken Lindsay to Alan Whysall regarding the potential responses to the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

10 812

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on a letter from David Trimble, 11 February 1997

39 1325

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Briefing from John Chilcot for Peter Brooke's Meeting with John Major on 13 February 1991

36 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners,north/south cooperation,north/south council,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle

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Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply addressing cuts in university research funding, 6 February 1997

65 1325

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Briefing Note from Nicholas Fenn to Peter Brooke for Brooke's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 31 January 1991

56 32 downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Talks summary, 11 February 1997

38 1325

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Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 24 September 1996

10 672

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British Government's handling plan for 25 September 1996, enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning

07 672

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Cover Letter from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Review of the Current State of Political Movement and PIRA Dated 3 April 1991

20 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and Paddy Doherty Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 8 March 1991

29 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding the Provisional Movement and PIRA on 12 April 1991

18 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Cover Letter from David Hill to Danny McNeill Enclosing a Line on Ken Maginnis's Comments Dated 4 February 1991

46 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Lunch meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Wally Kirwan on 3 February 1997

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Letter from Anthony Pawson to Dominic Morris Enclosing a Reply to David Trimble's Letter to John Major Dated 31 January 1991

53 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Statement by the British Government on their approach to decommissioning, 30 September 1996

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Hume's questions (Hume–Adams), 12 February 1997

32 1325

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Letter from Joseph Pilling to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Draft Reply to Dominic Morris Regarding David Trimble's Letter to John Major Dated 29 January 1991

62 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Julie Mapstone to Quentin Thomas enclosing the British Government statement on decommissioning, 9 October 1996

02 672

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Talks summary, 3 February 1997

75 1325

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Enclosure: Background Note and Revised Line on the British Government’s Position on having Talks with Sinn Féin

49 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Statement on decommissioning by the British Government, 9 October 1996

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to Patrick Mayhew regarding the potential responses to the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

09 812

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 3 February 1997

77 1325

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Record of Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins Regarding Political Development on 31 January 1991

45 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a letter from David Trimble, 11 February 1997

41 1325

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Enclosure: Draft Reply to David Trimble on Behalf of John Major Regarding Contact with PIRA/Sinn Féin

54 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memo from Austin Wilson to Anthony Pawson Regarding Press Reports on Contact with PIRA Dated 14 March 1991

25 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memo from Danny McNeill to Mr McCaffrey Regarding the News Article on Gerry Adams' Letter Dated 21 August 1991

09 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft reply to Ian Paisley

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Letter from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Minute on Political Movement and PIRA for John Major Dated 29 January 1991

60 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Memo from Anthony Pawson to Charles Powell Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke on 13 February 1991

32 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on Hume's questions and possible answers, 11 February 1997

44 1325

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Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume

69 1325

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Cover Letter from Anthony Pawson to Peter May Enclosing Charles Powell's Minute Dated 5 February 1991

42 32 downing street declaration,military activity (british)

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Note from Alan Whysall on the various options of dealing with the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

11 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Draft letter from John Major to David Trimble

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List of Points for Peter Brooke's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 31 January 1991

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55 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between the British Government, the UDP, Labour, the PUP and Alliance on 10 June

50 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Memo from Anthony Pawson to Peter May Requesting Advice on Desmond Parsons' Proposal Dated 27 June 1991

12 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Meeting between Nicholas Fenn and Dermot Nally Regarding the Political Development Talks on 28 January 1991

58 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,north/south cooperation,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,self-determination,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 12 February 1997

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Letter from David Trimble to John Major, 6 February 1997

67 1325

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to Charles Haughey Regarding Developments in the Political Talks Dated 13 March 1991

28 32 strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,downing street declaration,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on a visit by John Bruton to Northern Ireland, 12 February 1997

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Record of a meeting between the British Government and Alliance on 11 June 1996 at 20.15

49 812 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Speaking note for Patrick Mayhew/Michael Ancram on 4 February 1997

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Letter from Stephen Wall to Anthony Pawson Regarding Gerry Adams' Letter to John Major Dated 22 August 1991

07 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Michael Ancram to John Alderdice from 7 June 1996

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major Regarding the Initiation of Peace Talks Dated 20 August 1991

08 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 1.2: UUP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

17 812 mitchell principles, parades

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Record of a meeting between Alliance and the British Government on 6 September 1996

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Draft reply to Gerry Adams as amended by John Holmes and John Major, 11 February 1997

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Note from David Lavery to Alan Whysall enclosing the first three paragraphs of the Governments' conclusions on the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

05 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Memo from Alan Whysall enclosing a statement by William McCrea on 13 September, 16 September 1996

12 812 mitchell principles

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Record of Meeting between John Chilcot, Robin Butler and Mr Appleyard Regarding Political Movement on 6 February 1991

40 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure 1.1: Submission by Alliance on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 10 September 1996

16 812 mitchell principles, parades, paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Briefing by Stephen Leach on preperations for the next trilateral enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning and a draft speech by the British Government on decommissioning, 25 September 1996

08 672

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on a letter from David Trimble, 12 February 1997

33 1325

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major recording a phone conversation with Patrick Mayhew on 12 February 1997

35 1325

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Letter from John Alderdice to George Mitchell enclosing the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell principles, 10 September 1996

22 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording a conversation with Paddy Teahon on 12 February 1997

30 1325

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Incomplete Transcript of Peter Brooke's Interview Regarding Inter-Party Talks on 27 March 1991

22 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 1.3: DUP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

18 812 mitchell principles, parades

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Draft letter from John Major to John Hume, 5 February 1997

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Enclosure 1.4: UDP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

19 812 mitchell principles

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Minute from Danny McNeill to Anthony Pawson Regarding a Potential Meeting between Cahal Daly, Robin Eames, John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

38 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 1: Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants regarding the Alliance representations, 16 September 1996

14 812 mitchell principles

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Talks summary, 4 February 1997

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Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 18 September 1996

07 812 parades, mitchell principles

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Letter from David Trimble to John Major, 6 February 1997

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Briefing from Alan Whysall regarding Michael Ancram's meetings with the DUP and Alliance on 5 September and 6 September 1996

24 812 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major: 'Hume–Adams revisited', 11 February 1997

43 1325

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Record of Meeting between Robert Alston and Raymond Murray in Armagh on 5 March 1991

30 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Danny McNeill on Gerry Adams' Address at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis Dated 5 February 1991

44 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parity of esteem,devolution,identity

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Enclosure: Draft Letters from Peter Brooke to Cahal Daly and Robin Eames Regarding Their Request for a Meeting

39 32 downing street declaration

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Annotated Guest List for Unknown Event Dated 24/26 October 1986

17 32 downing street declaration

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Memo from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Regarding the Preparation of a Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 20 June 1991

13 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Bloody Sunday, 6 February 1997

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Record of Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke Regarding Political Developments in Northern Ireland on 13 February 1991

33 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill, Sammy Wilson and Peter Robinson on Ian Paisley's Allegations on 9 April 1991

19 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill regarding a meeting with Alliance on 6 September, 4 September 1996

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Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Heseltine Regarding John O'Connell's Conversation with David Blatherwick

88 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Paper by British officials for the Liaison Group, 7 April 1997

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Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuiness on 4 July 1997 at 15.15

29 1452 parades, decommissioning, mitchell principles, prisoners

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the New Leader of Fianna Fáil Albert Reynolds

38 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,identity

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 28 November 1997'

49 1516

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Letter from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

27 26 downing street declaration,european union and the eec,parity of esteem,elections and electoral sytems

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Responses to the Joint Declaration in the Dáil

52 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam about the NIO approach to Northern Ireland, 6 May 1997

48 1448

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Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 15 December 1993

43 29 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,parity of esteems

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Minute from David Hill to Ken Lindsay about Northern Ireland political talks enclosing a paper by British officials, 6 May 1997

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Memo from Anthony Pawson to Stephen Wall Regarding Membership in the Joint Declaration Initiative

62 26 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Briefing Lines for the 16 December 1993

65 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Minute from Nick Sanderson to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey, 28 November 1997

41 1516 prisoners

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Briefing on Tom King's Visit to Dublin

67 31 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle

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Letter from David Trimble to Tony Blair, 30 June 1997

36 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding next steps on Northern Ireland, 6 June 1997

77 1450 paramilitary activity (republican), inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades, decommissioning

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Letter From Roderic Lyne To Emeka Anyaoku

31 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Statement by EU heads of government on the Lurgan shootings, 16 June 1997

35 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Q&A material on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

89 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Record of a Meeting between Joseph Small and John Chilcot on 2 December 1993

66 31 downing street declaration,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,european union and eec

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Final Joint Declaration: Transcript for the Press

28 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Talks handling plan for the week beginning 15 December 1997, 12 December 1997

08 1525 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover Letter from Roderic Lyne to Simon Rogers Enclosing a Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major

32 29 downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Statement from Edward Kennedy on Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

31 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Background Note on the Joint Declaration's Role within the Talks Process

27 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Steering brief on Northern Ireland in advance of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997, 11 December 1997

18 1525 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 2 December 1993

65 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding a Meeting with the Taoiseach

68 29 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Nick Sanderson, 7 May 1997

41 1448

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Enclosure: Letter from Nick Sanderson to Clare Checksfield on Róisín McAliskey, 28 November 1997

42 1516 prisoners

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Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Peter Smith Regarding the Response to John O'Connell's Letter of 1 September 1993

85 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on PIRA activity in Northern Ireland, 9 June 1997

76 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Line to Take for Questions Regarding Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

82 31 downing street declaration,security

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Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 24 June 1997

52 1452 military activity (british), victims

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Letter from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major on Irish Matters

53 26 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,elections and electoral systems,security

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Minute from Peter Westmacott Describing His Communication with the Irish Embassy and the State Department Regarding Clinton's Statement

91 31 downing street declaration

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Minute from David Hill with a talks gameplan for the week beginning 9 June 1997, 6 June 1997

80 1450 decommissioning

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mark Ormerod Regarding Briefing Lines for Northern Ireland

64 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland—Heads of Agreement (British draft)

01 1452

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67 1525 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, anglo-irish agreement, operation of the assembly, executive authority, north/south council, east/west cooperation, strand two, human rights

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Enclosure: Briefing Note on the EDG Application to the EEP

59 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Telegram From Hugh Arbuthnott Regarding Danish Responses To The Joint Declaration

55 29 downing street declaration,security

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Briefing note from Alastair Campbell on a statement by Tony Blair's official spokesman following a meeting with Gerry Adams on 11 December 1997, 28 November 1997

48 1516

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Letter from Edward Llewellyn to Stephen Wall Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

58 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec,inclusion and exclusion of parties

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Murdo MacLean Planning the Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs on 16 December 1993

123

123 29 downing street declaration,uk legislation,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuiness enclosing an aide-mémoire, 13 June 1997

44 1450

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Enclosure: Annex A—Repatriation of Irish prisoners: statistics

38 1516 prisoners

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Letter from Charles Haughey to John Major Regarding His Resignation as Taoiseach

39 26 downing street principle,european union and eec,security

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Enclosure: Draft of press release about letter to Gerry Adams, 6 May 1997

50 1448

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland options, 17 June 1997

27 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Statement from Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

73 31 downing street declaration

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Briefing from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall for a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

55 26 articles 2 &3/irish constitution,anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,european union and eec,elections and electoral systems,security

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Enclosure: Q&A material on plastic baton rounds (questions from the Minister for Defence Procurement), 6 June 1997

90 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Minute from Philip Barton to Julia Eastman regarding arrangements for meeting with Sinn Féin, 11 December 1997

01 1525

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24 1525

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Enclosure: Statement by Chief Emeka Anyaoku Hailing the Success of the Joint Declaration Initiative

48 29 downing street declaration,security

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Enclosure: Q&A material on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

85 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Letter from Patricia McMahon (NIFATT) to Tony Blair, 10 December 1997

07 1525

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Enclosure: Letter from Bernard Donoughue to Tony Blair enclosing a UUP paper, 4 June 1997

99 1450 devolution, strand one

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Enclosure: Article by the Prime Minister For "Sunday Life" with Proposed Amendments

46 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Police (Northern Ireland) Bill

10 1516 policing and justice

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping On Challenges In The Priority In Talks from the 9 November 1993

21 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Minute of phone conversations between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, John Bruton, and Dick Spring on 9 June 1997

74 1450 paramilitary activity (republican), parades, decommissioning

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Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 26 February 1992

17 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,security,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (loyalist),uk legislation,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Nine Paragraph Note Sent by the British Government to the PIRA on 19 March 1993

75 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume on 25 January 1996, discussing the terms on which Sinn Féin could be included in talks

31 210 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 9 June 1996

30 210 ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Document closed for unspecified number of years under FOI exemption s38: 'Letter from [John Holmes] to [Tony Blair] dated 05 December 1997'

68 1525

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Letter from John Bruton to John Major with a Note of Thanks

52 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Enclosure: Letter from Melanie Leech to Gillian Kirton on the Line to Take Regarding the Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

81 31 downing street declaration,security

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

61 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,decommissioning,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,identity, language and culture

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Minute of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon about an upcoming meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997, 6 May 1997

51 1448

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Letter from Tony Blair to Dick Spring, 26 June 1997

43 1452

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

18 26 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,identity,language and culture,inclusion/exclusion of parties,downing street declaration

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about the Lurgan shootings on 16 June 1997 enclosing a revised draft statement, 17 June 1997 [original retained]

19 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Address by John Bruton to the Oxford Uthe NIOn on 7 May 1997

28 1448

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on playing in heads of agreement, 28 November 1997

40 1516

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Record of Working Dinner Attended by the British and Irish Delegations on 26 February 1992

13 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,uk legislation

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Defensive Briefing on Northern Ireland

09 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,security,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (loyalist),uk legislation,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Fax From Juliet Wheldon to Robin Butler Regarding the Attorney General's Concerns over Paragraph 4

69 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,uk legislation,self-determination

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Photocopy of Cover Note Enclosing Letter Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

72 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Annex—Briefing for Paul Murphy's meetings with the parties on 9 June 1997

81 1450 decommissioning

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Telegram from Brian Barder Reporting the Reactions of the Australian Prime Minister to the Joint Declaration

53 29 downing street declaration,security

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Enclosure: Letter from Michael Heseltine to Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Conversation between Heseltine and John O'Connell

89 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Statement by Tony Blair on the Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

34 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding next steps on Northern Ireland, 9 June 1997

75 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Sinn Féin, 27 June 1997

37 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Claire Tuhey on Bertie Ahern's response to Tony Blair's statement on the famine, 10 June 1997

71 1450

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding John Bruton's Visit to London

61 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (16 December 1993)

49 29 downing street declaration,parity of esteems

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland objectives, 17 June 1997

26 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Speech by Mo Mowlam to a meeting of the British–Irish Interparliamentary Body on 1 December 1997

33 1516 consent principle, anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration, policing and justice, economic development (including ifi), military activity (british), parades, prisoners

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Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 3 June 1997

102 1450 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to London and Belfast

47 26 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,security,north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: Briefing note on parades in Northern Ireland, 6 June 1997

79 1450 parades, european convention on human rights

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Record of Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 7 February 1992

35 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,security,self-determination,elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Joint statement for issue in the margins of the European Council, 11–13 December 1997, 11 December 1997

22 1525 east/west cooperation, european union and eec, policing and justice, language and culture

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland, 17 December 1993

44 29 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Report on the Select Committee System Affecting Northern Ireland and the Proceedings of the Select Committee on Procedure

94 31 downing street declaration

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Speaking note for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, 26 June 1996

40 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning, parades

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Minute from Alastair Campbell on Christmas tree arrangements, 29 November 1997

36 1516

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Note on the Allegations made by Sinn Féin and the Draft Line to Take

64.0

64.0 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement

47 1516 consent principle, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south council, human rights

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Minute of a meeting between John Holmes and David Trimble on 4 July 1997

30 1452 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Handwritten note from John Holmes to Tony Blair, 26 June 1997

39 1452 parades

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 27 November 1997

52 1516 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, operation of the assembly, elections and electoral systems, east/west cooperation, north/south council, european union and eec, human rights, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Fax from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding his Article for "Sunday Life"

45 29 downing street declaration,identity,language and culture

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Telegram from David Hannay Regarding a Draft Personal Message to Charles Haughey

46 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Recording Irish Media Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

03 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about a meeting between Irish officials and Sinn Féin on 14 June 1997, 15 June 1997

38 1450

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Enclosure: Annex B—Draft report of the subgroup to plenary

10 1525

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD2) with Robin Butler's Handwritten Annotations

50 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination,european union and the eec

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames Reporting on the Latter's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 1 December 1993

95 31 downing street declaration

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Minute from Anthony Cary on the US record of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 10 June 1997

70 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Draft of a PQ on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

84 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Folder Cover for Joint Declaration

29 29 downing street declaration

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Minute of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon about an upcoming meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997, 6 May 1997

46 1448

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuinness, 9 June 1997

73 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), european convention on human rights, parades, policing and justice, decommissioning

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

50 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: List of Corrections in the Messages Passed between the British Government and the IRA between February and November 1993

74 31 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Sandy Berger enclosing revised aide-mémoire, 13 June 1997

42 1450

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 2 June 1997

109 1450 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Other points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997, 11 December 1997

20 1525 prisoners, military activity (british)

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair, William Hague and Andrew Mackay to discuss Northern Ireland on 8 December 1997

63 1525

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Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

62 31 downing street declaration,european union and eec,decommissioning,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),anglo-irish agreement,identity, language and culture

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Enclosure: Background on other points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997, 11 December 1997

21 1525 east/west cooperation, military activity (british), prisoners

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Talks handling plan copylist

12 1525

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Memo from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding a Draft Congratulatory Message to Albert Reynolds

41 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,security,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: UUP paper advocating for a settlement based on a devolved administration, June 1997

100 1450 devolution, strand one, power-sharing

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 5 December 1997

66 1525 strand two

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Enclosure: Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

33 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum

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Enclosure: Record of the Telephone Call between Michael Heseltine and John O'Connell on 9 June 1993

90 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Document temporarily retained: 'Draft letter from [Tony Blair] to [Bill Clinton] and [John Bruton] (circa [6 June 1997])'

92 1450

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Statement by John Bruton on Northern Ireland, 25 June 1997

47 1452

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Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note on Fine Gael and Internal Irish Politics

56 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the Irish Press Coverage of the Joint Declaration

42 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Letter from Peter Smith to John O'Connell in Response to His Request for Initiating Negotiations with the IRA

84 31 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of Meeting between Ken Lindsay and Bill Owens Regarding Owens' Meeting with Tom Hartley Dated 22 August 1991

02 1525

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05 32 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,uk legislation,military activity (british),prisoners

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Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Raymond Seitz Regarding a Message from Bill Clinton

68 31 downing street declaration

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Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to Tony Blair's statement on the famine, 2 June 1997

Letter from Robin Cook to Mo Mowlam regarding a statement on Bloody Sunday, 8 December 1997

112 1450

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65 1525 european convention on human rights, military activity (british)

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Memo From Robin Butler to Stephen Wall Enclosing an Irish Draft of the Joint Declaration (JD2) and an Accompanying NIO Commentary

49 26 downing street declaration

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Letter from Lord Sainsbury

30 29 downing street declaration

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on next steps on Northern Ireland, 9 June 1997

72 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Handwritten Supplementary Briefing from Roderic Lyne to John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

24 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Minute from Alastair Campbell to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 2 July 1997

04 1452 military activity (british)

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Quentin Thomas about a meeting with Bertie Ahern on 18 June 1997 at 16.00, 16 June 1997

37 1450

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Minute from John Holmes recording three conversations on Heads of Agreement, 30 November 1997

34 1516 consent principle, north/south council

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Fax from Simon Rodgers to Roderic Lyne Regarding Intra-UK Transfers of Prisoners

40 29 downing street declaration,prisoners

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Enclosure: Draft of a PQ on plastic baton rounds, 10 June 1997

69 1450 security, military acitivty (british)

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Letter from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on Irish prisoners, 28 November 1997

37 1516 prisoners

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Enclosure: Statement from John Bruton on forthcoming visit to Britain, 5 May 1997

53 1448 east/west cooperation

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Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

12 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination,decommissioning

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Strand 1 Paper

57 31 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Enclosure: Revised aide-mémoire to be passed to Sinn Féin on 13 June 1997

43 1450

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Brief for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

25 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Wakeham Regarding Policing Structure Reform in Northern Ireland

120

120 29 downing street declaration,prisoners,policing and justice,uk legislation,legacy

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Original Cover Note Enclosing Letter Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

76 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mr Allan Regarding Andrew Hunters Safety

67 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Alistair Darling on the EU peace and reconciliation programme second tranche, 27 November 1997

51 1516 economic development (including ifi)

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Document retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Report dated [3 May 1997]'

54 1448

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Enclosure: Sinn Féin next steps—briefing points to use with the Irish and Americans, 13 June 1997

41 1450

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Enclosure: Briefing on Intra-UK Prisoner Transfers

41 29 downing street declaration,uk legislation,prisoners

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Minute of a British–Irish bilateral meeting on 3 July 1997

31 1452 decommissioning, parades, military activity (british)

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Minute from Roderic Lyne Detailing the Exchange between the Irish and British Governments on the Dublin Summit

79 31 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

04 211 mitchell principles

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Minute from Mike Venables to Philip Barton on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

83 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Letter from Stephen Wall to Robin Butler Regarding the Size of the Group for the Joint Declaration Initiative

02 27 downing street declaration

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Letter from Jean Chrétien to John Major Congratulating him on the Joint Declaration

51 29 downing street declaration

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Memo from Stephen Wall to John Major Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

31 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Statement by Martin McGuinness dated 2 December 1993

70 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and David Trimble on 5 May 1997

42 1448

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Letter Sent by John Hume to John Major

60 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 29 November 1997, 28 November 1997

46 1516 military activity (british), victims, consent principle, operation of the assembly, north/south council, human rights

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Telegram from Robin Renwick Regarding the Joint Declaration in America

73 29 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: News Report Titled "Clinton supports Major on Ireland, denies pressure"

92 31 downing street declaration

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Statement from Bill Clinton on the Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

36 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Talks from the 12 November 1993

20 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Cover of file and notice of closure

01 211

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about Northern Ireland next steps and handling plan, 13 June 1997

39 1450

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Biography of Mary Robinson

48 26 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,security,human rights,language and culture

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Statement by Mo Mowlam to plenary on 3 June 1997

105 1450 referendum, decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist), mitchell principles

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 3 June 1997

103 1450 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: NIO Commentary on Joint Declaration (JD2)

51 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination,european union and the eec

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Minute of a British–Irish plenary meeting on 3 July 1997

33 1452 inclusion/exclusion of parties, parades, decommissioning, prisoners

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to David Blatherwick Regarding some Letters to the Taoiseach and Martin Mansergh

61 29 downing street declaration

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Handwritten note to John Holmes, 14 May 1997

02 1451

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Enclosure: Key issues for resolution

11 1525

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Handwritten Note from Alex Allan to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Response to the Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

80 31 downing street declaration,security

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 25 June 1997

46 1452 military activity (british)

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Talks summary, 3 June 1997

104 1450 mitchell principles, parades

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Enclosure: Sinn Féin next steps—handling plan, 13 June 1997

40 1450

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Briefing on the Schedule and Agenda of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

63 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,strand 1

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Letter from Stephen Wall to William Fittall Regarding The Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

04 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,north/south cooperation,parity of esteem,self-determination,uk legislation

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Memo from Stephen Wall to Robin Butler Providing Instructions for the Butler-Nally Meeting on 7 February 1992

43 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,self-determination,elections and electoral systems

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Chilcot Regarding Lines to take tor the Day Post-Joint Declaration

59 29 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican)

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01 32 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott enclosing a statement by John Bruton ahead of meeting on 8 May 1997, 5 May 1997

52 1448

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Draft speech for Mo Mowlam on the Forum Reactivation Order, 2 June 1997

110 1450 uk legislation, downing street declaration, framework agreement/framework documents, consent principle, paramilitary activity (republican), parades

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair in advance of a meeting between Blair and John Hume on 29 November 1997, 28 November 1997

45 1516

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Telegram from Douglas Hurd Containing a Draft Personal Message to Charles Haughey with Amendments in Pen

45 26 anglo-irish agreement,downing street declaration,european union and eec,security

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Press Reports on the Upcoming Meeting Between the Prime Minister and Taoiseach on 26 February 1992

15 26 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,downing street declaration,uk legislation, north/south cooperation,parity of esteem

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Enclosure: Draft statement from Bill Clinton about Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

29 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Speaking Note for a Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

01 1451

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66 19 downing street declaration,

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about an internal meeting with the NIO on 7 May 1997 at 16.00

47 1448

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Sinn Féin press release announcing delegation for meeting with Tony Blair on 11 December 1997, 9 December 1997

59 1525 prisoners

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Enclosure: Letter from John O'Connell to Michael Heseltine Encouraging the British Government to Start Negotiations with the IRA

87 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Letter for BIS website on Róisín McAliskey, 27 November 1997

43 1516 prisoners

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Letter from Jacques Delors to John Major Congratulating Him on the Joint Declaration

36 29 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

05 1452 parades, inclusion/exclusion of parties, consent principle, decommissioning

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Minute from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing Background Information on Drafts 2 and 3 of the Joint Declaration

21 26 downing street declaration

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Brief from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister for Cabinet

63 29 downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Letter from Peter Smith to Jonathan Stephens Requesting Advice on the Reply to John O'Connell's Letter of 1 September 1993

86 31 downing street declaration

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Telegram from David Blatherwick with Pointers from Dermot Nally on Likely Taoiseach Lines at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

19 26 downing street declaration,european union and the eec,parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,consent principle

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Note from David Hill enclosing the final version of the decommissioning paper, 25 June 1997

48 1452 decommissioning

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Document Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Letter and Attachment from Robin Butler to Roderic Lyne dated 1 December 1993

77 31 downing street declaration

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Memo from Stephen Wall to John Major Providing a Briefing on the Joint Declaration (JD2) and Recommending Its Rejection

44 26 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,self-determination,elections and electoral systems,policing and justice,self-determination

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Record of a Conversation between Sarah Hogg and Peter Smith Regarding John O'Connell's Communication with Michael Heseltine

04 1451

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96 31 downing street declaration

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Letter from Anthony Cary to David Brooker about US hopes for the new government concerning Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

57 1448

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Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 27 June 1996

38 1452 parades, paramilitary activity (republican), decommissioning, prisoners, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Annotated Letter from Simon Rogers to Roderic Lyne Regarding the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

34 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum

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Briefing Note for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

17 29 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Schedule for a meeting between Tony Blair and Sinn Féin on 11 December 1997, 9 December 1997

60 1525

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Briefing Note from Stephen Wall to John Major for the Working Dinner with the Irish Government on 26 February 1992

16 26 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,security,european union and eec

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Bertie Ahern on 8 December 1997, 9 December 1997

62 1525 policing and justice

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Enclosure: Draft Brief for Lines on the 16 December 1993

60 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Memo from Quentin Thomas to Robert Alston Regarding Political Movement and PIRA Dated 3 September 1991

02 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,military activity (british),paramilitary activity (republican),security

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Letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 26 June 1997

44 1452

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on moving the process forward in Northern Ireland, 2 June 1997

107 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary acitivty (republican)

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997

34 1452 decommissioning, consent principle, inclusion/exclusion of parties, prisoners, mitchell principles, parades

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Other points to make for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997

16 1525 prisoners, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Annex—Establishment of a sub-committee of plenary on confidence-building matters

45 1448

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 24 June 1997

51 1452 decommissioning, prisoners, european convention on human rights, downing street declaration, articles 2 & 3/irish constitution, referendum

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Note from Jonathan Powell to Margaret McDonagh on the referendum campaign in Northern Ireland, 9 December 1997

61 1525 referendum

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Enclosure: Points to make on Northern Ireland talks for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 12 December 1997, 11 December 1997

19 1525 inclusion/exclusion of parties, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Memo from Stephen Wall to the Prime Minister Regarding a List of Attendees at the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

25 26 downing street declaration

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Minute of a meeting between Richard Clarke and Martin Mansergh on 25 June 1997

45 1452 decommissioning, prisoners, language and culture

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Enclosure: "Second Impressions" Briefing from David Blatherwick

33 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec,security,language and culture,anglo-irish agreement,economic development (including ifi),elections and electoral systems,identity

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Enclosure: Draft of a PQ on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

88 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Statement Issued by Gerry Adams Inviting the Governments, Parties and Church Leaders to Start Peace Talks Dated 21 August 1991

06 32 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,policing and justice,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute of a meeting between Richard Clarke and Martin Mansergh on 16 June 1997

32 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 16 December 1993

58 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum,elections and electoral systems,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes with a briefing note on parades, 6 June 1997

78 1450 parades

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Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and John Hume on 6 May 1997

39 1448

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Enclosure: Annex A—Possible footnote to UUP/SDLP list of issues for resolution

09 1525 consent principle, decommissioning, prisoners, human rights

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Annotated Note on the Key Questions at a Meeting on Northern Ireland

23 29 downing street declaration,security,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Memo from Robert Alston to Quentin Thomas Regarding Political Movement and PIRA Dated 30 August 1991

03 32 downing street declaration,consent principle,devolution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican),security,self-determination

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Drumcree, 4 July 1997

03 1452 parades

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland regarding a dinner with Irish officials on 11 December 1997, 12 December 1997

05 1525 strand two

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Cover Letter from Simon Rogers to Alex Allan Enclosing Documents Released by Sinn Féin on 2 December 1993

17 31 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,decommissioning,downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),self-determination

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Minute from David Hill on resolving decommissioning, 26 June 1997

41 1452 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 28 November 1997'

39 1516

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on options on Northern Ireland, 17 June 1997

25 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on criminal injuries compensation in Northern Ireland, 28 November 1997

44 1516 victims

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the Lurgan shootings, 16 June 1997

33 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Philip Barton to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Northern Ireland Families against Telecommunications Transmitters, 12 December 1997

06 1525

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Letter from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major on EDG Membership of the EPP

54 26 downing street declaration,european union and eec

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Statement by the Irish Government to plenary on 3 June 1997

106 1450 decommissioning, inclusion/exclusion of parties, mitchell principles, paramilitary activity (republican), paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland options, 17 June 1997

24 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Defensive Brief for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

26 29 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security,framework agreement/framework documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,uk legislation

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Enclosure: Side Letter Regarding Legal Clarity and Paragraph 4

70 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,uk legislation,self-determination

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Letter from Kevin McNamara to Patrick Mayhew Expressing Concern over the Formation of a Northern Ireland Select Committee

93 31 downing street declaration,strand 1

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Letter from Mary McAleese to Tony Blair, 1 December 1997

32 1516

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland: Heads of Agreement, 8 December 1997

64 1525 north/south council, strand two, executive authority, east/west cooperation

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Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Reactions to the Joint Declaration in Ireland

54 29 downing street declaration,identity,language and culture,security,paramilitary activity (republican),north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: Telegram Containing a Draft Message of Congratulations to Albert Reynolds

02 1452

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42 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems,security

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Enclosure: Note of Congratulations from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh

62 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,self-determination

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Enclosure: Resolving the address to decommissioning, 25 June 1997

49 1452 decommissioning

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Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

60 26 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Brief for Lines to Take on the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

35 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,parity of esteem,security,self-determination,referendum ,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),prisoners

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Comment on the Irish Position on the Eve of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

71 31 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,decommissioning

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Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the Independent Chairmen on 2 June 1997

108 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair recording conversations with David Trimble and Paddy Teahon on 30 November 1997

35 1516 north/south cooperation

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Enclosure: Press Release by the Italian Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio Ciampi on the Joint Declaration

38 29 downing street declaration,framework agreement/framework documents

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Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair requesting a meeting between British officials and Sinn Féin, 2 May 1997

59 1448

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Minute from Thea Teale to David Kyle on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 3 June 1997

101 1450 paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Document temporarily retained: 'Letter dated 28 November 1997'

50 1516

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Enclosure: Annex B – Biography of John Bruton

57 26 none

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97 31 downing street declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 1 July 1997

35 1452 parades, decommissioning, military activity (british), inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure: Draft statement on the Northern Ireland talks process for issue in the margins of the European Council, 11–13 December 1997, 11 December 1997

23 1525

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Enclosure: Draft of a letter from Mo Mowlam to Gerry Adams in response to his letters on 2 May 1997, 6 May 1997

49 1448

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Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Leak of a Draft Framework Document from 19 November 1993

19 29 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,legacy,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Enclosure: Paper on Strand 1

58 31 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,devolution,uk legislation,human rights,power-sharing,language and culture,identity,economic development (including ifi),policing and justice

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Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and John Hume on 6 June 1997

82 1450 inclusion/exclusion of parties, decommissioning

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Letter from Peter Smith to Sarah Hogg Enclosing the Correspondence between John O'Connell and Michael Heseltine

83 31 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Extract from White House press briefing, 16 June 1997

30 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Back cover

Fax from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding a Phone Call with Derek Worlock

113 1450

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39 29 downing street declaration

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Letter from Tony Blair to John Bruton, 26 June 1997

42 1452

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Letter Sent by John Hume to John Major

69 31 downing street declaration,decommissioning

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Enclosure: Q&A material on plastic baton rounds (questions from the Minister for Defence Procurement), 6 June 1997

86 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Enclosure: Draft letter from Mo Mowlam to Nelson Mandela, 12 December 1997

04 1525

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Memo from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Draft Congratulatory Message to Albert Reynolds

40 26 downing street declaration,elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Northern Ireland objectives, 17 June 1997

23 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Police federation speech, 3 June 1997

111 1450 policing and justice, uk legislation, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding a proposed invitation to Nelson Mandela, 12 December 1997

03 1525

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Minute from Anthony Cary to David Brooker about US reaction to Lurgan shootings, 16 June 1997

28 1450 paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Extracts from Public Statements about the Joint Declaration, 16 December 1993

66 29 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican)

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Minute from Moira Wallace to Nick Macpherson on duty free, 3 July 1997

32 1452

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Minute from Mike Venables to Philip Barton on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

87 1450 security, military activity (british)

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Minute from Ian Burns regarding John McConnell's account of a meeting with Alec Reid, 17 March 1989

25 2 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of Press Conference Given by John Major and Albert Reynolds

34 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,strand 2,devolution,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,elections and electoral systems

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Note from David Hill with updates on talks progress in September, with special reference to rule 29 debates and decommissioning, 30 September 1996

31 1147

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Minute to John Major Regarding the Status of the Joint Declaration Initiative

10 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,

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Note from Diane McNally regarding the Independent Notetakers' draft summary records of Opening Plenary sessions, 27 September 1996

34 1147

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Proposal for agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 15 October 1996

13 1147

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Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume on 2 December 1993

29 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),referendum,

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Draft Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew's Use at a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

08 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),

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Joint Declaration – JD15B with Further Amendments

09 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation,

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Enclosure: Draft of John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

09 23 downing street declaration,european union and eec,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2&3/irish constitution,

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

15 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,strand 3

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Enclosure: Commentary on the Joint Declaration (JD13)

11 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),identity

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Flag C and attachment'

21 2

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Irish Times Article Reporting a Speech Given by Gerry Adams on 13 October 1993

27 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,direct rule/suspension

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Enclosure: Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne Giving an Account of Recent Developments in the Talks Process and the Joint Declaration Initiative

03 3 downing street decalaration,anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,north/south cooperation,

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Note by David Hill on the talks handling plan, enclosing draft paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, an accompanying speaking note, and working agenda for the subcommittee on decommissioning, 25 September 1996

37 1147

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Speaking Notes for Anglo-Irish Talks: EC Issues

44 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec

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Note from David Lavery enclosing the British Government's briefing material for use at the Plenary session on the principle of confidentiality, 24 September 1996

44 1147

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Handwritten Note by Sandra P to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Need to Inform the Foreign and Commonwealth Office about 3 December 1993 as the Preferred Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit

08 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from Andy Wood to Quentin Thomas Outlining a Corrective Line to Take with the Press

05 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Record of a Ministerial Meeting to Discuss the Joint Declaration (JD12) on 18 October 1993

66 23 downing street declaration,prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Minute from Ian Burns regarding a discussion with Alec Reid, 1 March 1990

08 2 downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, paramilitary activity (republican), security

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Comprehensive Briefing and Talking Points for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

47 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation,elections and electoral systems,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,military activity (british),uk legislation,policing and justice,power-sharing,prisoners, devolution,strand 3,strand 1,strand 2,power-sharing,military activity (british)

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Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Briefing and Joint Declaration Draft

75 23 downing street declaration

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 24 September 1996

40 1147

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Gus O'Donnell Regarding the Press Announcement for the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit

04 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Minute from Stephen Leach to John McConnell regarding John McConnell's 16 November 1989 minute and a future meeting on 20 November 1989

14 2 downing street declaration

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 4 August 1993

18 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec,identity,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2, strand 3

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

23 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Coversheet with Dates of File

59 24 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Briefing Note for John Major on the Status of the Joint Declaration Initiative

76 23 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),security,prisoners

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British Government record of meetings on 25 September 1996

35 1147

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

18 25 downing street declaration;

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Joint Declaration Draft (JD14)

08 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Enclosure: Talking Points for John Major's Talks with Albert Reynolds

48 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation,elections and electoral systems,inclusion/exclusion of parties,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,military activity (british),uk legislation,policing and justice,power-sharing,prisoners, devolution,strand 3,strand 1,strand 2,power-sharing,military activity (british),economic development (including ifi),european union and eec

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Letter from Stephen Smith to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Programme Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks

58 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Communique dated 16 June 1993 by the British and Irish Governments on Anglo-Irish Relations

31 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,human rights,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,security,identity,parity of esteem,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec

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Draft Minute to the Prime Minister Briefing Him on the Status of the Joint Declaration

23 25 downing street declaration,self-determination,anglo-irish agreement,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,

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Note from S G Brearley enclosing a revised paper on confidentiality circulated by the Independent Chairmen on 30 September 1996

32 1147

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing an Annotated Draft of JD15

21 25 downing street declaration;

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Enclosure 4: SDLP proposed agenda for comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

26 1147

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Enclosure: Prime Minister's Questions Regarding President Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

24 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,identity,language and culture,security,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Record of Meeting on 16 June 1993 between the British and Irish Governments Regarding the Visit of the Irish President to West Belfast

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Sawers Proposing Tentative Dates for the Anglo-Irish Summit

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Letter from Alex Allan to Douglas Hurd and Roderic Lyne Describing His Call with John Sawers

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Note Outlining the British Line on the Talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume

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Enclosure: Notes on Cross Border Security Cooperation between UK and Ireland

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

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Letter from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Recording a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 10 November 1993

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Tabled during the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 by the Irish Government (JD10)

18 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on a Select Committee for Northern Ireland Affairs for the Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

25 3 downing street declaration;

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Minute from John Blelloch to Ian Burns regarding regarding a discussion with Alec Reid, 5 March 1990

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British Government record of meetings on 1 October 1996

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Minute from Stephen Leach to Jim Daniell regarding John McConnell's 14 August 1989 minute on discussions with Alec Reid, 18 August 1989

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Minute of a meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid, 8 May 1990

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Fax from David Blatherwick to FCO Summarising the Impact of the Hume/Adams Talks on the Northern Irish Parties and the Two Governments

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

46 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,self-determination,north/south cooperation

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Minute of a meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 7 September 1989, 8 September 1989

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Letter from Antony Beeton to Roderic Lyne with a Speaking Note on the Joint Declaration Initiative Attached

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Record of a Tête-à-Tête on 16 June 1993 between John Major and Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration

28 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on the Creation of a Select Comitteee on Northern Ireland Affairs

40 23 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,security

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

06 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,military activity (british),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure: Current Irish Deployments for UN Peacekeeping Missions

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Enclosure: Record of Meeting on 16 June 1993 between the Members of the British and Irish Governments Regarding President Robinson's Visit to West Belfast

27 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,identity,language and culture,security,paramilitary activity (republican),policing and justice,paramilitary activity (loyalist)

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Programme Outline in Preperation for the Visit of the Taoiseach

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 14 October 1996, till 22.30

14 1147

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Enclosure: Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

33 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 30 September 1996, till 19.00

33 1147

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Enclosure: Patrick Mayhew's Draft of a Segment on Northern Ireland for John Major's Speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet

04 3 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican)

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British Government record of meetings on 16 September 1996

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Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Following the Anglo-Irish Summit

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 7 December 1993

04 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure 5: DUP proposed agenda for comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

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British Government record of meetings on 2 October 1996

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

13 3 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from David Brooker to David Cooke Enclosing a Speaking Note for Inclusion in the Briefing for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

24 3 downing street declaration

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Note from David Lavery with comments on Jonathan Stephens' draft paper on future talks options, 11 October 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Copy of and a Commentary on JD13

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Minute from Stephen Leach of a discussion of John McConnell's 16 November 1989 minute, regarding discussions with Alec Reid

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Minute from John Blelloch regarding a discussion with Alec Reid and Tom King's clearance of John McConnell's steering brief, 25 August 1989

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Enclosure 7: UKUP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

16 25 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,

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British Government record of meetings on 23 September 1996

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Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

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British Government record of meetings on 30 September 1996

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Stephen Smith Regarding the Suggested Programme Arrangements

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Letter and Attachment from John Sawers to Roderic Lyne dated 25 November 1993

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Enclosure: Personality Notes for Members of the Irish Delegation

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Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 4 August 1993 (Annotated Copy)

19 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,european union and eec,identity,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2, strand 3

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Note from David Lavery regarding legal advice on the principle of sub judice relating to Alliance's representation against William McRea, enclosing a draft line for the Independent Chairmen, 17 September 1996

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Minute from John Blelloch to John McConnell regarding a discussion with Alec Reid, 18 September 1989

17 2 downing street declaration, paramilitary activity (republican)

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Enclosure 3: UKUP proposed agenda for comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing the Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 and Copies of JD10 and JD11

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Cover Page

01 25 downing street declaration;

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Enclosure 1: Note from John de Chastelain dated 6 September enclosing a memo from the British Government and the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary as proposed by the British Government on 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Contribution to John Major's Speech to the House

12 23 downing street declaration,security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican),consent principle,articles 2&3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Press Lines Regarding President Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

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Enclosure: Aide-Mémoire for Robin Butler in Advance of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

21 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,

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Handwritten Note by Sandra P Suggesting 3 December 1993 as Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit

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Letter from John Chilcot to Jonathan Stephens Advising Against a Press Briefing on 15 December 1993

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Rodell Regarding the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit

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Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

07 25 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),strand 1,strand 2,

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15)

11 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Annex A – Possible Amendments to JD15

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Stephen Smith Regarding the Programme Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 16 September 1996, till 17.00

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Statement for John Major's Upcoming Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

42 23 downing street declaration

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Minute of meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 6 March 1990

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Enclosure: Detailed Briefings on EC Issues for Anglo-Irish Talks

49 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec,military activity (british),human rights,uk legislation,european convention on human rights

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British Government record of meetings on 7 October 1996

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 8 October 1996

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Enclosure: Speaking Note on Mary Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

37 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Memo from Denis McCartney to David Lavery with legal advice on the principle of sub judice relating to Alliance's representation against William McRea, 17 September 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing an Aide-Mémoire for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

20 3 downing street declaration

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Minute from John McConnell to Tom King regarding a phone conversation between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 9 February 1988, 15 February 1988

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Record of UK-Irish Summit Working Supper on 16 June 1993 Regarding Political Development in Northern Ireland

29 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,elections and electoral systems,security,self-determination,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,economic development (including ifi),referendum

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Record of a Ministerial Briefing on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 14 October 1993

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Handwritten Note by Quentin Thomas of the Context to the 10 November Meeting of the Butler Nally Group

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Extract from a Joint Statement by John Hume and Gerry Adams Reprinted in the Irish Times

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Malcolm Rifkind's Comments on the Joint Declaration, 8 December 1993

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Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens and Quentin Thomas Enclosing NIO Briefing for Major before 9 November 1993 Meeting with Paisley and Molyneaux

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Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Flag F'

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Minute from R. O. Miles to Jim Daniell regarding Jim Daniell's brief of 22 August 1989, regarding discussions with Alec Reid

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot Enclosing an Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (9 November 1993 Draft)

38 3 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks;

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Duplicate Communique dated 16 June 1993 by the British and Irish Governments on Anglo-Irish Relations

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

05 25 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Enclosure 2: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the agenda for Strand 2 and Strand 3, 30 July 1996

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Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

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Record of Conversation between Robin Renwick and John Hume Regarding the Status of the Hume/Adams Talks

11 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,decommissioning,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),security,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (loyalist),mitchell principles,consent principle

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Note from David Hill enclosing revised speaking notes for the British Government's proposed agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 24 September 1996

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Enclosure: Scene-Setter for Anglo-Irish Talks

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Record of a Meeting between Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 6 December 1993

30 25 downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Note from Diane McNally enclosing a memo from the Independent Chairmen and a paper on the points of agreement and questions for discussion, 24 September 1996

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Minute from John McConnell to Stephen Leach of a meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 11 August 1989, 14 August 1989

19 2 anglo-irish agreement, downing street declaration, consent principle, elections and electoral systems, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks, inclusion/exclusion of parties, paramilitary activity (republican), parity of esteem, referendum, self-determination

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Enclosure: Note from Alex Allan to Sandra P Regarding the Civil Service Seminar Scheduled for 3 November 1993

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Letter from Stephen Smith to Roderic Lyne with Recommendations for Programme Arrangements

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British Government record of meetings on 8 October 1996

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Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 8 December 1993

03 25 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,paramilitary activity (loyalist),consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 1 October 1996

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Proposed Speech Segment for John Major and a Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne

02 3 downing street declaration

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Speaking Notes for Doorstep Interview of John Major with Albert Reynolds on the Anglo-Irish Summit

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Note from David Lavery enclosing an alternative draft of paragraph 4 of the 'Points of Agreement' paper on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

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Record of a Meeting between Jim Molyneaux and John Major on 18 October 1993

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British Government record of meetings on 17 September 1996

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Speaking Notes for Anglo-Irish Talks: Northern Ireland

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Richard Stagg Regarding the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit and the Possibility of a 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

05 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,european union and eec,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents in Advance of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 18 September 1996

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Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

17 3 downing street declaration,

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Enclosure: Record of Meeting between David Blatherwick and Frank Murray Regarding President Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

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Record of UK-Irish Summit Plenary Meeting on 16 June 1993

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Record of a meeting between Peter Bell and David Donoghue regarding talks progress on 19 September 1996

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Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 9 October 1996 enclosing the draft agenda for Opening Plenary agreed between the UUP and SDLP

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Timetable and Briefing for John Major for the Plenary and Working Supper with Albert Reynolds

41 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,security,economic development (including ifi),european union and eec

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Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (18 November 1993 Draft)

09 3 consent principle,downing street declaration,identity,parity of esteem,self-determination,articles 2 & 3/ irish constitution

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Document Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958

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Letter from David McIlroy to Melanie Leech Enclosing a Speaking Note for Robin Butler and a PMQ Response from John Major to Ian Paisley

31 3 downing street declaration

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Joint Declaration (JD12A) with Further Pencilled Amendments

23 3 downing street declaration,european union and eec,self-determination,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,

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Enclosure: Annex B – Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

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File cover (CJ 4/8792)

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Enclosure: Briefing from David Cooke for John Major before 9 November 1993 Meetings with Paisley and Molyneaux

15 3 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,inclusion/exclusion of parties

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Letter from John Sawers to Roderic Lyne Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to West Belfast as a Topic for Bilateral in the Anglo-Irish Summit

36 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference,paramilitary activity (republican)

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Joint Declaration (JD15) – Copy with Typed Annotations

14 25 downing street declaration,european union and eec,anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,east/west cooperation,north/south cooperation,identity,self-determination,human rights,parity of esteem,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),uk legislation;

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Enclosure: Michael Ancram's Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux

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Note from David Hill enclosing a speaking note for the British Government on the discussion regarding the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 1 October 1996

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Minute from Andrew Stephens to Ian Burns regarding a report by Liam Clarke in the Sunday Times on 27 August 1989

20 2 downing street declaration, paramilitary activity (republican), policing and justice

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Note from David Hill enclosing parties' views on the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary as they stood on 30 July, 2 October 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

19 25 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Letter from Jonathan Rodell to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Date for the Next Anglo-Irish Summit

12 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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British Government record of meetings on 24 September 1996

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Note Conveying Request for a Telephone Call between Albert Reynolds and John Major

56 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Letter from Antony Thompson to Roderic Lyne Regarding Cooperation between the UK and Ireland in Service of People with Disabilities

40 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Enclosure: Annex A – Possible Further Amendments to JD15

12 25 downing street declaration,consent principle,

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Handwritten Note by Sandra P to Roderic Lyne with a List of Tenative Dates for the Anglo-Irish Summit

21 24 downing street declaration,anglo-irish agreement,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,british-irish intergovernmental conference

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Note from Julie Mapstone to Jonathan Stephens enclosing briefing material on the Hume/Adams approach, 24 September 1996

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Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a speaking note for trilateral meeting between British Government, Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September, 19 September 1996

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 16 October 1996

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn about the Joint Declaration Initiative On 24 September 1993 and Enclosing a Minute Sent to 10 Downing Street

20 6 downing street declaration,self-determination,paramilitary activity (loyalist),paramilitary activity (republican),

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay requesting briefing material for a phone conversation between John Bruton and John Major on 31 January 1997

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Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

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Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note for John Major for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

24 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Meeting between John Holmes and Ted Barrington on 27 January 1997

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Speech by Patrick Mayhew to a Meeting of the Foreign Policy Association on 12 April 1994

08 16 downing street declaration,identity,consent principle,self-determination,parity of esteem,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,economic development (including ifi),

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Parliamentary statement by Patrick Mayhew on the report of the independent review of parades and marches (North report), 30 January 1997

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 30 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative and the prospects for a new ceasefire

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Enclosure: Position Paper on Attempts to End the Violence by the Provisional IRA through Operation Chiffon or via the Joint Declaration Initiative

36 20 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Enclosure: Amnesty International urgent action bulletin on the treatment of Róisín McAliskey, 7 February 1997

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Enclosure: Cover Sheet of Fax with a List of CC'd Names

15 21 downing street declaration

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 30 October 1996

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Enclosure: Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds to be Delivered by Robin Butler

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Record of a meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 9 October 1996

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Enclosure: Draft Opening Statement for John Major

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding US views on Northern Ireland, 13 February 1997

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Record of a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 2 December 1993

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Enclosure: Joint Statment by John Major and Albert Reynolds on the Heathrow Bombings

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Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Regarding an Opening Statement and Briefing for the Joint Declaration

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Record of a phone conversation between Tony Lake and John Holmes on 23 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams text

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Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume on 27 January 1994

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Briefing Notes on JD14 and the Alternative British Draft in Preparation for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993. Copy Annotated by Quentin Thomas.

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Letter from John Holmes to Gerry Adams, 17 February 1997

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Revised Version of Lines to Take on Clarification of the Joint Declaration

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Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 19 February 1994

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Annex B: Draft Statement on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

06 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Fax from John Dew to Graham Archer Regarding a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

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Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 13 February 1997 at 22.45

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Copylist

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Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 23 October 1996 regarding the speculation around the conditions and timeline for the entry of Sinn Féin in the multi-party talks

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Handwritten Record of a Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

25 16 referendum,downing street declaration,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,paramilitary activity (republican);

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Letter from Mark Elliott to Timothy Daunt Concerning Meeting between Jim Molyneaux and Mark Elliott on 14 November 1993

36 5 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Draft Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne written by Peter Bell Enclosing a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

07 21 downing street declaration

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Joint Declaration: JD15B as Amended on 9 December 1993

16 7 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),identity,parity of esteem,strand 1,strand 2,strand 3,european union and eec,north/south cooperation,self-determination,uk legislation,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Document for John Major Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

33 20 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Document Retained: Flag C

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Enclosure: Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

28 20 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,self-determination,framework agreement/framework documents

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Letter from David Fell to PS Secretary of State Commenting on a Draft Letter to Dick Spring

23 12 downing street declaration,

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 30 September 1996

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Letter from S Rickard to David Cooke Concerning Amendments to JD13

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens for Draft Letter Informing Cabinet about the Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

02 21 downing street declaration

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Letter from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Ian Paisley's reaction to the North report, 30 January 1997

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Enclosure: Draft Letter by Quentin Thomas for Jonathan Stephens to Send to Roderic Lyne Informing Cabinet about the Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

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Briefing note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes, dated 28 October 1996, in preparation for John Major's meeting with John Hume on 29 October

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Briefing note from John Holmes to Colin Budd regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 28 October 1996

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Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne drafted by Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting Between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

23 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Letter from David Fell to Peter Bell Suggesting Text Regarding Sinn Féin's Requests for Clarification of the Joint Declaration

10 16 downing street declaration,referendum,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Letter from David Fell to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Information Effort Prior to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

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Annex B: Draft Statement on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

03 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,

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Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

15 20 anglo-irish agreement,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,referendum,self-determination

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Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 30 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams statement

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Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

05 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Minute from Peter Westmacott recording a meeting with Jim Steinberg on Northern Ireland and Hume–Adams on 31 January 1997

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Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

31 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

13 21 consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation

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Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 31 January 1997

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Article for the Prime Minister

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Enclosure: Briefing Note for the Media Response to the Joint Declaration

18 21 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration, ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,framework agreement/framework documents,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republicans),parity of esteem,north/south cooperation,self-determination,security

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Enclosure: Lines to take for a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 January 1997

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Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 31 October 1996 regarding the Hume–Adams initiative and the prospects for a new ceasefire

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Letter from David Trimble to John Major, 13 February 1997

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British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 28 October 1996

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Cover Page with a CC List for a Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech

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Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Amended by the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 (JD11)

19 3 downing street declaration,consent principle,european union and eec,self-determination,identity,language and culture

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Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, July 1997

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes from Meeting on 30 September 1993

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Enclosure: Draft article on Northern Ireland

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Briefing Note for a Response to the Irish Government's Last Minute Negotiations

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US Congressional delegation press statement on the Northern Ireland peace process, 17 February 1997

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 8 October 1996

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Fax from the British Embassy in Dublin to the Northern Ireland Office Enclosing a Speech by Gerry Adams

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 13 February 1997

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Enclosure: Briefing Note – Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration in Brussels on 10 December 1993

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Briefing note with gameplan for the British government's approach in the talks for the week commencing on 28 October, 25 October 1996

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Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

57 5 prisoners,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),policing and justice,downing street declaration,consent principle,inclusion/exclusion of parties,elections and electoral systems

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Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (18 November 1993 Draft)

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay suggesting an article on violence in Northern Ireland, 17 February 1997

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Enclosure: Draft article on Northern Ireland

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Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew for a Cabinet Meeting

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Letter from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas and Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew and Commmenting on the Latest Joint Declaration Draft

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents for a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a reply to Gerry Adams, 14 February 1997

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Transcript of Doorstep Interview with John Hume on 14 January 1993 at 15.00

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Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials on 8 October 1996 for a discussion on the possible ways forward in the talks

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Record of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 11 March 1993 at 16.15

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Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a briefing for a phone conversation with John Bruton, 31 January 1997

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Briefing note from Ken Lindsay presenting options for the British government regarding the Hume–Adams text, 23 October 1996

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Talks summary, 28 January 1997

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Notes for a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 January 1997 at 15.45

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Enclosure: Annex C—Background material on strip-searching

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 3 December 1996

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Briefing on the Press Line Regarding Albert Reynolds' 10 January 1994 Submission

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Minute from Veronica Sutherland on an exchange in the Dáil Éireann on Bloody Sunday on 28 January 1997

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Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to PS Cabinet Members Regarding the Anglo-Irish Joint Declaration Initiative (Incomplete)

09 8 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),articles 2 & 3/irish constitution

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Enclosure: Document Summarising the Progress of the Joint Declaration Initiative for a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

35 20 consent principle,downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,framework agreement/documents,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Doorstep at Stormont Castle following John Hume's meeting with Patrick Mayhew to discuss Bloody Sunday, 14 February 1997

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Record of the British Government's meetings with the Irish Government and the UDP on 9 October 1996

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Note from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Revised Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

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Record of a phone conversation between David Trimble and John Holmes on 30 October 1996 regarding the conditions and timeline for the entry of Sinn Féin into the multi-party talks

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne on Sinn Féin Peace Commission Report and Lines to Take on It

07 16 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties,consent principle,

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Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 13 February 1997

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Cover Page with a CC List for a Document For the Prime Minister Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to Private Secretaries of the Cabinet Regarding Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

04 21 articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,consent principle,downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,self-determination,framework agreement/framework documents

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Briefing note with gameplan for the British government's approach in the talks for the week commencing on 4 November, 31 October 1996

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Fax from Andrew Wood to Peter Bell Regarding the Information Services' Recommendations for a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

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Minute from Philip Barton to John Major regarding Irish views on the North report, 29 January 1997

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 22 October 1996

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Enclosure: Constitutional Issues Section of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

27 20 anglo-irish agreement,consent principle,downing street declaration,executive authority,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks,identity,inclusion/exclusion of parties,language and culture,north/south cooperation,paramilitary activity (republican),parity of esteem,policing and justice,referendum,security,self-determination

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Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding a British Draft of the Joint Declaration

30 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteems

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 7 October 1996

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IRA Statement

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Phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 31 January 1997

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Package of Documents Produced by the NIO

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Minute from John Holmes to John Major on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 13 February 1997

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Fax from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

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Enclosure: Defensive Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

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Enclosure: Draft Article for John Major Pressuring Sinn Féin to Respond to the Joint Declaration

18 16 downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,self-determination,referendum,uk legislation,consent principle,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),east/west cooperation,

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 8 October 1996

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Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 13 February 1997

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Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Sinn Féin Response to the Joint Declaration

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Telegram from John Kerr on US reactions to the North Report, 31 January 1997

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew on Renewing the Dialogue with the Irish Government on the Talks Process and Enclosing Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

29 12 strand 1,framework agreement/framework documents,downing street declaration,security,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Joint Declaration: JD12 as Amended to Be Shown to Jim Molyneaux (JD12A)

11 9 downing street declaration,consent principle,articles 2 & 3/irish constitution,security,north-south cooperation,identity,european union and eec,inclusion/exclusion of parties,parity of esteem,self-determination,human rights,

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Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Providing Context for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

22 3 downing street declaration,ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Draft Briefing Letter

22 21 downing street declaration

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Enclosure: Proposals for possible changes to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

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Minute from Richard Tilt regarding security and medical arrangements for Róisín McAliskey in Holloway prison, 14 February 1997

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 2 October 1996

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 14 October 1996

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Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 10 December 1993 at 11.30

12 21 consent principle,downing street declaration,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),paramilitary activity (loyalist),parity of esteem,self-determination

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Draft opening statement for the Independent Chairmen on 4 February 1997

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Record of an Informal Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

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Note from Jim Daniell to Peter Bell Enclosing a Draft Response to Jonathan Stephens Outlining Strategies for Possible Sinn Féin Responses to the Joint Declaration

19 16 downing street declaration,east/west cooperation,inclusion/exclusion of parties,paramilitary activity (republican),

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Enclosure: Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech Regarding John Major's Letter to Albert Reynolds (Further Enclosed)

23 20 downing street declaration,paramilitary activity (republican),inclusion/exclusion of parties

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British Government summary record of multi-party meetings on 29 October 1996

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British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 14 October 1996, till 22.30

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British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 1 October 1996

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