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Liaison subcommittee on decommissioning: opening statement by the British Government

Wednesday, 08 October 1997

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This document is an opening statement by the British Government regarding the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997. It highlights the importance of decommissioning firearms as a confidence-building measure in the negotiation process. The statement discusses the voluntary nature of decommissioning, the role of the Independent Commission in facilitating decommissioning, and the legal framework established by the Act. It mentions the appointment of General de Chastelain as the chairperson of the Commission and the consultation process with participants on decommissioning schemes. The document emphasizes the significance of progress in decommissioning for building confidence in Northern Ireland. [The file includes Tab D cover]

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