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Briefing material for a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

Wednesday, 17 July 1996

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This document, dated 17 July 1996, records a briefing for British Prime Minister John Major written by Major's private secretary John Holmes in advance of Major's with John Alderdice, the leader of the Alliance Party on 18 July 1996. Holmes predicted that Alderdice was likely to discuss the aftermath of the events at Drumcree, which had led to a significant loss of confidence in the RUC [Royal Ulster Constabulary] among both the nationalist and some Protestant communities. The Prime Minister's objectives for the meeting included listening to Alderdice's views, reaffirming the British Government's commitment to a political settlement, and encouraging the Alliance Party to remain engaged in negotiations. The note encloses a background briefing on the demands from various sides for the retirement of the RUC Chief Constable Hugh Annesley, including a motion of no-confidence in the Chief Constable from Alliance Party member Sean Neeson.

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