Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 29 July 1996 at 10.07

1 March 1994 British Notes for a Framework Agreement Paper

4 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

6 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

7 March 1994 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

14 October 1993 British Draft of the Framework Agreement

15 April 1994 Irish Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

Letter from John Dew to Graham Archer Recording a Conversation with Fergus Finlay on Irish Frustration

Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993 at 13.15

Record of a Ministerial Meeting on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 9 December 1993 at 09.00

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

A letter from David Trimble to Patrick Mayhew on 10 June 1996

A memo from Quentin Thomas addressing matters arising from a meeting with the DUP

A note from Michael Ancram's office entitled 'Talks: Keeping Sinn Féin Out'

A note of thanks from Quentin Thomas to Chris Maccabe for smoothing over an issue with Alex Attwood

A paper by the British and Irish governments, entitled, 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session'

A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties

A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties, 11 June 1996

A possible approach to resolving procedural difficulties: papers by the two governments and by the UUP

A report summarising a series of meetings leading up to the appointment of the independent chairmen

A summary from Martin Howard of the procedural difficulties in the talks on 11 June 1996

Address by Albert Reynolds to the Irish Association on 10 January 1994 at 17.30

Address by John Bruton at the opening of all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

Address by John Bruton to the Oxford Uthe NIOn on 7 May 1997

Afternoon Briefing for the Media Lobby on 26 October 1993

Agenda for a British–Irish bilateral meeting on 24 March 1997

Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

All-party negotiations: launch of documents by the liaison group

Alliance submission on agenda item 2 regarding constitutional issues, 3 August 1996

Alliance submission on procedures, 14 June 1996

Alliance submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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

Allowances: research grants for parties in the talks

Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (18 November 1993 Draft)

Alternative draft: Possible statement on the status of the ground rules, 20 June 1996

Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement (Annotated Copy)

Amended draft of John Major's address to the opening of all-party talks, produced by John Holmes on 9 June 1996

Amended version: Internal record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

Amended version: internal record of an opening plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

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

Annex A – Possible Amendments to JD15

Annex A – Draft terms of reference for an independent commissison to review parades and marches, 17 July 1996

Annex A: Briefing on the Apprentice Boys' March, 2 August 1996

Annex A: Draft Speech by the Secretary of State

Annex A: Draft paper entitled 'Decommissioning: the way ahead'

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

Annex A: Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents and Outlining Schedule

Annex A: Resumption of multi-party talks—points to make on 13 January 1997

Annex A: Speaking Notes on the Joint Declaration for the EC Summit on 10 /11 December 1993

Annex A: Statement by the IRA Army Council

Annex B: An Interview with Albert Reynolds for RTE Radio 1 (Morning Ireland) on 15 September 1993

Annex B: Draft Statement on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

Annex B: Enclosure 1—Committee on decommissioning working agenda

Annex B: Notes on JD15 and JD15B for the EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

Annex B: Suggested conclusions to the plenary address to decommissioning

Annex C: Revised Briefing Notes on the Joint Declaration

Annex: Amendments Proposed to JD14 on 3 December 1993 at Anglo-Irish Summit

Annex: Comparison of Basic Principles in Adams' 13 January 1994 Press Release and the Joint Declaration

Annex: Dick Spring's comments on new Channel 4 revelations about Bloody Sunday, 18 March 1997

Annex: Liaison sub-committee on decommissioning

Annotated Briefing by Stephen Wall for John Major on the Points to Cover in His Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

Annotated Draft Statement from British and Irish Governments for an Upcoming Meeting in Brussels at the European Council

Annotated Guest List for Unknown Event Dated 24/26 October 1986

Annotated Irish Press Clipping On Challenges In The Priority In Talks from the 9 November 1993

Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Negotiations

Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Joint Declaration Talks from the 12 November 1993

Annotated Irish Press Clipping on the Leak of a Draft Framework Document from 19 November 1993

Annotated Joint Declaration (JD11 – 6 October 1993)

Annotated Letter from Simon Rogers to Roderic Lyne Regarding the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

Annotated Memo from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling Regarding Possible Political Movements and Developments 1991 with Timeline Enclosed

Annotated Note on the Key Questions at a Meeting on Northern Ireland

Approved Description of Archbishop Eames' Positions

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

Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

Article by Monica McWilliams on the possibility of collapse of the Forum, October 1996

Assessment of Seamus Mallon's mood in meetings on 24 July 1996

Back cover

Back cover of file

Background Note on the Joint Declaration's Role within the Talks Process

Background briefing by John Holmes for John Major's meeting with John Hume, 1 July 1996

Background note on parades, 30 July 1996

Background note on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

Background note on the trial of Colin Duffy

Belfast Newsletter Article Written by John Major

Biographical notes on Fr Oliver Crilly and Rev Dr John Dunlop

Biography of Albert Reynolds

Biography of Mary Robinson

Brief Speaking Note on Claims Surrounding PIRA Messages

Brief Summary Record of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Brief by David Blatherwick for John Major's Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

Brief for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Brief from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister for Cabinet

Brief internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 2 July 1996 enclosing British Government amendments to rules 15 and 30

Brief internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

Brief note on Geroge Mitchell's meeting with the SDLP on 16 July 1996

Brief on Cross-Border Security Co-operation for Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

Brief on Social and Economic Issues for Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

Brief on the Mood of the Northern Ireland Parties Regarding the Talks

Brief record of a conversation between John Holmes and Tony Lake, 1 July 1996

Brief record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume from 5 September 1996

Brief record of a phone conversation between John Hume and John Holmes on 26 June 1996

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

Brief record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 1 July 1996, enclosing the joint Government amendments A1 and A2

Brief record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 22 July 1996

Brief record of the meetings involving the British Government on the afternoon of 3 July and the morning of 4 July 1996

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

Briefing Letter from Roderic Lyne to Cabinet Ministers on the Joint Declaration, 14 December 1993

Briefing Material from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Proposed Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

Briefing Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major in Preparation for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993, 8 December 1993

Briefing Note for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

Briefing Note for a Telephone Call between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 13 December 1993

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

Briefing Note from Nicholas Fenn to Peter Brooke for Brooke's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 31 January 1991

Briefing Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Noting Jim Molyneaux's Objections, 13 December 1993

Briefing Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Outlining His Strategy for Meetings on 11 December 1993

Briefing Note from Stephen Wall to John Major for the Working Dinner with the Irish Government on 26 February 1992

Briefing Note on the Talks Process

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.

Briefing and Speaking Notes for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

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

Briefing by Chris Maccabe regarding the results of the local government elections on 21 May, 23 May 1997

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

Briefing by Hugh Ind regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 13 June 1996

Briefing by Jonathan Stephens for the Intergovernmental Conference, 18 July 1996

Briefing by Martin Howard regarding the next steps in the multi-party talks, 14 June 1996

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

Briefing for Approaching Telephone Conversation between Charles Haughey and John Major

Briefing for John Major for a telephone conversation with John Bruton, 30 July 1996

Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 26 February 1992

Briefing for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with the DUP delegation on 26 September, 25 September 1997

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

Briefing for a possible meeting or telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 10 June 1996 at 11.00

Briefing for informal meetings to discuss the rules of procedure and agenda, 13 June 1996

Briefing from Alan Whysall regarding Michael Ancram's meetings with the DUP and Alliance on 5 September and 6 September 1996

Briefing from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall for a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

Briefing from David Hill enclosing an annotated paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 16 January 1996

Briefing from David Hill enclosing draft speaking note on the agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 1 October 1996

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

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

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

Briefing from David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour Coalition, 8 July 1996

Briefing from Gillian Harrison on contingency planning in case of the failure of talks, 15 July 1996

Briefing from Joanna Nixon for John Major's meeting with John Hume on 2 July, enclosing speaking notes for Major, 1 July 1996

Briefing from John Chilcot for Peter Brooke's Meeting with John Major on 13 February 1991

Briefing from John Holmes for John Major on representations regarding internment and on a meeting with John Major, 1 July 1996

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

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

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

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

Briefing letter from Martin Howard for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

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

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

Briefing material for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

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

Briefing note for Martin Howard regarding the rules of procedure for the Forum dated 23 July 1996, enclosing a draft reply to Bronagh Hinds

Briefing note for a phone call between Ken Lindsay and John Holmes on 10 September 1996

Briefing note from Alan Whysall on how to deal with the Alliance representations from 10 September, 17 September 1996

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

Briefing note from David Campbell Bannerman with a proposal for the handling of decommissioning, 3 October 1996

Briefing note from David Hill enclosing a draft speaking note for the discussion on the agenda for the remainder of the remaining Opening Plenary, 1 October 1996

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

Briefing note from David Hill on the approaching crunch on decommissioning with the UUP, 27 September 1996

Briefing note from David Hill proposing a handling plan for the multi-party meetings on 18 September 1996

Briefing 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

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

Briefing note from Edward Oakden to John Major following the Manchester bombing and media appearances from John Bruton

Briefing note from John Holmes for John Major regarding Major's meeting with Patrick Mayhew, 3 July 1996

Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major following the Manchester bombing

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

Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major with updates about the Hume–Adams initiative and developments in the multi-party peace talks, enclosing a UUP paper on decommissioning from 30 September 1996

Briefing note from John Holmes to John Major with updates on the situation in Northern Ireland, 30 August 1996

Briefing note from Martin Howard for John Holmes – 'Northern Ireland Negotiations: Next Steps'. Faxed and annotated copy.

Briefing note from Martin Howard for John Holmes – 'Northern Ireland Negotiations: Next Steps'

Briefing note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the challenges and prospects in the multi-party talks process, 2 September 1996

Briefing note from Quentin Thomas on a potential speech by Patrick Mayhew, 17 July 1996

Briefing note from Veronica Sutherland on the attitudes of Irish Government officials after the August break, 28 August 1996

Briefing note on the NIWC's request to meet Patrick Mayhew, dated 19 July 1996

Briefing note on the NIWC, dated June 1996

Briefing note on the Northern Ireland talks, 30 July 1996

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

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

Briefing on Northern Ireland Points by Jonathan Margetts for John Major’s Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

Briefing on Social and Economic Issues for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Briefing on Tom King's Visit to Dublin

Briefing on security issues for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

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

Briefing on the Press Line Regarding Albert Reynolds' 10 January 1994 Submission

Briefing on the Schedule and Agenda of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

Briefing on the Talks Process for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Briefing paper on the informal discussions on the rules of procedure and the agenda

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

British Government brief summary record of multi-party talks on 15 October 1996

British Government brief summary record of multi-party talks on 24 September 1996

British Government brief summary record of multi-party talks on 30 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 1 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 2 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 7 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 8 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 9 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 10 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 16 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 17 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 18 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 23 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 24 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 28 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 30 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party meetings on 30 September 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 14 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 15 October 1996

British Government detailed record of multi-party talks on 16 October 1996

British Government handling plan for 23 July 1996

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

British Government progress report enclosing alternative text to the UUP amendment, 2 July 1996

British Government progress report enclosing amendments to the composite rules of procedure proposed by the British and Irish Governments, 24 June 1996

British Government record of Opening Plenary meetings held on 10 September 1996 to discuss the DUP's representation against the Loyalist parties

British Government record of meetings on 1 October 1996

British Government record of meetings on 2 October 1996

British Government record of meetings on 7 October 1996

British Government record of meetings on 8 October 1996

British Government record of meetings on 9 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 10 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 11 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 14 October 1996

British Government record of meetings on 16 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 17 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 18 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 18 and 19 June 1996 (INT/6)

British Government record of meetings on 23 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 24 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 25 September 1996

British Government record of meetings on 30 September 1996

British Government record of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

British Government statement on the multi-party talks, 21 January 1997

British Government submission letter, 14 June 1996

British Government submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996 [draft]

British Government summary record of meetings on 1 July 1996 enclosing amendments proposed by the British Government

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 1 October 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 8 October 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 9 September 1996, till 20.00

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 10 September 1996, till 15.30

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 11 September 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 14 October 1996, till 22.30

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 16 September 1996, till 17.00

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 18 September 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 21 October 1996

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

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 24 September 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 25 September 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 28 October 1996

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

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 30 October 1996

British Government summary record of multi-party talks on 30 September 1996, till 19.00

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

British Government's handling plan for 25 September 1996, enclosing a joint paper with suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning

British draft of the procedural guidelines and agenda for the talks on 5 June 1996

British government progress report on 2 July 1996

British government progress report on the afternoon of 3 July 1996 and the morning of 4 July 1996

British government record of afternoon and evening meetings on 25 July 1996

British government record of evening meetings on 10 June 1996

British government record of informal meetings on procedural guidelines and agenda on 2 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 1 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 3 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 4 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 9 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 16 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 17 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 22 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 23 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 24 July 1996

British government record of meetings on 27 June 1996

British government record of meetings on 29 July 1996

British government record of morning meetings on 18 July 1996

British government record of morning meetings on 25 July 1996

British government record of the first 36 hours of the talks, 13 June 1996

British government record of two talks bilaterals between the British and Irish governments during the IGC on 18 July 1996

British government revised draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

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

British government summary record of afternoon and evening meetings on 25 July 1996

British government summary record of meetings on 9 July 1996

British government summary record of meetings on 23 July 1996

British government summary record of meetings until 15.00 on 24 July 1996

British government summary record of meetings until 15.00 on 25 July 1996

British government summary record of morning meetings on 3 July 1996 including British government proposed replacement for rule 1

British record of afternoon meetings on 24 June 1996 at 14.20

British record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 24 June 1996 at 10.05

British record of morning meetings on 24 June 1996 at 10.00

Calendar of events—Dublin – 1996

Chairman's compromise text of the Rules of Procedure and a revised agenda from the two governments

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

Choreography for opening plenary session, 10 June 1996 (09.00)

Choreography/Scenario for 10 June 1996 and Statement by Chairman - Draft

Choreography/Scenario for 10 June as at 09.00 on 10 June 1996

Clinton to support London line on Northern Ireland', The Times, 8 February 1997

Comment on the Implications of the Concept of Irish Self-Determination

Comment on the Irish Position on the Eve of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

Comment on the Outcome of the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993

Commentary on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Commentary on the UKUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

Commentary on the UUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

Comments

Comments from Peter Bell on "Common Interests and Themes" paper, 5 July 1996

Comparison table between the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Grand Committees

Comprehensive Briefing and Talking Points for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

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

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

Contents page

Contingency Brief on THORP for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

Conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on Sinn Féin on 21 December 1996

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

Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Raymond Seitz Regarding a Message from Bill Clinton

Copy of Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Copy of a letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume with arrangements for the Forum

Copylist

Correction from Quentin Thomas to a minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and David Trimble on 5 May 1997, 7 May 1997

Correction to an internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05

Correspondence between John Holmes and Andrew Hunter MP on 12 and 14 June 1996

Correspondence between the Peter Westmacott and John Holmes regarding lobbying the US to designate PIRA as a terrorist organisation

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

Cover Letter Enclosing Gerry Adam's Response to Peter Brooke's Whitbread Speech on 9 November 1990

Cover Letter from Anthony Pawson to Peter May Enclosing Charles Powell's Minute Dated 5 February 1991

Cover Letter from Anthony Pawson to Simon Marsh Enclosing the Final Draft of the Whitbread Speech on 9 November 1990

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

Cover Letter from Danny McNeill to Peter May Enclosing a Review Paper on Political Movement and PIRA Dated 22 March 1991

Cover Letter from David Hill Enclosing a Revised Line on Ken Maginnis's Comments Dated 4 February 1991

Cover Letter from David Hill to Danny McNeill Enclosing a Line on Ken Maginnis's Comments Dated 4 February 1991

Cover Letter from Giacomo Attolico To Roderic Lyne Regarding a Press Release by the Italian Prime Minister on the Joint Declaration

Cover Letter from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Review of the Current State of Political Movement and PIRA Dated 3 April 1991

Cover Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Draft Reply to the Letter by Ian Paisley dated 3 December 1993

Cover Letter from Roderic Lyne to Simon Rogers Enclosing a Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major

Cover Letter from Simon Marsh to Peter May Enclosing a Draft Review Minute for a Meeting on 5 December 1990

Cover Letter from Simon Rogers to Alex Allan Enclosing Documents Released by Sinn Féin on 2 December 1993

Cover Letter from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing Background Notes and Draft Communique

Cover Letter from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Note on the Government of Ireland Act 1920

Cover Note Enclosing Several Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

Cover Page

Cover Page with a CC List for a Document For the Prime Minister Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

Cover Page with a CC List for a Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech

Cover Sheet of Fax with Copylist

Cover Sheet of Fax with List of CC'd Names

Cover and index of file

Cover letter from Danny McNeill to Peter May Enclosing a Draft Note on a Discussion with Bishop Cahal Daly on 20 November 1990

Cover note enclosing a letter from Mark Langhammer to Patrick Mayhew dated 3 July 1996

Cover note from Diane McNally enclosing the latest composite draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996

Cover note from Keith Jageman dated 4 July 1996, enclosing a paper on "Common Interests and Themes"

Cover of File

Cover of File and Part Closed Sheet

Cover of file

Cover of file and list of contents

Cover of file and notice of closure

Cover of the Collection of News Reports on the Irish Press Briefing

Cover of the File

Cover page

Covering Fax from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Draft Briefing Letter for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Enclosing a Revised British Draft of Paragraph 4 of the Joint Decration

Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the JD9 draft

Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Documents for a Cabinet Meeting

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

Covering Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens for Draft Letter Informing Cabinet about the Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

Covering Letter from Simon Rogers to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 December 1993

Covering Letter from Tony Beeton to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Speaking Note for John Major

Covering letter from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from David Tweed about Apprentice Boys of Derry, 16 May 1997

Covering letter from Philip Barton to Dominick Chilcott about letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair enclosing draft reply, 16 May 1997

Covering note from Alan Whysall enclosing a draft letter to John Holmes for John Major's meeting with the loyalist parties on 20 November, 15 November 1996

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

Covering note from Clare Checksfield enclosing guidance papers for the Chairmen, for their staff, and on the use of hospitality allowance, 4 July 1996

Covering note from David Hill enclosing an updated draft of the Rules of Procedure

Covering note from David Hill enclosing the joint Government proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

Covering note from Diane McNally enclosing a press statement by the Chairmen, 30 July 1996

Covering note from Martin Howard to John Holmes enclosing a paper on future policy options, 25 July 1996

Covering note from Robert Crawford enclosing the Northern Ireland newsheet, 2 July 1996

Covering note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking note for the discussion on the agenda for the opening Plenary session, 17 July 1996

Coversheet with Dates of File

Coversheet: Press Cuttings on the Joint Declaration

DUP response on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee requesting a meeting, 5 November 1996

DUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

DUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

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

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

David Hill amendment to 'Opening Statement by the British Government'

David Lavery amendments to talks handling plan

Defensive Brief for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Defensive Briefing on Northern Ireland

Detailed Record of Tête-à-Tête Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

Detailed record of talks progress from 25 June 1996

Detailed record of talks progress from 28 June 1996

Digest of Morning Newspapers on 16 December 1993

Dinner between British and Irish officials on 16 January 1997

Document Retained under FOI 27(I)

Document Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958

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

Document Retained: 24 A

Document Retained: 25 A

Document Retained: Administrative Arrangements Dated 3 December 1991

Document Retained: Document 14A

Document Retained: Document 20A

Document Retained: Document 34 and 34(A)

Document Retained: Flag C

Document Retained: Flag F

Document Retained: Letter from Stephen Wall to William Fittall Dated 27 February 1992

Document Retained: Minute and Attachment from Cradock to Stephen Wall Dated 10 March 1992

Document Retained: Minute from Cradock to Stephen Wall Dated 14 February 1992

Document Retained: Minute from Rodric Braithwaite to Stephen Wall Dated 16 July 1992

Document closed under FOI exemption 40(2): Annex B – Illustrative list of potential members, 17 July 1996

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

Document closed: Minute from Peter Westmacott to McDonald, 15 August 1996

Document retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter dated 22 May 1997'

Document retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter dated 30 May 1997'

Document retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Report dated [3 May 1997]'

Document retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: 'Letter to [John] Holmes dated [24 June 1997]'

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'

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

Document retained: Letter and attachment from [John] Holmes to [Ken] Lindsay, 9 September 1996

Document retained: Letter from Alex Allan to John Chilcot, 30 September 1996

Document retained: Letter from John Chilcot to Robin Butler, 25 September 1996

Document retained: Letter from Robert Crawford to John Holmes, 18 September 1996

Document retained: Minute and attachment from Robin Butler to Alex Allan, 28 June 1996

Document retained: Minute from an unknown author to John Major enclosing an attachment, 18 September 1996

Document retained: Minute to John Chilcot, 3 July 1996

Document retained: Note from John Holmes to Sutton, 25 June 1996

Document temporarily retained: 'Draft letter from [Tony Blair] to [Bill Clinton] and [John Bruton] (circa [6 June 1997])'

Document temporarily retained: 'Fax [Bill Clinton] to [Tony Blair] dated [17 June 1997]'

Document temporarily retained: 'Letter and attachment dated 31 December 1996 from [Edward] Oakden to [David] Kyle'

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

Document temporarily retained: 'Letter from the PM [Tony Blair] to President [Bill Clinton] dated [11 June 1997]

Documents Retained under Flag 17

Documents Retained under Flag B

Documents Retained under Section 3(4)

Documents Retained: Flag 26C

Doorstep at Stormont Castle following John Hume's meeting with Patrick Mayhew to discuss Bloody Sunday, 14 February 1997

Draft Brief for Prime Minister Q and A

Draft Broadcast Prefacing the Joint Declaration

Draft Communique to Be Issued Following a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 25 September 1992

Draft Contribution to John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

Draft Elements of a Defensive Statement for the British Government Regarding Its Communication with PIRA

Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to PS Cabinet Members Regarding the Anglo-Irish Joint Declaration Initiative (Incomplete)

Draft Minute to the Prime Minister Briefing Him on the Status of the Joint Declaration

Draft Northern Ireland Newsletter Article from John Major

Draft Notes for Patrick Mayhew Regarding his 14 October 1993 Meeting with Prime Minister John Major

Draft Opening Statement for John Major for Joint Press Conference on 4 December 1991

Draft Passage of Lord Mayor’s Banquet Speech

Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds' Letter of 11 November 1993

Draft Reply to a Letter from Joe Kennedy to John Major, 7 December 1993

Draft Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew's Use at a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

Draft agenda for Strand 1 issues

Draft agenda for Strand 2 issues

Draft agenda for Strand 3 issues

Draft agenda for concluding plenary session

Draft agenda for opening plenary session

Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations

Draft agenda for the Business Committee

Draft article on Northern Ireland: 'IRA violence is futile'

Draft internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 12 June 1996 at 11.45

Draft introduction to discussion of chairmanship (for Patrick Mayhew to give on 10 June 1996)

Draft invitation from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley to nominate delegation for the all-party talks, 4 June 1996

Draft letter from Bill Clinton to Atwood/Lyons, 23 August 1996

Draft letter from John Holmes to the NIWC, 19 December 1996

Draft letter from John Major to David Trimble

Draft letter from John Major to John Hume, 5 February 1997

Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble enclosing the paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', September 1996

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

Draft letter to Sinn Féin, 5 July 1997

Draft letters from John Major to Presidents Clinton and Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien

Draft message from C D Kyle enclosing a note on how to handle a last minute ceasefire, June 1996

Draft note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a handling plan for the publication of the British Government draft of the Hume/Adams statement, September 1996

Draft notification of non-meeting days for the forum, for the attention of Patrick Mayhew

Draft of 'Opening statement by the British Government'

Draft of 'Substantive all-party negotiations: Scenario for the opening plenary session' on 5 June 1996

Draft opening statement for the Independent Chairmen on 4 February 1997

Draft procedural guidelines, 18 June 1996

Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 19 June 1996 at 12.03

Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 29 July 1996 at 10.07

Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 29 July 1996 at 18.47

Draft reply to Gerry Adams as amended by John Holmes and John Major, 11 February 1997

Draft response to David Trimble clarifying the 25 June 1997 joint paper (part 2), 8 July 1997

Draft response to David Trimble clarifying the aide-mémoire (part 1), 8 July 1997

Draft rules of procedure agreed between British and Irish officials, 20 June 1996 (20.05)

Draft rules of procedure, 19 June 1996

Draft rules of procedure: record of amendments proposed by the British and Irish governments on 24 June 1996 at 21.45

Draft speaking note on publication of the scenario paper

Draft speech for Mo Mowlam on the Forum Reactivation Order, 2 June 1997

Draft statement from Bill Clinton condemning murder in Northern Ireland, 17 March 1997

Draft statement in response to a PIRA ceasefire announcement

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

Draft statement to parliament in the event of a breakdown of talks

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

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

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

Draft text of speech given by Patrick Mayhew at the Plenary session of the British-Irish Inter Parliamentary Body, 25 September 1996

Draft text of the British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks [27 September 1996]

Duplicate Communique dated 16 June 1993 by the British and Irish Governments on Anglo-Irish Relations

Duplicate Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

Duplicate Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 23 January 1991

Duplicate note from David Hill to Gillian Harrison regarding note-taking arrangements for the talks, 24 June 1996

Duplicate record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 27 September 1996

Duplicate: Agenda for a meeting to plan the choreography of the opening day

Duplicate: Arrangements for the arrival of the three chairmen

Early Draft of Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Introducing the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure 1.1: Annex A – Letter from John Major to John Hume enclosing text on the British Government's approach to the multi-party talks, 24 July 1996

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

Enclosure 1.1: Submission by Alliance on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 10 September 1996

Enclosure 1.2: Annex B – Text of a draft British Government statement sent by John Hume, as approved by Gerry Adams and PIRA, 17 September 1996

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

Enclosure 1.2: UUP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 1.3: Annex C – Revised draft letter from John Major to John Hume enclosing draft text on the British Government's approach to the multi-party talks

Enclosure 1.3: DUP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

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

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

Enclosure 1.4: UDP response to the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

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

Enclosure 1: Alternative text for rule 17A with annotations

Enclosure 1: Annex A - Proposed agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, tabled by the British and Irish Governments on 30 July 1996

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

Enclosure 1: British Government's revised text for the Hume/Adams statement, 9 September 1996

Enclosure 1: Draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning bill

Enclosure 1: Draft address to decommissioning by the British Government, 7 August 1996

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

Enclosure 1: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume enclosing draft text on the British Government's approach to the multi-party talks, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 1: Draft reply from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley, 23 July 1996

Enclosure 1: Joint Government proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 25 July 1996

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

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

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

Enclosure 1: Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants regarding the Alliance representations, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 1: Memo on the Hume–Adams initiative by Patrick Mayhew for the Cabinet ministerial committee on Northern Ireland, 17 September 1996

Enclosure 1: Note by the British Government enclosing the British and Irish Governments' proposals for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure 1: Note from David Lavery enclosing a draft skeleton judgement of the alliance party representations, 19 September 1996

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

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

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

Enclosure 1: Press release from the SDLP, 23 July 1996

Enclosure 1: SDLP press release with proposal regarding the opening Plenary, 23 July 1996

Enclosure 1: Scenario for the opening Plenary session, 6 June 1996

Enclosure 1: Speaking note on Northern Ireland and Europe

Enclosure 1: Speaking notes by Gillian Harrison for John Major's meeting with John Alderdice, 17 July 1996

Enclosure 1: Speaking points for the British Government's use for their meeting with the Irish Government, 13 September 1996

Enclosure 1: Statement by Patrick Mayhew in the 'spleen-venting' session on 22 July 1996

Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen on the Drumcree crisis, 16 July 1996

Enclosure 1: Statement by the Independent Chairmen regarding the events in Drumcree, 16 July 1996

Enclosure 2: Alliance proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

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

Enclosure 2: Annex B — Briefing for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with David Trimble regarding a possible PIRA ceasefire

Enclosure 2: British Government draft statement on the status of the Ground Rules, 21 June 1996

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

Enclosure 2: Draft Irish Decommissioning bill, 1996

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

Enclosure 2: Draft reply from John Major to John Hume's letter of 8 August, September 1996

Enclosure 2: Draft resolution by the British and Irish Governments on Robert McCartney's point on rule 27A

Enclosure 2: Informal paper from the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

Enclosure 2: Informal paper on procedural issues by the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

Enclosure 2: Joint proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the agenda for Strand 2 and Strand 3, 30 July 1996

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

Enclosure 2: Key paragraphs – comparison of SDLP and UUP proposals on the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

Enclosure 2: Letter from John Alderdice to the Chairman regarding the Alliance representation, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 2: NIWC proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 29 July 1996

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

Enclosure 2: Possible time-limited agenda for remainder of the Opening Plenary, 12 September 1996

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

Enclosure 2: Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations, 6 June 1996

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

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

Enclosure 2: Terms of reference for the committee on decommissioning

Enclosure 2: UUP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 3: A proposition from the British and Irish Governments, 22 July 1996 [09.30]

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

Enclosure 3: DUP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 3: Draft agenda for substantive all-party negotiations, 6 June 1996

Enclosure 3: Introductory speaking notes for the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning bill

Enclosure 3: Joint Government proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

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

Enclosure 3: NIWC proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure 3: Note on BSE [Bovine spongiform encephalopathy] in Northern Ireland

Enclosure 3: Possible time-limited agenda for remainder of the Opening Plenary, 13 September 1996

Enclosure 3: Possible time-limited agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 13 September 1996

Enclosure 3: UKUP proposed agenda for comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

Enclosure 3: Workplan for further progress on decommissioning alongside the three strands, 7 August 1996

Enclosure 4: Annex D - Points to broker for the British Government with the Irish Government, the UUP and the SDLP, 10 September 1996

Enclosure 4: British Government paper on the International Body's proposals on decommissioning, 26 July 1996

Enclosure 4: Notes on bilateral issues, including cooperation, prisoners and nuclear issues

Enclosure 4: SDLP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure 4: SDLP proposed agenda for comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

Enclosure 4: Terms of reference for the committee on decommissioning

Enclosure 4: UDP response to the Alliance submission on breaches of the Mitchell Principles, 16 September 1996

Enclosure 5: DUP proposed agenda for comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

Enclosure 5: List of the journalists attending the interview with John Major on 25 September 1996

Enclosure 5: Points to broker with the UUP, SDLP and the Irish Government regarding the agenda for the Opening Plenary

Enclosure 5: UDP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure 6: DUP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure 7: UKUP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure 8: UUP proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996

Enclosure Retained under Flag 5 and Flag 5A

Enclosure: "Second Impressions" Briefing from David Blatherwick

Enclosure: 'A Message from Concerned Irish Americans', 17 June 1997

Enclosure: 'Irish American leaders urge all parties to take courageous actions to end Irish conflict'

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

Enclosure: A Strategy for Peace and Justice in Ireland (JD2)

Enclosure: Account of Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring

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

Enclosure: Aide Mémoire from the Irish Government Regarding JD6

Enclosure: Aide-Mémoire for Robin Butler in Advance of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

Enclosure: Aide-mémoire on meetings with Sinn Féin, 11 June 1997

Enclosure: Aide-mémoire text, 13 June 1997

Enclosure: Aide-mémoire to Sinn Féin, 13 June 1997

Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (9 November 1993 Draft)

Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (18 November 1993 Draft)

Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (23 November 1993 Draft with Molyneaux's Amendments)

Enclosure: Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration as Revised on 25 November 1993

Enclosure: Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

Enclosure: Amendments Proposed to JD14 in Dublin on 3 December 1993

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

Enclosure: Amnesty International urgent action bulletin on the treatment of Róisín McAliskey, 7 February 1997

Enclosure: Analysis of JD13

Enclosure: Annex A - Draft Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Annex A - Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Annex A To Note For The Record By Quentin Thomas Revising Paragraph 4 And Suggesting Lines To Take For The British Government

Enclosure: Annex A – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note for John Major for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note on Fine Gael and Internal Irish Politics

Enclosure: Annex A – Points to Make for Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds at EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993

Enclosure: Annex A – Possible Further Amendments to JD15

Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for Proposed Meeting with Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

Enclosure: Annex A – Speaking Note for John Major when Meeting Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Annex A – Alternative Language on Self-Determination

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

Enclosure: Annex A – Annotated Draft Minute to John Major Outlining Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Annex A – Briefing Note for John Major for a Meeting with Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

Enclosure: Annex A – Defensive lines for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

Enclosure: Annex A – Joint Declaration Draft (JD13)

Enclosure: Annex A – Possible draft package for resolving decommissioning before the election, 20 January 1997

Enclosure: Annex A: British Wording of a Draft Paragraph on Self-Determination for the Joint Declaration

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

Enclosure: Annex A—Answers to HMG's questions

Enclosure: Annex A—Background information on NIWC participants at meeting

Enclosure: Annex A—Details of Liam McCotter and Gilbert (Danny) McNamee's offences

Enclosure: Annex A—Draft joint communiqué, 25 July 1997

Enclosure: Annex A—General points to be made at meetings with Robert McCartney and John Alderdice

Enclosure: Annex A—Guidelines for contact with Sinn Féin, 30 May 1997

Enclosure: Annex A—Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

Enclosure: Annex A—Suggested points to cover: political issues, 12 May 1997

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

Enclosure: Annex B – Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (Early Beeton 12 November 1993 Draft)

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

Enclosure: Annex B – Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration, 8 December 1993

Enclosure: Annex B – Speech Made by Albert Reynolds on 17 October 1993

Enclosure: Annex B – Articles 2 & 3 and Consent

Enclosure: Annex B – Biography of John Bruton

Enclosure: Annex B – Explanatory Note on the Text of JD15 and JD15B

Enclosure: Annex B – Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Annex B – Handling decommissioning: points to deploy with the UUP

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

Enclosure: Annex B: British Wording of a Draft Section on Articles Two and Three and Consent for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Annex B—Draft press line, 7 May 1997

Enclosure: Annex B—Lines to take on transfer of Liam McCotter and Gilbert (Danny) McNamee

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

Enclosure: Annex B—Specific points for UKUP and APNI

Enclosure: Annex B—The Northern Ireland parties in the political talks, 12 May 1997

Enclosure: Annex C – Joint Statement made by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Annex C – Joint Statement on Northern Ireland, 29 October 1993

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

Enclosure: Annex C—A paper on 'Achieving a Political Settlement', 12 May 1997

Enclosure: Annex C—Background material on strip-searching

Enclosure: Annex C—Background notes on UKUP and APNI; personality notes on John Alderdice and Robert McCartney

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

Enclosure: Annex C—Women in decision making in Northern Ireland

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

Enclosure: Annex D – Background on the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Annex D—Brief by the Home Office on Róisín McAliskey

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

Enclosure: Annex E—Press Line on John Major's meeting with the NIWC

Enclosure: Annex – The Mitchell Principles

Enclosure: Annex—Briefing for Paul Murphy's meetings with the parties on 9 June 1997

Enclosure: Annex—Emergency Provisions Bill, 10 May 1997

Enclosure: Annex—Establishment of a sub-committee of plenary on confidence-building matters

Enclosure: Annex—Liaison subcommittee on decommissioning

Enclosure: Annex—Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order Bill, 10 May 1997

Enclosure: Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD12) for the Use of John Major

Enclosure: Annotated Draft Reply to David Trimble on Behalf of John Major Regarding Contact with PIRA/Sinn Féin

Enclosure: Annotated Draft of a Brief History of the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Arranged Question For Business Questions On Select Commitee On Northern Ireland Affairs

Enclosure: Arrangements for Briefing Key People

Enclosure: Article by the Prime Minister For "Sunday Life" with Proposed Amendments

Enclosure: Background Note and Draft Line on British Government’s Position on Having Talks with Sinn Féin

Enclosure: Background Note and Revised Line on the British Government’s Position on having Talks with Sinn Féin

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

Enclosure: Background Note on the Political Scene in Northern Ireland

Enclosure: Background Notes for John Major's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Enclosure: Background on the PUP for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Background on the UDP for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Brief for Lines to Take on the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing Document for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing Lines for the 16 December 1993

Enclosure: Briefing Lines for the Government Whip Office

Enclosure: Briefing Note for John Major on the Status of the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Briefing Note for the Making of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing Note for the Media Response to the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing Note on the EDG Application to the EEP

Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing Note on the Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs, 15 December 1993

Enclosure: Briefing Note – Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration in Brussels on 10 December 1993

Enclosure: Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Briefing for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux Regarding the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

Enclosure: Briefing for a Meeting with John Hume

Enclosure: Briefing for the Line to Take Regarding the PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

Enclosure: Briefing from David Cooke for John Major before 9 November 1993 Meetings with Paisley and Molyneaux

Enclosure: Briefing note on parades in Northern Ireland, 6 June 1997

Enclosure: Briefing on Current British Objectives and the Text of JD14B

Enclosure: Briefing on European Council Issues

Enclosure: Briefing on Intra-UK Prisoner Transfers

Enclosure: Briefing on Northern Ireland Select Committee

Enclosure: Briefing on Political Movement and the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Briefing on Political Union for John Major's Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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

Enclosure: Briefing update on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

Enclosure: British Draft of Paragraph 4 of the Joint Declaration as Amended on 30 September 1993

Enclosure: British Government Nine Paragraph Note to the PIRA as Corrected, 1 December 1993

Enclosure: British Government draft of the Hume/Adams statement, 1 October 1996

Enclosure: British Government questions with answers from Gerry Adams, 20 February 1997

Enclosure: British Government suggested lines on the multi-party talks, 15 March 1997

Enclosure: Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Checklist for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17July 1996 at 15.45

Enclosure: Checklist of Points for John Major to Cover in His Meeting with Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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

Enclosure: Checklist of points for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 11 July 1997

Enclosure: Checklist of points for the meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

Enclosure: Checklist of points to make for John Major during a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

Enclosure: Chilcot/Dalton Group Report

Enclosure: Comment by Tony Beeton on Joint Declaration (JD8)

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

Enclosure: Commentary on Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Commentary on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Commentary on the Joint Declaration (JD13)

Enclosure: Comments made by State Department spokesman Nick Burns in press briefing on 17 June 1997

Enclosure: Communique dated 16 June 1993 by the British and Irish Governments on Anglo-Irish Relations

Enclosure: Constitutional Issues Section of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Copy of John Major's Speech to the Guildhall for the Lord Mayor's Banquet

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

Enclosure: Cover Letter by Tomás Ó Fiaich Enclosing Letter and Proposal from Alec Reid and Raymond Murray

Enclosure: Cover Letter from E C Hallett to Quentin Thomas Enclosing Note on Amnesties Granted by the British Government in the Context of Negotiations for Independence

Enclosure: Cover Sheet of Fax with a List of CC'd Names

Enclosure: Covering Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew's Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

Enclosure: Covering Letter from David Blatherwick to Roderic Lyne Enclosing an Account of a Meeting on 12 November 1993

Enclosure: Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne Giving an Account of Recent Developments in the Talks Process and the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Covering letter from Fiona Mylchreest about a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton, 7 May 1997

Enclosure: Covering letter from the NIO for first draft of possible text for Sinn Féin, 23 May 1997

Enclosure: Current Irish Deployments for UN Peacekeeping Missions

Enclosure: David Blatherwick's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993

Enclosure: David Trimble's proposals

Enclosure: Decommissioning Legislation

Enclosure: Defensive Briefing for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

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

Enclosure: Detailed Briefings on EC Issues for Anglo-Irish Talks

Enclosure: Discussion Points for an Informal Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

Enclosure: Document Providing the Background to the Joint Declaration Agreement

Enclosure: Document Summarising the Progress of the Joint Declaration Initiative for a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

Enclosure: Document for John Major Regarding Developments in the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Document for Members of the British Government with Agreed Positions Following a 15 November 1993 Speech

Enclosure: Draft 29 October 1993 Joint Statement for John Major and Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Draft Article for John Major Pressuring Sinn Féin to Respond to the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Brief for Lines on the 16 December 1993

Enclosure: Draft Communique to Be Issued Following a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Enclosure: Draft Contribution to John Major's Speech to the House

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

Enclosure: Draft Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne written by Peter Bell Enclosing a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Hume/Adams statement with new amendments, sent by John Hume to Edward Oakden on 10 October 1996

Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration (JD9)

Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration (JD11) Produced During the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

Enclosure: Draft Joint Declaration JD15

Enclosure: Draft Joint Statement Emerging from a 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Draft Letter by Joseph Pilling to Dominic Morris Enclosing a Reply to David Trimble's Letter to John Major

Enclosure: Draft Letter by Quentin Thomas for Jonathan Stephens to Send to Roderic Lyne Informing Cabinet about the Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Letter by Tony Beeton for Roderic Lyne to be Signed by Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Future Meeting Between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Draft Letter for 10 Downing Street Attaching the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

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

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Continuation of the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Continuation of the Joint Declaration Initiative (Annotated)

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Concerning the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Introducing the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding a British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Responding to Letter of 7 September 1993

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds with Amendments

Enclosure: Draft Letter from John Major to John Hume

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

Enclosure: Draft Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

Enclosure: Draft 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

Enclosure: Draft Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Dick Spring Regarding the Talks Process

Enclosure: Draft Letter from Roderic Lyne to Private Secretaries of the Cabinet Regarding Finalisation of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Letter to Alex Allan Enclosing Briefing Notes on the Upcoming Joint Statement by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Attaching Documents for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Speaking Note for Meetings in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

Enclosure: Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

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

Enclosure: Draft Letters from Peter Brooke to Cahal Daly and Robin Eames Regarding Their Request for a Meeting

Enclosure: Draft Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Message from John Major to Bill Clinton

Enclosure: Draft Minute from John Chilcot to John Major Regarding Political Movement and PIRA, Subject to Peter Brooke's Approval

Enclosure: Draft Minute from PS Patrick Mayhew to Roderic Lyne Attaching a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Draft Opening Statement and Q&A Briefing for John Major at the Joint Press Conference

Enclosure: Draft Opening Statement for John Major

Enclosure: Draft Opening Statement for John Major for the Joint Press Conference on 4 December 1991

Enclosure: Draft Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux by Michael Ancram

Enclosure: Draft Passage on Northern Ireland for the Guildhall Speech on 15 November 1993

Enclosure: Draft Programme for Anglo-Irish Talks Suggested by the Irish Government

Enclosure: Draft Reply by Anthony Pawson to Gerry Adams' Letter of 28 November 1990

Enclosure: Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds' Letter of 11 November 1993

Enclosure: Draft Reply to David Trimble on Behalf of John Major Regarding Contact with PIRA/Sinn Féin

Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note by Tony Beeton for John Major to Use in a Potential Future Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew for a Conversation with Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

Enclosure: Draft Speaking Note for Use in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

Enclosure: Draft Statement by Independent Chairmen

Enclosure: Draft Statement for John Major and Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Draft Statement for John Major's Upcoming Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Draft agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary approved by the UUP and the SDLP on 9 October 1996

Enclosure: Draft aide-mémoire on meetings with Sinn Féin, 10 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft announcement of the membership of the independent parades commission

Enclosure: Draft article on Northern Ireland

Enclosure: Draft article on Northern Ireland, 19 February 1997

Enclosure: Draft article on Northern Ireland: 'IRA violence is futile', 21 February 1997

Enclosure: Draft article/speech on conversations with Sinn Féin, 6 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft covering minute enclosing paper on pressure points related to policing, 4 July 1996

Enclosure: Draft letter from John Holmes to Monica McWilliams and Pearl Sagar

Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume

Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume enclosing draft text for the British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks, 26 September 1996

Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to John Hume, as amended by John Holmes

Enclosure: Draft letter from John Major to Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

Enclosure: Draft letter from Nick Sanderson, 7 May 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume, 13 March 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume, 25 February 1997

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

Enclosure: Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew to party leaders and other political figures, 25 February 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuinness, 4 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuinness, 9 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 10 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to Bill Clinton and John Bruton, 10 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to David Trimble regarding Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 19 June 1997

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

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

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

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

Enclosure: Draft letter from Tony Blair to John Hume, 20 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter to Bertie Ahern for comment by the NIO

Enclosure: Draft letter to Gerry Adams, August 1997

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

Enclosure: Draft letter to John O'Donoghue, 21 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter to Sinn Féin with Irish comments, 8 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft message from Tony Blair for the 'Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

Enclosure: Draft minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major, enclosing Mayhew's statement on the Drumcree crisis in the Parliament on 15 July 1996

Enclosure: Draft of Hume–Adams text of 10 October 1996 attached for comparison

Enclosure: Draft of John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Draft of Joint Declaration (JD14) Discussed by Jim Molyneaux and Archbishop Eames on 18 November 1993

Enclosure: Draft of a Declaration which Sinn Féin Suggests Should Be Made Jointly by the British and Dublin Governments (JD3)

Enclosure: Draft of a PQ on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft of a PQ on plastic baton rounds, 10 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft of a letter from Mo Mowlam to Gerry Adams in response to his letters on 2 May 1997, 6 May 1997

Enclosure: Draft of press release about letter to Gerry Adams, 6 May 1997

Enclosure: Draft of the Joint Statement to Be Made by Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Draft press release on the referral of Lee Clegg's case to the Court of Appeal

Enclosure: Draft press statement on the British Government reponse to the Hayes review as given by Patrick Mayhew, 24 April 1997

Enclosure: Draft reply from John Major to Cardinal Daly, 23 August 1996

Enclosure: Draft reply from John Major to John Bruton, 19 July 1996

Enclosure: Draft reply from Tony Blair to Gary McMichael, 23 May 1997

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

Enclosure: Draft reply to Ian Paisley

Enclosure: Draft response to Don Mullan about a visit from the families of Bloody Sunday victims with edits, 22 May 1997

Enclosure: Draft response to UUP concerns about the establishment of the Independent Commission, 10 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft response to UUP concerns about the establishment of the Independent Commission, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Draft rules of procedure, 20 June 1996

Enclosure: Draft statement from Bill Clinton about Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

Enclosure: Draft text for the British Government statement on their approach to the all-party negotiations, 3 September 1996 [Hume—Adams initiative]

Enclosure: Entry to and exclusion from the Northern Ireland talks – criteria

Enclosure: Entry to and exclusion from the Northern Ireland talks—speaking note

Enclosure: Extract from Peter Westmacott's letter to John Holmes, 19 July 1996

Enclosure: Extract from Prison Service Security Manual on searching procedures

Enclosure: Extract from White House press briefing, 16 June 1997

Enclosure: Extracts from Public Statements about the Joint Declaration, 16 December 1993

Enclosure: FCO briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

Enclosure: Fax from Chris Maccabe to Martin Williams Regarding Concerns over the Possible Unionist Reaction to the Joint Declaration

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

Enclosure: Final Draft of the Whitbread Speech to Be Delivered on 9 November 1990

Enclosure: Final Joint Declaration with Some Annotations

Enclosure: First draft of possible NIO text for Sinn Féin with comments by John Holmes, 23 May 1997

Enclosure: Gerry Adams' Speech to the Sinn Féin Women's Conference on 6 November 1993

Enclosure: Gerry Adams's account of Sinn Féin's position on a PIRA ceasefire, August 1996

Enclosure: Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Highlighted copy of speaking note [Annex A] for meeting with George Mitchell on 2 June 1997

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

Enclosure: Ian Paisley's speaking notes, 7 May 1997

Enclosure: Illustrative dates for the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Bill

Enclosure: Intelligence Assessment of Provisional IRA Response to Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Interim reply to Cahal Daly, 30 July 1996

Enclosure: Irish Draft Communique on the Meeting between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

Enclosure: Irish Government draft language on decommissioning, 21 July 1997

Enclosure: JD14 as Shown to Molyneaux with Amendment Locations Marked

Enclosure: JD14A

Enclosure: Jean Denton's draft statement on the Hayes review, 24 April 1997

Enclosure: Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (Amended Copy of JD15) as Discussed between Butler and Nally on 13 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD2) with Robin Butler's Handwritten Annotations

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD10) as Passed to Robin Butler on 6 October 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14A) as Amended Following the Meeting with James Molyneaux on 30 November 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD14B)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) as as prepared for the Ministerial meeting on 9 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Amendments Incorporated

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Amendments Indicated

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) with Annotations Highlighting Jim Molyneaux's Contribution to the Text

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15) – 7 December 1993 with Annex A of Further Amendments Proposed by the NIO, 8 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15C)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD15C) (Duplicate)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration (JD19) – 14 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD12A) as Shown to Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) Emerging from a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) dated 7 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) from 7 December 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with British Amendments

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft (JD15B) with British and Irish Amendments

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft Eight Passed To Quentin Thomas by Seán Ó hUiginn on 27 September 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Draft to Show to Jim Molyneaux (JD12A)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Handling Plan

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Irish Draft (JD8) as Passed by Seán Ó hUiginn on 24 September 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Irish Draft (JD12) as Conveyed on 8 October 1993

Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD6

Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD13 Annotated Copy

Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14 (Annotated Copy)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14A (Annotated Copy)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration JD14B

Enclosure: Joint Declaration New Paragraph 11 (Non-Paper)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration Text for Discussion by Ministers (JD12A)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Amended by the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 (JD11)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Conveyed on 8 October 1993 (JD12)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration as Tabled during the Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993 by the Irish Government (JD10)

Enclosure: Joint Declaration to be Shown to Jim Molyneaux [JD12A]

Enclosure: Joint Declaration with Amendments Proposed on 9 December 1993 (JD15A)

Enclosure: Joint Government paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning'

Enclosure: Joint Statement Made by Reynolds and Major on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Joint Statment by John Major and Albert Reynolds on the Heathrow Bombings

Enclosure: Joint statement of intent on cooperation between the Irish and British governments, 23 May 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (15 November 1993)

Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning the Joint Declaration Initiative and the Prospects for and Road to Peace

Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Following the Anglo-Irish Summit

Enclosure: Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the PIRA Response to the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Letter from Alec Reid and Raymond Murray to John Hume Enclosing the Reid/Murray Proposal

Enclosure: Letter from Andrew Hunter to Patrick Hunter Regarding Reactivating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

Enclosure: Letter from Andrew Hunter to Patrick Mayhew Regarding Re-activating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

Enclosure: Letter from Bernard Donoughue to Tony Blair enclosing a UUP paper, 4 June 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Betty Boothroyd to Gerry Adams, 8 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Bill Clinton to Brian Atwood, 24 August 1996

Enclosure: Letter from Bill Clinton to James Lyons, [24] August 1996

Enclosure: Letter from David Tweed on behalf of Apprentice Boys of Derry Club

Enclosure: Letter from Denis Faul to Peter Brook Regarding the Link between the Release of Prisoners and a Ceasefire

Enclosure: Letter from Gary McMichael to Tony Blair, 2 May 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to Ann Taylor, 4 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to Betty Boothroyd, 4 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume, 21 March 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major (photocopy), 10 February 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major Regarding the Initiation of Peace Talks Dated 20 August 1991

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 31 January 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair requesting a meeting between British officials and Sinn Féin, 2 May 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Letter from Ian Paisley to Tony Blair, 10 July 1997

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

Enclosure: Letter from John Holmes to David Trimple arranging meeting on 4 June 1997 at 17.30, 30 May 1997

Enclosure: Letter from John Hume to John Major

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

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

Enclosure: Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds to be Delivered by Robin Butler

Enclosure: Letter from John Major to Charles Haughey Regarding Developments in the Political Talks Dated 13 March 1991

Enclosure: Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 12 February 1997

Enclosure: Letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

Enclosure: Letter from John O'Connell to Michael Heseltine Encouraging the British Government to Start Negotiations with the IRA

Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Peter Smith Regarding the Response to John O'Connell's Letter of 1 September 1993

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

Enclosure: Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne on 28 October 1993 Enclosing Draft Documents for Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Letter from Malachi Curran to Mark Langhammer regarding Curran's removal as the head of the Labour delegation, 6 July 1996

Enclosure: Letter from Martin McGuiness to Quentin Thomas, 2 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Melanie Leech to Gillian Kirton on the Line to Take Regarding the Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

Enclosure: Letter from Michael Heseltine to Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Conversation between Heseltine and John O'Connell

Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Andrew Hunter Regarding Re-activating his Contacts with Sinn Féin

Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Alderdice Regarding the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Heseltine Regarding John O'Connell's Conversation with David Blatherwick

Enclosure: Letter from Peter Smith to John O'Connell in Response to His Request for Initiating Negotiations with the IRA

Enclosure: Letter from Peter Smith to Jonathan Stephens Requesting Advice on the Reply to John O'Connell's Letter of 1 September 1993

Enclosure: Letter from Peter Westmacott to Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 13 August 1996

Enclosure: Letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuinness, 9 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech Regarding John Major's Letter to Albert Reynolds (Further Enclosed)

Enclosure: Letter from Sam Sharpe to Edward Oakden regarding a meeting between John Major and Irish journalists, 20 August 1996

Enclosure: Letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Letter from US Congressmen to John Major calling for an enquiry into Bloody Sunday, 11 March 1997

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

Enclosure: Line to Take for Peter Brooke's Meeting with John Hume Regarding the Meeting on 11 January 1991

Enclosure: Line to Take for Questions Regarding Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

Enclosure: Line to take on bail for Róisín McAliskey

Enclosure: Lines to Include in the Reply to Denis Faul's Letter to Peter Brooke

Enclosure: Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew for an Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

Enclosure: Lines to Take on the Joint Statement on Northern Ireland by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Lines to take for a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 January 1997

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

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

Enclosure: Lines to take on Sinn Féin's entry into political multi-party talks, 7 April 1997

Enclosure: Lines to take on a suspension of PIRA operations

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

Enclosure: Lines to take on prisons for Tony Blair's meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Lines to take on suspension of PIRA operations, 7 April 1997

Enclosure: Lines to take on the cases of Jim Fisher and Mark Wright, 17 April 1997

Enclosure: Lines to take on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 15 August 1996

Enclosure: List of Corrections in the Messages Passed between the British Government and the IRA between February and November 1993

Enclosure: List of Corrections in the Transcription of Messages Exchanged between the British Government and the PIRA, 1 December 1993

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

Enclosure: List of Points Emerging from 27 October 1993 Speeches in the Dáil

Enclosure: List of Points to Make for John Major at His Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: List of Points to Make for John Major at Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: List of Points to Make for the 29 October 1993 Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: List of Possible Questions and Prepared Answers Regarding Contact between Sinn Féin and the British Government for Peter Brooke

Enclosure: List of Recent Discoveries by the Garda since 16 June 1993

Enclosure: List of Recent Incidents with Cross-Border Dimension

Enclosure: List of points to make on reinstated security measures

Enclosure: Memo from Anthony Pawson to Peter May Requesting Advice on Desmond Parsons' Proposal Dated 27 June 1991

Enclosure: Memo from Charles Powell to Anthony Pawson Requesting a Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke Dated 4 February 1991

Enclosure: Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Containing a List of Attendees for the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

Enclosure: Memo of Issues Produced Following a Meeting on 17 November 1993 between Patrick Mayhew and John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

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

Enclosure: Michael Ancram's Paragraph for Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Michael Ancram's Paragraph for John Major for Proposed Meeting with Jim Molyneaux, 8 December 1993

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

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

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

Enclosure: Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a text from John Hume (Hume–Adams), 22 January 1997

Enclosure: Minute from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

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

Enclosure: Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Northern Ireland Office exchanges with Hume–Adams, 25 February 1997

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

Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam about the NIO approach to Northern Ireland, 6 May 1997

Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding a strategy for the summer for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

Enclosure: Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair, 14 July 1997

Enclosure: Minute from Robin Butler on His Meeting with Dermot Nally on 16 December 1991 and a Note on How to Proceed Forward

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

Enclosure: NIO Briefing for Discussion of the Joint Declaration on 11 December 1993 in Brussels

Enclosure: NIO Commentary on Joint Declaration (JD2)

Enclosure: NIWC proposal for a draft order in council to establish a Parades Commission

Enclosure: News Report Titled "Clinton supports Major on Ireland, denies pressure"

Enclosure: Nine Paragraph Note Sent by the British Government to the PIRA on 19 March 1993

Enclosure: Northern Ireland Office commentary on Gerry Adams's answers

Enclosure: Northern Ireland Office commentary on Gerry Adams's article in the Irish Times

Enclosure: Northern Ireland information newsheet, 27 August 1996

Enclosure: Northern Ireland objectives, 17 June 1997

Enclosure: Northern Ireland options, 17 June 1997

Enclosure: Note On the Purpose of the Declaration

Enclosure: Note for the Record of a Meeting Between John Major and Cardinal Daly with Michael Ancram Present_11 November 1993

Enclosure: Note from Alex Allan to Sandra P Regarding the Civil Service Seminar Scheduled for 3 November 1993

Enclosure: Note from Joanna Nixon [on behalf of Ken Lindsay] enclosing an information plan regarding the Hume–Adams initiative, 25 September 1996

Enclosure: Note of Congratulations from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh

Enclosure: Note on Security Measures to Take if the PIRA Reject the Joint Declaration

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

Enclosure: Note on the Government of Ireland Act 1920 for John Major in Advance of His Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Notes for Supplementaries on Northern Ireland Matters for the Joint Press Conference on 4 December 1991

Enclosure: Notes on Cross Border Security Cooperation between UK and Ireland

Enclosure: Outline handling plan for the resumption of talks, 8 August 1996

Enclosure: Paper Titled "Release of Prisoners in the Context of Negotiations for Colonial Independence from British Rule" by E C Hallett

Enclosure: Paper by British officials for the Liaison Group, 7 April 1997

Enclosure: Paper from David Trimble on the talks process and alternatives, 20 January 1997

Enclosure: Paper on Strand 1

Enclosure: Parliamentary statement by Michael Howard on prisoners in hospital, 18 January 1996

Enclosure: Parliamentary written answer from Alan Walker to Nirj Deva on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

Enclosure: Patrick Mayhew's Draft of a Segment on Northern Ireland for John Major's Speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet

Enclosure: Personality Notes for Members of the Irish Delegation

Enclosure: Personality note on David Ervine

Enclosure: Personality note on Gary McMichael

Enclosure: Personality note on Hugh Smyth

Enclosure: Personality note on John White

Enclosure: Phone response from Sinn Féin on 9 May 1997 at 18.00

Enclosure: Points to Make on the Exchanges between the British Government and the IRA for the Anglo-Irish Talks

Enclosure: Points to make for a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

Enclosure: Points to make in a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

Enclosure: Points to make on EU issues for Tony Blair's meeting with Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

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

Enclosure: Points to take for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

Enclosure: Points to take for the meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

Enclosure: Position Paper on Attempts to End the Violence by the Provisional IRA through Operation Chiffon or via the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Positive Bull Points for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Possible British Amendments to JD15

Enclosure: Possible alternative agenda for the resumed opening plenary, 8 August 1996

Enclosure: Possible answers to questions from John Hume (Hume–Adams)

Enclosure: Possible text to be sent to Sinn Féin by the NIO, 30 May 1997

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

Enclosure: Press Lines Regarding President Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

Enclosure: Press Release by the Italian Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio Ciampi on the Joint Declaration

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

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

Enclosure: Prime Minister's Questions Regarding President Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

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

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

Enclosure: Proposal for a Democratic Over-All Political and Diplomatic Strategy for Justice, Peace and Reconciliation: A Pastoral Response to the Present Conflict

Enclosure: Proposals for possible changes to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

Enclosure: Proposed agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 30 July 1996

Enclosure: Q&A material on plastic baton rounds (questions from the Minister for Defence Procurement), 6 June 1997

Enclosure: Q&A material on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

Enclosure: Questions from the British Government for Sinn Féin (Hume–Adams)

Enclosure: Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Chilcot and Cahal Daly Regarding Contacts with PIRA on 20 November 1990

Enclosure: Record of Meeting between David Blatherwick and Frank Murray Regarding President Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

Enclosure: Record of Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring

Enclosure: Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 10 March 1988

Enclosure: Record of Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 16 December 1991

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

Enclosure: Record of Resumed Plenary Meeting between the British and Irish Delegations on 3 December 1993

Enclosure: Record of Tête-à-Tête between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 6 October 1993

Enclosure: Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

Enclosure: Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 1 October 1993

Enclosure: Record of a Meeting to Discuss the Joint Declaration on 11 December 1993

Enclosure: Record of a Telephone Call between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames Regarding Jim Molyneaux on 20 November 1993

Enclosure: Record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 17 September 1996

Enclosure: Record of a telephone conversation between John Holmes and John Alderdice on 12 July 1996

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

Enclosure: Record of the Northern Ireland Section of the Plenary Meeting between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

Enclosure: Record of the Telephone Call between Michael Heseltine and John O'Connell on 9 June 1993

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

Enclosure: Resolving the address to decommissioning, 25 June 1997

Enclosure: Resolving the address to decommissioning—revised draft, 20 June 1997

Enclosure: Revised Alternative Draft of Reply from John Major to Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Revised Draft of a Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Revised Paragraph Four of the Joint Declaration Conveyed by Seán Ó hUiginn to Quentin Thomas via Telephone

Enclosure: Revised Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines

Enclosure: Revised Supplementary Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Revised aide-mémoire to be passed to Sinn Féin on 13 June 1997

Enclosure: Revised draft reply from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

Enclosure: Revised draft statement to Parliament, 17 June 1997

Enclosure: Revised paragraph on prisoners for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

Enclosure: Revised sentence on Irish culture for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

Enclosure: Roderic Lyne's Note of a Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 30 September 1993

Enclosure: Rules of Procedure (20 June 1996 draft)

Enclosure: Scene-Setter for Anglo-Irish Talks

Enclosure: Scene-setter from David Blatherwick in Advance of the Anglo-Irish Talks

Enclosure: Security measures implemented since the Thiepval bomb

Enclosure: Selling the conversations with Sinn Féin to Uthe NIOnists, 6 June 1997

Enclosure: Sheet with Points for John Major to Make at Meeting with Archbishop Eames

Enclosure: Side Letter Regarding Legal Clarity and Paragraph 4

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

Enclosure: Sinn Féin next steps—briefing points to use with the Irish and Americans, 13 June 1997

Enclosure: Sinn Féin next steps—handling plan, 13 June 1997

Enclosure: Six Principles Speech Made by Dick Spring during a Dáil Debate on Northern Ireland on 27 October 1993

Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major ahead of a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux in October 1993

Enclosure: Speaking Note for John Major's Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew at Meeting with John Major about the Joint Declaration Initiative

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

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler on the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

Enclosure: Speaking Note for a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 24 November 1993

Enclosure: Speaking Note for a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds to Introduce the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Speaking Note on Mary Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

Enclosure: Speaking Note on a Select Committee for Northern Ireland Affairs for the Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 October 1993

Enclosure: Speaking Note on the Creation of a Select Comitteee on Northern Ireland Affairs

Enclosure: Speaking Note on the Creation of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs

Enclosure: Speaking note [Annex A] and draft statement [Annex B] for meeting with George Mitchell on 2 June 1997

Enclosure: Speaking note checklist for meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 20 January 1997 at 15.45

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

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

Enclosure: Speaking note for Stephen Wall, 4 March 1997

Enclosure: Speaking note for a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996 at 15.45

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

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

Enclosure: Speaking notes for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

Enclosure: Statement by Bill Clinton about Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 16 June 1997

Enclosure: Statement by Bill Clinton on the multi-party talks on the future of Northern Ireland, 13 January 1997

Enclosure: Statement by Chief Emeka Anyaoku Hailing the Success of the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Statement by EU heads of government on the Lurgan shootings, 16 June 1997

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

Enclosure: Statement by Tony Blair on the Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

Enclosure: Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Statement by the British Government in Response to PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

Enclosure: Statement from Edward Kennedy on Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

Enclosure: Statement from John Bruton on forthcoming visit to Britain, 5 May 1997

Enclosure: Statement from Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

Enclosure: Suggested Sequence of Events for the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Summary of Points from 27 October 1993 Speeches in the Dáil by the Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring

Enclosure: Summary of Speech Given by Charles Haughey in the Dáil on 28 November 1991

Enclosure: Summary of a Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew Discussing the Joint Declaration Initiative

Enclosure: Summary of recommendations from the Independent Review of Parades and Marches in Northern Ireland (the North report)

Enclosure: Summary of the Joint Framework Document

Enclosure: Summary record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 4 September 1996

Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on Bloody Sunday, 2 July 1997

Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on Róisín McAliskey, 2 July 1997

Enclosure: Supplementary briefing on prisons issues, 2 July 1997

Enclosure: Talking Points for John Major's Talks with Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Talking Points for Meeting with John Hume on 4 November 1993

Enclosure: Telegram Containing a Draft Message of Congratulations to Albert Reynolds

Enclosure: Telegram from David Blatherwick Confirming the Details of an Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

Enclosure: Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Enclosure: Telegram to John Major from US congressment urging re-routing of an Orange Order march, 12 July 1996

Enclosure: Terms of reference for a review of parades and marches in Northern Ireland, 24 July 1996

Enclosure: Text of 28 November 1996 'British Government policy on the Northern Ireland talks' attached for comparison

Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration (JD20) as Sent to Ministers on 14 December 1993

Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration Sent to the Archbishop of Liverpool

Enclosure: Text of the Joint Declaration Sent to the Bishop of Liverpool

Enclosure: Text of the Joint Statement Made by Major and Reynolds on 29 October 1993

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

Enclosure: Timeline of Crucial Dates across 1991 in the Political Development and Political Movement Processes

Enclosure: Tony Blair's message for 'A Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

Enclosure: Transcript of Bill Clinton's speech for 'A Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

Enclosure: Transcript of Statement from Gerry Adams Responding to Peter Brooke's Whitbread Speech on 9 November 1990

Enclosure: Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

Enclosure: Transcript of an interview with David Trimble for BBC; Radio Ulster, 16 May 1997

Enclosure: Transcript of an interview with Ian Paisley for BBC; Radio Ulster, 16 May 1997

Enclosure: Transcript of an interview with John Hume for BBC; Radio Ulster, 16 May 1997

Enclosure: UUP paper advocating for a settlement based on a devolved administration, June 1997

Enclosure: UUP requests, 21 July 1997

Enclosure: UUP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

Enclosure: UUP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

Enclosure: Unedited transcript ('blacks') of questions 1–8 in the Dáil Éireann on 22 January 1997 at 14.00

Enclosure: Working Draft of a Minute to John Major Outlining Draft Key Considerations for the Joint Declaration

Enclosure: Working Joint Declaration Draft (JD15A) with Comments and Amendments

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

Enclosure: the NIO briefing for a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997

Enclosure: the NIO briefing for meeting with George Mitchell enclosing speaking notes and draft statement, 30 May 1997

Extract from Hansard

Extract from Hansard on the Joint Declaration

Extract from Hansard: John Major's Speech to the House on a Special Meeting of the European Council on 29 October 1993

Extract from Mo Mowlam's statement on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

Extract from a Joint Statement by John Hume and Gerry Adams Reprinted in the Irish Times

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

Extract of John Bruton's interview on Newsbreak on 21 June 1996

Extract retained under section 3(4) of the Public Records Act, 1958: Minute from [Robin] Butler to [Alex] Allan, 1 August 1996

Fax From Juliet Wheldon to Robin Butler Regarding the Attorney General's Concerns over Paragraph 4

Fax From Mark Elliott to Timothy Daunt Recording a Conversation with Jim Molyneaux on 14 November 1993

Fax from Alex Allan to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Patrick Mayhew Potentially Offering to Resign

Fax from Andrew Purkis to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Fax from Andrew Wood to Peter Bell Regarding the Information Services' Recommendations for a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Fax from Clare Checksfield enclosing pages from an Irish Republican web site, 17 July 1996

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

Fax from David Blatherwick to FCO Summarising the Impact of the Hume/Adams Talks on the Northern Irish Parties and the Two Governments

Fax from David Blatherwick to Quentin Thomas Regarding an Opening Statement and a Briefing on the Joint Declaration

Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Briefing Note for the Making of the Joint Declaration

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

Fax from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Regarding an Opening Statement and Briefing for the Joint Declaration

Fax from David Cooke to NIO Civil Servants Enclosing a Draft Letter to Downing Street Covering the Alternative British Joint Declaration Draft

Fax from David Fell to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Fax from David Logan to Edward Oakden, 27 August 1996

Fax from David McIlroy to NIO Civil Servants Requesting that David Fell Be Copied into Circulated Joint Declaration Papers

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

Fax from John Dew to Graham Archer Regarding a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Fax from John Dew to John McKervill Regarding a Meeting with Geraldine Kennedy of the Irish Times to Discuss her Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Fax from Jonathan Dew to John McKervill Describing a Meeting with the McGimpsey Brothers on 17 November 1993

Fax from Jonathan Rodell to Members of the British Government Enclosing Lines to Take Following a Speech by John Major on 16 November 1993

Fax from Jonathan Stephens to David Cooke Regarding an Opening Statement and Briefing for the Joint Declaration

Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Jim Daniell Enclosing 22 December 1993 Letters from Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson Criticizing the Joint Declaration

Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Murdo MacLean Planning the Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland Affairs on 16 December 1993

Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Minute to John Major from Patrick Mayhew

Fax from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Briefing and Joint Declaration Draft

Fax from Katherine Bramwell to Philip Barton, 4 August 1997

Fax from Mark Adams to Simon Rodgers Regarding a Future Meeting between the Prime Minister and Andrew Hunter

Fax from Martin Williams to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Potential Unionist Opposition to a Joint Declaration

Fax from Michael Ancram to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 6 December 1993

Fax from Paddy Teahon to Jonathan Powell with suggested amendments to a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

Fax from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Fax from Peter Bell to Tony Beeton Regarding a Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Fax from Private Secretary to Foreign Secretary Detailing a Meeting Between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 30 September 1993

Fax from Quentin Thomas to David Blatherwick Enclosing JD19, 14 December 1993

Fax from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing a Paper Assessing Unionist Reaction to the Joint Declaration

Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Attaching an Aide Memoire for Patrick Mayhew

Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

Fax from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew's Use in Cabinet

Fax from Quentin Thomas to NIO Civil Servants Discussing the Legal Aspects of the Joint Declaration Initiative

Fax from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Regarding a Briefing for a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group on 7 December 1993

Fax from Quentin Thomas to Tony Beeton Regarding a Document Providing the Background to the Joint Declaration Initiative

Fax from Richard Gozney Regarding a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 30 September 1993

Fax from Robin Butler to Prime Minister John Major Regarding a Meeting of the Butler/Nally Group and JD15

Fax from Robin Butler to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 9 December 1993

Fax from Roderic Lyne to Alex Allan Regarding the Parliamentary Statement

Fax from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding a Phone Call with Derek Worlock

Fax from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding his Article for "Sunday Life"

Fax from Simon Rodgers to Roderic Lyne Regarding Intra-UK Transfers of Prisoners

Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter for Roderic Lyne Assessing the Joint Declaration Initiative

Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Providing Lines to Take for Patrick Mayhew's Interview with the Sunday Telegraph

Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Future Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Fax from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

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

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

Fax from the British Embassy in Dublin to the Northern Ireland Office Enclosing a Speech by Gerry Adams

Fax message enclosing correspondence between Alistair Burt, Michael Heseltine and Marianne Neville Rolfe regarding funds for victims of the Manchester bombing, 21 June 1996

Fax to David McIlroy Recording a Telephone Conversation between John Hume and the Northern Ireland Office on 16 November 1993

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

Faxed Copy of Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Replying to 30 December 1993 Letter

Faxed Copy of a Letter from Dick Spring to Patrick Mayhew

Faxed copy of PIRA ceasefire statement, 19 July 1997

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

File Index of Important Papers

File contents

File contents page

File cover

File covers

Final Joint Declaration: Transcript for the Press

Folder Cover for Joint Declaration

Folder cover

Follow-up Memo from Quentin Thomas to John Major Conveying Patrick Mayhew's Comments, 12 December 1993

Follow-up memo on deployment of additional troops to Northern Ireland, 10 July 1996

Form of words exchanged with the Irish on decommissioning and consent

Further Irish Press Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Governing Northern Ireland volume 1: An integrated approach, May 1997

Governing Northern Ireland volume 2: supporting assessment and analytical papers

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

HM Prison Service press statement contradicting reports of plans to handcuff Róisín McAliskey during labour, 13 February 1997

Hand Annotated Copy of Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

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

Handwritten Letter from Robin Butler to James Molyneaux Regarding Rumoured Letter with Criticism of Molyneaux and Archbishop Eames, 9 December 1993

Handwritten Note by Quentin Thomas of the Context to the 10 November Meeting of the Butler Nally Group

Handwritten Note by Sandra P Suggesting 3 December 1993 as Date for the Anglo-Irish Summit

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

Handwritten Note by Sandra P to Roderic Lyne with a List of Tenative Dates for the Anglo-Irish Summit

Handwritten Note from Alex Allan to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Response to the Allegations that the Hume/Adams Talks were Bugged

Handwritten Note from Roderic Lyne to Albert Reynolds Regarding Attendance at the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

Handwritten Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Regarding Nicholas Lyell's Note on the Joint Declaration, 9 December 1993

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

Handwritten Note from Sandra P to Roderic Lyne about Logistics for a Proposed Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Handwritten Note on Peace in Northern Ireland

Handwritten Note to John Major Regarding the Size of the Irish Delegation

Handwritten Notes Titled "Political Movement: Key Questions" Dated 23 January 1991

Handwritten Notes by Quentin Thomas on the Joint Declaration Initiative

Handwritten Notes by Unknown Author Regarding the Hume-Adams Talks

Handwritten Notes from a Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins on 31 January 1991

Handwritten Notes on James Molyneaux's Early Draft Blueprint for Stability as Passed to Michael Ancram on 8 December 1993

Handwritten Notes on Joint Declaration Issues

Handwritten Notes on Meetings

Handwritten Record of Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

Handwritten Record of Plenary Meeting on 3 December 1993 at 14.55

Handwritten Record of a Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

Handwritten Record of the Ministers' Meeting of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.30

Handwritten Record of the Reduced Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 17.10

Handwritten Sheet of Notes Sketching a Timeline for the Joint Declaration Initiative

Handwritten Supplementary Briefing from Roderic Lyne to John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Handwritten letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 28 March 1997

Handwritten letter from John Taylor to Tony Blair, 23 July 1997

Handwritten note by John Holmes commenting on John Hume's article, 20 February 1997

Handwritten note by John Holmes summarizing meeting on Róisín McAliskey on 21 February 1997

Handwritten note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing and commenting on Michael Ancram's amendment to the Rules of Procedure

Handwritten note from Jim Molyneaux to John Major, 9 July 1996

Handwritten note from Jim Molyneaux to John Major, enclosing Molyneaux's speech to the Irish Association from 21 June 1996

Handwritten note from John Holmes to John Major on briefing material, 17 July 1996

Handwritten note from John Holmes to Tony Blair on a UUP paper, 9 June 1997

Handwritten note from John Holmes to Tony Blair, 26 June 1997

Handwritten note from Philip Barton to John Holmes, 11 April 1997

Handwritten note from Robin Eames to John Major, 19 July 1996

Handwritten note on the British Government line regarding an independent police investigation into an unknown event

Handwritten note to John Holmes, 14 May 1997

Handwritten record of a telephone conversation between the NIO and the Cabinet Office on 12 June 1996 at 01.40

Hansard Extract (Annotated)

Hansard extract: John Major's oral answer to John Hume on Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1997

Hayes Review: A Report on Staff Deployment in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, 22 April 1997

Heavily annotated draft letters from John Major to President Ahtissari and to Prime Minister Chretien

Hidden Copylist for Meeting Records

Hidden Copylist for Quentin Thomas' Letter to Robin Butler

Hidden Copylist for the Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler

IRA Statement

Incomplete Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

Incomplete Paper with Statements by the British Government Responding to Questions on its Exchanges with the IRA

Incomplete Transcript of Peter Brooke's Interview Regarding Inter-Party Talks on 27 March 1991

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

Incomplete note arguing for postponing the passing of decommissioning legislation before September 1996, enclosing an undated speaking note

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

Incomplete: Extract from Northern Ireland Tour d'Horizon

Independent Review of Parades and Marches: Executive Summary (North Report)

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

Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05

Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 10 June 1996 at 14.05 (INT/1)

Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 11 June 1996 at 09.12

Internal record of a pre-plenary meeting on 11 June 1996 at 09.12 (INT/2)

Internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 12 June 1996 at 11.45 (INT/4)

Internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 25 June 1996 at 10.08

Internal record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 26 June 1996 at 10.00

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

Internal record of an opening plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.20 (INT/3)

Internal record of an opening plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

Internal record of informal session on procedural rules and the agenda, 24 June 1996

Internal record of meeting involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government delegation, 24 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government from the morning of 18 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 1 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 2 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

Internal record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

Internal record of pre-plenary meetings on 10 June 1996 (INT/1)

Internal record of the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 2 July 1996

Internal record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 4 July 1996

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

Internal record of the informal meetings on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 24 June 1996

Internal record of the informal meetings on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 25 June 1996

Internal record of the plenary session of the Intergovernmental Conference on 22 May 1996

Internal summary record of an informal meeting on procedural guidelines and agenda on 17 June 1996

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

Interview with Alisdair Simpson, Radio Ulster transcript, 8 August 1996

Interview with Dodie McGuinness, Radio Ulster transcript, 8 August 1996

Interview with Hugh Annesley, Radio Ulster transcript, 7 August 1996

Interview with Pat Armstrong, Radio Ulster, 7 August 1996

Interview with Ronnie Flanagan, Radio Ulster transcript, 8 August 1996

Invitation from Quentin Thomas to a Liaison Group Meeting on 2 March 1994 at 11.00

Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to Ian Paisley

Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to James Molyneaux

Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Alderdice

Invitation to Michael Ancram Talks from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume

Irish Government line on the admission of Sinn Féin to the multi-party talks, 14 March 1997

Irish Government statement on the Garvaghy Road situtation, 11 July 1996

Irish Government submission letter, 14 June 1996

Irish News Opinion Piece: Major Avoids Tough Stance Temptation

Irish Times Article Reporting a Speech Given by Gerry Adams on 13 October 1993

Irish draft of revised agenda paper, 24 July 1996 at 12.00

Irish draft of the joint proposal by Governments on handling of decommissioning with amendments and comments by David Hill, 17 September 1996

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

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

Item Retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act 1958: Flag A

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

John Bruton's opening address to the all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

John Major amendment to paragraph 4 of the scenario paper, on chairmanships

John Major's opening address to the all-party negotiations on 10 June 1996

Joint Communique on Meeting between Charles Haughey and John Major Dated 4 December 1991

Joint Declaration (JD9) As Confirmed by the Irish Government on 1 October 1993

Joint Declaration (JD12A) with Further Pencilled Amendments

Joint Declaration (JD15 – 7 December 1993)

Joint Declaration (JD15)

Joint Declaration (JD15) with Handwritten Annotations

Joint Declaration (JD15) – Copy with Typed Annotations

Joint Declaration (JD15B) – 9 December 1993

Joint Declaration Draft (JD14)

Joint Declaration Draft (JD15)

Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) as Considered during the Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Amendments Proposed by Both Sides and Annotations in Pen from 12 December 1993

Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with British Proposed Amendments from 9 December 1993

Joint Declaration Draft (JD15) with Comments and Amendments

Joint Declaration – JD15B with Further Amendments

Joint Declaration – JD14A as Amended by Hand in Dublin on 3 December 1993 to Become JD14B

Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft

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

Joint Declaration: Alternative British Draft (Annotated Copies)

Joint Declaration: Amendment to Paragraph 4 Suggested by Quentin Thomas

Joint Declaration: JD8

Joint Declaration: JD12 [Mislabelled as JD11]

Joint Declaration: JD12 as Amended to Be Shown to Jim Molyneaux (JD12A)

Joint Declaration: JD13

Joint Declaration: JD14 (Photocopy of Annotated Copy)

Joint Declaration: JD14 as Shown to Jim Molyneaux on 30 November 1993 (Annotated Copy)

Joint Declaration: JD14A (Photocopy of Annotated Copy)

Joint Declaration: JD15

Joint Declaration: JD15 (Annotated Copy)

Joint Declaration: JD15 (Hand-Annotated Copy)

Joint Declaration: JD15B as Amended on 9 December 1993

Joint Declaration: JD15B with Typed Annotations

Joint Declaration: JD15B – 9 December 1993

Joint Declaration: JD17

Joint Declaration: JD18

Joint Declaration: JD19

Joint Declaration: JD20

Joint Declaration: JD20 as Issued by the Northern Ireland Information Service

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

Joint Declaration: New Paragraph 11 (Non-Paper Version)

Joint Declaration: Update from Quentin Thomas to John Major Concerning 'As of Right' Sentence

Joint communiqué, 29 July 1997

Joint statement by talks participants confirming their commitment to the Mitchell Principles, 12 June 1996

Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments, 23 July 1997

Keeping Sinn Féin out – response to memo of 6 June

Key Questions for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

Labour submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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

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

Letter From Roderic Lyne To Emeka Anyaoku

Letter From Roderic Lyne to the Archbishop of Canterbury Regarding the Joint Declaration

Letter and Attachment from John Sawers to Roderic Lyne dated 25 November 1993

Letter from Alan Maxwell to Martin Howard conveying Donald Mackay's comments on decommissioning legislation, 1 July 1996

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (11 November 1993)

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major (16 December 1993)

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning British Withrawal from the Joint Declaration Initiative

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Concerning Peace Initiative

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding His Appointment as Taoiseach

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Letter from Alec Reid to Tom King Encouraging the British Government to Hold Dialogue with Sinn Féin

Letter from Alex Allan to Douglas Hurd and Roderic Lyne Describing His Call with John Sawers

Letter from Alex Allan to Mark Ormerod Enclosing John Major's Speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet on 15 November 1993

Letter from Alistair Darling to Mo Mowlam about proposed EU regulation on International Fund for Ireland, 21 May 1997

Letter from Andrew Wood to Peter Bell Proposing an Outline Handling Plan for the Week Commencing 12 December 1993

Letter from Andy Wood to Quentin Thomas Outlining a Corrective Line to Take with the Press

Letter from Anthony Cary to David Brooker about US hopes for the new government concerning Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

Letter from Anthony Pawson to Charles Powell Regarding Gerry Adams' Letter to John Major Dated 28 November 1990

Letter from Anthony Pawson to Dominic Morris Enclosing a Reply to David Trimble's Letter to John Major Dated 31 January 1991

Letter from Anthony Pawson to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Note on the Northern Ireland Section of the Plenary Discussion

Letter from Antony Beeton to Roderic Lyne with a Speaking Note on the Joint Declaration Initiative Attached

Letter from Antony Pawson to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Briefing for John Major Regarding the PIRA Ceasefire

Letter from Antony Thompson to Roderic Lyne Regarding Cooperation between the UK and Ireland in Service of People with Disabilities

Letter from Benjamin Netanyahu to John Major on Iran, 21 April 1997

Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 14 July 1997

Letter from Bertie Ahern to Tony Blair, 21 July 1997

Letter from Brian Mawhinney to John Major enclosing a PIRA position paper from late 1994

Letter from Bronagh Hinds to Patrick Mayhew regarding the Northern Ireland Forum, 3 September 1996

Letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 28 July 1996

Letter from Cedric Wilson to Tony Blair, 18 July 1997

Letter from Charles Haughey to John Major Regarding His Resignation as Taoiseach

Letter from Charles Powell to Anthony Pawson Enclosing John Major's Letter to Charles Haughey Dated 13 March 1991

Letter from Christopher Prentice to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Press Line Regarding a Meeting between the Queen and Mary Robinson

Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to London and Belfast

Letter from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding the Next Anglo-Irish Summit Meeting

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

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

Letter from DUP MPs to John Major Opposing the Signing of Any Joint Declaration, 10 December 1993

Letter from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Recording a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 10 November 1993

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

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

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

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

Letter from David Brooker to PS Secretary of State Regarding the Northern Ireland Select Committee

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

Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Statement for John Major's Upcoming Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Speaking Note for a Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

Letter from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens and Quentin Thomas Enclosing NIO Briefing for Major before 9 November 1993 Meeting with Paisley and Molyneaux

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

Letter from David Cooke to PS Michael Ancram Enclosing the Irish Leaked Framework Document: Commentary on Textual Highlights

Letter from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing JD14A

Letter from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing the First Draft of a Parliamentary Statement on the Joint Declaration

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

Letter from David Cooke to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Updated 18 November 1993 Draft of the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Letter from David Fell to John Chilcot Regarding Sinn Féin Press Release and Enclosing Annex Comparing Joint Declaration with Gerry Adams' Position

Letter from David Fell to John Chilcot Suggesting Amendments to the Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration

Letter from David Fell to PS Secretary of State Commenting on a Draft Letter to Dick Spring

Letter from David Fell to Peter Bell Suggesting Text Regarding Sinn Féin's Requests for Clarification of the Joint Declaration

Letter from David Fell to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Information Effort Prior to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis

Letter from David Hill enclosing a revised draft of the rules of procedure

Letter from David Kyle to Philip Barton about a visit from the families of Bloody Sunday victims enclosing a draft response, 22 May 1997

Letter from David Lavery to D McCartney requesting legal advice on the rule of sub judice, 16 September 1996

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

Letter from David McIlroy Confirming the Addition of David Watkins to the Copy List

Letter from David McIlroy to Melanie Leech Enclosing a Speaking Note for Robin Butler and a PMQ Response from John Major to Ian Paisley

Letter from David McIlroy to the Jonathan Stephens Concerning the Circulation of Papers

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

Letter from David Redhouse to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

Letter from David Redhouse to Justin McLean on Róisín McAliskey, 13 March 1997

Letter from David Redhouse to Ken Lindsay on repatriation of prisoners to Ireland, 21 July 1997

Letter from David Trimble to John Major regarding the agenda and procedures for the talks, 15 June 1996

Letter from David Trimble to John Major, 6 February 1997

Letter from David Trimble to John Major, 13 February 1997

Letter from David Trimble to Tony Blair, 30 June 1997

Letter from David Watkins to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

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

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

Letter from David Watkins to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Irish Draft Framework Document

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

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

Letter from Dick Spring to Tony Blair, 24 June 1997

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

Letter from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding letters to Prime Minister Chretien, President Ahtisaari and President Clinton

Letter from Don Mullan to Tony Blair requesting a meeting with the families of Bloody Sunday victims on 2 June 1997, 23 May 1997

Letter from Don Mullan to Tony Blair requesting he meet with families of Bloody Sunday victims on 29 May 1997, 15 May 1997

Letter from Doug Henderson to Mo Mowlam about proposed EU regulation on International Fund for Ireland, 21 May 1997

Letter from Edward Llewellyn to Stephen Wall Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

Letter from Emeka Anyaoku to the Prime Minister Congratulating him on the Joint Declaration

Letter from Fiona Mylchreest to John Holmes enclosing draft message for the 'Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume answering British Government questions, 21 March 1997

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Hume enclosing his reply to the British Government's questions (Hume–Adams), 20 February 1997

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major with a note from John Holmes, 10 February 1997

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 10 February 1997

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 17 September 1996

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 26 June 1996

Letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 31 January 1997

Letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair, 20 June 1997

Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Conveying a Message from Albert Reynolds and Enclosing a Press Line

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

Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Northern Ireland Talks Process

Letter from Graham Archer to Quentin Thomas Suggesting Alternative Language for the Framework Agreement

Letter from Ian Paisley to John Major Outlining his Opposition to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Ian Paisley to Patrick Mayhew regarding the status of the 6 June Scenario paper, 23 July 1996

Letter from Ivor Richard to Mo Mowlam on Northern Ireland bills, 13 May 1997

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

Letter from Jack Straw to Mo Mowlam, 4 August 1997

Letter from Jacques Delors to John Major Congratulating Him on the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jean Chrétien to John Major Congratulating him on the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jim Daniell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Draft Tour d'Horizon on Northern Ireland for Roderic Lyne

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

Letter from Jim Daniell to Peter Bell and Chris Maccabe Enclosing a Draft Northern Ireland Tour d'Horizon

Letter from John Alderdice to George Mitchell enclosing the Alliance submission on the breaches of the Mitchell principles, 10 September 1996

Letter from John Alderdice to Patrick Mayhew regarding the Northern Ireland Forum, 5 June 1996

Letter from John Bruton to John Major on Drumcree, 12 July 1996

Letter from John Bruton to John Major regarding the reaction to the RUC's decision in Drumcree, 12 July 1996

Letter from John Bruton to John Major with a Note of Thanks

Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 24 June 1997

Letter from John Bruton to Tony Blair, 12 June 1997

Letter from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Enclosing a Minute on Political Movement and PIRA for John Major Dated 29 January 1991

Letter from John Chilcot to Jonathan Stephens Advising Against a Press Briefing on 15 December 1993

Letter from John Chilcot to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Meeting with Archbishop Eames on 22 October 1993

Letter from John Chilcot to Michael Ancram Regarding Referenda

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

Letter from John Chilcot to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Next Steps on the Joint Declaration

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

Letter from John Chilcot to the Staff of the Northern Ireland Office Explaining the Joint Declaration

Letter from John Chilcot to the Staff of the Northern Ireland Office Summarising the Joint Declaration

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

Letter from John Dew to Graham Archer Recording a Conversation with Fergus Finlay on 12 November 1993

Letter from John Dew to John Mackervill Concerning a Meeting with Himself Michael and Christopher McGimpsey

Letter from John Gorman to Patrick Mayhew enclosing the rules of procedure for the Northern Ireland Forum, 23 July 1996

Letter from John Holmes to Andrew Hunter MP

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

Letter from John Holmes to David Trimble, 17 March 1997

Letter from John Holmes to David Tweed, 19 June 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott about a visit by John Bruton on 8 May 1997, 9 May 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Gerry Adams, 17 February 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Ian Paisley, 17 March 1997

Letter from John Holmes to John Alderdice, 17 March 1997

Letter from John Holmes to John Hume, 17 March 1997

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]

Letter from John Holmes to John Major enclosing briefing material for a conversation with John Bruton on 31 July 1996

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

Letter from John Holmes to Monica McWilliams and Pearl Sagar on their draft order in council, 25 February 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Nancy Soderberg regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 July 1996

Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing Patrick Mayhew's response to John Hume (Hume–Adams), 19 March 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon on decommissioning, 20 July 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon, 15 March 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Patrick Mayhew enclosing 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

Letter from John Holmes to Robert McCartney, 17 March 1997

Letter from John Holmes to Wally Kirwan on Hume–Adams, 2 April 1997

Letter from John Hume to John Major, 8 August 1996

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding Security Co-Operation and the Talks

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Regarding a Speech in Dublin

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds Replying to 30 December 1993 Letter

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds in Reply to His Letter of 11 November 1993

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds on the Success of the Joint Declaration

Letter from John Major to Albert Reynolds, 4 April 1997

Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 2 September 1996

Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 18 July 1996

Letter from John Major to Cahal Daly, 23 December 1996

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

Letter from John Major to Charles Haughey with Note of Thanks

Letter from John Major to David Blatherwick with Note of Thanks

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

Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 12 June 1996

Letter from John Major to David Trimble, 13 February 1997

Letter from John Major to George Carey Responding to His 16 November 1993 Statement on Northern Ireland

Letter from John Major to George Mitchell on 7 June 1996

Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Regarding the Joint Declaration

Letter from John Major to Ian Paisley Replying to Letters Criticizing the Joint Declaration

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

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

Letter from John Major to John Bruton, 22 July 1996

Letter from John Major to John Hume dated 27 September 1996, enclosing the draft text of a British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks

Letter from John Major to John Hume enclosing the latest British Government draft of the Hume/Adams text, 27 September 1996

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

Letter from John Major to John Hume, 8 July 1996

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

Letter from John Major to John Hume, 29 December 1992

Letter from John Major to Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

Letter from John Major to Patrick Mayhew on 12 June 1996

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

Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 9 December 1993

Letter from John Major to Robin Eames, 18 July 1996

Letter from John Major to Ronnie Flanagan with congratulations on his appointment as the RUC Chief Constable, 2 September 1996

Letter from John McKervill to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

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

Letter from John Morris; Charles Falconer to Tony Blair about Northern Ireland Bills, 14 May 1997

Letter from John Sawers to Roderic Lyne Providing Contextual Details for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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

Letter from Jonathan Capstick to Mark Adams, 15 July 1997

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

Letter from Jonathan Rodell to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Date for the Next Anglo-Irish Summit

Letter from Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Account of Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Alex Allan Attaching a Note on Security Options and the Assessment of Reaction to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to David Cooke Approving a 9 December 1993 Submission

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Conversation with Dick Spring

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Discussion of Joint Declaration Initiative

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Concerning Telephone Call with Archbishop Robin Eames

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Recording 17 November 1993 Telephone Conversation with Archbishop Eames

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Briefing Number 10 before a Meeting between John Major and Archbishop Eames on 18 November 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Commenting on John Hume's and Gerry Adams' Reactions to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Concerning Upcoming Meeting between Prime Minister and Archbishop Robin Eames Enclosing Notes for Meeting

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents for a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Documents in Advance of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Handling Plan and Draft Briefing Documents

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Account of 20 November 1993 Conversation with Archbishop Eames

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Talking Points for Meeting with John Hume on 4 November 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Work Commissioned at a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Work Commissioned at the Ministerial Meeting

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Article for the Prime Minister

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Letter From John Major to Albert Reynolds About the Talks Process

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Draft Reply to Albert Reynolds for John Major

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Package of Documents Produced by the NIO

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Proposed Speech Segment for John Major and a Covering Letter to Roderic Lyne

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Strand 1 Paper

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing an Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (12 November 1993 Draft)

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Giving a Tour d'Horizon of Northern Ireland

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Outlining Next Steps in Advances of the Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

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

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding EC Summit on 10/11 December 1993 and the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding James Molyneaux's Amendments to the Joint Declaration Text

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding Mary Robinson's Visit to Northern Ireland

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Briefing Note for a Response to the Irish Government's Last Minute Negotiations

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting Between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding an Assessment of the Present Position and Next Steps on the Joint Declaration Initiative

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Sinn Féin Response to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne on Sinn Féin Peace Commission Report and Lines to Take on It

Letter from Jonathan Stephens to William Chapman Enclosing a Briefing on Northern Ireland's Economic Prospects

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

Letter from Joseph Small to Robin Butler Proposing Dates in November for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Letter from Keith Jagelman to David Brooker Regarding the Michael Ancram Talks

Letter from Kenneth Baker to Peter Brooke Regarding Legislation on Irish Extradition

Letter from Kevin McNamara to Patrick Mayhew Expressing Concern over the Formation of a Northern Ireland Select Committee

Letter from Lord Sainsbury

Letter from M Maxwell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Briefing on Northern Ireland's Econcomic Prospects

Letter from Malachi Curran to Patrick Mayhew dated 6 July 1996, enclosing a letter from Curran to Mark Langhammer

Letter from Mark Adams to Jonathan Capstick, 17 July 1997

Letter from Mark Elliott to Timothy Daunt Concerning Meeting between Jim Molyneaux and Mark Elliott on 14 November 1993

Letter from Martin McGuiness to Quentin Thomas, 2 July 1997

Letter from Martin O'Brien to John Major, 13 February 1997

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

Letter from Martin Williams to David Cooke Offering Further Comments on the Irish Leaked Framework Document

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

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

Letter from Michael Ancram to John Alderdice from 7 June 1996

Letter from Michael Ancram to John Hume, 26 March 1997

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

Letter from Michael Howard to Brian Crowley on Irish prisoners in Belmarsh, 13 January 1997

Letter from Michael Howard to Patrick Mayhew on Róisín McAliskey, 1 April 1997

Letter from Michael Legge Regarding Security Planning in Case the PIRA Accept the Joint Declaration

Letter from Michael Venables to John Holmes enclosing a note on recent and forthcoming deployments of Parachute Regiment battalions to Northern Ireland, 1 July 1996

Letter from Mike Venables to David Kyle about Northern Ireland Bills, 14 May 1997

Letter from Mike Venables to Philip Barton enclosing a draft PQ on plastic baton rounds, 10 June 1997

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

Letter from Mo Mowlam to Jack Straw on religious discrimination, 24 June 1997

Letter from Mo Mowlam to Ken Maginnis on British Government contacts with Sinn Féin, 14 July 1997

Letter from Mo Mowlam to Robin Cook about proposed EU regulation on international fund for Ireland, 19 May 1997

Letter from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair seeking approval for Northern Ireland Bills, 10 May 1997

Letter from Monica McWilliams and Pearl Sagar to John Major, 7 February 1997

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

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

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

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble opening consultations on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 21 October 1996

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to David Trimble with regards to UUP objections to the agenda for the opening plenary

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

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Hume (Hume–Adams), 14 March 1997

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to John Wakeham Regarding Policing Structure Reform in Northern Ireland

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Howard on the temporary release of conditionally transferred prisoners, 4 January 1997

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Robert Gascoyne-Cecil enclosing a list of proposals for possible changes to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 30 September 1996

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 20 December 1996

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 25 February 1997

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton regarding the role of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 31 July 1996

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to Tony Newton the regarding extension of legislation to Northern Ireland, 31 July 1996

Letter from Patrick Mayhew to William Waldegrave on EU peace and reconciliation programme, 26 February 1997

Letter from Peter Bell to Andrew Wood Enclosing a Draft Letter for Inclusion in the Joint Declaration Booklet

Letter from Peter Bell to David Cooke Regarding an Analysis of the Leaked Irish Draft Framework Document

Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Letters and Briefing Documents Regarding the Joint Declaration

Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Revised Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Letter from Peter Bell to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Alternative Revised Draft of a Reply from John Major to Albert Reynolds

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

Letter from Peter Bell to Quentin Thomas Regarding Political Development Contingency Planning

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

Letter from Peter May to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding the UUP Response to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Peter Smith to Sarah Hogg Enclosing the Correspondence between John O'Connell and Michael Heseltine

Letter from Peter Smyth to Jim Daniell Recording Belfast City Council Debate on the Joint Declaration

Letter from Philip Barton to Cedric Wilson, 6 August 1997

Letter from Philip Barton to David Kyle about request for meeting by Bloody Sunday families, 16 May 1997

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

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to David Watkins Regarding a Meeting of the Liaison Group

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot Enclosing an Alternative British Draft of the Joint Declaration (9 November 1993 Draft)

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to John McKervill Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes of Butler/Nally Group Meeting on 10 November 1993

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing an Annotated Draft of JD15

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Providing Context for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Keith Jagelman Regarding Joint Declaration Follow-Up

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Martin McGuiness enclosing an aide-mémoire, 13 June 1997

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Michael Ancram Enclosing Joint Declaration (JD15C) and Notes for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Michael Ancram Enclosing Joint Declaration (JD15C) and Notes for Meeting with Jim Molyneaux (Duplicate)

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Michael Ancram Regarding the Future Work of the Liaison Group

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing the 15 April 1994 Irish Draft of the Framework Agreement

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Recording a Lunch Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn on 12 January 1994

Letter from Quentin Thomas to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding the Irish Press Leak

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

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing Briefing Material for a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing JD13 and Commentary

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Briefing for Patrick Mayhew to Be Given to Him the Next Day

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Briefing for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993 and JD14B

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing a Copy of and a Commentary on JD13

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Enclosing an Aide-Mémoire for the Butler/Nally Meeting on 10 November 1993

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Robin Butler Regarding a Meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn and the Joint Declaration

Letter from Quentin Thomas to Roderic Lyne Discussing New Joint Declaration Draft from the Irish Government and Enclosing Commentary on the Draft

Letter from Reg Empey to Patrick Mayhew Regarding Joint Declaration

Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Enclosing a Brief on Political Union and a Summary of Charles Haughey's Speech in the Dáil

Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Enclosing the Irish Draft Communique

Letter from Richard Gozney to Stephen Wall Regarding the New Irish Government and New HMA Ambassador David Blatherwick

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

Letter from Richard Stagg to Alex Allan Regarding the Dates Suggested for the Anglo-Irish Summit

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

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

Letter from Robert Renwick Relaying Details of a Meeting with Peter Tarnoff about the British Government Commitment to Peaceful Negotiations

Letter from Robert Sawers to Roderic Lyne Including Additional Points Proposed by Douglas Hurd for the Upcoming Guildhall Speech

Letter from Robin Butler to John Chilcot Concerning Meeting with Raymond Seitz

Letter from Robin Butler to John Chilcot Concerning the British Briefing of the American Ambassador on the Implications of the Hume/Adams Talks

Letter from Robin Butler to Juliet Wheldon Recording Conversations around the 'As of Right' Sentence in the Joint Declaration

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Archbishop of Liverpool Enclosing the Joint Declaration

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Christopher Prentice Regarding Arrangements for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to David Blatherwick Regarding some Letters to the Taoiseach and Martin Mansergh

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Gus O'Donnell Regarding the Press Announcement for the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit

Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Chilcot Regarding Lines to take tor the Day Post-Joint Declaration

Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Major in Preparation for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Sawers Concerning the Sharing of Information with Ambassador, David Blatherwick

Letter from Roderic Lyne to John Sawers Proposing Tentative Dates for the Anglo-Irish Summit

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Rodell Enclosing Draft Message to Bill Clinton

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Rodell Regarding the Date of the Anglo-Irish Summit

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning a Clarification of a Letter Sent on 18 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Concerning a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 18 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Describing a Telephone Call with Martin Mansergh on 18 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Documents Concerning the Making of the Joint Declaration

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Notes from Meeting on 30 September 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Records of Anglo-Irish Summit Meetings on 3 December 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a 15 November 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds and Points for an Upcoming Meeting

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Reply to the Taoiseach

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft of JD13 and Describing 18 November 1993 Telephone Calls between John Major, Patrick Mayhew, John Chilcot, and Archbishop Eames

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Letter from John Hume to John Major

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of John Major's Meeting with Cardinal Daly on 11 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Revised Draft of a Reply to Albert Reynolds and a Section of the Guildhall Speech

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Text of the Brussels Joint Statement on 29 October 1993

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

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Providing Details of a Meeting Between The NI Secretary, The Foreign Secretary, and the Prime Minister

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording Respective Telephone Conversations between John Major and the Taoiseach and James Molyneaux

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording a 19 November 1993 Telephone Conversation with Martin Mansergh

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Phone Call with Martin Mansergh on 19 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Malcolm Rifkind's Absence from a Meeting with the Prime Minister on 9 December 1993

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

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds in Brussels on 10 December 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding a Ministerial Meeting on 23 November 1993

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

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland, 17 December 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the IRA Response to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Letter Sent by John Hume to John Major

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Meeting between the Irish and British Governments

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Summarising Events on 30 December 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mark Ormerod Regarding Briefing Lines for Northern Ireland

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh Enclosing a Copy of the Lord Mayor's Banquet Speech

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Martin Mansergh Enclosing the Northern Ireland Segement of the Guildhall Speech on 15 November 1993

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Melanie Leech Amending Robin Butler's Speaking Notes for His Visit to Dublin

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Mr Allan Regarding Andrew Hunters Safety

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

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

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

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Butler Enclosing 7 September 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Butler Summarizing Albert Reynolds' Letter to John Major

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Robin Eames Enclosing the Joint Declaration Statement

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Stephen Smith Regarding the Programme Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks

Letter from Roderic Lyne to Stephen Smith Regarding the Suggested Programme Arrangements

Letter from Roderic Lyne to William Fittall Regarding Arrangements for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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

Letter from Roderic Lyne to the Bishop Of Liverpool Regarding the Joint Declaration

Letter from Roderic Lyne to the Prime Minister Regarding a Meeting with the Taoiseach

Letter from Ronnie Flanagan to John Major, 9 September 1996

Letter from S Rickard to David Cooke Concerning Amendments to JD13

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

Letter from Simon Rodgers to Mark Adams Regarding a Meeting between the Prime Minister and Andrew Hunter

Letter from Simon Rodgers to Mark Ormerod Enclosing Several Documents for the Making of the Joint Declaration

Letter from Simon Rogers to Jonathan Haslam Enclosing a Draft Article for the Northern Ireland Newsletter

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

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

Letter from Stephen Smith to Roderic Lyne Regarding the Programme Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks

Letter from Stephen Smith to Roderic Lyne with Recommendations for Programme Arrangements

Letter from Stephen Wall to Anthony Pawson Regarding Gerry Adams' Letter to John Major Dated 22 August 1991

Letter from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major on EDG Membership of the EPP

Letter from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major on Irish Matters

Letter from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

Letter from Stephen Wall to Robin Butler Regarding the Size of the Group for the Joint Declaration Initiative

Letter from Stephen Wall to William Fittall Regarding The Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

Letter from Tony Beeton to Jim Daniell Regarding Liaison Group Work

Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Briefing for John Major for a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Handling Plan for the Joint Declaration

Letter from Tony Beeton to Jonathan Stephens a Draft Reply to John Hume's Letter of 2 December 1993

Letter from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Draft Letter to Roderic Lyne on Sinn Féin's Response to the Joint Declaration

Letter from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas Summarising Forward Irish Statements on Articles 2 & 3

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

Letter from Tony Beeton to Roderic Lyne Recording a Meeting Between Archbishop Eames and Patrick Mayhew on 13 November 1993

Letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 14 July 1997

Letter from Tony Blair to Bertie Ahern, 26 June 1997

Letter from Tony Blair to Dick Spring, 26 June 1997

Letter from Tony Blair to John Bruton, 11 June 1997

Letter from Tony Blair to John Bruton, 26 June 1997

Letter from Tony Blair to John Taylor, 1 August 1997

Letter from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Requesting a Reply to the Enclosed Letter from Albert Reynolds

Letter from the Ambassador Ted Barrington to John Major referencing the Manchester bombing

Letter from the Chairmen to Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring regarding representations on the violation of the Mitchell principles, 17 July 1996

Letter from the International Olympic Committee to John Major following the Manchester bombing

Letter from the Prime Minister to John Hume Thanking him for his Support

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

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

Letter of Thanks from Robin Eames to Roderic Lyne

Letter of condolence from John Major to George Mitchell, 29 July 1996

Letter of thanks from John Major to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien

Letter of thanks from John Major to Finnish Prime Minister Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari

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

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

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

Letter to Jonathan Stephens Recording a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

Letter to Jonathan Stephens from Philippa Leslie-Jones Recording a Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

Letter to MPs Introducing Corrections to the Exchange of Messages between the British Government and the PIRA, 1 December 1993

Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Account of a Phone Call with Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

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

Letter to Roderic Lyne Enclosing the Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 20 November 1993

Letter to Roderic Lyne Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux

Letter to Tony Blair from Cedric Wilson, 18 July 1997

Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to party leaders eligible to be involved in the talks

Letters of invitation from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring to the three independent chairmen

Lines for John Major to Take Regarding the Situation in Northern Ireland

Lines for John Major to take on Drumcree during his interview with Irish journalists on 25 September

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

Lines to take on 10 August 1996 parades, 30 July 1996

Lines to take on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

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

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

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

List of Amendments Proposed to JD14 in Dublin on 3 December 1993

List of Points for Peter Brooke's Meeting with Charles Haughey Dated 31 January 1991

List of nominated candidates for the informal committee on procedural rules and the agenda

Lunch meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Wally Kirwan on 3 February 1997

Malcolm Rifkind's Comments on the Joint Declaration for a Ministerial Meeting on 9 December 1993

Malcolm Rifkind's Comments on the Joint Declaration, 8 December 1993

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

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

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

Meeting between John Holmes and Ted Barrington on 27 January 1997

Meeting between John Kerr and Anthony Lake on 20 December 1996

Meeting between John Major and Madeleine Albright on 19 February 1997

Meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 13 February 1997 at 22.45

Meeting between John Major and the UUP on 19 December 1996

Meeting between John Major and the UUP on 21 January 1997

Meeting between NIO officials and Sinn Féin on 28 May 1997 at 12.10

Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 13 February 1997

Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume to discuss Hume–Adams on 20 January 1997

Meeting between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 7 January 1997

Meeting between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 18 December 1996

Meeting between Robert Cranborne and David Trimble on 11 January 1997

Meeting between Veronica Sutherland and John Bruton on 20 February 1997

Meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Paddy Teahon on Bloody Sunday, 19 March 1997

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

Meeting regarding Róisín McAliskey on 11 March 1997 at 15.30

Members of review of parades and marches, 7 August 1996

Memo From Robin Butler to Stephen Wall Enclosing an Irish Draft of the Joint Declaration (JD2) and an Accompanying NIO Commentary

Memo and speaking note on deployment of additional troops to Northern Ireland, 10 July 1996

Memo by Simon Marsh Summarizing Sinn Féin's Reactions to Peter Brooke's Whitbread Speech on 9 November 1990

Memo commenting on future policy options paper, 29 July 1996

Memo enclosing speaking and background notes on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

Memo from A W Stephens to Ian Burns Regarding an Article on Video Featuring PIRA Members

Memo from Alan Whysall enclosing a statement by William McCrea on 13 September, 16 September 1996

Memo from Alex Allan on a conversation between John Major and Brian Mawhinney about Northern Ireland, 15 July 1996

Memo from Anita Bharucha to David Hill, 10 July 1996

Memo from Anthony Pawson to Charles Powell Regarding a Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke on 13 February 1991

Memo from Anthony Pawson to Stephen Wall Regarding Membership in the Joint Declaration Initiative

Memo from Austin Wilson to Anthony Pawson Regarding Press Reports on Contact with PIRA Dated 14 March 1991

Memo from Christopher Prentice to Stephen Wall Regarding a Draft Congratulatory Message to Albert Reynolds

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

Memo from Danny McNeill to Anthony Pawson Summarizing a Press Article by Anthony Coughlan

Memo from Danny McNeill to Joseph Pilling Regarding Possible Political Movements and Developments in 1991

Memo from Danny McNeill to Mr McCaffrey Regarding the News Article on Gerry Adams' Letter Dated 21 August 1991

Memo from Danny McNeill to Peter May Proposing a Strategy for Engaging in Dialogue with PIRA

Memo from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Draft Minute for a Meeting on the 14 October 1993

Memo from David Cooke to Quentin Thomas Enclosing a Draft of a Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Joint Declaration

Memo from David Hill suggesting amendment to the draft statement on decommissioning, 23 July 1996

Memo from David Lavery with comments on the 4 July draft paper on policing policy, 9 July 1996

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

Memo from Diane McNally enclosing the SDLP press release and an informal paper from the Irish Government, 23 July 1996

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

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

Memo from Graham Archer to the British Government Regarding Arrangements for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Memo from Ian Burns Enclosing John McConnell's Minute on His Discussion with Alec Reid on the 10 March 1988

Memo from Ian Burns to John McConnell Regarding His Discussions with Alec Reid on 6 March 1990

Memo from Ian Burns to Stephen Leach Regarding John McConnell's Response to Tomás Ó Fiaich's Invitation

Memo from John Blelloch Regarding the Briefing for a Future Meeting Between John McConnell and Alec Reid

Memo from John Blelloch to Ian Burns Regarding John McConnell's Meeting with Alec Reid on the 6 March 1990

Memo from John Blelloch to John McConnell Regarding His Previous Meeting with Alec Reid

Memo from John Chilcot to Anthony Pawson Regarding Peter Brooke's Meeting with Cahal Daly and Robin Eames Dated 6 February 1991

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

Memo from John Chilcot to Peter Brooke Regarding Approaching PIRA for Dialogue

Memo from John Chilcot to Peter Brooke Regarding Question Time and a Potential Meeting with John Hume

Memo from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas Requesting a Dossier on the British Position on Northern Ireland Dated 10 July 1991

Memo from John Holmes summarising conversations with Paddy Teahon and Nancy Soderberg on 12 July 1996

Memo from John Holmes to John Major commenting on the future policy options for Northern Ireland paper, 25 July 1996

Memo from John Holmes to John Major on relations with John Bruton enclosing a possible draft reply, 19 July 1996

Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding a phone conversation with John Bruton, 29 July 1996

Memo from John Holmes to John Major regarding meetings with John Hume and John Alderdice, 15 July 1996

Memo from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Cahal Daly to John Major, 30 July 1996

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

Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 8 July 1996

Memo from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the aftermath of the marches and conversations with Paddy Teahon, 15 July 1996

Memo from John Kerr regarding a request for US monitors for the Apprentice Boys march on 10 August 1996

Memo from John Steele on establishing an independent commission to review parades and marches, 17 July 1996

Memo from Jonathan Haslam to John Major summarising a Panorama film on Drumcree, 15 July 1996

Memo from Joseph Pilling to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Note on Amnesty Processes by E C Hallett

Memo from Kenneth Bloomfield to John Chilcot Proposing a Joint Statement Offering the Release of Prisoners in Exchange for the Cessation of Violence

Memo from Malcolm Rifkind on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 9 July 1996

Memo from Martin Howard to John Holmes commenting on a revised draft reply to John Hume, 5 July 1996

Memo from Melanie Leech to William Fittall Requesting Consideration of an Irish Request for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Memo from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on the Northern Ireland Decommissioning Bill, 5 July 1996

Memo from Patrick Mayhew to the Chairmen, 29 July 1996

Memo from Peter Dickinson to David Hill regarding the internal dispute in Labour, 9 July 1996

Memo from Quentin Thomas enclosing points for Patrick Mayhew's meeting with David Trimble, 19 July 1996

Memo from Quentin Thomas to John Major Advising on the 'As of Right' Sentence, 12 December 1993

Memo from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Record of the Butler/Nally Meeting, JD10 and JD11, Dated 7 October 1993

Memo from Quentin Thomas to Robert Alston Regarding Political Movement and PIRA Dated 3 September 1991

Memo from R O Miles To Jim Daniell with Additional Text for John McConnell's Briefing for His Meeting with Alec Reid

Memo from R O Miles to Ian Burns Regarding the Reid/Murray Proposal

Memo from Rachael Reynolds to John Major on the position on marching in Northern Ireland, 7 July 1996

Memo from Robert Alston to Quentin Thomas Regarding Political Movement and PIRA Dated 30 August 1991

Memo from Robert Crawford to Anthony Beeton on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth

Memo from Robert Crawford to Donald Lamont on Lamont's proposal from 9 July, 11 July 1996

Memo from Robin Butler to John Major Commenting on Quentin Thomas' Memo, 12 December 1993

Memo from Roderic Lyne to Christopher Prentice Relaying John Major's Approval of His Letter of 14 April 1993

Memo from Roderic Lyne to John Chilcot Regarding Attendees for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

Memo from Roderic Lyne to John Major Recording Amendments Made to the Joint Declaration on 14 December 1993

Memo from Simon Marsh Regarding a Draft Reply to Denis Faul's Letter to Peter Brooke

Memo from Simon Marsh Summarizing Gerry Adams' BBC Radio Ulster Programme Interview on 5 January 1991

Memo from Simon Marsh to Anthony Pawson Enclosing Draft Defensive Line on Engaging in Talks with PIRA

Memo from Stephen Leach to Ian Burns Regarding John McConnell's Response to Alec Reid

Memo from Stephen Leach to John McConnell Requesting a Meeting about a “No Strategic Interest” Speech

Memo from Stephen Wall Providing Details of an Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Memo from Stephen Wall to Christopher Prentice Regarding a Draft Congratulatory Message to Albert Reynolds

Memo from Stephen Wall to John Major Providing a Briefing on the Joint Declaration (JD2) and Recommending Its Rejection

Memo from Stephen Wall to John Major Regarding the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Containing a List of Attendees for the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

Memo from Stephen Wall to Richard Gozney Regarding a Meeting between John Bruton and John Major

Memo from Stephen Wall to Robin Butler Providing Instructions for the Butler-Nally Meeting on 7 February 1992

Memo from Stephen Wall to the Prime Minister Regarding a List of Attendees at the Working Dinner on 26 February 1992

Memo from Tony Beeton and draft of letter from Michael Ancram to David Ervine regarding membership of the PUP negotiating team

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

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

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

Memo from Tony Newton to Patrick Mayhew on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee and the 1996–1997 legislative programme, 17 July 1996

Memo from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to Drumcree, 12 July 1996

Memo from Veronica Sutherland on further Irish reactions to Drumcree, 12 July 1996

Memo from Veronica Sutherland to Quentin Thomas regarding Irish contacts with Sinn Féin, 28 June 1996

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

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

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

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all participants enclosing a paper on confidentiality with points of agreement and questions for discussion, 24 September 1996

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

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

Memo from the independent chairmen enclosing two drafts of the rules of procedure, 18 June 1996

Memo on Irish Government attitudes in the aftermath of Drumcree, 26 July 1996

Memo on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 18 July 1996

Memo on preparation of briefing material for the chairmen

Memo proposing briefing George Mitchell on the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 July 1996

Memo to Roderic Lyne from Mike Sweet Concerning a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

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

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

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

Memos from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon and Anthony Lake regarding John Major's letter to John Hume from 27 September 1996

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

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

Michael Ancram amendments to 'Opening statement by the British Government'

Minute Describing Albert Reynolds' Statement in the Dáil Éireann Regarding Articles 2 & 3 of the Irish Constitution

Minute by the Prime Minister to Patrick Mayhew Congratulating him and his Team for the Joint Declaration

Minute from Alastair Campbell to Tony Blair on Bloody Sunday, 2 July 1997

Minute from Anthony Cary on the US record of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 10 June 1997

Minute from Anthony Cary to David Brooker about US reaction to Lurgan shootings, 16 June 1997

Minute from Anthony Cary to David Brooker about further US reactions to Lurgan shootings, 17 June 1997

Minute from Anthony Cary to Donald Lamont regarding a letter to John Major on Bloody Sunday, 1 April 1997

Minute from Anthony Cary to Donald Lamont regarding a letter to John Major on Bloody Sunday, 4 April 1997

Minute from Anthony Cary to Gerry McCrudden on the public line on Sinn Féin's inclusion in the multi-party talks, 19 March 1997

Minute from Claire Tuhey on Bertie Ahern's response to Tony Blair's statement on the famine, 10 June 1997

Minute from Clare Checksfield reporting on Róisín McAliskey's remand hearing, 13 February 1996

Minute from Colin Budd to John Holmes about Northern Ireland options after Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 18 June 1997

Minute from Colin Budd to John Holmes about joint statement regarding East/West cooperation, 22 May 1997

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

Minute from Colin Budd to Nick Sanderson on British–Irish relations recording a meeting on 24 March 1997

Minute from Danny McNeill on Gerry Adams' Address at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis Dated 5 February 1991

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

Minute from David Brooker to Quentin Thomas and Ken Lindsay about meetings with Sinn Féin, 16 May 1997

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

Minute from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing Draft Documents Prior to a Meeting between John Reynolds and Albert Reynolds on 29 October 1993

Minute from David Cooke to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Brief for John Major and Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration Initiative

Minute from David Hill enclosing a draft of the decommissioning paper, 20 June 1997

Minute from David Hill enclosing an outline handling plan for the resumption of talks, 8 August 1996

Minute from David Hill on resolving decommissioning, 26 June 1997

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

Minute from David Hill outlining multi-party talks gameplan for the week beginning 13 January 1997

Minute from David Hill titled 'Talks: the prospects for 1997', 20 December 1996

Minute from David Hill to Ken Lindsay about Northern Ireland political talks enclosing a paper by British officials, 6 May 1997

Minute from David Hill with a talks gameplan for the week beginning 9 June 1997, 6 June 1997

Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to Monica McWilliams and Pearl Sagar, 24 February 2997

Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes on a meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

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

Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes on options for the Apprentice Boys' March, 2 August 1996

Minute from David Kyle to John Holmes regarding meetings with Alliance and the NIWC, 11 July 1997

Minute from David Logan on marching and the extradition of James Joesph Smyth, 9 August 1996

Minute from David Redhouse to Jonathan Powell commenting on the prisoners paragraph in a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

Minute from David Redhouse to Jonathan Powell on a revised prisoners paragraph for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

Minute from David Redhouse to Richard Clarke on Irish prisoners in Belmarsh, 13 January 1997

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

Minute from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding a proposed visit to Britain by John Bruton in May 1997, 17 April 1997

Minute from Dominick Chilcott to Philip Barton on a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

Minute from Edward Oakden to Arabella Warburton regarding a meeting between John Major and Irish journalists, 22 August 1996

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

Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major regarding a terrorist attack on Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major updating him on Northern Ireland, 24 December 1996

Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major with a sitrep on marches, 9 August 1996

Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major with an update on the Apprentice Boys' March

Minute from Edward Oakden to John Major with an update on the Apprentice Boys' March [Duplicate]

Minute from Edward Oakden to Peter Westmacott recording a phone conversation with Nancy Soderberg on 23 August 1996

Minute from Fiona Mylchreest to John Holmes about a letter to Bertie Ahern, 19 May 1997

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

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

Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland bills, 13 May 1997

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

Minute from Jack Straw to Tony Blair on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 3 June 1997

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

Minute from John Chilcot to John Holmes recording a lunch with Ted Barrington on 23 April 1997

Minute from John Chilcot to Robin Butler on John Hume, 13 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes enclosing a letter to John Major from the NIWC, 10 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes recording a conversation with Nancy Soderberg on 2 August 1996

Minute from John Holmes to Alastair Campbell about John Bruton's visit, 8 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Anthony Cary on the Hume–Adams exchanges, 2 April 1997

Minute from John Holmes to David Kyle enclosing a letter from Gary McMichael to Tony Blair, 8 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to David Redhouse on Róisín McAliskey, 21 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott enclosing a statement by John Bruton ahead of meeting on 8 May 1997, 5 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott on a visit by John Bruton on 8 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a draft article on Northern Ireland, 19 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a draft article on Northern Ireland, 21 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major enclosing briefing for a meeting with David Trimble on 20 January 1997 at 15.45

Minute from John Holmes to John Major enclosing two documents, 22 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Bloody Sunday, 6 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on David Trimble and the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 19 February 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Gerry Adams's article, 23 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Hume–Adams, 20 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Hume–Adams, 26 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on John Bruton's proposals on the interval in the multi-party talks, 14 March 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 1 April 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 4 April 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 6 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 7 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 16 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 18 March 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 20 December 1996

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 21 March 1997

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

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on Northern Ireland, 26 March 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on a letter from David Trimble, 11 February 1997

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

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on foreign affairs, 21 April 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on language for a possible PIRA suspension, 3 April 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on parades

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on parades and the North report, 20 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 13 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major recording a phone conversation with David Trimble on 18 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major recording a phone conversation with Patrick Mayhew on 12 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding US views on Northern Ireland, 10 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a draft article on Northern Ireland, 14 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a draft article on Northern Ireland, 14 February 1997 [File copy]

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

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major regarding a reply to Gerry Adams, 14 February 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to John Major: 'Hume–Adams revisited', 11 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on Bloody Sunday, 15 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on Northern Ireland, 24 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on UUP confidence-building measures, 24 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill on maintaining the politial process, 15 July 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to John McKervill regarding draft language on decommissioning, 21 July 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Linday on Bloody Sunday, 3 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Irish contacts with Sinn Féin, 15 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Irish reactions to Northern Ireland speech of 16 May 1997, 18 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Northern Ireland speech of 16 May 1997, 18 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about Tony Blair's visit to Northern Ireland on 16 May 1997, 19 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about a meeting between Irish officials and Sinn Féin on 14 June 1997, 15 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about a meeting with Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997 at 12.00, 20 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about contacts with Sinn Féin, 18 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay about issues with the possible NIO text for Sinn Féin, 29 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a fax from Gerry Adams, 10 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from David Trimble to John Major, 7 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Gerry Adams to John Major, 3 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Gerry Adams to Tony Blair, 2 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter from Ian Paisley, 10 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 11 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 13 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Bloody Sunday, 25 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Drumcree, 2 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Drumcree, 4 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Drumcree, 6 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Hume's questions (Hume–Adams), 12 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Ian Paisley's reaction to the North report, 30 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland and the future of the talks process, 7 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Northern Ireland next steps, 12 June 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on PIRA activity in Northern Ireland, 9 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Sinn Féin's questions, 17 March 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on Sinn Féin, 27 June 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on a letter from David Trimble, 12 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on contacts between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, 8 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on moving the process forward in Northern Ireland, 2 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on options on Northern Ireland, 17 June 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the Lurgan shootings, 16 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 13 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the line to take on Sinn Féin's entry into multi-party talks, 9 April 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 17 March 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 3 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay passing on a message from Albert Reynolds, 23 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording a conversation with Paddy Teahon on 12 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay recording a conversation with Paddy Teahon on Gerry Adams's article, 24 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding US views on Northern Ireland, 13 February 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding a tunnel discovered in the Maze prison, 25 March 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding next steps on Northern Ireland, 9 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay requesting briefing material for a phone conversation between John Bruton and John Major on 31 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay suggesting an article on violence in Northern Ireland, 17 February 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay with next steps on Northern Ireland, 10 June 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Maeve Fort enclosing a letter to David Trimble, 30 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon with an update on Hume–Adams, 23 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Peter Westmacott enclosing a minute to Paddy Teahon, 22 January 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Rupert Huxter on Northern Ireland, 24 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Sandy Berger enclosing revised aide-mémoire, 13 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about Northern Ireland enclosing interviews with John Hume, David Trimble, and Ian Paisley, 16 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a meeting between the NIO and Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a meeting with John Bruton enclosing FCO and the NIO briefing, 7 May 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about a written message for 'A Great Irish Famine Event', 30 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about an internal meeting with the NIO on 7 May 1997 at 16.00

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

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about implementing the North Report, 7 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about meeting with George Mitchell on 2 June 1997 at 11.00, 30 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about meetings with Northern Ireland party leaders on 12 May 1997, 9 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair about the NIO meeting on 2 June 1997, 30 May 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 1 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 11 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 13 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 14 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 15 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

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

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

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on Sinn Féin in Westminster, 13 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on a meeting with Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair on a meeting with the UDP and the PUP on 15 July 1997, 14 July 1997

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

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding a phone conversation with Bertie Ahern on 11 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding a reply to Sinn Féin, 4 July 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding next steps on Northern Ireland, 6 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Tony Blair regarding the current situation in Northern Ireland, 3 May 1997

Minute from John Holmes to Wally Kirwan enclosing an aide-mémoire to be sent to Sinn Féin, 13 June 1997

Minute from John Holmes to William Ehrman on UK/Irish relations, 22 July 1997

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

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply addressing cuts in university research funding, 6 February 1997

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Bloody Sunday, 14 July 1997

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Northern Ireland, 18 July 1997

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on Sinn Féin, 1 July 1997

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on a draft letter to David Trimble, 23 July 1997

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

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes on a review of electoral matters in Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

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

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes regarding a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997, 16 July 1997

Minute from John McKervill to John Holmes regarding the cases of Jim Fisher and Mark Wright, 17 April 1997

Minute from Jonathan Powell to John Holmes enclosing a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay enclosing Irish comments on a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 8 July 1997

Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Lindsay on a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

Minute from Jonathan Powell to Ken Sutton on revised prisoners paragraph for a draft letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

Minute from Jonathan Powell to Tony Blair on managing the Uthe NIOnists, 10 June 1997

Minute from Jonathan Stephens regarding a reply to Martin McGuinness's letter of 2 July 1997, 4 July 1997

Minute from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing Briefing Documents for John Major in Advance of a Meeting with Jim Molyneaux

Minute from Ken Lindsay to Edward Oakden on Hume/Adams, 13 August 1996

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about Loyalist parties in the Northern Ireland talks, 19 June 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about Northern Ireland next steps and handling plan, 13 June 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about meeting between NIO officials and Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997, 20 May 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes about meetings with Robert McCartney and John Alderdice on 19 May 1997

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]

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a briefing for John Major's meeting with the NIWC on 22 January 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a briefing for a phone conversation with John Bruton, 31 January 1997

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

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

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a transcript of Lorraine McIlroy's remarks, 20 February 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on ACE [Action for Community Employment] cuts, 10 February 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Bloody Sunday, 5 February 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Sinn Féin's access to government, 11 June 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on Sinn Féin's questions (Hume–Adams), 20 March 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a draft article on violence in Northern Ireland, 19 February 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a letter from David Trimble, 11 February 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a meeting between John Major and John Holmes on 13 March 1997, 14 March 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997, 2 July 1997

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

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on a tunnel discovered in the Maze prison, 24 March 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on letters from Gerry Adams, 11 February 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on next steps on Northern Ireland, 9 June 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on potential meetings between Tony Blair and Northern Irish party leaders, 12 May 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on resolving decommissioning in Northern Ireland, 10 July 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on responses to John Hume (Hume–Adams), 13 March 1997

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

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

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the establishment of an independent parades commission, 25 March 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the future of the multi-party talks process, 6 January 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the future of the talks process, 20 January 1997

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

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the next steps on Northern Ireland, 10 June 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 26 March 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 26 March 1997 [Incomplete]

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding the Hayes review of staff deployment in the Northern Ireland civil service, 24 April 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes with a briefing note on parades, 6 June 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes, 31 July 1997

Minute from Ken Lindsay to John Humes on Bloody Sunday: judicial review of Widgery, 10 February 1997

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

Minute from Ken Lindsay to Philip Barton on Sinn Féin's entry into multi-party talks, 7 April 1997

Minute from Martin Howard regarding prospects for the Apprentice Boys' March, 5 August 1996

Minute from Michael Howard to Patrick Mayhew regarding changes to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 20 January 1997

Minute from Mike Venables to Ken Lindsay on the deployment of the UK stand-by batallion, 9 July 1997

Minute from Mike Venables to Philip Barton on plastic baton rounds, 6 June 1997

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

Minute from Mo Mowlam to Ann Taylor on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 28 July 1997

Minute from Mo Mowlam to George Robertson on the deployment of the UK stand-by batallion, 9 July 1997

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

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

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

Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on maintaining the political process

Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 2 June 1997

Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding a strategy for the summer for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1997

Minute from Mo Mowlam to Tony Blair regarding the next steps on Northern Ireland, 6 June 1997

Minute from Moira Wallace to Nick Macpherson on duty free, 3 July 1997

Minute from Murdo Maclean to John Major enclosing a paper from Jim Molyneaux, 20 January 1997

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

Minute from Nick Sanderson to John Holmes about a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 8 May 1997, 7 May 1997

Minute from Nick Sanderson to John Holmes on Róisín McAliskey, 20 February 1997

Minute from Patrick Mayhew to John Major on Hume's questions and possible answers, 11 February 1997

Minute from Patrick Mayhew to Michael Howard on the case of Lee Clegg, 14 January 1997

Minute from Paul Cohen to Murdo Maclean on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 23 January 1997

Minute from Paul Cohen to Murdo Maclean, 23 January 1997

Minute from Paul Wilkinson to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to Cardinal Daly, 23 August 1996

Minute from Peter Westmacott Describing His Communication with the Irish Embassy and the State Department Regarding Clinton's Statement

Minute from Peter Westmacott concerning MacBride and the IFI, 23 August 1996

Minute from Peter Westmacott recording a meeting with Jim Steinberg on Northern Ireland and Hume–Adams on 31 January 1997

Minute from Peter Westmacott to David Gibson on the MacBride principles and the International Fund for Ireland, 14 August 1996

Minute from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden concerning a draft reply from Bill Clinton to Atwood/Lyons, 23 August 1996

Minute from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden concerning the MacBride principles, 22 August 1996

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

Minute from Peter Westmacott to Jonathan Stephens on the US/Northern Ireland, 14 January 1997

Minute from Peter Westmacott to Martin Howard on the Republican party platform on Ireland, 15 August 1996

Minute from Philip Barton about a meeting between Tony Blair and George Mitchell on Monday 2 June 1997 at 11.00, 15 May 1997

Minute from Philip Barton to John Major on Northern Ireland, 8 April 1997

Minute from Philip Barton to John Major on Northern Ireland, 11 April 1997

Minute from Philip Barton to John Major on the possible announcement of a PIRA ceasefire, 30 March 1997

Minute from Philip Barton to John Major regarding Irish views on the North report, 29 January 1997

Minute from Quentin Thomas on a letter from Gerry Adams, 20 June 1997

Minute from Quentin Thomas on exchanges with Sinn Féin and possible speech on confidence building measures, 15 July 1997

Minute from Quentin Thomas recording a message from Gerry Adams on 9 May 1997 at 20.00

Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing Text of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing a Draft of the Joint Statement Following a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Minute from Quentin Thomas to David Cooke Enclosing an Amended Draft of the 29 October 1993 Joint Statement

Minute from Quentin Thomas to John Chilcot Enclosing a Note on Amnesties in the Context of British Colonies and Northern Ireland

Minute from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing a Briefing for a Meeting between John Hume and Either John Major or Patrick Mayhew

Minute from Quentin Thomas to Jonathan Stephens Outlining Next Steps Following the Rejection of the Joint Declaration

Minute from Quentin Thomas to Ken Lindsay about further contact with Sinn Féin, 16 May 1997

Minute from Rachael Reynolds to John Major passing on information from 'a friend' of Brian Mawhinney, 9 August 1996

Minute from Richard Stagg Enclosing Programme and Briefings for the Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Minute from Richard Tilt regarding security and medical arrangements for Róisín McAliskey in Holloway prison, 14 February 1997

Minute from Robert Crawford to Edward Oakden announcing an Order to place restrictions on marching, 7 August 1996

Minute from Robert Crawford to Edward Oakden on Hume/Adams, 13 August 1994

Minute from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing Northern Ireland Information Newsheet, 2 August 1996

Minute from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing a Northern Ireland information newsheet, 27 August 1996

Minute from Robert Crawford to John Holmes on entry and exclusion criteria for talks

Minute from Robin Cook on UK/Irish relations, 16 July 1997

Minute from Roderic Lyne Detailing the Exchange between the Irish and British Governments on the Dublin Summit

Minute from Roderic Lyne Regarding the Arrangements for the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993

Minute from Roderic Lyne to John Major on the Joint Declaration, 7 December 1993

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

Minute from Ruth Osborne describing the administrative arrangements for the Intergovernmental Conference, enclosing the IGC draft agenda, 17 July 1996

Minute from Simon McDonald to Martin Howard reporting an amendment to the Republican party platform on Ireland, 7 August 1996

Minute from Simon McDonald to Martin Howard reporting on the Republican Party Platform on Ireland, 6 August 1996

Minute from Simon McDonald to Martin Howard reporting progress on the Republican party platform on Ireland, 9 August 1996

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

Minute from Thea Teale to David Kyle on the proscription of the LVF and CAC, 3 June 1997

Minute from Tom Clarke to John Wheeler on security force response to recent attacks, 10 January 1997

Minute from Tom Clarke with responses to a list of concerns raised by the Irish Government, 18 July 1996

Minute from Tony Beeton recording a message from Sinn Féin for Quentin Thomas, 15 May 1997

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

Minute from Tony Beeton to Ken Lindsay about a meeting with Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997 at 12.00, 20 May 1997

Minute from Tony Pearson to Jackie Sear on Róisín McAliskey: getting the message across, 17 February 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland enclosing John Bruton's speech to the Dáil Éireann on 22 January 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland on Bloody Sunday, 20 March 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland on an exchange in the Dáil Éireann on Bloody Sunday on 28 January 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Chilcot recording a visit on 16–17 January 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes about discussions with Paddy Teahon, 19 May 1997

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

Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Ken Lindsay about working with the Irish on Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Quentin Thomas about a meeting with Bertie Ahern on 18 June 1997 at 16.00, 16 June 1997

Minute from Veronica Sutherland to Quentin Thomas recording a lunch with Bertie Ahern on 24 April 1997

Minute from William Fittall to Stephen Wall Enclosing Background Information on Drafts 2 and 3 of the Joint Declaration

Minute noting Martin Howard's replacement by Ken Lindsay, August 1996

Minute noting Michael Ancram's agreement to the outline handling plan for the resumption of talks, 13 August 1996

Minute noting Patrick Mayhew's agreement to the outline handing plan for the resumption of talks, 12 August 1996

Minute of John Holmes's meetings in Denver on Northern Ireland, 21 June 1997

Minute of a British–Irish bilateral meeting on 3 July 1997

Minute of a British–Irish plenary meeting on 3 July 1997

Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 16 May 1997

Minute of a Liaison Group meeting on 25 July 1997

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

Minute of a meeting between Anthony Cary and Jim Steinberg on 12 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Anthony Cary and Martha Pope on 18 July 1997

Minute of a meeting between John Bruton and Tony Blair on 8 May 1997 at 16.00

Minute of a meeting between John Holmes and David Trimble on 4 July 1997

Minute of a meeting between Joyce Quin, Philip McDonagh and Brian Mulligan on 16 July 1997, 23 July 1997

Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and David Trimble on 5 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Ian Paisley on 7 May 1997, 8 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and John Hume on 6 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Mo Mowlam and Ray Burke on 29 July 1997, 30 July 1997

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

Minute of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Dick Spring on 6 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and John Hume on 8 July 1997

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

Minute of a meeting between Richard Clarke and Martin Mansergh on 16 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Richard Clarke and Martin Mansergh on 25 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 3 July 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 29 May 1997

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

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Alderdice on 19 May 1997 at 16.30

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 23 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 23 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 19 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and John Hume on 24 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Mo Mowlam about Sinn Féin on 7 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Robert McCartney on 19 May 1997 at 14.00

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the DUP on 12 May 1997

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

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the Independent Chairmen on 2 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the SDLP on 9 July 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 4 June 1997 at 17.30

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 7 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 12 May 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 17 July 1997

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

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and the UUP on 24 June 1997

Minute of a meeting between Tony Blair, the UDP, and the PUP on 15 July 1997 [at 15.30]

Minute of a meeting between the NIO and Sinn Féin on 21 May 1997 at 12.00

Minute of a meeting of the Liaison Group on 27 May 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume on 22 June 1997

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

Minute of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 20 January 1997

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

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

Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and John Hume on 6 June 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and John Hume on 7 July 1997 at 22.30, 8 July 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuiness on 4 July 1997 at 15.15

Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuiness on 17 June 1997 at 12.30

Minute of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuinness on 23 June 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Sandy Berger and David Trimble on 18 June 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhán O'Hanlon on 15 July 1997 at 14.15

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhán O'Hanlon on 16 July 1997, 17 July 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhán O'Hanlon on 19 June 1997

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

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 7 July 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 11 July 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 18 July 1997

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 21 July 1997 at 11.00

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern on 27 June 1996

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton on 10 June 1997

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

Minute of a phone conversation between Tony Blair and David Trimble on 19 June 1997

Minute of a phone converstion between Quentin Thomas and Martin McGuinness on 11 July 1997 at 16.30

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

Minute of phone conversation between Tony Blair and John Hume on 20 June 1997

Minute of phone conversations between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, John Bruton, and Dick Spring on 9 June 1997

Minute on the Status of the Anglo-Irish Extradition Process

Minute recording a conversation between David Logan and Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth on 9 August 1996

Minute recording a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth on 12 August 1996

Minute recording a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Mary Ann Peters on the extradition of James Joesph Smyth on 13 August 1996

Minute recording a phone call between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 13 August 1996

Minute recording a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 8 August 1996

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

Minute to John Major Regarding the Status of the Joint Declaration Initiative

Mo Mowlam's full statement on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

Multiple versions of alternative text for rule 17A

NIWC submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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

Negotiating brief on security and demilitarization

News clipping from Irish News regarding the selection procedure for the chief constable, 30 August 1996

News clipping of Irish News article titled 'Growing sectarian divisions must be reversed' by John Alderdice, 19 August 1996

News clipping of News Letter article by Roy Bradford, 19 August 1996

News clippings regarding Gerry Adams' statement signaling a ceasefirefrom an unknown newspaper

Newsbreak transcript, 8 August 1996

Newspaper cutting: 'Loyalists not blind to Provo tactics'

Newspaper extract

Nomination by UUP of member of UK delegation to the Assembly of the Council of Europe

Nominations for the committee on the rules of procedure and agenda

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue: Review of the Parades Issue in Northern Ireland by Standing Committee A (Public Order Issues), Volume II

Northern Ireland Information Newsheet, July 1996

Northern Ireland Office Commentary on Joint Declaration (JD6) and the Accompanying Irish Government Aide-Mémoire

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

Northern Ireland Office commentary on Gerry Adams's answers

Northern Ireland Office commentary on Gerry Adams's article in the Irish Times

Northern Ireland objectives after Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 17 June 1997

Northern Ireland options after Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997, 17 June 1997

Note Conveying Request for a Telephone Call between Albert Reynolds and John Major

Note Outlining the British Line on the Talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume

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

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

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

Note by John Fisher detailing prison issues raised by the Irish Government, 11 June 1996

Note by John Wheeler regarding the decision to relay information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 17 July 1996

Note concerning allowances payable for delegates and parties

Note enclosing briefing papers for a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

Note enclosing the proposed text of a statement on parties' commitment to the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence

Note from A J Adams regarding communication between departments in the British and Irish Governments, 6 June 1996

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

Note from Alan Whysall enclosing a draft note from Michael Ancram's private secretary to all the participants regarding the venue for a meeting with George Quigley, 3 October 1996

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

Note from Alan Whysall on the various options of dealing with the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

Note from Alan Whysall recommending all sound feeds be disconnected and enclosing a draft letter of confirmation to parties, 12 June 1996

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

Note from Alan Whysall regarding George Mitchell's departure from Belfast on 10 September 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding William McCrea's action against Alliance, 26 September 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding William McCrea's legal action against Alliance, 26 September 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding news of George Mitchell's temporary absence from the talks, 10 September 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding talks meetings from 3 July and 4 July 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding the agenda for the Opening Plenary meeting scheduled for 1 October at 11.00, 26 September 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding the subjects for the Plenary session planned for 1 October 1996

Note from Alan Whysall regarding the subjects on the agenda for the Plenary meeting scheduled for 1 October 1996

Note from Alan Whysall to Donald Lamont regarding the UUP's points on constitutional issues and international law, 1 July 1996

Note from Alan Whysall to Peter Bell enclosing the draft letter to specific parties regarding the breach of the Mitchell principles, 2 August 1996

Note from Alan Whysall to Peter Bell regarding constitutional issues, 24 June 1996

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

Note from Alan Whysall with comments on the Independent Chairmen's paper on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

Note from Alex Allan to Jonathan Stephens on Patrick Mayhew Potentially Offering to Resign

Note from Andrew Wood to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing a Typescript of Gerry Adams' Speech on 3 January 1994

Note from Angela Dullaghan enclosing a draft letter sent to all participating parties regarding the venue for a meeting with George Quigley, 4 October 1996

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

Note from Angela Dullaghan on Michael Ancram's comments on Gerry Adams' letter to John Major, 17 September 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan regarding a discussion between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell regarding punishment beatings, 5 July 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan relaying Michael Ancram's comment on Veronica Sutherland's meeting with Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July, 9 July 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill regarding Michael Ancram's meetings with the DUP and Alliance, 30 August 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill regarding a meeting with Alliance on 6 September, 4 September 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan to David Hill with confirmation of Michael Ancram's meeting with Alliance, 2 September 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan to Patrick Mayhew regarding the potential responses to the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach dated 12 September 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan to Stephen Leach regarding the arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

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

Note from Angela Dullaghan with Michael Ancram's views on future policy options, 24 July 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan with comments from Michael Ancram on David Campbell Bannerman's note from 3 October, 4 October 1996

Note from Angela Dullaghan with comments from Michael Ancram on David Hill's suggested gameplan from 12 September, 16 September 1996

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

Note from Angela Dullghan to Quentin Thomas regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

Note from Anita Bharucha regarding John Chilcot's suggestions for the note on arrangements for August, 4 July 1996

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

Note from B R D White regarding the acquisition of briefings on prison issues, 28 May 1996

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

Note from Chris Maccabe enclosing an analytical paper on the 1997 general election in Northern Ireland, 2 May 1997

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

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

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

Note from Christine Collins enclosing a draft covering minute and paper on pressure points related to policing in the talks, 4 July 1996

Note from Christine Collins enclosing a draft submission on policing policy options, 27 September 1996

Note from Clare Checksfield with updates regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 11 June 1996 (86)

Note from Clare Salters to John McKervill regarding dining arrangements, 4 July 1996

Note from Clive Barbour Enclosing Extracts from Speeches by Albert Reynolds

Note from Clive Barbour to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Dick Spring's 6 January 1994 Reply to 5 January 1994 Letter

Note from Colin Budd enclosing a memo from Peter Westmacott to Donald Lamont regarding the designation of PIRA as a terrorist organisation, 21 June 1996

Note from David Blatherwick to Graham Archer Supplementing His Account of a Meeting with Martin Mansergh on 7 January 1994

Note from David Blatherwick to John Chilcot Regarding a Sinn Féin Press Release

Note from David Brooker Enclosing a Draft Outline of a Speech for Patrick Mayhew to Make on 22 October 1993

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

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

Note from David Brooker to Chris Maccabe Regarding Nationalist Opinion

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

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

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

Note from David Hill describing the gameplan for multi-party meetings beginning from 16 September, 12 September 1996

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

Note from David Hill enclosing a briefing with a recommended approach to the handling of the comprehensive agenda, 3 September 1996

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

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

Note from David Hill enclosing a paper on the prospects of resolving decommissioning before the May election, 15 January 1996

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

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

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

Note from David Hill enclosing a short briefing on talks progress and draft language for a communique on the IGC, 17 July 1996

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

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

Note from David Hill enclosing an opening statement for the resumed talks, 4 September 1996

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

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

Note from David Hill enclosing bull points for a British Government meeting with the UUP on 25 September 1996

Note from David Hill enclosing bullet points for Patrick Mayhew's reference for his meeting with the UUP on 25 September 1996

Note from David Hill enclosing his reply to John de Chastelain's request for proposals for the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996

Note from David Hill enclosing papers setting out the agenda for the rest of the Opening Plenary submitted by the parties on 30 July, 2 October 1996

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

Note from David Hill enclosing possible amendments and additions to to the rules of procedure, 27 June 1996

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

Note from David Hill enclosing the British and Irish Governments' speaking notes on their proposed amendments, 25 June 1996

Note from David Hill enclosing the final version of the decommissioning paper, 25 June 1997

Note from David Hill enclosing the proposed joint Government draft agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, 30 July 1996

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note from David Hill on upcoming scheduling issues in the talks, 12 June 1996

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

Note from David Hill regarding George Mitchell's meeting with the SDLP, 16 July 1996

Note from David Hill regarding a meeting with the UUP on 4 September 1996

Note from David Hill regarding amendments in the enclosed paper titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning', 24 September 1996

Note from David Hill regarding minor issues from 9 September 1996

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

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

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

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

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

Note from David Hill to Gillian Harrison regarding note-taking arrangements for the talks, 24 June 1996

Note from David Hill to Jonathan Stephens regarding constitutional issues and east/west issues, 24 June 1996

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

Note from David Hill to Julie Mapstone regarding the British Government paper on decommissioning, 1 October 1996

Note from David Hill to Julie Mapstone regarding the production of a verbatim record for the 11 September Plenary session, 18 September 1996

Note from David Hill to Peter Bell enclosing a draft of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper on decommissioning from 19 September 1996 at 17.45

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

Note from David Hill to Quentin Thomas enclosing bull points on Northern Ireland political development, 10 July 1996

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

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

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

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

Note from David Hill with a handling plan for the multi-party talks on 25 September 1996, enclosing a joint paper by the British and Irish Governments titled 'Suggested Conclusions to the Plenary Address to Decommissioning'

Note from David Hill with comments on the draft statement on decommissioning circulated by Gillian Harrison on 22 July 1996

Note from David Hill with comments on the draft statement on decommissioning from 21 June, 24 June 1996

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

Note from David Hill with handling plan for 25 September 1996 enclosing a paper titled 'Suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning'

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

Note from David Hill with objectives and schedule of multi-party meetings on 11 September 1996

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

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

Note from David Hill with updates on talks progress in September, with special reference to rule 29 debates and decommissioning, 30 September 1996

Note from David Lavery enclosing a draft 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representation from 10 September, 19 September 1996

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]

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

Note from David Lavery enclosing a revised draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 18 September 1996

Note from David Lavery enclosing an alternative draft of paragraph 4 of the 'Points of Agreement' paper on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

Note from David Lavery enclosing briefing material for use at the resumed Opening Plenary session for the discussion on confidentiality, 24 September 1996

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

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

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

Note from David Lavery regarding Baroness Denton's request for briefing for Northern Ireland ministers, 1 July 1996

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

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

Note from David Lavery to Alan Whysall enclosing the first three paragraphs of the Governments' conclusions on the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

Note from David Lavery to Alan Whysall regarding William McCrea's legal action against Alliance, 26 September 1996

Note from David Lavery to Chris Maccabe offering a correction to the internal record of pre-plenary meetings on 10 June 1996 (INT/1)

Note from David Lavery to Christine Collins with comments on a paper on policing policy from 4 July, 9 July 1996

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

Note from David Lavery to David Hill enclosing Denis McCartney's note regarding William McCrea's solicitors' request for the release of the Independent Chairmen's notes of the multi-party talks, 7 October 1996

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

Note from David Lavery to David Hill regarding the dispute within the Labour delegation, 9 July 1996

Note from David Lavery to Dermot Gleeson enclosing the draft judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

Note from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson enclosing a 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representation from 10 September, 19 September 1996

Note from David Lavery to Dermott Gleeson enclosing a draft 'skeleton judgement' in relation to the Alliance representations from 10 September, 19 September 1996

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

Note from David Lavery to Michael Legge regarding arrangements for the delivery of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 28 June 1996

Note from David Lavery to Patrick Mayhew enclosing the first draft of the skeleton judgement regarding the Alliance representations, 19 September 1996

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

Note from David Lavery with comments on Jonathan Stephens' draft paper on future talks options, 11 October 1996

Note from David McCune regarding a 'Joint Business Council' document, 18 July 1996

Note from David Trimble to John Holmes enclosing an amendment proposed by Michael Ancram in Informal Discussions

Note from David Watkins with comments on the revised draft opening statement for the Plenary circulated by Julie Mapstone on 30 August, 3 September 1996

Note from David Watkins with suggested amendments to the draft submission on policing policy options, 11 October 1996

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

Note from Diane McNally Amending and Enclosing a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Handout on Northern Ireland

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

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

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

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

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

Note from Diane McNally enclosing a summary of key provisions of the rules of procedure that were subject to disagreement, 23 July 1996

Note from Diane McNally enclosing a summary of the multi-party talks from 23 September, 24 September 1996

Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's compromise text of the rules of procedure, 24 July 1996

Note from Diane McNally enclosing the Chairmen's statement and the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

Note from Diane McNally enclosing the SDLP press release and a paper on procedural rules by the Irish Government from 23 July 1996

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

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

Note from Diane McNally regarding talks progress, 4 July 1996

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

Note from Diane McNally regarding the Independent Notetakers' draft summary records of Opening Plenary sessions, 27 September 1996

Note from Diane McNally regarding the circulation of the UUP and Alliance's papers on the consideration of the International Body's proposals on decommissioning, 16 October 1996

Note from Diane McNally regarding the discussions on Ground Rules and the rules of procedure, 28 June 1996

Note from Diane McNally regarding the talks schedule for the coming months, 4 July 1996

Note from Dominick Chilcott regarding the designation of PIRA as a terrorist organisation in the US, 24 June 1996

Note from Dominick Chilcott to John Holmes regarding John Major's interview with Irish journalists on 25 September, enclosing [incomplete] speaking notes on various bilateral and international issues, 23 September 1996

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

Note from Donald Lamont to Alan Whysall regarding legal advice on constitutional issues, 26 June 1996

Note from Donald Lamont to Clare Checksfield regarding the Irish Government statement to the European Parliament, 16 July 1996

Note from Donald Lamont to Peter Bell regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 13 June 1996

Note from E C Hallet regarding FCO views on constitutional issues, 26 June 1996

Note from Edward Oakden enclosing a telegram from US congressmen on marches in Northern Ireland, 16 July 1996

Note from Edward Oakden to David Kyle enclosing a letter from Kay McGuinness to John Major, 26 June 1996

Note from Edward Oakden to John Holmes on the Hume/Adams initiative, 2 July 1996

Note from Edward Oakden to John Major regarding the repatriation of 'terrorist' prisoners to Dublin, 20 September 1996

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

Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a briefing and speaking note for John Major's meeting with Alliance, 17 July 1996

Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft reply from Michael Ancram to John Alderdice, 6 June 1996

Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement addressing decommissioning, 22 July 1996

Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement for the Chairman's use

Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement on decomissioning on behalf of all the talks participants, 22 July 1996

Note from Gillian Harrison enclosing a draft statement on decommissioning, 22 July 1996

Note from Gillian Harrison regarding the talks arrangements for August, 30 July 1996

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

Note from Graham Archer to PS Patrick Mayhew Commenting on the Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

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

Note from Ian Maye to Mr Jones regarding the paper with draft guidance for the Chairmen and talks staff, 5 July 1996

Note from Jackie Sear to Peter Bell enclosing a briefing paper on Anglo-Irish relations, 17 July 1996

Note from Jim Daniell Enclosing Draft Contingency Planning for the Outcome of the Challenge to the PIRA

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

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

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

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

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

Note from Joanna Nixon to Peter Bell regarding arrangements for a meeting between the British and Irish Governments on 4 June, 30 May 1996

Note from John Chilcot Concerning the PIRA Reaction to the Joint Declaration

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

Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew enclosing a paper on future policy options, 23 July 1996

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

Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas expressing concern regarding Irish attitudes to the constitutional issue, 26 June 1996

Note from John Chilcot to Quentin Thomas on the attitude of the Irish Government delegation, 8 July 1996

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

Note from John Chilcot to Robin Butler regarding John Hermon's draft autobiography, 26 June 1996

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

Note from John Fisher enclosing a list of questions raised by the Irish Government on 16 July 1996

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

Note from John Holmes enclosing a copy of the front page of An Phoblacht, 1 July 1996

Note from John Holmes for John Major on the Northern Ireland Committee on Terrorism, 2 July 1996

Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

Note from John Holmes to Anthony Lake regarding the police raids in London and Sheffield from 23 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to Dominick Chilcott regarding John Major's meeting with Bill Clinton, 25 June 1996

Note from John Holmes to John Major enclosing a revised paper on the Hume–Adams initiative for the Cabinet ministerial committee on Northern Ireland, 17 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 2 July 1996

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

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

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

Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding his meeting with Irish journalists on 25 September at 18.00, 24 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding his meeting with Irish journalists on 25 September at 18.00, enclosing a speaking note on Northern Ireland/Europe, 24 September 1996

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

Note from John Holmes to John Major regarding the prospects for a new PIRA ceasefire, 18 September 1996

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

Note from John Holmes to John Major with an update on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks dated 6 September 1996

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

Note from John Holmes to John Major with an update on the Northern Ireland multi-party talks, 11 September 1996

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

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

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

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a PIRA position paper from late 1994, 12 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay enclosing a letter to John Major by Gerry Adams from 17 September 1996

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

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding George Mitchell's potential temporary absence from the multi-party talks, 17 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding Gerry Adams' letter to John Major, 17 September 1996

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

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

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the British Government's statement in support of a renewed ceasefire, 5 November 1996

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the possibility of George Mitchell's temporary absence from the talks, 17 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the preparation of regular updates about the multi-party talks for Holmes' reference, 3 Sepember 1996

Note from John Holmes to Ken Lindsay regarding the publication of John Major's article, 3 October 1996

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

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

Note from John Holmes to Mark Gibson enclosing a draft letter from John Major to John Hume and a draft of the British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks, 26 September 1996

Note from John Holmes to Martin Howard relaying John Major's views on a paper on future policy options, 29 July 1996

Note from John Holmes to Mary Ann Peters enclosing a letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter from John Major to John Hume, 24 July 1996

Note from John Holmes to Paddy Teahon enclosing a letter to Sinn Féin, 9 July 1997

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

Note from John Holmes to Robert Crawford enclosing a revised draft memo by Patrick Mayhew on the Hume–Adams initiative for the Cabinet ministerial committee on Northern Ireland, 17 September 1996

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

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

Note from John Holmes to to Ken Lindsay requesting a press release to refute PIRA claims, 14 October 1996

Note from John Legge regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 3 June 1996

Note from John Major to Brian Mawhinney regarding a PIRA position paper written after the August 1994 ceasefire, 25 September 1996

Note from John McKervill to David Hill regarding his conversation with Malachi Curran from 8 July 1996

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

Note from John Ward to John Holmes enclosing a paper by Peter Morris on British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body, 2 July 1996

Note from John Wheeler to Nora Owen offering congratulations for the successful Garda operation in County Laois, 21 June 1996

Note from Jonathan Rodell to Alex Allan Enclosing a Letter from Joe Kennedy to John Major and Albert Reynolds

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft British Government opening statement during the Opening Plenary, 6 June 1996

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

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft letter to John Holmes with amendments to the Hume/Adams text, 1 October 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft paper on the Hume/Adams initiative for the Ministerial Committee on Northern Ireland, 14 October 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a draft text in response to John Hume's draft of the Hume/Adams statement from 10 October, 11 October 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a paper with possible options for breaking out of the impasse in the talks, 11 October 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing a steering brief for the Opening Plenary session, 7 June 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens enclosing the British Government's statement on the International Body's proposals on decommissioning, 21 June 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens regarding arrangements for the publication of John Major's article, 30 September 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens regarding options for changes in the draft paper for the Ministerial Committee on Northern Ireland in light of Gerry Adams' letter, 17 September 1996

Note from Jonathan Stephens regarding the possibility of an impasse over decommissioning and plans for tactical handling, 7 August 1996

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

Note from Jonathan Stephens to David Blatherwick Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's 5 January 1994 Letter to Dick Spring

Note from Jonathan Stephens to David Blatherwick Enclosing Patrick Mayhew's Letter to Dick Spring

Note from Jonathan Stephens to Jim Daniell Enclosing a Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds from John Major

Note from Jonathan Stephens to Peter Bell Summarizing Joint Declaration Follow Up Work

Note from Jonathan Stephens to Peter Bell Summarizing the Joint Declaration Follow-Up Work

Note from Jonathan Stephens to Quentin Thomas Indiciating an Amendment to the Framework Agreement

Note from Jonathan Stephens to Roderic Lyne Enclosing a Revised Draft Letter to Albert Reynolds

Note from Jonathan Stephens – 'Beyond the Opening Plenary'

Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a draft British Government opening statement for the Opening Plenary, 6 June 1996

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

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

Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a paper on the constitutional issue by the British Government, 22 July 1996

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

Note from Julie Mapstone enclosing a revised version of the British Government's opening statement for the Opening Plenary, 4 September 1996

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

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

Note from Julie Mapstone to Jonathan Stephens enclosing briefing material on the Hume/Adams approach, 24 September 1996

Note from Julie Mapstone to Quentin Thomas enclosing the British Government statement on decommissioning, 9 October 1996

Note from Keith Jagelman Confirming the Line to Take on the Leaked Irish Draft Framework Document

Note from Keith Jagelman advising Patrick Mayhew on his response to an urgent meeting request from the NIWC

Note from Keith Jagelman enclosing a draft of 'Common Interests and Themes' paper for Strand 2, 4 July 1996

Note from Keith Jagelman to David Brooker Confirming Arrangements for UUP Meeting and APNI Meeting

Note from Keith Jagelman to David Cooke Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document: A Commentary on Textual Highlights

Note from Keith Jagelman to PS John Chilcot Recording Michael Ancram's Opposition to Direct Contact with Sinn Féin

Note from Keith Jagelman to PS Patrick Mayhew Commenting on the Position Paper on Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution

Note from Keith Jagelman to PS Patrick Mayhew Regarding Joint Declaration Follow-Up

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

Note from Keith Jagelman to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Future Work of the Liaison Group

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

Note from Ken Lindsay regarding the timetable for talks commencing on 16 September and the Alliance complaint against UDP/PUP, 13 September 1996

Note from Ken Lindsay to Alan Whysall regarding the potential responses to the Alliance representations, 17 September 1996

Note from Ken Lindsay to David Hill on showing the draft legislation to the UUP

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

Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a copy of the latest version of the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning bill, the draft Irish Govenrment decommissioning bill, and speaking notes used in the British Government's meeting with the UUP from earlier in the week, 19 September 1996

Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a draft on the Hume–Adams initiative for the Cabinet ministerial committee on Northern Ireland, 17 September 1996

Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes enclosing a draft reply to John Hume's letter from 6 September and revised text for the Hume/Adams statement, 11 September 1996

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

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

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

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

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

Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes regarding the Hume–Adams initiative following the police raids in London and Sheffield, 23 September 1996

Note from Ken Lindsay to John Holmes, 22 January 1997

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Meeting of the Liaison Group

Note from Martin Williams to Quentin Thomas Regarding the Irish Leaked Framework Document

Note from Michael Ancram to Quentin Thomas expressing concern about the delivery of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 3 July 1996

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

Note from Michael Legge to Paul Wilkinson regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 16 July 1996

Note from Michael Legge to Quentin Thomas regarding arrangements for the delivery of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

Note from Michael Legge to Quentin Thomas regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

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

Note from Nicholas Lyell to John Major Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative, 9 December 1993

Note from Nigel Carson to David Watkins regarding Alliance's complaints regarding the Forum, 5 August 1996

Note from Patricia Colhoun to Patrick Mayhew regarding the meeting on the Independent Commission to review parades and marches

Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Gorman regarding the Forum's motion on the boycotting of businesses in Northern Ireland, 23 September 1996

Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major Providing Commentary on JD15

Note from Patrick Mayhew to John Major enclosing proposals regarding the role and remit of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee and defensive lines in response to queries about its future, 25 September 1996

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

Note from Paul Johnston Regarding Paragraph 4 of 11 January 1993 Submission

Note from Paul Johnston relaying John Wheeler's comments on the subject of discussing prison issues at IGC meetings, 24 May 1996

Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

Note from Paul Wilkinson to Michael Legge regarding the relay of information on punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 17 July 1996

Note from Peter Bell on the negotiating brief for strand 3, 18 June 1996

Note from Peter Bell regarding the handling of prison issues at IGC meetings, 24 May 1996

Note from Peter Bell suggesting edits in the paper on Anglo-Irish relations from 17 July 1996

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

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

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

Note from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens on Strand 3 – 'Not Forgetting the Parliamentary Dimension', 20 June 1996

Note from Peter Bell to Jonathan Stephens requesting guidance on formulating acceptable geo-political descriptors for 4 July paper, 9 July 1996

Note from Peter Bell to Michael Legge proposing the provision of information regarding paramilitary activity to the Irish Government, 3 July 1996

Note from Peter Bell to Mr Kyle Enclosing a Draft Report from the Anglo-Irish Liaison Group to the Intergovernmental Conference

Note from Peter Bell to Quentin Thomas Regarding a Letter from Dick Spring

Note from Peter Bell with suggestions for additional points on Mr Jagelman's paper from 4 July, 5 July 1996

Note from Peter Brooke to John Major on Political Movement and PIRA Dated 30 January 1991

Note from Peter Dickinson regarding practical preparations for the Northern Ireland Forum and talks, 11 July 1996

Note from Peter May Summarizing Meetings with Bishop Daly, Berna McIvor, Dean Orr, Kenneth Best and Jim Guy

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

Note from Peter Westmacott regarding Gerry Adams' prospect for a US visa, enclosing an article from The New York Times, 28 June 1996

Note from Peter Westmacott to Edward Oakden regarding John Major's meeting with George Mitchell on 12 September, 3 September 1996

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

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

Note from Quentin Thomas enclosing a revised paper titled 'Scenario for the Opening Plenary Session', 30 May 1996

Note from Quentin Thomas to Christine Collins with comments on a draft paper on policing, 8 July 1996

Note from Quentin Thomas to Christine Collins with comments on a paper on policing policy, 8 July 1996

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

Note from Quentin Thomas to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 2 July 1996

Note from Quentin Thomas to Michael Legge regarding the provision of information about punishment beatings to George Mitchell, 4 July 1996

Note from Quentin Thomas to PS Michael Ancram Regarding the Future Work of the Liaison Group

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

Note from Richard Clarke to John Holmes enclosing a letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major, 1 April 1997

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

Note from Richard Lemon to Stephen Leach with Michael Ancram's comments on the deployment of the 'Suggested Conclusions' paper, 20 September 1996

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

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

Note from Richard Lemon with comments from Michael Ancram on David Hill's suggested gameplan from 12 September, 16 September 1996

Note from Richard Lemon with comments from Michael Ancram on the revised speaking note circulated by Stephen Leach on 5 July, 8 July 1996

Note from Richard Lemon with remarks from Michael Ancram on Stephen Leach's memo from 10 September, 11 September 1996

Note from Richard Williams to Alex Allan regarding the handling plan for the Hume–Adams initiative, 20 September 1996

Note from Richenda Greenhill on lines to take on John Hermon's autobiography, 11 July 1996

Note from Robert Crawford regarding a bilateral meeting that took place between John Bruton and John Major on 22 July, 1 July 1996

Note from Robert Crawford to David Hill regarding the schedule of the talks for July, 1 July 1996

Note from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing a revised Hume/Adams statement, 26 September 1996

Note from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing a revised draft of the British Government statement on their approach to the multi-party talks, 26 September 1996

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

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

Note from Roderic Lyne to John Major Regarding the Arrangement of a Meeting with Ray Seitz

Note from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Giving Notice of John Major's Agenda for the Ministerial Meeting on 26 January 1994

Note from Roderic Lyne to Jonathan Stephens Regarding the Select Committee on Northern Ireland

Note from Ruth Osborne to David Hill enclosing a draft paper on suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning, 20 September 1996

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

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

Note from Ruth Osbourne Attaching a Security Briefing for a Private Member's Motion on Northern Ireland Scheduled for 21 January 1994

Note from S G Brearley enclosing a revised paper on confidentiality circulated by the Independent Chairman to all participants, 30 September 1996

Note from S G Brearley enclosing a revised paper on confidentiality circulated by the Independent Chairmen on 30 September 1996

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

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

Note from S G Brearley enclosing the press line prepared for John Major, 24 July 1996

Note from S G Brearley regarding the agenda of the Opening Plenary session to be held on 1 October at 11.00, 30 September 1996

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

Note from Simon Rogers to Jim Daniell Enclosing 20 January 1994 Response to Gerry Adams' 7 January 1994 Letter

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing a draft minute on the next steps to take after Drumcree, 15 July 1996

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing revised speaking notes for the discussion on the agenda for the Opening Plenary session, 5 July 1996

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

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

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

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking notes for the British Government on the agenda for the Opening Plenary session, 17 July 1996

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking points for British Government trilateral with the Irish Government and the UUP on 20 September, 19 September 1996

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing speaking points for Michael Ancram and the agenda of the opening Plenary, 17 July 1996

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning and a draft Plenary address to decommissioning, 25 September 1996

Note from Stephen Leach enclosing the document outlining the scenario of the Opening Plenary session, 5 June 1996

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note from Stephen Leach regarding talks on 24 June enclosing a speaking note for Michael Ancram, dated 21 June 1996

Note from Stephen Leach regarding the handling of the discussion on the Opening Plenary agenda, 27 June 1996

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

Note from Stephen Leach to David Hill enclosing a revised speaking note on the joint Government position on decommissioning, 20 September 1996

Note from Stephen Leach to Gillian Harrison enclosing a paper regarding arrangements for August, 3 July 1996

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

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

Note from Stephen Leach with a briefing for the British Government's working breakfast with the Independent Chairmen, enclosing speaking notes, 6 September 1996

Note from Steven McCourt to Michael Legge regarding the possibility of relaying information about paramilitary activity to George Mitchell

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

Note from Tony Beeton to Jim Daniell Enclosing Stock Paragraphs for Minister's Cases on Peace

Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing Joint Declaration Follow-Up Lines To Take for PMQs etc.

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

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

Note from Tony Beeton to PS Patrick Mayhew Enclosing an Annotated Copy of the Joint Declaration JD15B

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

Note from Tony Beeton to Quentin Thomas enclosing a letter from Sinn Féin, 2 July 1997

Note from Tony Newton to Patrick Mayhew regarding Northern Ireland decommissioning legislation, 25 June 1996

Note from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to John Bruton's speech to the US Congress on 11 September, 18 September 1996

Note from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes regarding her conversation with Paddy Teahon from the previous day, 27 September 1996

Note from Victoria Sutherland to Quentin Thomas regarding Peter Bell's strand 3 papers, 20 June 1996

Note from Walter Myles enclosing speaking notes for Michael Ancram's meeting with Alliance, 16 September 1996

Note from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Enclosing 30 December 1993 Letter from Albert Reynolds to John Major

Note from William Chapman to Jonathan Stephens Regarding Church Leaders' Joint Declaration

Note from [Michael Howard] to John Major regarding Northern Ireland policy and its presentation, 20 September 1996

Note from the Independent Chairmen enclosing proposals for comprehensive agenda submitted by the participants on 15 October 1996

Note from the editor

Note of Congratulations from Robin Eames to John Major, 16 December 1993

Note of Thanks from Alex Allan to Robin Butler with Expression of Doubt about the Joint Declaration

Note of a meeting held in the cabinet office to discuss Róisín McAliskey on Friday 21 February

Note on Mitchell-SDLP bilateral meeting on 16 July 1996

Note on Northern Ireland including a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble on 25 July 1996

Note on UUP and DUP positions on decommissioning during meetings on 25 July 1996

Note on allowances for delegates and parties

Note on an invitation for the NIWC conference planned for 19 October 1996, enclosing the conference programme

Note on plenary meeting enclosing press statement from George Mitchell

Note on the Allegations made by Sinn Féin and the Draft Line to Take

Note to editors on the order to place restrictions on marches

Note: 'Who is Briefing Whom?'

Notes for Supplementaries on Northern Ireland Matters for the Joint Press Conference on 4 December 1991

Notes for a Northern Ireland statement on Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

Notes for a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 January 1997 at 15.45

Notes from Robert Crawford to John Holmes enclosing Northern Ireland Office's briefing for John Major's interview with Irish journalists on 25 September at 18.00, 24 September 1996

Notes of the debate on the DUP representation against the loyalist parties, written by Richard Lemon on 10 September 1996

Notice of a private visit to the UK by John Bruton on 21 and 22 July 1996

Notification of agreement on a meeting schedule until the end of July

Notification of the announcement of the terms of reference for the review of parades and marches, 24 July 1996

Number 10 Line Following Meeting with John Hume

Objectives of the British Government in the Anglo-Irish Talks of 3 December 1993

Opening statement by the British Government

Original Cover Note Enclosing Letter Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

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

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

PUP statement on Mitchell principles made during a plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

PUP submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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

Pages Closed between Flags A and B

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

Paper from David Trimble on the talks process and alternatives, 20 January 1997

Paper from Jim Molyneaux with suggestions on improving democratic accountability in Northern Ireland

Paper on future policy options for Northern Ireland, 25 July 1996

Parliamentary statement by Patrick Mayhew on the report of the independent review of parades and marches (North report), 30 January 1997

Phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 13 March 1997

Phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 31 January 1997

Photocopy Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds 26 February 1992

Photocopy of Cover Note Enclosing Letter Regarding the Corrections in the Record of Messages between the British Government and the IRA

Photocopy of News Letter article dated 22 June 1996

Photocopy of a handwritten note from Paddy Teahon faxed to John Holmes on 7 September 1996

Photocopy of a news article from the Evening Standard with an attached handwritten note by Edward Oakden, 21 June 1996

Plan for 'parking' the talks, 3 February 1997

Planned arrangements for handling Sinn Féin representatives seeking entry to the political talks

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

Points to Make (Extract) for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Points to Make on Political Movement and Development for a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Points to make on the extradition of James Joseph Smyth, 30 July 1996

Points to make on the talks, 30 July 1996

Police federation speech, 3 June 1997

Political Development Briefing

Political Development Bullet Points

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

Positive Bullet Points on the Joint Declaration

Possible answers to questions from John Hume (Hume–Adams)

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

Preparatory Note for John Major for His Meeting with Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

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

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

Press line following a meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth

Press line for John Major's meeting with the PUP and the UDP

Press line to take following a meeting between John Major and unionist leaders, 9 July 1996

Press note on a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton, 31 July 1996

Press release announcing the appointment of Peter North as a chairman of review of parades and marches

Press release from Fr Oliver Crilly and Rev Dr John Dunlop on the Independent Review of Parades and Marches

Press release from Peter King condemning the British Army and the RUC, 11 July 1996

Press release from Peter King condemning the British Army and the RUC, 11 July 1996 [Redacted]

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

Press release from the office of the Taioseach following the shootings in Adare and the Manchester bombing

Press release regarding the first meeting of the Northern Ireland Forum

Press release: Prohibition of marches from section of Londonderry city walls

Press release: Secretary of State [Patrick Mayhew] issues challenge after bomb attack

Press statement about a meeting between Tony Blair and John Bruton on 23 May 1997

Press statement by Ian Paisley on decommissioning

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

Press statement following the opening plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32

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

Prime Minister's Opening Statement [to Press Conference on 3 December 1993]

Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations

Procedures committee nominations

Programme Outline in Preperation for the Visit of the Taoiseach

Programme for the 12th Conference of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body, 23 to 25 September 1996

Programme of cooperation between Ireland and the United Kingdom: Developing East/West relations—second progress report

Progress report on the future of sport for young people in Northern Ireland, March 1997

Proposal for a Northern Ireland Grand Committee, circulated for consultation on 16 May 1996

Proposal for agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, 15 October 1996

Proposal from Ian McGregor Lees regarding arms decommissioning in Northern Ireland, dated 5 June 1996

Proposals regarding procedural guidelines, 17 June 1996

Proposals regarding procedural guidelines, revised 18 June 1996 at 10.00

Proposals regarding the agenda, 17 June 1996

Proposed Irish language on decommissioning and consent

Proposed agenda for resumed opening plenary (20 June 1996 draft)

Public Order (Nothern Ireland) Order 1987

Q&A material on the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

Reaching sufficient consensus in the negotiations - how to categorise Alliance

Record a trilateral meeting between Michael Ancram, the PUP and the UDP on 17 October 1996 at 14.15

Record of Action Points on the Preparation of Defensive Lines Decided in a Meeting on 4 January 1991

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

Record of Afternoon Plenary Session on 3 December 1993

Record of British Government meetings on 17 June 1996

Record of British Government meetings on 18 and 19 June 1996 (INT/6)

Record of Cabinet Office documents abstracted from file

Record of Conversation between Robin Renwick and John Hume Regarding the Status of the Hume/Adams Talks

Record of Handling Plan VCR Meeting on 14 December 1993

Record of John Bruton's meeting with Michael Ancram on 16 September 1996

Record of John Holmes' conversations with John Hume and Paddy Teahon regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 16 September 1996

Record of John Holmes' conversations with Paddy Teahon and Nancy Soderberg on 11 July 1996

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

Record of John Major's phone conversations with Patrick Mayhew and Robert Cranbone on 29 September 1996

Record of Lunch Meeting between John Chilcot and Martin Mansergh on 13 January 1994

Record of Lunch Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 25 September 1992

Record of Meeting Between Charles Haughey and John Major on 4 December 1991

Record of Meeting Chaired by John Chilcot Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 14 February 1991

Record of Meeting Chaired by John Chilcot Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 28 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.50

Record of Meeting between Alec Reid and John McConnell on 8 February 1991

Record of Meeting between British Government Officials on John McConnell's Discussion with Alec Reid on 20 November 1989

Record of Meeting between British Officials Regarding Political Movement and PIRA

Record of Meeting between British Officials Regarding Responses to the Christmas Ceasefire on 24 December 1990

Record of Meeting between British Officials on 16 August 1989 on John McConnell's Discussion with Alec Reid

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

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Hume's Contact with Sinn Féin on 4 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and Paddy Doherty Regarding PIRA and Peter Brooke's Recent Speeches

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill and Paddy Doherty Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 8 March 1991

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Chilcot and Cahal Daly Regarding Contacts with PIRA on 20 November 1990

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Hume's Contact with Sinn Féin on 11 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 18 February 1991

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 23 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, Will Murphy and John Murphy Regarding PIRA Contact on 22 November 1990

Record of Meeting between Danny McNeill, Will Murphy and John Murphy Regarding PIRA and Political Movement on 4 December 1990

Record of Meeting between Ian Burns and John Hume on 6 December 1989

Record of Meeting between Ian Burns and John Hume on 29 November 1989

Record of Meeting between Ian Burns and John Hume on 30 April 1990

Record of Meeting between James Bolger and Patrick Mayhew on 12 March 1993

Record of Meeting between John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Political Movement and PIRA on 25 January 1991

Record of Meeting between John Chilcot and Robin Eames Regarding PIRA and Political Movement on 15 January 1991

Record of Meeting between John Chilcot, Robin Butler and Mr Appleyard Regarding Political Movement on 6 February 1991

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

Record of Meeting between John Major and Peter Brooke Regarding Political Developments in Northern Ireland on 13 February 1991

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid Regarding on 8 May 1990

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 6 March 1990

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 7 September 1989

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 11 August 1989

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 12 February 1990

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 22 November 1989

Record of Meeting between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 26 February 1990

Record of Meeting between Ken Lindsay and Bill Owens Regarding Owens' Meeting with Tom Hartley Dated 22 August 1991

Record of Meeting between Nicholas Fenn and Dermot Nally Regarding the Political Development Talks on 28 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Peter Bell and Joe Cowan Regarding PIRA's Message about a Potential Ceasefire in Derry/Londonderry

Record of Meeting between Peter Brooke, Charles Haughey and Gerry Collins Regarding Political Development on 31 January 1991

Record of Meeting between Robert Alston and Raymond Murray in Armagh on 5 March 1991

Record of Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 7 February 1992

Record of Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh, Noel Dorr and Seán Ó hUiginn on 11 December 1993

Record of Meeting between Will Murphy, John Murphy and Danny McNeill Regarding the Christmas Ceasefire on 27 December 1990

Record of Meeting on 16 June 1993 between the British and Irish Governments Regarding the Visit of the Irish President to West Belfast

Record of Michael Ancram's visit to the US between 25 and 26 September 1996 to brief the US administration and Congress leaders on political developments in the multi-party peace process, 27 September 1996

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

Record of Morning Ministerial Session on 3 December 1993

Record of Peter Westmacott's conversations with Mary Ann Peters, Martha Pope, George Mitchell and Peter King on 11 July 1996

Record of Peter Westmacott's telephone conversations with Peter King and Martha Pope on 12 July 1996

Record of Plenary Meeting between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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

Record of Press Conference Given by John Major and Albert Reynolds

Record of Private Talks between John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

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

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

Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill and John Hume Regarding a Paper Produced by Unionist Leaders on 14 January 1991

Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill, John Murphy and Will Murphy Regarding the Provisional Movement and PIRA on 12 April 1991

Record of Telephone Conversation between Danny McNeill, Sammy Wilson and Peter Robinson on Ian Paisley's Allegations on 9 April 1991

Record of Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume Regarding Hume's Conversation with a PIRA Interlocutor on 22 January 1991

Record of Telephone Conversation between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 23 November 1992

Record of Telephone Conversation between John Major and Charles Haughey on 24 December 1991

Record of Telephone Conversation between John McConnell and Matt Wallace Regarding Wallace's Contact with PIRA Senior on 7 January 1991

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

Record of Telephone Conversations between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 9 February and 11 February 1988

Record of Tete-à-Tete Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds 26 February 1992

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

Record of UK-Irish Summit Plenary Meeting on 16 June 1993

Record of UK-Irish Summit Working Supper on 16 June 1993 Regarding Political Development in Northern Ireland

Record of Working Dinner Attended by the British and Irish Delegations on 26 February 1992

Record of a British Government meeting on Drumcree on 10 July 1996

Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 4 August 1993

Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 4 August 1993 (Annotated Copy)

Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 7 December 1993

Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 13 December 1993 at 15.45

Record of a Butler/Nally Meeting on 13 December 1993 at 18.00

Record of a Conversation between John Hume and Peter Brooke Regarding Hume's Meeting with Gerry Adams on 5 December 1990

Record of a Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 14 December 1993

Record of a Conversation between Sarah Hogg and Peter Smith Regarding John O'Connell's Communication with Michael Heseltine

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

Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 21 October 1993

Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 24 February 1994

Record of a Liaison Group Meeting on 29 March 1994 at 11.00

Record of a Liasion Group Meeting on 1 October 1993

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

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

Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993 at 11.50

Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 15 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 19 February 1994

Record of a Meeting between David Blatherwick and Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 January 1994

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

Record of a Meeting between Douglas Hurd and Dick Spring on 2 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Jim Molyneaux and John Major on 18 October 1993

Record of a Meeting between John Chilcot and Edward Daly on 24 November 1993 in the Afternoon

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

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

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

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

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

Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Chris McGimpsey on 11 Janaury 1994

Record of a Meeting between John Dew and Fergus Finlay on 14 January 1994

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

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

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

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

Record of a Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 11 March 1993 at 16.15

Record of a Meeting between John Major and Church Leaders on 22 December 1993 in the Afternoon

Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 9 November 1993

Record of a Meeting between John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 16 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between John Major and John Hume on 14 January 1993 in the Afternoon with an Attached Press Statement

Record of a Meeting between John Major and Party Leaders on 22 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 9 December 1993 at 13.15

Record of a Meeting between John Major, Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 13 December 1993 at 21.30

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

Record of a Meeting between Joseph Small and John Chilcot on 2 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Martin Williams and Declan O'Donovan on 16 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Michael Ancram and Jim Molyneaux on 6 December 1993

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

Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 4 October 1993

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

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

Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and John Hume on 2 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 13 November 1993

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

Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on 21 October 1993 in the Margins of the Liaison Group

Record of a Meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn on the Joint Declaration Initiative

Record of a Meeting between Richard Ryder and James Molyneaux on 8 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds on 6 June 1993

Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Albert Reynolds on 20 October 1993

Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Dermot Nally on 13 December 1993 and Enclosing JD15 as Discussed during the Meeting

Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler and Martin Mansergh on 9 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Robin Butler, Albert Reynolds and Dick Spring to Discuss the Joint Declaration on 20 October 1993

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

Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 13 December 1993

Record of a Meeting between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 13 December 1993 [Duplicate]

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

Record of a Meeting between the Prime Minister and Archbishop Robin Eames on 18 November 1993 Enclosing JD14 with Revisions Underlined

Record of a Meeting of the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 6 March 1992

Record of a Ministerial Briefing on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 14 October 1993

Record of a Ministerial Briefing on the Joint Declaration on 14 October 1993

Record of a Ministerial Meeting on Northern Ireland

Record of a Ministerial Meeting on the Joint Declaration Initiative on 9 December 1993 at 09.00

Record of a Ministerial Meeting to Discuss the Joint Declaration (JD12) on 18 October 1993

Record of a Phone Call between Albert Reynolds and John Major on 29 November 1993 at 19.20

Record of a Phone Call between John Chilcot and John Hume on 28 October 1993

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

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

Record of a Phone Call between Roderic Lyne and Robin Eames on 13 December 1993

Record of a Prime Minister's Question Regarding Gerry Adams' 7 January 1994 Letter

Record of a Stocktaking Meeting (ST194) on 6 January 1994

Record of a Telephone Call between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 8 December 1993

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

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

Record of a Telephone Conversation between Alex Allan and Martin Mansergh on 20 December 1993

Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Chilcot and John Hume on 27 January 1994

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

Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Hume and John Chilcot on 11 November 1993

Record of a Telephone Conversation between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 10 February 1992

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

Record of a Telephone Conversation between John McConnell and Alec Reid on 15 November 1989

Record of a Telephone Conversation between Jonathan Stephens and Niall Burgess on 30 November 1993

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

Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 11 November 1993

Record of a Telephone Conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Jim Molyneaux on 4 October 1993

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

Record of a Telephone Conversation between Roderic Lyne and Martin Mansergh on 17 January 1994

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

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

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

Record of a Tête-à-Tête on 16 June 1993 between John Major and Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration

Record of a bilateral conversation between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 6 September 1996

Record of a bilateral dinner meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 27 September 1996

Record of a bilateral lunch meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 21 October 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between British and Irish Government delegations on 8 October 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Chris Maccabe and Alex Attwood on 20 June 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 9 October 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 30 July 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between David Hill, Stephen Leach and George Mitchell on 18 July 1996 at 14.00

Record of a bilateral meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 17 October 1996 at 17.30

Record of a bilateral meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 6 September 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 8 July 1997

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 20 June 1996 at 10.10

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the DUP on 4 September 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the Irish Government on 20 June 1996 at 12.05

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996 at 12.55

Record of a bilateral meeting between Michael Ancram and the SDLP on 4 September 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 30 October 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Joe Hendron on 12 July 1996 at 01.00

Record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP on 12 June 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between Robert Gascoyne-Cecil and David Trimble on 16 September 1996

Record of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 20 June 1996 at 10.45

Record of a conversation between Chris Maccabe and Alex Attwood on 19 June 1996

Record of a conversation between David Trimble and John Major at 4.20pm on 11 June 1996

Record of a conversation between John Holmes and John Hume regarding the killing of Diarmuid O'Neill, 23 September 1996

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

Record of a conversation between Martin Howard and Niall Burgess on 12 July 1996 at 09.00

Record of a conversation between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 13 July 1996

Record of a lunch meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Nora Owen on 15 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Allen McVeigh and Seamus Close on 2 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Alliance and the British Government on 6 September 1996

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

Record of a meeting between British and Irish officials on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope on an unknown date, 5 July 1996

Record of a meeting between David Hill and David Cooney on 18 July 1996

Record of a meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 9 October 1996 at lunchtime, 10 October 1996

Record of a meeting between David Hill and Reg Empey on 30 July 1996

Record of a meeting between David Hill, Martha Pope, David Pozorski and David Angel on 12 June 1996 (PM)

Record of a meeting between David Trimble and John Wheeler on 29 June 1996

Record of a meeting between David Trimble and Robert Cranborne on 16 September 1996

Record of a meeting between John Holmes and John Hume enclosing a draft text for the Hume/Adams statement, 6 September 1996

Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Martin Howard on 26 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon in the margins of the Dublin European Council, 5 October 1996

Record of a meeting between John Holmes and Tony Lake in the margins of the Lyon G7 Summit on 28 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Holmes enclosing the latest British Government draft of the Hume/Adams statement, 27 September 1996

Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Holmes regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 9 October 1996

Record of a meeting between John Hume and John Major on 2 July 1996

Record of a meeting between John Hume and Michael Ancram regarding the Hume/Adams initiative on 14 October 1996 at 14.50

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

Record of a meeting between John Major and David Trimble on 11 June and a subsequent letter from Major

Record of a meeting between John Major and John Alderdice on 18 July 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton in the margins of the European Council on 21 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton in the margins of the European Council on 22 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 5 June 1996 during which arrangements for chairing the talks were confirmed

Record of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 10 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major and Patrick Mayhew on 3 July 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major and the NIWC on 22 January 1997

Record of a meeting between John Major and the SDLP on 17 July 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble and John Taylor on 10 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major, David Trimble, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth on 9 July 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley and Robert McCartney on 10 June 1996

Record of a meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley, Robert McCartney and Martin Smyth on 9 July 1996

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

Record of a meeting between John Wheeler and a UUP delegation

Record of a meeting between Jonathan Stephens and Mike Habib (US Embassy) on 27 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 8 July at 12.00

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Alliance on 20 June 1996 at 10.10

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

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and Irish officials on 20 June 1996 at 19.00

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and UDP, Labour, PUP and Alliance on 10 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a NIWC delegation on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a PUP delegation on 11 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a PUP delegation on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a UUP delegation regarding the Rules of Procedure on 20 June 1996 at 8.15pm

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and a joint DUP and UKUP delegation on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and an Alliance Party delegation on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and delegations from Alliance, Labour, the PUP and the UDP on 10 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the Labour delegation on 24 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the NIWC on 7 June at 9.30am

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the PUP on 20 June 1996

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

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UDP delegation on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UDP on 20 June 1996, regarding the prolonged debate on the Ground Rules

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram and the UUP on 20 June 1996 at 20.15

Record of a meeting between Michael Ancram, Cahal Daly and Seán Brady on 22 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Nancy Soderberg and John Holmes on 16 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 26 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Paddy Teahon and Veronica Sutherland regarding contacts between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin from 26 September, 27 September 1996

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

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

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

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 27 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 13 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Hugh Annesley on 10 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Joe Hendron on 12 July 1996

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

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and Robin Eames on 12 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and a UUP delegation on 11 June at 8.40am

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and an Alliance delegation on 11 June at 8.15pm

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the DUP delegation on 12 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the Irish Ambassador on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the NIWC delegation on 10 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the UUP on 18June 1996 on decommissioning

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and the UUP regarding decommissioning on 18 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Patrick Mayhew, David Trimble, Ian Paisley and Martin Smyth on 8 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Peter Bell and David Donoghue regarding talks progress on 19 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and George Mitchell on 4 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 19 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Peter Westmacott and Nancy Soderberg on 20 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Quentin Thomas and Seán Ó hUiginn regarding Sinn Féin's entry into the talks and the possibilty of parking decommissioning, 9 October 1996

Record of a meeting between Sean Donlon and Veronica Sutherland on 2 September 1996

Record of a meeting between Seán Ó hUiginn and Quentin Thomas regarding the text of the Hume/Adams statement, 14 October 1996

Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Paddy Teahon on 15 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Sean Donlon on 16 July 1996

Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Sean Donlon on 23 June 1996

Record of a meeting between Veronica Sutherland and Seán Ó hUiginn on 5 July 1996

Record of a meeting between members of the British and Irish delegations on 20 June 1996 at 19.00

Record of a meeting between members of the British and Irish governments on 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government and Alliance on 11 June 1996 at 20.15

Record of a meeting between the British Government and Irish Government on 5 September 1996 at 10.00

Record of a meeting between the British Government and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government and Labour on 24 June 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the Irish Government enclosing the revised text of the 'Suggested conclusions to the Plenary address to decommissioning' paper, 24 September 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 10 June 1996 at 18.50

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 20 June 1996 at 15.00

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UDP on 9 October 1996, enclosing the draft agenda for the remainder of the Opening Plenary agreed between the SDLP and the UUP

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

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UUP on 7 September 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government and the UUP on decommissioning on 18 June 1996

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

Record of a meeting between the British Government, the DUP and the UKUP regarding the status of Ground Rules, 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government, the DUP and the UUP on 8 July 1996

Record of a meeting between the British Government, the UDP, Labour, the PUP and Alliance on 10 June

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

Record of a meeting between the British and Irish Governments on 6 November 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 17 June 1996 at 9.30am

Record of a meeting between the British and Irish government delegations and the independent chairmen on 9 June 1996

Record of a meeting between the British and SDLP delegations on Thursday 20 June 1996

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 18 July 1996

Record of a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 26 September 1996

Record of a meeting between the UUP and the British Government on 30 July 1996

Record of a meeting betwen Patrick Mayhew and Brendan McAllister on 8 July 1996

Record of a meeting of the Select Committee on Northern Ireland on 1 July 1996

Record of a phone call between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996

Record of a phone call between George Mitchell and Patrick Mayhew on 16 June 1996 at 09.40

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

Record of a phone call between John Holmes and Tony Lake on the Hume/Adams initiative, 11 September 1996

Record of a phone call between John Homes and John Hume regarding Gerry Adams' response to the draft text of the British Government statement, 30 September 1996

Record of a phone call between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 28 September 1996, regarding the draft text of the Britsh Government statement handed to John Hume on 27 September 1996

Record of a phone call between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring from 13 July 1996

Record of a phone call between Patrick Mayhew and Ian Paisley on 19 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on 18 July 1996 at 21.30

Record of a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Holmes on 12 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Bruton and John Major on 23 September 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Anthony Lake regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 11 September 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and David Trimble, and Martin Smyth on 2 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume on 18 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and John Hume regarding the draft text of the British Government statement, 27 September 1996

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

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 3 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon regarding the Irish Government's meeting with Sinn Féin on 26 September 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Holmes, David Trimble and Martin Smyth on 2 July 1996

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

Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden on 26 July 1996 regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

Record of a phone conversation between John Hume and Edward Oakden with a textual analysis of the 10 October draft of the Hume/Adams statement, 10 October 1996

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

Record of a phone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 11 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between John Major, Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 19 May 1996

Record of a phone conversation between Nancy Soderberg and Peter Westmacott, 19 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between Niall Burgess and Martin Howard on 11 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 25 September 1996

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

Record of a phone conversation between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes on 31 October 1996, regarding the Hume/Adams initiative

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

Record of a phone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and Ian Paisley on 19 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between Peter Westmacott and Martha Pope on 19 July 1996

Record of a phone conversation between Quentin Thomas and Siobhán O Hanlon on 9 May 1997 with comment and enclosure from John Holmes

Record of a phone conversation between Tony Beeton and Siobhan O'Hanlon on 12 June 1997 at 10.30

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

Record of a series of meetings between Andrew Hunter and various Northern Irish politicians on 17 and 18 July 1996

Record of a series of meetings involving Patrick Mayhew and Michael Ancram on 10 June 1996

Record of a telephone conversation between David Trimble and John Holmes on 20 June 1996, recounting a meeting with Michael Ancram on 19 June 1996

Record of a telephone conversation between John Holmes and John Alderdice on 12 July 1996

Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 11 July 1996

Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 19 June 1996

Record of a telephone conversation between John Major and John Bruton on 31 July 1996

Record of a telephone conversation between John Wheeler and Ken Maginnis on 9 July 1996

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

Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and George Mitchell on 16 June 1996 following the Manchester bombing

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

Record of a telephone conversation between Patrick Mayhew and William Crowe on 15 July 1996

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

Record of a trilateral meeting between the British Government, the Irish Government and the Independent Chairmen on 17 June 1996 at 09.30

Record of a trilateral meeting between the independent chairmen, the British government and the Irish government on 17 June 1996 at 9.30

Record of all British government meetings before 14.00 on 11 June 1996

Record of an Informal Meeting on Northern Ireland on 17 November 1993

Record of an Opening Plenary session on 10 September 1996, from 11.15 to 12.45

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (INT/7)

Record of bilateral meetings between Patrick Mayhew and the UUP on 17 June 1996

Record of bilateral meetings between the British Government and the Irish Government and the British Government and the UUP on 20 September 1996

Record of bilateral meetings between the British Government and the UUP on 17 September 1996

Record of contacts between Paddy Teahon and Sinn Féin on 9 June 1997, 10 June 1997

Record of evening meetings between the British and Irish delegations on 24 June 1996

Record of meeting between Clare Checksfield and Martha Pope regarding press support for the Independent Chairmen, 5 July 1996

Record of meeting between John Major, Ian Paisley and Robert McCartney on 10 June 1996

Record of meeting between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding a meeting between the Irish Government and Sinn Féin on 17 July 1996

Record of meeting between the British Government and the Labour delegation on 8 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government from 18 September 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 1 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 3 July 1996 enclosing British amendment to rule 1 of the rules of procedure

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 4 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 9 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 16 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 17 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 22 July 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 24 June 1996

Record of meetings involving the British Government on 28 June 1996

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

Record of meetings involving the British Government on the morning of 18 July 1996

Record of phone conversation between John Alderdice and John Major on 18 July 1996

Record of phone conversations between John Holmes and John Hume, and Holmes and Paddy Teahon on 16 September 1996

Record of phone conversations between John Holmes and John Hume, and Holmes and Paddy Teahon, on 27 September 1996

Record of phone conversations between John Holmes and John Hume, and between Holmes and Anthony Lake, regarding the Hume/Adams initiative, 14 October 1996

Record of phone conversations between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon regarding the Lisburn bombing on 7 October, 8 October 1996

Record of phone conversations between John Holmes, Anthony Lake and Nancy Soderberg, 11 October 1996

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

Record of phone conversations between Paddy Teahon and John Holmes regarding increased PIRA activity over 6 September and 7 September 1996

Record of talks progress from 1 July 1996, enclosing alternative text to paragraphs 15 and 30 of the rules of procedure

Record of talks progress from 2 July 1996, enclosing alternative text to UUP amendment incorporating Ground Rule 17

Record of talks progress from 24 June 1996

Record of talks progress from 24 June 1996, enclosing proposed amendments from the British and Irish Governments

Record of talks progress from morning of 24 June 1996

Record of talks progress from the morning and early afternoon of 3 July 1996

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

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

Record of the Opening Plenary discussion on the allegations against the loyalist parties, 10 September 1996

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

Record of the Tête-à-Tête Session of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Record of the informal discussions on the rules and agenda on 12 June 1996 (INT/4)

Record of the informal meeting on procedural guidelines and the agenda on 9 July 1996

Record of two meetings between Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring during the IGC on 18 July 1996

Record of two meetings between between the British Government and the UUP regarding the draft decommissioning bill, 17 September 1996

Record of two meetings between the British and Irish Governments on 24 June 1996

Record of two meetings between the UUP and Patrick Mayhew on 17 June 1996

Remembrance of things forgotten': arrangements for a meeting of British and Irish officials to plan for the opening day of talks

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

Reply from David McIlroy to Quentin Thomas

Reply from John Kerr to Richard Neal, 26 July 1996

Reply from Quentin Thomas to David Watkins Regarding the Irish Draft Framework Document

Report from John Holmes to Martin Howard on the Prime Minister's reponse to the Manchester bombing, 18 June 1996

Report from John Homes for John Major on the talks, 18 June 1996

Report from John Homes for John Major on the talks, 19 June 1996

Report of a Northern Ireland visit by Brian Mawhinney, 29 July 1996

Report of a conversation between Peter Westcamott and Mary Ann Peters with regard to President Clinton's travel arrangements

Report of the arrival of Sinn Féin at Castle Buildings on 11 June 1996

Report of the launch of a peace book, 17 June 1996

Report on the Irish Draft Leak on 19 November 1993

Report on the Select Committee System Affecting Northern Ireland and the Proceedings of the Select Committee on Procedure

Report summarising a series of meetings leading up to the appointment of the independent chairmen

Republic of Ireland: Annual review for 1996

Response from Quentin Thomas to David Omand Regarding the 'Strategic Interest in Northern Ireland' Clause of the Joint Declaration

Retained: Letter and Attachment from Stella Rimington to Robin Butler, 7 December 1993

Retained: Letter from Robin Butler to Stella Rimington, 9 December 1993

Retained: Minute from [John] Sawers to [Graham] Archer, 9 December 1993

Revised Draft Communique on the Meeting between Charles Haughey and John Major Dated 4 December 1991

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

Revised Supplementary Briefing Lines to Take on the Joint Declaration

Revised Version of Lines to Take on Clarification of the Joint Declaration

Revised briefing on Róisín McAliskey, 7 March 1997

Roderic Lyne's Record of a Meeting with Albert Reynolds and Others on 12 November 1993 and Enclosing David Blatherwick's Record

Route Map for John Major for a Meeting with James Molyneaux on 9 December 1993

Róisín McAliskey revised Q&A briefing, 28 February 1997

Rules of procedure, 29 July 1996

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

SDLP and UUP proposals regarding keys paragraphs of the rules of procedure, 17 July 1996

SDLP submission on the rules and agenda, 14 June 1996

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

SF spurned talks offer', Belfast Telegraph, 20 June 1997

Sequence of Events on the Day of the Anglo-Irish Talks on 3 December 1993 with Enclosed Brief on Points to Cover

Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition

Six principles: collaboration between the Bogside Residents' Group, the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community and the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition [Redacted]

Speaking Note for John Major for Meeting with Albert Reynolds Regarding the Joint Declaration Initiative

Speaking Note for Patrick Mayhew for a Cabinet Meeting

Speaking Note for Robin Butler's Meeting with Albert Reynolds

Speaking Note for a Telephone Conversation with Albert Reynolds

Speaking Notes for Anglo-Irish Talks: EC Issues

Speaking Notes for Anglo-Irish Talks: Northern Ireland

Speaking Notes for Doorstep Interview of John Major with Albert Reynolds on the Anglo-Irish Summit

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

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

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

Speaking note by the British Government on the agenda for the remainder of the opening Plenary, July 1996

Speaking note for John Major's call with John Bruton on 23 September 1996

Speaking note for Patrick Mayhew/Michael Ancram on 4 February 1997

Speaking note for a meeting between John Major and the NIWC on 22 January 1997

Speaking note for a meeting between Michael Ancram and John Hume on 13 February 1997

Speaking note for a meeting between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, July 1997

Speaking note for a phone conversation between Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, 26 June 1996

Speaking note on Ronnie Flanagan's decision on Drumcree, 5 July 1997

Speaking note prepared for John Major's telephone call with John Bruton on 19 June 1996

Speech Made by John Major to Parliament on 18 November 1993

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

Speech by Patrick Mayhew given by Patrick Mayhew at the Plenary session of the British-Irish Inter Parliamentary Body, 25 September 1996

Speech by Patrick Mayhew to a Meeting of the Foreign Policy Association on 12 April 1994

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

Statement Issued by Gerry Adams Inviting the Governments, Parties and Church Leaders to Start Peace Talks Dated 21 August 1991

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

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

Statement by Dick Spring to the Dáil Eireann on Wednesday 15 December 1993

Statement by John Bruton on Northern Ireland, 25 June 1997

Statement by John Bruton on the killing of Jerry McCabe and the Manchester bombing

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

Statement by John Major on the police raids in London and Sheffield from 23 September 1996

Statement by Malcolm Moss condemning the attack on Nigel Dodds, 22 December 1996

Statement by Martin McGuinness dated 2 December 1993

Statement by Mo Mowlam on a leaked document, 8 July 1997

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

Statement by Mo Mowlam to plenary on 3 June 1997

Statement by Patrick Mayhew on the shooting of Alice Collins (RUC), 10 April 1997

Statement by Patrick Mayhew regarding invitations to the nominating representations of parties returned at the elections

Statement by Peter Brooke in Response to the PIRA Christmas Ceasefire

Statement by President Bill Clinton

Statement by Ted Kennedy on receiving Irish American of the Year award, 14 March 1997

Statement by the British Government in Response to PIRA Ceasefire Announcement

Statement by the British Government on their approach to decommissioning, 30 September 1996

Statement by the British and Irish governments on Sinn Féin's involvement in the talks

Statement by the Irish Government to plenary on 3 June 1997

Statement from Bill Clinton on the Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

Statement from EU about Lurgan shootings of 16 June 1997

Statement from the NIO condemning the attack on Nigel Dodds, 20 December 1996

Statement on Northern Ireland in repsonse to the PIRA ceasefire announcement, 19 July 1997

Statement on decommissioning by the British Government, 9 October 1996

Statement on plastic baton rounds by Adam Ingram, 10 June 1997

Statement on the Northern Ireland peace process by the White House press secretary, 11 June 1997

Summary Record of Joint Declaration Meetings in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993

Summary Record of Joint Declaration Meetings on 10/11 December 1993 in Brussels

Summary of Irish Press Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Summary of Opening Plenary session on 15 October 1996

Summary of Patrick Mayhew's meetings with Hugh Annesley, Robin Eames and Brendan McAllister on Drumcree on 4 July 1996

Summary of Statements made by Irish Politicians Following the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

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

Summary of Telephone Conversations between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 20 November 1993 and John Major and Jim Molyneaux on 21 November 1993

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

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

Summary of a bilateral meeting between the British Government and the NIWC on 17 September 1996

Summary of contacts between the British and Irish Governments in Dublin following the IGC on 18 July 1996

Summary of discussions between John Holmes and Paddy Teahon between 13 and 15 July 1996

Summary of progress in the talks between 9 September and 30 September 1996

Summary of the Anglo-Irish Summit on 3 December 1993

Summary record of British Government meetings on 5 and 6 August 1996

Summary record of a Liaison Group meeting on 15 July 1997, 16 July 1997

Summary record of a bilateral meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble on 7 September 1996

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

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

Summary record of meetings from the evening of 9 September involving the British Government

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 1 October 1996

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 8 October 1996

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

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

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

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

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 14 October 1996, till 22.30

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 16 September 1996, till 17.00

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

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 18 September 1996

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 24 September 1996

Summary record of meetings involving the British Government held on 30 September 1996, till 19.00

Supplementary minute of a meeting between Tony Blair and Jacques Santer on 25 July 1997

TNA insert indicating a withheld document

TNA insert indicating a withheld item

Talks handling plan

Talks progress report from 2 July 1996 enclosing the British Governments proposed amendment to UUP's amendment incorporating Ground Rule 17

Talks summary, 3 February 1997

Talks summary, 3 June 1997

Talks summary, 4 February 1997

Talks summary, 4 March 1997

Talks summary, 10 February 1997

Talks summary, 11 February 1997

Talks summary, 13 January 1997

Talks summary, 14 January 1997

Talks summary, 15 January 1997

Talks summary, 20 January 1997

Talks summary, 21 January 1997

Talks summary, 22 January 1997

Talks summary, 23 July 1997

Talks summary, 27 January 1997

Talks summary, 28 January 1997

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

Telegram From Hugh Arbuthnott Regarding Danish Responses To The Joint Declaration

Telegram for Graham Archer About an Upcoming Meeting between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 16 June 1993

Telegram from Brian Barder Reporting the Reactions of the Australian Prime Minister to the Joint Declaration

Telegram from David Blatherwick Commenting on Albert Reynolds' Speech at the Fianna Fáil Conference on 7 March 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Recording Irish Media Reactions to the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Recording Irish Officials' Satisfaction with the Anglo-Irish Summit Meeting on 26 February 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Dealings with the New Irish Government

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding John Bruton's Visit to London

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Press Reports on the Upcoming Meeting Between the Prime Minister and Taoiseach on 26 February 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Reactions to the Joint Declaration in Ireland

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding Responses to the Joint Declaration in the Dáil

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding a Meeting with David Andrews on 14 February 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the Irish Press Coverage of the Joint Declaration

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the New Leader of Fianna Fáil Albert Reynolds

Telegram from David Blatherwick Regarding the Taoiseach's Concern at the Planned Announcement of a Select Committee on Northern Ireland

Telegram from David Blatherwick Reporting on Albert Reynolds' Speech at the Fianna Fáil Conference on 7 March 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Setting the Scene for the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

Telegram from David Blatherwick Summarising the First Hundred Days of Albert Reynolds' Administration

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

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

Telegram from David Blatherwick with Pointers from Dermot Nally on Likely Taoiseach Lines at the Anglo-Irish Summit on 26 February 1992

Telegram from David Hannay Regarding a Draft Personal Message to Charles Haughey

Telegram from Douglas Hurd Containing a Draft Personal Message to Charles Haughey with Amendments in Pen

Telegram from John Kerr on Michael Ancram's visit (16–18 March 1997), 20 March 1997

Telegram from John Kerr on Róisín McAliskey, 11 March 1997

Telegram from John Kerr on Sinn Féin's response to the aide-mémoire, 20 June 1997

Telegram from John Kerr on US reactions to PIRA rocket attack, 7 January 1997

Telegram from John Kerr on US reactions to the North Report, 31 January 1997

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

Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind on the appointment of an independent parades commission, 26 March 1997

Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind with an update on Róisín McAliskey, 14 March 1997

Telegram from Malcolm Rifkind with an updated Q&A on Róisín McAliskey, 14 March 1997

Telegram from Maureen MacGlashan regarding the Pope's comments on hopes for the peace process, 10 September 1996

Telegram from Mr Arbuthnott Regarding a Meeting Between Douglas Hurd and David Andrews on 17 February 1992

Telegram from Robin Renwick Regarding the Joint Declaration in America

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to Tony Blair's statement on the famine, 2 June 1997

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on Irish reactions to the North Report, 31 January 1997

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on Republic of Ireland election prospects, 20 March 1997

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on a visit by John Bruton to Northern Ireland, 12 February 1997

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland on the Irish Government's domestic problems, 31 December 1996

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland recording Irish Government's reactions to Gerry Adams' article in the Irish Times, 21 June 1996

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland recording a meeting with Dick Spring on Róisín McAliskey on 20 February 1997

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland recording a meeting with Mary O'Rourke on Róisín McAliskey on 20 February 1997

Telegram from Veronica Sutherland to John Holmes about reactions to Tony Blair's speech on 16 May 1997, 19 May 1997

Telegram from Wright on US reactions to Drumcree, 7 July 1997

Telegram from the British Ambassador in Germany, reporting on Chancellor Kohl's condemnation of the Manchester bombing

Thank You Note from John Chilcot to Patrick Mayhew

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

The Independent Chairmen's suggested timetable for the remainder of the Opening Plenary, July 1997

Times article: 'Clinton praises loyalist ceasefire', 1 August 1996

Timetable and Briefing for John Major for the Plenary and Working Supper with Albert Reynolds

Timetable for the Intergovernmental Conference on 18 July 1996

Tony Beeton's record of interactions with Sinn Féin during the opening of the multi-party talks on 10 June 1996

Transcript of 'Inside Politics' interview of John Alderdice, Gary McMichael and Monica McWilliams, 14 September 1996

Transcript of David Andrews' Interview with the Today Programme on 26 February 1992

Transcript of Doorstep Interview by Peter Brooke on 22 January 1991

Transcript of Doorstep Interview with John Hume on 14 January 1993 at 15.00

Transcript of Downtown Radio Report by Eamon Mallie Alleging Secret Meetings between Sinn Féin and the British Government

Transcript of Joint Press Conference Given by John Major and Charles Haughey on 4 December 1991

Transcript of Joint Press Conference between John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

Transcript of Joint Press Conference by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 3 December 1993

Transcript of Panorama Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration

Transcript of Peter Brooke's Whitbread Speech Delivered on 9 November 1990

Transcript of a Joint Press Conference between John Major and Albert Reynolds

Transcript of a Newsnight Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Joint Declaration

Transcript of a Segment of Charles Haughey's Speech on Northern Ireland from 15 November 1989

Transcript of a doorstep interview with Patrick Mayhew on 25 September 1996

Transcript of a press conference with Patrick Mayhew, 29 July 1996

Transcript of an Exchange between Ian Paisley and John Major at Prime Minister's Questions on 19 October 1993

Transcript of an Interview with Albert Reynolds for Sky News, 8 December 1993

Transcript of an Interview with Ian Paisley, Joe Hendren and John Taylor for Radio Ulster Newsbreak

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

Transcript of an Interview with Patrick Mayhew on the Today Programme on 16 December 1993

Transcript of an interview with Charlie Bird for RTÉ, 7 February 1997

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

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

Transcript of an interview with Gerry Adams on 'Evening Extra', Radio Ulster, on 6 January 1997

Transcript of an interview with John Hume for Radio Ulster's 'Good Morning Ulster'

Transcript of an interview with Lorraine McIlroy for Good Morning Ulster, 13 February 1997

Transcript of an interview with Martin McGuinness for BBC Radio 4 on 26 March 1997

Transcript of an interview with Patrick Mayhew following a visit to St MacNissi, Randalstown, 8 April 1997

Transcript of an interview with Patrick Mayhew for 'Inside Politics' on Saturday 3 August 1996

Transcript of an interview with Patrick Mayhew for BBC Radio Ulster's 'Good Morning Ulster' on 23 December 1996

Transcript of interview with John Alderdice and Mark Durkan, 25 August 1996

Transcript of interview with Martin McGuinness on Good Morning Ulster, 16 September 1996

Transcript of question and answer session wiith Patrick Mayhew at the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body on 25 September 1996

UDP submission on the agenda, 14 June 1996

UDP submission on the rules, 14 June 1996

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

UKUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 4 November 1996

US Congressional delegation press statement on the Northern Ireland peace process, 17 February 1997

UUP response paper on the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, 14 November 1996

UUP submission letter, 14 June 1996

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

Undated Alliance proposal for the comprehensive agenda

Undated Alliance submission to the International Body on Decommissioning

Undated Handwritten Note on Political Movement and PIRA

Undated Notes Related to a Bilateral Meeting with Martin Mansergh

Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 5 July 1996

Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 12 July 1996

Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 19 July 1996

Update for John Major on Northern Ireland, 21 July 1996

Update for John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 8 July 1996

Update for John Major on the Hume/Adams initiative, 19 July 1996

Update for John Major recording a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and unionist leaders on 8 July 1996

Update from Edward Oakden on the Northern Ireland talks, 29 July 1996

Update on Northern Ireland including a meeting between Patrick Mayhew and David Trimble, 26 July 1996

Update on the Hume/Adams initiative including a phone conversation between Edward Oakden and John Hume, 26 July 1996

Update on the Hume/Adams initiative, 24 July 1996

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

Urgent Request for a Draft Reply to Reg Empey's Letter from David Cooke

Vox Pops on the Joint Declaration

Working Copy of the Joint Declaration (JD15 – 7 December 1993) as Amended in the Butler/Nally Meeting on 13 December 1993

Resource Collections

Writing Peace: The National Archives of the UK (TNA)

Draft record of the Opening Plenary session held on 29 July 1996 at 10.07

Tuesday, 30 July 1996

Writing Peace: The National Archives of the UK (TNA)