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Enclosure: British Government response to the memorandum from the Chairmen on procedural matters

Monday, 02 December 1996

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The British Government delegation, in a memorandum dated 2 December 1996, addressed to the Independent Chairmen, responded to a previous memorandum from November 27. The delegation emphasized the importance of allowing every participant in the negotiations to raise significant issues and receive a fair hearing, referencing Rules 17 and 18. They distinguished between the right to raise issues and the timing of putting these issues to a vote, suggesting that the conduct of negotiations should be determined by the participants collectively, potentially through sufficient consensus. The delegation argued against imposing specific time limits for voting on motions, as this could allow proponents to control the agenda, which would contradict the principle of collective decision-making. They assured that any delay in voting would not infringe on participants' rights, as all participants would have the opportunity to express concerns and have their proposals considered when relevant agenda items are determined. The delegation also stated that the relevance of propositions, amendments, or motions should be decided by the Chairman, with advice from the Business Committee if necessary. Finally, they asserted that procedural issues should be determined by the Chairman, considering the Business Committee's views.

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