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Enclosure: Labour response to the memorandum from the Chairmen on procedural matters

Monday, 02 December 1996

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The Labour Party's response document, dated 2 December 1996, addresses procedural questions posed by the Independent Chairmen. The document proposes that all participants have the right to table motions, but the Business Committee, in conjunction with the chair, has the authority to manage the negotiation procedures and ensure participants act in good faith. The Labour Party stresses the importance of the chair's discretion in deeming motions 'significant' and managing time effectively to prevent endless, unproductive discussions. They argue that motions should be amendable, but the complexity of amendments should be managed to avoid protracted debates. Labour criticizes the UK Unionists for attempting to undermine the agreed-upon rules and procedures, which they believe hinders substantive progress. They advocate for the chair to assert authority over participants who lack commitment or good faith, and they call for Sinn Féin's meaningful participation to foster a more effective negotiation climate. Labour warns that failure to create a productive negotiation environment could erode public confidence in the peace process and potentially lead to increased paramilitary activity, benefiting sectarian political parties.

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