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British and Irish Governments' suggested conclusions and working agenda on decommissioning, enclosing press cuttings

Monday, 30 September 1996

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The document, dated 30 September 1996, is a joint paper prepared by the British and Irish Governments outlining suggested conclusions for the plenary address on decommissioning. The paper emphasizes the commitment of both governments to the recommendations of the International Body, particularly the compromise approach to decommissioning, which proposes that some decommissioning should occur during the multi-party talks to build mutual trust and confidence progressively. The document outlines the governments' intention to publish draft enabling legislation to support the decommissioning process and to introduce this legislation in their respective parliaments by Christmas 1996. It also proposes the establishment of a Committee, comprising representatives of all participants and chaired by the Independent Chairman of the Plenary, to oversee the implementation of the International Body's recommendations. The Committee will be supported by expert personnel and will follow a detailed working agenda, including the consideration of legislative proposals, conditions for decommissioning, and the development of verification schemes. The document concludes with an agreement to convene a plenary session in December to review progress and to complete the remaining business of the opening plenary session.

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