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Record of a bilateral meeting between the UUP and the British Government, 18 November 1996

Monday, 18 November 1996

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In a bilateral meeting on 18 November 1996, involving the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and the British Government, David Trimble expressed frustration over not being kept informed about governmental contacts with Sinn Féin/ PIRA [sic] via the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). Trimble questioned the Secretary of State (S of S) on the delay in issuing a government position statement, which was assured to remain unchanged. The discussion covered the potential inclusion of Sinn Féin in the peace process, with Trimble indicating conditional support if they transitioned to peaceful methods, though he doubted this would happen within the year. The conversation also addressed the mechanics of decommissioning, with the S of S emphasizing the need for a process that could proceed with or without Sinn Féin, and the necessity of an inchoate commission to facilitate this.

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