Item 6C - "1998-1999 Pre-Devolution"

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UGA POL42/2/1/6C

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"1998-1999 Pre-Devolution"

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  • 1998-1999

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1 file, c. 250pp

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File labelled "1998-1999 Pre Devolution" and being a file of records relating to work of the Executive Committee in that time and by Hugh Logue. File includes Draft typed speech by Seamus Mallon MP on the announcement of his resignation, with manuscript notes on first and last page. Post-it note attached states "Mallon's Resignation 15 July 1999"; Draft article by Peter May sent to Hugh Logue "as requested" and being a statement on decommissioning, concerns of Unionists and Republicans, language in the media by Sinn Féin re. decommissioning, with comments noted by Logue throughout (5 July 1999); Document from Peter May to Logue re. roles a nominate/shadow Minister could have (21 May 1999); Copy signed letter from Marjorie (Mo) Mowlam to "Dear John" (Lord Alderdice of Knock, Stormont) with comment from Mowlam on the Additional Standing Order on the Appointment of Ministers (Designate) (15 Jul 1999); Correspondence from Dr. John Bradley of the Economic And Scientific Research Institute [n.d]; Document headed "Departmental Structures (n.d.); Document by Paul Sweeney to Logue re. "Reinventing Government" attaching a paper prepared by Robin Wilson entitled "Reinventing Government - A Once-Only Opportunity" (8 Sep 1998); "resume of Proposed Urgent Clarifications of Requests from NICS by Deputy First Minister"; Document from David Ferguson re. "First Minister/Deputy First minister Weekly Meetings" (27 Nov 1998); Office of First and Deputy First Ministers Business plan Aug 1998 - Mar 1999"; "Preparation of the Programme for Government" (19 May 1999); Letter from Peter may to Logue re. Issues Arising following article in the Times (25 June 1999); Text of joint draft statement on decommissioning; Partial document "The Way Forward: A Joint Statement by the British and Irish Governments". Final also includes numerous pages of assorted related manuscript notes by Logue pertaining to above points and issues.

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      31/01/2023
      18/07/2025

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