ALLIANCE PARTY OF NORTHERN IRELAND

SUGGESTED WORKPLAN FOR STRAND II

1. Opening statement by the Chairman.

2. Presentation by each of the two Governments.

3. Presentation by each of the four Northern Ireland Political Parties.

4. These presentations should be by written statements to which parties can speak and on which they can be questioned. It is envisaged that in the resulting discussion, the general principles and perceived political realities and requirements will be comprehensively aired.

From this it is expected that Common themes will emerge which will form the basis for further discussions.

5. Consider the institutional implication of the discussion and address specific proposals which may be tabled by any of the participants.

Issues to which specific proposals may be addressed are likely to include those in the attached addendum.

ADDENDUM

1. Existing arrangements

2. Deficiencies in existing arrangements

3. Totality of relationships

4. Need for institutional arrangements

5. Areas where relationships should be institutionalised

6. Areas where good harmonious and practical co-operation should be pursued and built upon

7. Relationships between political institutions

8. Relationships with EC on matters of common interest

9. Relationships between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland where Westminster would also have an involvement

10. Totality of relationships, including possible tripartite structure

SPECIFIC TOPICS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED

(a) Articles 2 & 3

(b) Anglo-Irish Agreement

(c) Bill of Rights

This list is not comprehensive, as other issues will undoubtedly emerge during discussions.