SIR ROBIN MCLAREN'S COMMENTS TO THE PRESS
16 JUNE 1993
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Well, as you can see we've finished the fifth round; we've worked quite hard this morning. It's taken slightly less long than previous days, but no significance attaches to
There will be an announcement about the sixth round some time later today. I can't yet confirm what time it will be, but we will let you know as soon as possible we'll spread the word as soon as we can.
Q.
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What was the quality of this round?
I don't think I want to comment on the quality of the round it has proceeded normally.
Q.
Why do both sides think there is a need to continue the talks?
A.
Because we haven't reached an agreement.
Q. Is there any agreement at all?
A.
Q.
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I'm not commenting on the substance of our talks.
Have you got an outcome?
We haven't got an outcome yet. We are still continuing with our talks.
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Q. Do the British side still insist on 100% through train? A. I will say to you what I said before, that the through train is very important for the British side.
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Q. Is it true that you've made an agreement at least on the functional constituencies and that the only argument is on the Election Committee?
I'm not commenting on the substance of the talks, but I do urge you not to rely upon all the things you yourselves write.
Q. Do you still have deadlines?
You
A. I don't want to comment on deadlines but you know that the Foreign Secretary has said that there is not an infinite amount of time.
Q. Have the British side had time to review the whole situation and consider the next step?
A. We are constantly reviewing the position of course we do.
Q. You said you were not sure before this round that talks would make the July deadline.
A. I don't think I have ever commented on the July deadline.
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