1. The British and Irish Governments have asked the commission to enter into intensive discussions with all the parties and to produce a report no later than 29 June.

2. In preparing such a report the commission wishes to seek answers to specific questions by no later than noon on Monday, 28 June. The commission then intends to draft its report, which it will submit to the two governments during the afternoon of 29 June.

Questions to which the commission seeks answers.

1. Does your party agree that decommissioning of all paramilitary arms should take place by 22 May, 2000, as set forth in the Good Friday Agreement and in the context of the implementation of the overall agreement?

2. Are there any areas of implementation of the overall agreement which would demonstrably facilitate the decommissioning process?

3. The commission is aware of a number of public statements by paramilitary groups since 10 April 1998 regarding decommissioning. Can your party assist the commission in determining the willingness of paramilitary groups to decommission their weapons by May 22 2000.

If so:

a) Is the paramilitary group willing to give the commission a firm basis for expecting that decommissioning will take place within the timescale set forth in the Good Friday Agreement?