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» Monday, May 20, 2013
Tax
Asked whether the PM was meeting Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, the PMS said that Eric Schmidt was a member of the Business Advisory Group which was meeting that day. The PM would discuss the G8 tax and transparency agenda with them and the work Britain was doing to reform the global tax rules. People could [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Friday, May 17, 2013
Spending Review
Asked about the level of spending cuts that had been achieved by departments so far, ahead of the Spending Review, the PMS said that government would set out its budget for 2015 to 2016 on 26 June, and that the normal Spending Review process would be followed. original source.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Thursday, May 16, 2013
Lynton Crosby
Asked what the government?s position is on the register of lobbyists, the PMS said that it remained unchanged, and the government was committed to briefing it forward. Asked why the PM thinks it is important, the PMS said that the PM had previously set out the need for a clear and transparent process for lobbyists. [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Wednesday, May 15, 2013
EU Bill
Asked what more can be done to get the EU Bill through, the PMS reiterated the point the PM had made that we will do what we can to get the Bill through, and that we will have the results of the Private Member?s Bill ballot tomorrow. original source.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Police killers
Asked whether the PM supported the Home Secretary?s proposal for life sentences for those who kill police officers, the PMS said that the PM fully supported the Home Secretary. original source.
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» Tuesday, May 14, 2013
All questions were on Europe
Asked whether the PM shouldn?t just amend the Queen?s Speech rather than allow a Private Member?s Bill on an EU referendum, the PMS said that the PM?s position on Europe remained clear: he wants to renegotiate Britain?s position within the EU and then offer a referendum. As the PM and DPM?s (Deputy Prime Minister) views [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Monday, May 13, 2013
Europe
Asked about the PM?s stance on an EU referendum, the PMS said that the PM?s position was clear. He was in favour of a reformed EU which was more open, more flexible and better for the UK. He would focus on reforming the EU before holding an in/out referendum on membership in 2017, if he [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Friday, May 10, 2013
Spare room subsidy
Asked if the government should scrap the spare room subsidy bill the PMS said that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a written statement and the PM has made the fundamental point on a number of occasions during recent PMQ?s about the need to deal with a housing benefit bill that [...]
Briefing took place at 16:54 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Economy
Asked whether the PM believed the UK could learn about economic growth from Latvia or Estonia, the PMS said that the PM believed the economy was healing. There were still some challenges facing the country, but we were on the right path and it was important we stuck to it. original source.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Afghanistan
Asked if the PM would support the funding of a memorial to those service personnel that had died in Afghanistan, the PMOS said he hadn?t seen the Opposition?s proposals and so could not comment on the specifics. He said that the PM has made it very clear of his admiration for the incredible work and [...]
Briefing took place at 10:43 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Thursday, May 9, 2013
Russia and Syria
Questioned on the PM?s trip to Russia and discussions on Syria, the PMS said that the PM would meet President Putin ahead of the G8 meeting and would discuss a range of issues including Syria. Russia was an important part of the international community and was an important contributor regarding discussions on Syria. The UK [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Global Investment Conference
Asked whether the Prime Minister met anyone in particular at the Global Investment Conference (GIC13), the PMS said that the Prime Minister was keen to meet with people investing in the UK but that the meetings he had this morning were private meetings. Asked whether the Prime Minister was disappointed that no new investments were [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Thursday, April 25, 2013
Abu Qatada
Asked if the government was looking at all options to deport Abu Qatada, including temporarily leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the PMS said the Prime Minister had been very clear that all options to deport this dangerous man should be considered. He reminded journalists that the Home Secretary had set out a [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Afghanistan
Asked if the PM would support the funding of a memorial to those service personnel that had died in Afghanistan, the PMOS said he hadn?t seen the Opposition?s proposals and so could not comment on the specifics. He said that the PM has made it very clear of his admiration for the incredible work and [...]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
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