» Thursday, September 2, 2010
British Gas
The PMS drew the journalists’ attention to today’s British Gas reduction in residential prices. This is good news, especially as this will take effect immediately. It is welcomed by government and more so by consumers. We continue to look to all energy companies to reduce prices as fast as they can. Consumers deserve the lowest [...]
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Expenses
Asked whether the Prime Minister thinks that Sir Thomas Legg has carried out his review competently, the PMS said that the Prime Minister has from day one been very keen that we turn our back on the discredited old system. What Sir Thomas has done has been a very important step in that direction. The [...]
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Afghanistan
Asked if the Prime Minster was being kept up-to-date with the new offensive in Afghanistan and if there is any further information, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was continually updated on operations in Afghanistan. The PMS said he was unable to provide any further operational information beyond what the Ministry of Defence had [...]
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Northern Ireland
Asked whether the Prime Minister planned to go to Northern Ireland shortly if an agreement was reached, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had been closely engaged in these talks. He and the Taoiseach left Hillsborough last week with the basis for an agreement and a pathway forward. He is encouraged talks had continued [...]
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Quantitative Easing
Asked if the Prime Minister was happy with The Bank of England’s decision to pause quantitative easing, the PMS said we don’t comment on what the Bank does in relation to monetary policy. original source.
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Car Scrappage
Asked what the Prime Minister thinks of people who suggest the scheme is a way of massaging the figures, the PMS said he would encourage people to take advantage of the scheme and also the boiler scrappage scheme. original source.
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Toyota
Asked if the Prime Minister would advise people to buy a Toyota, the PMS replied that car owners should listen to what Toyota has to say and it is important the company keeps in touch with them. Asked if Ministers had Toyotas, the PMS said the Government fleet has a range of makes and what the [...]
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British Gas
The PMS drew the journalists’ attention to today’s British Gas reduction in residential prices. This is good news, especially as this will take effect immediately. It is welcomed by government and more so by consumers. We continue to look to all energy companies to reduce prices as fast as they can. Consumers deserve the lowest [...]
Briefing took place at 21:36 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Expenses
Asked if the Prime Minister wishes he had appealed against his expenses, the PMS said that the Prime Minister has said from the outset that this was a very important inquiry. He fully supported the approach and encouraged MPs to pay back any money, as he did, as quickly as possible. The PMS said that [...]
Briefing took place at 21:36 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
House of Commons Reform
Asked if the Prime Minister can guarantee that he there would be enough time to get the recommendations of the Wright report through the House of Commons before the election, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister has said that given the number of proposals it is a lot easier if you can do it [...]
Briefing took place at 21:36 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
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