» Wednesday, December 8, 2004

EU Referendum Question

Asked if the question on the EU referendum would be confirmed later, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was still being finalised, but that it would be a simple, straightforward question.

Briefing took place at 11:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)

Northern Ireland

Asked what was going to happen in the Northern Ireland talks later, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister and Taoiseach would make statements and answer press questions. The important thing was that people would be able to see the draft agreement for themselves, and that it would show how much progress had been made. The PMOS made clear that complete decommissioning, and the complete end to paramilitary activity were not at issue. Equally, there should be power sharing. While we were frustrated, and shared people's frustration that the gap has not been narrowed even further, people could judge for themselves how much progress had been made in the past year.

Briefing took place at 11:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Murder Review

Asked if the Murder Review element regarding reasonable force would now be speeded up, the PMOS repeated his apology of yesterday as the issues had been confused. The question of reasonable force was being looked at separately from the Murder Review. As with any new proposal for legislation, the question asked was whether it was practical in terms of case law and court, or would it be better to issue new guidelines.

Briefing took place at 11:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Iraqi Deaths

Asked if the Prime Minister was going to hold an inquiry into the civilian deaths in Iraq, the PMOS replied that as we had said before the Ministry of Health in Iraq was keeping a log of civilian deaths, and had done so for since April this year.

Briefing took place at 11:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (13)

College Course

Asked how the addition of a college course in wheel clamping was contributing towards the Government's aim of Education being the number one priority, the PMOS said he confessed that he was not aware of such a course, but thanked the journalist for helpfully pointing it out.

Briefing took place at 11:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)

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