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» Thursday, January 13, 2005

"Making Poverty History" Event

Dawn French and representatives from the "Making Poverty History" coalition would visit No10 shortly for a short photo call and conversation with the Prime Minister. This arose from the "Vicar of Dibley" programme, and called for the Government to use its chair of the G8 to make poverty history. It also wanted to ensure that whilst we contributed fully to the tsunami, it did not distract attention away from the plight of Africa. The PMOS said the Prime Minister welcomed the campaign, and fully supported it. It also played into the Chancellor’s visit to Africa, and the Government’s commitment to doubling aid to Africa, which this year would amount to £1 billion.

Prince Harry

Asked what the Prime Minister’s views were on Prince Harry’s choice of costume, the PMOS said clearly an error had been made, and that had been recognised by Prince Harry. However, it would be better that the matter continued to be dealt with by the Palace.

Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Michael Howard that Prince Harry should make a formal apology, the PMOS said again, it was recognised there was an error, but the Palace should continue to deal with the issue.

Asked if the Prime Minister agreed that Prince Harry was "unfit for Sandhurst", the PMOS again said it was a matter for the Palace.

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