» Thursday, October 19, 2006

Party funding-interim report

The Leader was asked, in view of the report published by Sir Hayden Phillips earlier today, if he could give any sense of the prospect of cross-party agreement. He said he did not know, but he hoped that would be possible. He referred to the attitude adopted by the Opposition. Mr Straw believed that there was a consensus within the country for more effective control of spending, both at national and local level.

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EU Informal Summitt

Asked what would be the main topic at the EU summit, the PMOS said the main subjects would be energy, inline with our policy review process - not just climate change aspect of energy but the implications of energy security for Europe as a whole. This was a subject which was at the top for many European leaders agenda these days. Darfur would also be discussed. The leaders would also have dinner with President Putin.

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Muslim veil

He was asked about his contribution during a Cabinet discussion on the issue earlier. The Leader thanked the questioner for his invitation, but declined to accept it. Questioned further, Mr Straw replied that he was an enthusiastic supporter of Cabinet government and of the policy review.

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Meeting on EU Emissions Trading

Asked whether David Miliband would say anything on whether air transport would be included in carbon trading, the PMOS said he was not aware of any new initiative.

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Police Enquiry

Asked if there had been any contact from Scotland Yard, the PMOS said no.

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