» Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Media Reporting on the frontline
Asked by ITN whether Sir Gus O'Donnell thought it was appropriate that major news organisations should be banned from war zones as the MOD did not like their contribution, the PMS replied that the MOD was dealing with this issue, and regarding any correspondence, with Sir Gus O'Donnell, he would reply on his own behalf.
Briefing took place at 17:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Police Inquiry
Asked if there had been any contact from the Scotland Yard, the PMOS said no. Asked if there was any expectation of the Prime Minister being questioned this week, the PMOS said that was a matter for Scotland Yard. Put there had been more reports that the Police had questioned Jonathan Powell, the PMOS said he would not comment on Civil Servants, temporary or otherwise.
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Local Government White Paper
Asked if the Local Government Paper would be published tomorrow, the PMOS said journalists could look in expectation to that.
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Abortion
Asked whether there was any change in the Governments position on reducing the term limits on abortion, the PMOS said he was not aware of any changes. As journalists knew any abortion vote was a personal matter.
Briefing took place at 17:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Migration
Asked whether today's announcement had signalled a change of policy on migration, the Prime Minister Official Spokesman (PMOS) said the Government still believed migration was of net benefit to this country and to the economy in particular. That was why we believed that what we had done on the A8 accession was right. That view had been supported both by the CBI and the TUC. Therefore, we had to absorb the lessons of that accession and why we had gone for transitional arrangements this time. We still believed in the benefits of migration, but we were taking the practical steps on how to manage the transition.
Briefing took place at 16:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Cash for Peerages
Asked if anyone in Downing Street had been questioned by police about cash for peerages, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that nothing had changed.
Briefing took place at 16:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)
Deputy Prime Minister
Asked what was the point of the John Prescott's trip to the Far East, the PMOS said it was important that the Government held a high level meeting with the Prime Minister designate of Japan. It was equally important that we met other significant figures in Japan. It was also important that we met the Foreign Minister in South Korea, and the UN Secretary General designate, Ban Ki Moon. All this was even before he had even gotten to Malaysia. Asked whether John Prescott was the best person to be on this trip given the volatility of the region and North Korea, the PMOS said he would answer that suggestion in a serious way. John Prescott had represented the Government with distinction abroad on many occasions not least during Kyoto discussions. He remained in close contact with the Prime Minister whilst he was away.
Briefing took place at 16:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Nuclear Energy
Asked if the statement on nuclear energy would include a decision, the PMOS said that it would, but he would wait for the statement, rather than previewing it.
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Lord Falconer
Asked why had Lord Falconer had chaired been given a grace and favour property, the PMOS said that for Lord Falconer's arrangements journalists should talk to the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA). Put repeatedly that it was the Prime Minister's gift, the PMOS said there were more important items at the top of our agenda rather talking about properties. In terms of Lord Falconer carrying out his functions then this was judged to be necessary. Journalists should talk to DCA.
Briefing took place at 16:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Romania and Bulgaria
Put that the Youth Justice System was now in "crisis", and was the Prime Minister still confident in John Reid, the PMOS said that he thought it was almost a record in terms of asking that question, but yes, the Prime Minister did still have confidence in John Reid. In terms of Youth Justice, the PMOS said that it needed to be put in perspective. Custody was a last resort for under 18s, and of the 190,000 young people dealt with by the police in court each year, only 4% received a custodial sentence.
Briefing took place at 16:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
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