» Friday, February 22, 2008

Northern Rock

Asked if Northern Rock was now publicly owned, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) replied that, as journalists knew, Royal Assent had been obtained last night. The Treasury had now laid the necessary orders, that were previously available in draft on their website, and Ron Sandler had now formally taken up his position; he would now […]

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Private Members Bill – Agency Workers

Asked for the Government’s position on the Private Members Bill, the PMS replied that Pat McFadden had been on the radio this morning regarding this subject. The Government’s position was that we recognised that there was an issue in relation to agency workers and we wanted to take action in order to address some of […]

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Turkish Troops

Asked about the reports that Turkish ground troops entered Iraq last night, the PMS replied that we were aware of the reports and that as of 10 minutes prior to the press briefing we were still urgently seeking clarification of the details. original source.

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Linford Christie

Asked if Linford Christie should carry the Olympic torch, the PMS replied that that was not really a matter that we would comment on. original source.

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