» Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Europe

Asked for the Prime Minister’s thoughts following the decision by President Klaus to sign the treaty and whether he would attend a special EU Summit in the next ten days, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it was up to the Swedish Presidency to decide where and when a special one […]

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Kelly Report

Asked whether the Prime Minister had seen the Kelly Report, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had not seen the Kelly Report. Asked when the Prime Minister would see it, the PMS said he did not know exactly when he would see it. Asked if the Prime Minister would see the report tonight, the […]

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Banking

The PMS added that it had been a good day for customers. If the opening up of the banking system to new competition happened in the way we hoped, then there would be improved service, lower prices and a better deal all round for customers. Given the divestments from RBS and Lloyds and the availability […]

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Afghanistan

Asked if the Prime Minister would support the arrest of corrupt officials in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said the Prime Minister would support action to root out corruption in Afghanistan. Asked if the Government would withhold aid from specific Afghan Ministries if their leaders were thought to be less than acceptable, the PMS […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

EU Presidency

Asked if the Prime Minister had spoken to Tony Blair in the last 24 hours, the PMS said he was not aware of any call however the Prime Minister remained supportive of a potential Tony Blair candidacy for EU President. The Prime Minister had said that after the Czech courts decision the issue had moved […]

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Banks Package

Asked if the Prime Minister thinks taxpayers will get their money back, the PMS said the Prime Minister had made clear he was confident that taxpayers would get their money back and the package was a good deal for taxpayers, however timing would be influenced by share prices and markets. Put that the creation of […]

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