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Alan Milburn

Asked if the PM has confidence in Alan Milburn’s judgement, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) responded that Alan Milburn has his personal opinions, but the Government thought that there was now widespread support for the Health Reforms. The PMS added that Alan Milburn was advising us on social mobility, not on health. original source.

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Thameslink

In response to the suggestion that the Siemens High Speed Rail contract is not compatible with the PM’s appeal for the UK private sector to create jobs, the PMS said that these decisions are taken to get the best value for the tax payer. The PMS also pointed out that the recent employment figures showed […]

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Procurement

Asked if the Government was getting to grips with procurement issues, the PMS responded that the Government is determined to do that. original source.

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Sentencing reform

Asked if there had been any meetings with the PM on sentencing reform today, the PMS said that he had been in Lincoln and therefore there had not. The PMS declined to comment on timetable for sentencing reform, saying that the Government is considering the consultation and would make an announcement in due course. Asked […]

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Greece

Asked the Government’s position on Germany’s comments that the Greece bail out be EU wide, rather than just Eurozone, the PMS responded that the arrangements in place do not involve the UK. original source.

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Steve Hilton

Asked if Steve Hilton was still employed by Downing Street, the PMS confirmed that he was. original source.

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High speed rail

Asked to name the preferred bidder for High Speed rail, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) confirmed it was Siemens. original source.

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Public Services White Paper

In response to the suggestion that the Public Services White Paper would be delayed, the PMS said that it would be published before the summer recess and that reports speculating that it would be delayed until early autumn were inaccurate. Asked if proposals would still be in a White Paper, the PMS confirmed that there […]

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Sentencing

Asked when the sentencing bill would be announced, the PMS replied that it would be announced in due course. original source.

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Steve Hilton

Asked if Steve Hilton was leaving Downing Street, the PMS said that he was not. original source.

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» Thursday, June 16, 2011

Alan Milburn

Thameslink

Procurement

Sentencing reform

Greece

Steve Hilton

High speed rail

Public Services White Paper

Sentencing

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