» Friday, April 20, 2012

Bahrain Grand Prix

Asked what the PM’s position was on the Bahrain Grand Prix considering some security concerns, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson referred the journalist to the Foreign Secretary’s statement made the previous weekend. The Government remains concerned about violence but it is not for the Government to dictate what sporting events should and should not go ahead […]

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Bahrain Grand Prix

Asked what the PM’s position was on the Bahrain Grand Prix considering some security concerns, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson referred the journalist to the Foreign Secretary’s statement made the previous weekend. The Government remains concerned about violence but it is not for the Government to dictate what sporting events should and should not go ahead […]

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

IMF Funding

Asked whether the UK was going to commit further funds to the IMF, the PMS said she would not speculate on the outcomes of the Chancellor’s meetings in Washington DC. Asked whether the PM still thought it was important to fully fund the IMF, the PMS said that the UK is a longstanding supporter of […]

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IMF Funding

Asked whether the UK was going to commit further funds to the IMF, the PMS said she would not speculate on the outcomes of the Chancellor’s meetings in Washington DC. Asked whether the PM still thought it was important to fully fund the IMF, the PMS said that the UK is a longstanding supporter of […]

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

Quantitative Easing

Asked whether the PM was concerned about the impact of Quantitative Easing on the economy, the PMS said that QE is a matter for the Bank of England.

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Quantitative Easing

Asked whether the PM was concerned about the impact of Quantitative Easing on the economy, the PMS said that QE is a matter for the Bank of England.

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

Lords reform

Asked for an update on House of Lords reform, the PMS said that the Government is waiting for the report of the Joint Committee. The coalition agreement says we will bring forward proposals for an elected upper chamber. The Government and PM remain committed to reform. Asked whether the Government thought a referendum was needed […]

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Lords reform

Asked for an update on House of Lords reform, the PMS said that the Government is waiting for the report of the Joint Committee. The coalition agreement says we will bring forward proposals for an elected upper chamber. The Government and PM remain committed to reform. Asked whether the Government thought a referendum was needed […]

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

Abu Qatada

Asked how worried the Government was that Abu Qatada could shortly be released on bail, the PMS said that if he applies for bail the Government would oppose the application vigorously. Asked whether the PM has asked for an explanation from the Home Office on how the case had got into this position, the PMS […]

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Abu Qatada

Asked how worried the Government was that Abu Qatada could shortly be released on bail, the PMS said that if he applies for bail the Government would oppose the application vigorously. Asked whether the PM has asked for an explanation from the Home Office on how the case had got into this position, the PMS […]

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