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Press briefing – afternoon 16 January 2013

Wednesday 16 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Algeria, Blockbusters and food standards

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Press briefing – afternoon 16 January 2013 (2)

Wednesday 16 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on terrorism and counter-terrorism in the Sahel

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Prime Minister’s activity

The Prime Minister chaired a Ministerial COBR meeting this afternoon and received a full update on the terrorist incident at the BP installation in Algeria. The ongoing incident involves various nationalities including several British nationals. The PMS confirmed that the Government is working with BP to provide support to families of members of staff, as […]

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Sahel

The PMS reiterated the Government’s commitment to the principle of an EU training mission in Mali. The PMS confirmed that operational planning of that mission is now underway, with an approximately 250 strong training force, and that the likely level of UK participation in the training mission will be in the tens . The PMS […]

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Algeria

The PMS also confirmed that the PM will be speaking to his Algerian Counterpart later today to discuss the situation. Further details will follow. Asked if the PM was concerned about unrest in Africa, the PMS stated that the Government is working with its international partners to bring stability to the region- including working with […]

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Blockbusters

When asked about the announcement that Blockbusters was going into administration, the PMS said that it was clearly difficult for those who are affected by the job losses, but the best thing that the government can do, and its focused on, is supporting and creating conditions that will lead to a sustainable private sector recovery. […]

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Food standards

Asked if the Food Standards Authority was sufficiently funded, the PMS said that the Government believes that the FSA has the resources it needs.

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