» Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Press briefing – afternoon 30 January 2013

Wednesday 30 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Scottish referendum, the defence budget and tax breaks for married couples

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Scottish referendum

Asked to clarify what the PM had said to Angus Robertson MP at PMQs, the PMS said that the PM’s words would be published in Hansard the following day. Asked if the PM had sworn in PMQs when the microphone was cut off, she said absolutely not. With regards to the broader point of the […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

MOD budget

Asked about the MOD budget, the PMS said that the MOD now had an agreed budget, a balanced budget and it was the fourth largest defence budget in the world. Referring to reports earlier that day, she also pointed journalists to the commitment the PM had made to increase resources for Special Forces and that […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Tax breaks for married couples

Asked whether the PM was committed to introducing tax breaks for married couples, the PMS said that as set out in the Coalition Agreement, proposals to recognise marriage in the tax system would be brought forward this parliament and as also set out in the Coalition Agreement, provision would be made for the Liberal Democrats […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Press briefing – morning 30 January 2013

Wednesday 30 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Algeria, fuel prices and the defence budget

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

Algeria

The PMS set out the aims for the PM’s trip to Algeria. Answering questions about the Government’s approach to North Africa, the PMS said that there was clearly a threat from terror attacks as we had seen in the recent incident at In Amenas and we wanted to stand side by side in the fight […]

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

Fuel prices

Asked whether the PM was disappointed with the OFT’s decision not to launch an inquiry into the auto fuel market, the PMS said that it was a matter for the OFT. The Dept for Energy and Climate Change would consider the findings.

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

MOD budget

Asked about the MOD budget, the PMS said that the MOD now had an agreed budget, a balanced budget and it was the fourth largest defence budget in the world.

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

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