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Russia and Syria

Questioned on the PM?s trip to Russia and discussions on Syria, the PMS said that the PM would meet President Putin ahead of the G8 meeting and would discuss a range of issues including Syria. Russia was an important part of the international community and was an important contributor regarding discussions on Syria. The UK was exploring all options as part of putting political pressure on the Assad regime. Asked about the use of chemical weapons, the PMS said he would not comment on intelligence issues, but the assessment was that chemical weapons were very likely to have been initiated by the regime. There was no evidence of rebel use.

IPSA

Asked to comment on the court proceedings IPSA were taking against Stewart Jackson MP, the PMS said that IPSA was independent. Any issue between IPSA and individual MPs was a matter between them.

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