» Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Syria

Asked what the government was doing to resolve the situation in Syria, the PMS said the very reason the Foreign Secretary had called for talks in London was to increase the chance of peace in upcoming talks in Geneva. Published: 24 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Securing borders and reducing […]

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» Monday, October 21, 2013

Energy/Hinkley

Asked if the PM agrees with the Archbishop of Canterbury?s comments, the PMS said it was an issue of widespread concern. The government has legislation to lower tariffs and increase competition in the market, and this is in addition to the Hinkley announcement which is a central part. Published: 22 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s […]

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Cost of politics

Asked whether the PM thought MPs should receive an 11% pay rise, the PMS said that MPs? pay was a matter for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. The PM?s view was that the cost of politics should come down. The government had cut ministerial pay by 5% and frozen any increases for a parliament as […]

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» Thursday, October 17, 2013

Energy prices

Asked if the PM thought people should switch from British Gas following its price rise, the PMS said the PM would encourage any customers unhappy with their energy provider to look for a better deal. Published: 18 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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» Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Food banks

Asked if the PM had a view on a call for a public enquiry into the huge rise in food banks, the PMS said that alongside the benefits system, food centres played an important role in supporting people on low incomes, and the government had lifted the previous ban on job centres referring people to […]

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Savile

Asked whether the PM agreed that the scale of Savile abuses should trigger further investigations into potential accomplices, the PMS said that it was a very important investigation that must be followed through. It was essential the authorities investigating had the resources in place for a thorough investigation. Published: 16 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s […]

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» Monday, October 14, 2013

Jimmy Savile enquiry

Asked if the Prime Minister had a comment on the widening of the Jimmy Savile enquiry, the PMS said the PM echoed the words of the Health Secretary. Published: 15 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policy: Securing borders and reducing immigration Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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Fox hunting

Asked whether the PM supported repealing the fox hunting ban, the PMS said that the PM?s view had not changed and there was a Coalition agreement to hold a free vote on the issue. There were specific issues around pest control and the impact on farmers, which the PM had some sympathy with. Published: 15 […]

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» Thursday, October 10, 2013

Leveson

Asked about Leveson and the introduction of a royal charter, the PMS said there was no change to the planned timetable. Published: 11 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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Leveson

Asked whether the PM had recently spoken to the Leader of the Opposition about press regulation, the PMS said that he had not. Published: 11 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street original source.

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