» Friday, November 29, 2013

Migrant benefits

Asked about the comments from EU Commissioner Andor, the PMS said the PM had set out his view very clearly. Published: 29 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street original source.

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» Monday, November 25, 2013

Public sector pay

Asked whether there would be a review of the public sector pay deal given recent good economic news, the PMS said it had been right to take difficult public expenditure decisions, and the government had set out plans for spending consolidation through to 2017. Published: 26 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street […]

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Pay day loans

Asked about the proposed cap on pay day loans, the PMS said the Chancellor had set the government position out clearly. The government had created a powerful new consumer regulator and the additional steps announced on caps was the right thing to do. RBS Asked about the Tomlinson report into RBS business lending, the PMS […]

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» Friday, November 22, 2013

Immigration

Asked about the immigration of Romanians and Bulgarians, the PMS said the government was ensuring welfare rules were not abused and was taking the Immigration Bill through the House. Published: 22 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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» Thursday, November 21, 2013

Green levies

Asked about green levies, the PMS said the PM had been clear about rolling back the cost of green levies and work was on-going. Details would be announced in the Autumn Statement. Published: 22 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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Green levies

Asked whether the PM had ever used the phrase ?Green Crap?, the PMS said that he did not recognise that phrase. Asked whether the coalition is retreating from the PM?s environment agenda, the PMS said this wasn?t the case. The PMS said that this is the first government to set up a Green Investment Bank, […]

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» Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Women bishops

Asked about women bishops, the PMS said it was a decision for the Church of England. If the Church of England voted to accept women bishops, the Prime Minister was happy to work with the Church on issues raised with regard to representation in the Lords. Published: 20 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 […]

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Co-op

Asked about the Co-op and the role of Paul Flowers, the PMS said that significant questions had emerged regarding the Co-op Bank and the role of its leadership. There were a number of ways in which these questions could be raised and looked at. The immediate focus was on the financial situation the Co-op Bank […]

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» Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Defence Reform Bill

Asked about Philip Hammond?s comments about the Defence Reform Bill causing ?serious damage?, the PMS said the PM agreed with what had been set out by the Defence Secretary. Published: 25 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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» Monday, November 18, 2013

Sri Lanka

Asked whether the PM would be welcoming the President of Sri Lanka to Glasgow 2014, the PMS said these types of international events offered an opportunity to shine a spotlight on recent events. Published: 25 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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