» Monday, February 10, 2014

Mark Harper

Asked if there should be a further investigation into the employment of an illegal immigrant by Mark Harper, the PMS said that Mr Harper had set out the position in full in his resignation letter. It reflected the clear advice of government Home Office lawyers. original source.

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» Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Tax

Asked for the PM?s view on income tax, the PMS said the PM had made his view clear on income tax at a recent PMQs. His view had not changed. original source.

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» Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Flooding

Asked whether the PM had any view on the comments by HRH The Prince of Wales about the government?s response to flooding, the PMS said that the PM had repeatedly said that the on-going situation was unacceptable. That is why the government is doing all it can, working with local authorities and the Environment Agency, […]

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Agency appointments

Asked about appointments made at government agencies, the PMS said the public appointment process was followed, which was overseen by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. original source.

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» Monday, February 3, 2014

Foodbanks

Asked about money which may be available to the UK to pay for foodbanks, the PMS said that he had not seen the figures but, if this was about EU structural funds then the UK is best placed to decide how the funds are used. original source.

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Help to Buy

Asked whether the PM was concerned the Help to Buy scheme was causing a London housing bubble, the PMS said the PM thought Help to Buy was an excellent scheme. 75% of properties purchased using Help to Buy were outside London. The overall average price for homes bought under the scheme was £175,000. The government […]

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