» Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Scotland

Asked for the PM?s response to claims that RBS and Lloyds bank would have to move to London if Scottish Independence occurred, the PMS said questions were for the Scottish First Minister and the ?Yes? campaign. original source.

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Sugar Tax

Asked whether the PM wanted to introduce a tax on sugar to curb obesity, the PMS said the government was working with industry to reduce salt, artificial fats and calories in foods. original source.

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» Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Alex Salmond

Asked about Alex Salmond?s forthcoming speech that evening, the PMS said it was for Alex Salmond to answer questions on his interpretation of independence. original source.

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Patrick Rock

Asked about the arrest of Patrick Rock, the PMS said when Number 10 were aware of potential offences they contacted the National Crime Agency immediately. Mr Rock resigned and was arrested. There was an ongoing police investigation. original source.

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» Monday, March 3, 2014

Prosecution

In answer to a repeated question on suggestions that Number 10 had asked the police not to prosecute Nigella Lawson for drug offences, the PMS restated that the prosecution authorities were independent and prosecution was entirely a matter for them. original source.

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Radicalisation

Asked if the PM agreed with Boris Johnson that children at risk of radicalisation should be taken away from parents, the PMS said that when it came to individual decisions around taking children into care, those would of course be decisions for the courts. He added that the through the Prevent Strategy we wanted all […]

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