» Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Child abuse
Asked why the government had decided to announce a new review into child abuse allegations, the PMS said the Prime Minister was determined to get to the bottom of the many questions surrounding these allegations. The PMS explained that there would be 2 main elements. First, a review of the Home Office handling of information […]
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Extremism
Asked if there was any further update on tackling extremism or removing extremist content from the internet, the PMS said that the government continued to work with internet service providers and that removing extremist material was a part of tackling the problem. The PMS added that the government had banned 72 so-called hate preachers and […]
Briefing took place at 11:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Relations with President Putin
Asked about relations with President Putin, the PMS said that Britain had a straightforward relationship with Russia: where we disagree we said so directly. He added that the Prime Minister had been leading in bringing about international action – including sanctions – against Russia over Ukraine and Crimea. original source.
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» Monday, July 7, 2014
Europe
Asked about whether a vote was likely for the presidency of the European Commission, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said that a vote was likely to take place in the afternoon. He added that while the decision on whether to take a vote was for Van Rompuy both Angela Merkel and Francis Hollande were supportive […]
Briefing took place at 18:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Home Office dossier review
Asked about whether the Home Office should publish the entire report into the department?s handling of information on child abuse allegations between 1979 to 1999, the PMS explained that his understanding was that the Executive Summary clearly reflected the findings. original source.
Briefing took place at 18:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Sport
Asked about the Prime Minister?s reaction to Andy Murray?s loss, the PMS noted that fans would be disappointed but they would look forward to watching Andy bounce back at the US Open. original source.
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» Thursday, July 3, 2014
Private Members? Bill on aid spend
Asked a number of questions on whether the government would support the proposed Private Members? Bill on commitment to foreign aid spend, the PMS said that he would expect the government to take the same supportive position as it had with previous similar bills on the same issue. Asked whether there would be a government […]
Briefing took place at 12:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Creative industries reception
The Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) was asked a number of questions about the invite list, logistics and press arrangements for the creative industries reception at the Foreign Office and the dinner at Downing Street. The PMS explained that there would be around 600 guests at the reception from across film, music and theatre while the […]
Briefing took place at 12:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Civil partnership
Asked why civil partnerships for straight couples had been vetoed, the PMS responded that this was something that the government had consulted on and the government had taken the decision in line with the responses to the consultation. original source.
Briefing took place at 10:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Plain packaging for cigarettes
Asked whether plain packaging would be implemented ahead of the election, the PMS said that the government was committed to the implementation of this, we said we would publish the draft regulations and we had, and the right thing to do would be to go through the proper parliamentary process. original source.
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