» Thursday, November 6, 2014Independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuseWhen asked about the Home Secretary?s oral statement on the Independent Panel Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister shared her view, adding that it was important to put the victims at the heart of the inquiry, and learn the lessons of the past. original source. Briefing took place at 11:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) HalloweenWhen asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with concerns raised about some Halloween costumes, the PMDS said that respecting those who suffer from physical or mental illness was a view widely shared. As to what could and couldn?t be bought in stores, this was a matter driven by consumers and by retailers responding to that, […] Briefing took place at 11:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Fiona WoolfWhen asked about Fiona Woolf?s role leading the independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse, the Prime Minister?s Deputy Spokesperson (PMDS) said the Prime Minister?s view had not changed, and that he was confident that Fiona Woolf could carry out the duties to the highest standards of impartiality and integrity. The PMDS added that what […] Briefing took place at 11:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Wednesday, November 5, 2014Peter Wanless reviewWhen asked about timings for the publication of a review by NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless into allegations of child sex abuse, the PMDS said the intention was to publish the report very soon. original source. Briefing took place at 19:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) European UnionWhen asked about UK contributions to the European Union, the Prime Minister?s Deputy Spokesperson (PMDS) said the Prime Minister was in ongoing technical discussions with the European Commission and others on how the figures were calculated. She added that further discussions with other European countries on the issue would take place at the Economic and […] Briefing took place at 19:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Internet companiesWhen asked about recent comments by the new Director of GCHQ on the role of internet companies in tackling extremism, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister shared the views expressed with regard to the use of internet technologies by violent and extremist groups, and the need to do more. On the […] Briefing took place at 19:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Original PMOS briefings are © Crown Copyright. Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen's Printer for Scotland. Click-use licence number C02W0004089. Material is reproduced from the original 10 Downing Street source, but may not be the most up-to-date version of the briefings, which might be revised at the original source. Users should check with the original source in case of revisions. Comments are © Copyright contributors. Everything else is © Copyright Downing Street Says. |
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