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» Wednesday, December 3, 2014

East Coast Mainline franchise

When asked about the East Coast Mainline franchise, the PMOS referred to the comments made by the Secretary of State to the Shadow Minister during the debate in the House earlier in the day. original source.

Briefing took place at 11:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Devolution ? English votes for English laws

When asked about devolution and English votes for English laws, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister has said he will set out his proposals before Christmas, and pointed to the Prime Minister?s comments at the Liaison Committee last week. original source.

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» Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Deficit

When asked about the deficit, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government was continuing to make difficult decisions but it was right to stick to the long term economic plan. He referred to the Treasury?s documentation on spending reductions as set out in the March Budget. original source.

Briefing took place at 18:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Gordon Brown

When asked about reports that the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown was not seeking re-election as an MP in 2015, the PMOS said the Prime Minister wished him well, adding that he was someone who was dedicated to public service and had worked very hard for other people. original source.

Briefing took place at 17:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Hong Kong

When asked about the Foreign Affairs Select Committee being denied visas to travel to Hong Kong, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said Minister of State Hugo Swire had met with a Chinese Vice-Minister Guo Yezhou in London, as part of a scheduled meeting earlier that day, during which the minister set out the government?s […]

Briefing took place at 17:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Hong Kong

When asked about the Foreign Affairs Select Committee not being granted visas to travel to Hong Kong, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson said the Prime Minister believed the decision was a mistaken one. He said it only served to amplify concerns about the situation in Hong Kong, rather than diminish them. He added that there […]

Briefing took place at 10:50 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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