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» Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Finance Bill
Asked whether the Government was planning any concessions on the Finance Bill, the PMS referred the journalist to the Treasury. Asked whether the PM had any views on a pasty amendment, the PMS said that the Government sticks by the Budget. Difficult decisions have to be made but fair decisions have underpinned the Budget.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Finance Bill
Asked whether the Government was planning any concessions on the Finance Bill, the PMS referred the journalist to the Treasury. Asked whether the PM had any views on a pasty amendment, the PMS said that the Government sticks by the Budget. Difficult decisions have to be made but fair decisions have underpinned the Budget.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Finance Bill
Asked whether the Government was planning any concessions on the Finance Bill, the PMS referred the journalist to the Treasury. Asked whether the PM had any views on a pasty amendment, the PMS said that the Government sticks by the Budget. Difficult decisions have to be made but fair decisions have underpinned the Budget.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Finance Bill
Asked whether the Government was planning any concessions on the Finance Bill, the PMS referred the journalist to the Treasury. Asked whether the PM had any views on a pasty amendment, the PMS said that the Government sticks by the Budget. Difficult decisions have to be made but fair decisions have underpinned the Budget.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Monday, April 16, 2012
Press briefing 16 April afternoon
Wednesday 18 April 2012 The Prime Minister’s meeting with Li Changchun of the Chinese Communist Party, charitable donations and social housing.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Press briefing 16 April afternoon
Wednesday 18 April 2012 The Prime Minister’s meeting with Li Changchun of the Chinese Communist Party, charitable donations and social housing.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Prime Minister’s meeting with Li Changchun
Asked whether the death of Neil Heywood would be raised when the Prime Minister meets with Li Changchun, the Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) said that the focus of the meeting would be on strengthening trade, cultural and education links between Britain and China, but that it would be likely to be discussed. When asked whether […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Prime Minister’s meeting with Li Changchun
Asked whether the death of Neil Heywood would be raised when the Prime Minister meets with Li Changchun, the Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) said that the focus of the meeting would be on strengthening trade, cultural and education links between Britain and China, but that it would be likely to be discussed. When asked whether […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Charitable donations
Put to the PMS that figures released by the Treasury contradicted the Government’s proposals for a cap on the tax relief for donations, because they showed that around 72 per-cent of high earners had paid full tax, the PMS explained that the purpose of the figures was to highlight that there were a small number […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Charitable donations
Put to the PMS that figures released by the Treasury contradicted the Government’s proposals for a cap on the tax relief for donations, because they showed that around 72 per-cent of high earners had paid full tax, the PMS explained that the purpose of the figures was to highlight that there were a small number […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Social housing
When asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Frank Field when he said that those who have made the most contribution to society should be given priority for social housing, the PMS referred the journalists to the statement made by Grant Shapps on this issue. She said the statement made clear that local councils are […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Social housing
When asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Frank Field when he said that those who have made the most contribution to society should be given priority for social housing, the PMS referred the journalists to the statement made by Grant Shapps on this issue. She said the statement made clear that local councils are […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Press Briefing 16 April 2012 Morning
Monday 16 April 2012 Kabul, charity tax and the Green Deal were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Press Briefing 16 April 2012 Morning
Monday 16 April 2012 Kabul, charity tax and the Green Deal were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
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