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Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'.

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» Monday, April 16, 2012

Heywood

Asked whether the PM would raise the Neil Heywood investigation in discussion with Li Changchun, the PMS said the agenda was not set but it was likely to be discussed. Asked what the PM was going to say about the investigation, the PMS said that the PM was likely to echo the Foreign Secretary’s words […]

Terrorism Compensation

Asked why it had taken so long to organise compensation for victims of terrorist attacks since 2002, the PMS referred the journalist to the Ministry of Justice.

Terrorism Compensation

Asked why it had taken so long to organise compensation for victims of terrorist attacks since 2002, the PMS referred the journalist to the Ministry of Justice.

Qatada

Asked whether Theresa May was planning a statement on Abu Qatada, the PMS said the Government was making good progress with discussions with Jordan and we’re confident that when a deal is done we will have the assurances needed to resume the deportation process. Currently there is a legal injunction to prevent the deportation recommencing […]

Qatada

Green Deal

Asked whether the Government was still committed to the Green Deal, the PMS said the Green Deal was in the Coalition Agreement and the commitment remains. Separately, there is a consultation on building regulations concerning conservatories under 30 sq m and how building regulations do or do not apply. Asked what the consultation plans were […]

Green Deal

Charity Tax

Asked whether the Government still stands by the figures in the Budget regarding the tax on charitable donations, the PMS said that the basic principle has been set out in the Budget. The Government wants to explore ways in which a cap can be introduced which stops the abuse by some wealthy individuals who bring […]

Charity Tax

Aircraft

Asked whether it was still the PM’s view that the UK should buy a conventional aircraft for UK aircraft carriers, the PMS said that the MOD had decided to reintroduce carrier strike capability and the Government was committed to implementing that decision. We’re currently finalising the 2012/13 budget and balancing the equipment plan and as […]

Aircraft

Kabul

Asked whether there would be a Parliamentary statement following the attacks on the British Embassy in Kabul, the PMS said that the Foreign Secretary had already issued a statement confirming that the embassy had been targeted and was unaware of a Parliamentary statement being planned. Asked whether the PM had any concerns over Afghan security […]

Kabul

Jubilee

Asked whether the PM was confident that the Jubilee ticket ballot would receive more public satisfaction than the results of the public Olympic ballot, the PMS said that the PM was confident the celebrations would be a success.

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» Monday, April 16, 2012

Heywood

Terrorism Compensation

Terrorism Compensation

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Qatada

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Green Deal

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Charity Tax

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Aircraft

Kabul

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