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» Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Cabinet briefing

Asked to provide detail on the Government’s contingency plans on a fuel tankers driver strike, the PMS said that although all options were being explored, the MOD were currently in discussions with the tanker companies to look at possibilities for military staff being trained on company vehicles. This training would take eight days. Asked whether […]

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Falklands

Asked whether the Government was worried by the Argentine Foreign Minister’s accusations on the UK’s nuclear asset positioning, the PMS referred the journalist to the comments made by the British Ambassador to the UN. The Government believes the people of the Falklands have a right to self determination.

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Falklands

Asked whether the Government was worried by the Argentine Foreign Minister’s accusations on the UK’s nuclear asset positioning, the PMS referred the journalist to the comments made by the British Ambassador to the UN. The Government believes the people of the Falklands have a right to self determination.

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Stamp Prices

Asked whether the PM believed 60p was a fair price for a first class stamp, the PMS said that no price increases are welcome however the top priority is the protection of the universal service. The Royal Mail needs to be financially viable and it is welcome that they are making an offer of discounted […]

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Stamp Prices

Asked whether the PM believed 60p was a fair price for a first class stamp, the PMS said that no price increases are welcome however the top priority is the protection of the universal service. The Royal Mail needs to be financially viable and it is welcome that they are making an offer of discounted […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

RBS

Asked how long the Government had been having discussions about selling a stake of RBS to Abu Dhabi, the PMS said that UKFI were leading on all discussions and referred the journalist to a statement released by the Treasury. Asked how the PM would explain selling RBS at a loss, the PMS said that the […]

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RBS

Asked how long the Government had been having discussions about selling a stake of RBS to Abu Dhabi, the PMS said that UKFI were leading on all discussions and referred the journalist to a statement released by the Treasury. Asked how the PM would explain selling RBS at a loss, the PMS said that the […]

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Risk Register

Asked when the Government was going to publish the NHS Risk Register, the PMS said that the position had not changed and the Government were still awaiting the detail of the ruling before publishing the register.

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Risk Register

Asked when the Government was going to publish the NHS Risk Register, the PMS said that the position had not changed and the Government were still awaiting the detail of the ruling before publishing the register.

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Risk Register

Asked when the Government was going to publish the NHS Risk Register, the PMS said that the position had not changed and the Government were still awaiting the detail of the ruling before publishing the register.

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» Friday, March 23, 2012

Press briefing 23 March 2012 morning

Friday 23 March 2012 Aircraft carrier policy, alcohol strategy and Asma Al-Assad were among topics discussed at the daily 10 Downing Street press briefing

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Press briefing 23 March 2012 morning

Friday 23 March 2012 Aircraft carrier policy, alcohol strategy and Asma Al-Assad were among topics discussed at the daily 10 Downing Street press briefing

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Aircraft Carrier Policy

Asked whether the lobby could expect a statement on aircraft carrier policy before the end of the week, the PMS referred the journalist to the Ministry of Defence.

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Aircraft Carrier Policy

Asked whether the lobby could expect a statement on aircraft carrier policy before the end of the week, the PMS referred the journalist to the Ministry of Defence.

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