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» Thursday, February 13, 2014
Cycling
Asked what the PM thought of people cycling in the dark without lights, the PMS said there were laws and they should be followed. original source.
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» Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Scotland
Asked about currency union with an independent Scotland, the PMS said the government had set out why a currency union would be highly unlikely in the event of independence. The Chancellor would give a speech on the matter the following day. original source.
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Smoking
Asked about the PM?s views on smoking at home with children present, the PMS said it was a matter for individuals. There was a particular public health concern around smoking in cars with children present. The intention was for secondary legislation regarding smoking in cars to be in place by May 2015. original source.
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» Monday, February 10, 2014
Mark Harper
Asked if there should be a further investigation into the employment of an illegal immigrant by Mark Harper, the PMS said that Mr Harper had set out the position in full in his resignation letter. It reflected the clear advice of government Home Office lawyers. original source.
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» Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tax
Asked for the PM?s view on income tax, the PMS said the PM had made his view clear on income tax at a recent PMQs. His view had not changed. original source.
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» Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Flooding
Asked whether the PM had any view on the comments by HRH The Prince of Wales about the government?s response to flooding, the PMS said that the PM had repeatedly said that the on-going situation was unacceptable. That is why the government is doing all it can, working with local authorities and the Environment Agency, […]
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Agency appointments
Asked about appointments made at government agencies, the PMS said the public appointment process was followed, which was overseen by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. original source.
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» Monday, February 3, 2014
Foodbanks
Asked about money which may be available to the UK to pay for foodbanks, the PMS said that he had not seen the figures but, if this was about EU structural funds then the UK is best placed to decide how the funds are used. original source.
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Help to Buy
Asked whether the PM was concerned the Help to Buy scheme was causing a London housing bubble, the PMS said the PM thought Help to Buy was an excellent scheme. 75% of properties purchased using Help to Buy were outside London. The overall average price for homes bought under the scheme was £175,000. The government […]
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» Thursday, January 30, 2014
Flooding
Asked about the floods in Somerset, the PMS said the government was using its civil contingency mechanisms to provide as much assistance as it could to communities affected. The PM had said dredging would proceed as soon as it was safe to do so. original source.
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» Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tax
Asked whether the PM had ruled out bringing down income tax below the 45p rate, the PMS said that the PM had answered on this point yesterday. original source.
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Security
Asked how concerned the government is that eavesdropping is made possible by apps, the PMS said it was a long standing precedent that the government does not comment on security matters. original source.
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» Monday, January 27, 2014
House maintenance
Asked if there was any comment on reports about engineers being called to the PM?s home during the recent floods, the PMS pointed to the statement reported in the media on Sunday. original source.
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Tax
Asked if the PM agrees with the London Mayor that the top rate of tax should be reduced to 40p, the PMS reiterated the PM?s position on tax. original source.
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