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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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» Friday, January 24, 2014

Interest rates

Asked for the PM?s view on the Bank of England Governor?s plans to drop forward guidance, the PMS said that the PM and Chancellor had both spoken about this point that morning, and pointed people to those words. original source.

» Thursday, January 23, 2014

Foreign investment

Asked if the PM shared concern that the Public Accounts Committee questions over taxes were deterring investors into the UK, the PMS said committees and how they carried out their business was a matter for them, government was focused on the economic conditions that encouraged investment into the UK. Asked whether the PM would encourage […]

Scotland

Asked whether it was possible to have an open border between Scotland and England if Scotland was independent, the PMS said the government wanted to see the UK stay together. An independent Scotland with different immigration policies, could result in border controls. original source.

» Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Asked whether the PM would use Davos to outline Britain?s position on Europe, the PMS said that the PM?s approach to reforming the EU was well known and that he would continue to make the case for a more flexible and more competitive Europe. original source.

Short selling

Asked about the ECJ?s ruling against the UK on short selling, the PMS said the government would consider the judgement and respond at a future date. original source.

» Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Lobbying bill

Asked whether the PM was happy with the state of the Lobbying bill as it continued its passage through the House, the PMS said that the government had brought forward proposals which reflect and respond to points raised in the debate and ensure the objectives of the bill are fully seen through. original source.

» Monday, January 20, 2014

France

Asked whether the PM agreed with the Conservative Party Chairman about the French economy, the PMS said that he believed that the central point Mr Schapps was making was a critique of Opposition policy and not for him to comment on. original source.

» Friday, January 17, 2014

Zara Tindall

Asked for the PM?s response to Zara Tindall giving birth, the PMS said the PM passed on his many congratulations to the happy couple and Her Majesty the Queen. original source.

» Thursday, January 16, 2014

President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz

Asked whether the PM thought Martin Schulz was part of ?the system? of Europe, the PMS said Martin Schulz was President of an EU institution. original source.

Scottish independence

Asked for the PM?s view on a proposed 18 month transition period for Scottish independence, the PMS said it was a question for First Minister Alex Salmond. original source.

» Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Freedom of movement

Asked if the PM had any comments on President Barroso?s comments on freedom of movement attitudes, the PMS said that there was an ongoing debate in many European capitals on the interaction between freedom of movement and welfare. Asked for the PMs view on freedom of movement, the PMS said that the PM had outlined […]

Balance of competencies

Asked when the balance of competencies review on freedom of movement would be ready and why it was late, the PMS said that it would be published when it was completed and that it was important that this work was based on broad evidence and was comprehensive. Asked if the PM had seen a draft […]

» Monday, January 13, 2014

Parliamentary portraits

Asked if the PM had any view on taxpayers? money being spent on portraits of parliamentarians, the PMS said that was a matter for a committee of the House. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 14 January 2014 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron […]

» Friday, January 10, 2014

Commonwealth games

Asked if the PM agreed with calls for a suspension of campaigning in the Scottish independence referendum campaign during the Commonwealth games, the PMS said that he wasn?t aware of any calls but that would be a matter for the yes and no campaigns. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 10 […]

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