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» Thursday, January 9, 2014
Climate change
Asked whether the PM was surprised about the Environment Secretary?s comments about a link between flooding and climate change, the PMS said that he had not discussed Defra questions with the PM. Asked who spoke for the government on this issue, the PMS said that the Secretary of State had been pointing to the comments […]
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Duggan
Asked about the conclusion of the Mark Duggan inquest, the PMS said the PM was aware of the outcome. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 9 January 2014 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.
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» Tuesday, January 7, 2014
National minimum wage
Asked if the PM thought there is a case for an above inflation increase in the national minimum wage, the PMS pointed to the comments he had made in this morning?s briefing saying that the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC) made recommendations and government would await the outcome of that work. Asked if the government […]
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Rail fares
Asked about rail firms increasing prices for parking services to compensate for rail fare caps, the PMS said it was right that the government had taken action to reduce the scale of fare increases. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 7 January 2014 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: […]
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» Monday, January 6, 2014
Floods
Asked if there will there be a COBR on floods tomorrow, the PMS said that the government is monitoring the situation and that he would check if another COBR was planned for tomorrow. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 6 January 2014 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The […]
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Scotland
Asked how the PM would play his part in the Scottish independence debate, the PMS said he would continue to make the case for the UK. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 6 January 2014 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.
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» Thursday, December 19, 2013
Rendition
Asked if the PM was convinced the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) was the right organisation to examine rendition claims, the PMS said the approach set out in the House by Ken Clarke earlier in the day was the right approach. Asked if the ISC reported directly to the PM and not the House, the […]
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Armed forces
Asked to comment on the Chief of Defence Staff?s speech at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the PMS said the Chief of Defence Staff had talked about making sure the forces were fully equipped and well funded into the future. It was also important to have sustainable manpower arrangements. The First Sea Lord had […]
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» Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Olympics
Asked if the PM would be attending the Sochi Olympics despite concerns over gay rights, the PMS said that he was unable to comment on the PM?s travel plans but the PM?s view had not changed with regard to the British team?s participation in the Games. When it came to bilateral talks, no issues would […]
Briefing took place at 16:24 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Shares
Asked if it was the government should stop dealing in shares after negative reports around Lloyds and Royal Mail, the PMS pointed media to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Lloyds that said the sale provided good value for money and was managed effectively. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: […]
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Prisoner Voting
Asked for the PM?s stance on prisoner voting, the PMS said his view had not changed. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 18 December 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.
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» Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Boris Johnson
Asked if the PM had a view on news that after Boris Johnson steps down as London Mayor in 2016 it will be ?his last big job in public affairs?, the PMS said he would let the Mayor of London speak for himself. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 17 December […]
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Olympics
Asked if the PM would be attending the Sochi Olympics despite concerns over gay rights, the PMS said that he was unable to comment on the PM?s travel plans but the PM?s view had not changed with regard to the British team?s participation in the Games. When it came to bilateral talks, no issues would […]
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» Monday, December 16, 2013
Military
Asked for the PM?s views on a MP?s comments about the nuclear deterrent and Britain as a military power, the PMS said the PM?s views on the nuclear deterrent had been set out on a number of occasions and had not changed. Britain was a first-rate military power and had the fourth largest military budget […]
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