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» Monday, November 4, 2013
Afghanistan-Pakistan relations
Asked about relations with Pakistan and Afghanistan, the PMS said that it was important to continue working with Afghanistan and Pakistan to support regional stability. The government would also continue working with NATO allies to support a stable Afghanistan. Published: 5 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Protecting the UK against […]
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» Friday, November 1, 2013
extension
Asked whether the PM thought an extension to HS2 was not as urgent as other matters, the PMS said the PM wanted to see HS2 built because of the economic benefits it would bring to the country. His priority was to get the current legislation through the Commons to enable the scheme to start. Published: […]
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» Thursday, October 31, 2013
Al-Madinah
Asked about the Al-Madinah school, the PMS said the PM?s view was unchanged. All schools of whatever type had to perform to the very best standards possible. If there were serious and consistent failings, funding could be stopped. Published: 1 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Securing borders and reducing immigration […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Europe
Asked what the PM made of suggestions from the Home Affairs Select Committee that plans to bring back justice and policing powers from Brussels may not result in the repatriation of many powers, the PMS said that the approach taken by the Home Secretary was the right one. Published: 1 November 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s […]
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» Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Royal Charter
Asked for an update on the Royal Charter, the PMS said, that subject to any decision the court might take, there was no change to the current timetable. As with all Privy Council meetings, the details would be published shortly after. Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about opposition from the industry, the PMS […]
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» Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Energy
Asked if the PM would consider the comments from the energy companies that they would cut bills if green levies were reduced, the PMS said the government was already looking at how to roll back green charges. Government wanted to reduce the pressure on bills and increase competition. This was being considered ahead of the […]
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Energy
Asked what the PM would like to hear the energy companies say at the Energy Select Committee today, the PMS said it was for the companies to explain the decisions they have taken with regards to bills. Published: 30 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Establishing stability in Afghanistan Creating an […]
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» Friday, October 25, 2013
Bill
Asked about support for the HS2 Bill, the PMS said that there would be a Bill going through the House soon and the government was supporting that. Government is backing HS2 as it was important for the country and it would increase capacity and growth. Asked what the PM?s views were on re-nationalising railways, the […]
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» Thursday, October 24, 2013
Plebgate
Asked if PM was disappointed that the Police Federation officers had not yet apologised, the PMS referred back to the PM?s words at PMQs. It was a matter for Chief Constables if the officers were to be disciplined. Published: 25 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Topical event: Autumn Statement 2013 Minister: […]
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» Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Royal christening
Asked about the royal christening, the PMS said the cabinet had jointly contributed to a gift toy box and had also made a charitable donation to the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Published: 25 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Topical event: Autumn Statement 2013 […]
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Sir John Major
Asked when the last time the PM met with Sir John Major, the PMS said they meet regularly. Published: 25 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policy: Working for peace and long-term stability in the Middle East and North Africa Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP World locations: Burma Syria original […]
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» Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Europe
Asked if the referendum will end the European debate, the PMS said the PM?s approach was to renegotiate, and then put that to the British people; and that was the right way to go about it. Asked about the Wharton Bill, the PMS said that the PM?s support for this was well known. Published: 24 […]
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Syria
Asked what the government was doing to resolve the situation in Syria, the PMS said the very reason the Foreign Secretary had called for talks in London was to increase the chance of peace in upcoming talks in Geneva. Published: 24 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Securing borders and reducing […]
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» Monday, October 21, 2013
Energy/Hinkley
Asked if the PM agrees with the Archbishop of Canterbury?s comments, the PMS said it was an issue of widespread concern. The government has legislation to lower tariffs and increase competition in the market, and this is in addition to the Hinkley announcement which is a central part. Published: 22 October 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s […]
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