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» Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Abortions
Asked if the PM thought the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was wrong not to prosecute two doctors who allegedly held sex selection abortions, the PMS pointed to the words of the PM in the House of Commons today. Published: 12 September 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron […]
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HS2
Asked whether the PM believed the presentation of HS2 was a problem, the PMS said that the case for HS2 needed to be made with vigour. It was important to underline that leaders of some of the biggest cities in the North and Midlands, as well as national business groups, were strongly supportive of HS2. […]
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Syria
Asked about the situation in Syria and specifically about President Assad handing chemical weapons over to international control, the PMS said that the onus was now on Russia and Syria. If the offer was a serious and genuine one, the government would encourage it. The objective in Syria was to stop the suffering of the […]
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» Friday, September 6, 2013
Party funding
Asked for the PM?s view on taxpayer funding for political parties, the PMS said that the PM did not think taxpayers should be bailing out politicians. Published: 9 September 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.
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» Thursday, September 5, 2013
Lobbying Bill
Asked would the government rethink the Lobbying Bill in light of opposition, the PMS explained that ministers had engaged with a number of organisations with concerns and the bill would continue through the House following its second reading. Published: 6 September 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Making the planning system work […]
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German Chancellor
Asked if the PM welcomed the German Chancellor?s indication about wanting to take back more powers from the EU Commission, the PMS said the PM was at the forefront of a debate across Europe about the appropriate level of EU powers, and the importance of this case resonated across Europe. Published: 6 September 2013 Organisation: […]
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» Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Syria
Asked what the government hoped to achieve from the Foreign Secretary?s meeting with the Syrian opposition, The Syrian National Council, tomorrow, the PMS explained that it was part of the UK?s on-going work to get a political and diplomatic solution to the crisis. Asked if Iran had replied to the PM?s letter to its new […]
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SOCA
Asked about the Home Affairs Select Committee?s (HASC) request to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) regarding corporate clients of private investigators and making the list public, PMS said that it was an operational matter for SOCA and with regard to the HASC, its actions were a matter for the Committee. [SOCA:Serious Organised Crime Agency] […]
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» Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Legal aid/judicial review
Asked about the cabinet discussion on legal aid and judicial reviews, the PMS said that the government would soon be setting out the way forward on both these areas so Chris Grayling updated the cabinet ahead of that. Published: 5 September 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policies: Reducing the deficit and rebalancing […]
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» Monday, September 2, 2013
Lobbying Bill
Asked if charities were wrong to claim the forthcoming Lobbying Bill would prevent them from speaking out on matters of public interest, the PMS said that provided charities were not promoting the electoral success or otherwise enhancing the standing of a particular party or political candidate, they would not be affected by this legislation. Asked […]
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» Monday, August 19, 2013
Drugs
Asked whether the PM agreed with Dame Sally Davies when she said that people who take drugs were uncivilised, the PMS said that the PM thought drugs ruined lives and caused misery to many. Published: 20 August 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Policy: Supporting the Overseas Territories World location: Gibraltar original source.
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» Monday, August 5, 2013
Auto industry
Asked whether the PM was supportive of the British automotive industry, the PMS said that the PM was. It was an important part of the economy employing a large number of people. original source.
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» Monday, July 29, 2013
Private investigators
Asked whether the PM was worried about unregistered private investigators breaking the law, the PMS said that the PM expected the law enforcement agencies to take tough action on illegal activity. Ministers would be legislating private investigators shortly. original source.
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» Thursday, July 18, 2013
Lobbying
Asked about the PM?s comments on Tony Blair and lobbying, the PMS said that the PM has spoken with Tony Blair on various occasions in the past. Pushed for more detail, the PMS said that the government regularly publishes meetings held with external organisations. original source.
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