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» Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Press briefing – afternoon 23 April 2013

Wednesday 24 April 2013 The Prime Minister’s spokesman answered questions on Abu Qatada, Afghan interpreters, TUC meeting and the Economy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Abu Qatada

Asked what the PM’s view was of the legal setback over the deportation of Abu Qatada, the Prime Minister’s Official Spokesman (PMS) said that Government is disappointed with the outcome and will now request permission to appeal directly from the Supreme Court. PMS added that the Government remains committed to deporting him and will continue […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Afghan Interpreters

Asked whether the issue of Afghan interpreters had been discussed at the NSC and whether any decision had been taken on this, the PMS said that he couldn’t comment on the content or discussions or outcomes of NSC meetings. On the issue of locally engaged staff, there are discussions and considerations being given to that […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

TUC meeting

Asked what the PM’s advice was to TUC members attending tomorrow’s meeting who are considering a general strike, the PMS made a general point that members of the Government do not take the view that strikes are right for the people of this country, or for the economy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Economy

Asked whether there had been any meetings amongst senior members of the Cabinet about a change in economic strategy, the PMS said that Government has an absolutely clear economic strategy from which it is not going to budge. The PMS also pointed to comments the PM and Chancellor have recently made on economic strategy.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Employment

Asked about the latest labour market statistics, the DPMS said that the figures underlined the fact that these were tough economic times and that of course any increase in unemployment was worrying. But he pointed out that unemployment was still around 71,000 lower than it was at this time last year and that there had […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Employment

Asked about the latest labour market statistics, the DPMS said that the figures underlined the fact that these were tough economic times and that of course any increase in unemployment was worrying. But he pointed out that unemployment was still around 71,000 lower than it was at this time last year and that there had […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Employment

Asked about the latest labour market statistics, the DPMS said that the figures underlined the fact that these were tough economic times and that of course any increase in unemployment was worrying. But he pointed out that unemployment was still around 71,000 lower than it was at this time last year and that there had […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Employment

Asked about the latest labour market statistics, the DPMS said that the figures underlined the fact that these were tough economic times and that of course any increase in unemployment was worrying. But he pointed out that unemployment was still around 71,000 lower than it was at this time last year and that there had […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Employment

Asked about the latest labour market statistics, the DPMS said that the figures underlined the fact that these were tough economic times and that of course any increase in unemployment was worrying. But he pointed out that unemployment was still around 71,000 lower than it was at this time last year and that there had […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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