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» Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Cyprus
Asked what the Government advice is to British nationals remaining in Cyprus the PMS said the Government has given complete assurance to those serving UK personnel that they will not lose out in any way. The DWP has written to those UK nationals that receive a state pension as they may want to make alternative […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
UKBA
Asked how Lin Homer still remains in her position at HMRC given her role in UKBA the PMS said the Exchequer Secretary David Gauke has issued a statement explaining why he believes she is the right person to lead HMRC. Asked if anything had changed since the Home Secretary’s statement in the House the PMS […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
» Friday, March 22, 2013
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Childcare and stay at home parents
Asked whether the PM thought parents who stayed at home to raise their children had any worth in society, the PMS said the PM did. While there had been reports that the latest childcare announcement would not help parents staying at home, the key point was that the Government was addressing the affordability of childcare. […]
Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Press briefing – morning 22 March
Friday 22 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cyprus, Immigration, help to buy, benefits, energy supplies and childcare. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cyprus, Immigration, help to buy, benefits, energy supplies and childcare.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Putin call and Cyprus
Asked about the PM’s call with President Putin, the PMS said they had discussed a range of issues including Cyprus and Syria. The PM’s view was that the situation in Cyprus was an issue for the Eurozone, but it was important the banks remained stable and the situation was resolved as quickly as possible. Asked […]
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)
Immigration
Questioned on the PM’s stance on immigration, the PMS said that the PM’s view remained unchanged. He wanted a grip on immigration, and to see the annual number of net migrants reduce from hundreds of thousands to tens of thousands. The DPM had also raised the issue of bond deposits in a speech, and the […]
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comment (1)
Help to Buy
Asked about the Help to Buy scheme announced in the Budget, the PMS said that the intention was to help people onto, and move up, the housing ladder. The process of technical consultation was underway. The PM was confident that the consultation would deliver the process that fulfilled the policy intention.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
Female offenders
Asked to comment on Justice Minister Helen Grant’s position on female offenders, the PMS said that the PM’s view on offenders and reducing crime had previously been set out.
Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)
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