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Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'.

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» Thursday, March 14, 2013

Qatar

Asked if the Government was in talks with Qatar about a 10 billion investment in the UK the PMS said the British Government is very keen to demonstrate that the country is open for business and is talking to a range of potential investors into the UK and that making the UK an attractive location […]

» Wednesday, March 13, 2013

EU budget

Asked about the European Parliament?s vote on the EU budget the PMS said the PM?s view on the issue of the EU budget for the next seven year period is that the 27 EU member states have set the credit card limit and that?s the right agreement. The PMS said that there is a process […]

Press briefing – afternoon 13 March

Wednesday 13 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, alcohol pricing and EU budget. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, alcohol pricing and EU budget.

Leveson

Asked about the PM’s meeting with other party leaders on the Leveson Inquiry the PMS said it lasted around forty-five minutes, that it was a good meeting and that cross party talks are continuing. Asked if the was any sign of agreement in the meeting the PMS said that the progress of discussions remains on-going. […]

Alcohol pricing

Asked if the PM still stands by the comments made last year in a Department of Health strategy document where he stated that a minimum alcohol pricing would be introduced, PMS reiterated the PM’s position as made in the House during PMQs – the Government is looking at the responses to the consultation but be […]

EU budget

Asked about the European Parliament’s vote on the EU budget the PMS said the PM’s view on the issue of the EU budget for the next seven year period is that the 27 EU member states have set the credit card limit and that’s the right agreement. The PMS said that there is a process […]

» Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Spare room subsidy

Asked if the government should scrap the spare room subsidy bill the PMS said that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a written statement and the PM has made the fundamental point on a number of occasions during recent PMQ?s about the need to deal with a housing benefit bill that […]

Press briefing – afternoon 12 March

Thursday 14 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry and spare room subsidy. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry and spare room subsidy.

Leveson

Asked if there was any news on the Leveson talks the PMS said that progress is being made with the on-going cross party talks and it is possible a meeting with party leaders will be arranged when enough progress has been made. Asked if the PM would like to see a UK wide deal on […]

Spare room subsidy

Asked if the Government should scrap the spare room subsidy bill the PMS said that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a written statement and the PM has made the fundamental point on a number of occasions during recent PMQ’s about the need to deal with a housing benefit bill that […]

» Monday, March 11, 2013

Mansion tax

Asked if the PM expecting the all ministers to vote against mansion tax tomorrow the PMS said that the PM expects all government ministers to support the government. Asked if the PM had spoken to the DPM on the issue of mansion tax the PMS said that they talk on a regular basis on a […]

Scottish independence

Asked what the PM?s view was on the SNP stating that Scotland were better positioned than Westminster to spend the North Sea oil revenue the PMS said that Scotland remaining as part of the union made both nations stronger. original source.

Press briefing – afternoon 11 March

Tuesday 12 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the budget and Scottish Independence. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the budget and Scottish Independence.

Budget

Asked if the PM intends to protect those areas currently protected in the budget and not just health the PMS said that the PM still stands by the Autumn statement and the position on budgets remain the same. Asked what the PM thought of Vince Cable’s comments on ring fencing budgets the PMS said that […]

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» Thursday, March 14, 2013

Qatar

» Wednesday, March 13, 2013

EU budget

Press briefing – afternoon 13 March

Leveson

Alcohol pricing

EU budget

» Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Spare room subsidy

Press briefing – afternoon 12 March

Leveson

Spare room subsidy

» Monday, March 11, 2013

Mansion tax

Scottish independence

Press briefing – afternoon 11 March

Budget

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