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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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» Monday, March 11, 2013

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

Press briefing – morning 11 March

Monday 11 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the budget, Leveson, Scottish Independence, meeting with Enda Kenny, the Falkland Islands and mansion tax. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the budget, Leveson, Scottish Independence, meeting with Enda Kenny, the Falkland Islands and mansion tax.

Budget

Asked if the PM still thinks it is sensible to ring fence some budgets the PMS said that the PM’s view is the one set out in the Autumn statement and that it remains unchanged. Asked if the Government should change course to compete in the global race the PMS said that the PM set […]

Leveson

Asked if the PM’s view on a resolution to Leveson remain the same the PMS said that cross party talks continued and the PM’s view remains the same to the statement he made in the House when responding to the Leveson report.

Scottish Independence

Asked if the PM would be willing to take part in a TV debate with Alex Salmond on Scottish independence the PMS said that Alistair Darling is heading the campaign for Scotland to remain as part of the union and he will be explaining why it makes both nations stronger.

Enda Kelly meeting

Asked what was going to be discussion during a meeting with Enda Kenny the PMS said economic corporation between the two nations and European reform.

Falkland Islands

Asked if the PM had a message for Argentina on the Falkland Islands referendum the PMS said the PM’s view remains clear, it is right that a referendum is held so that the islanders have their say in the matter.

Mansion Tax

Asked if the PM expecting the all Minister 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 […]

» Friday, March 8, 2013

Press briefing – morning 8 March 2013

Friday 8 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the NHS. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the NHS.

NHS

Asked what the PM thought about Andy Burnham’s claims that the Health Secretary criticising coasting hospitals is running down the NHS the PMS said the point being made by the Health Secretary is that not bad is not good enough. There are hundreds of thousands incredibly hard working staff in the NHS and it is […]

» Thursday, March 7, 2013

Press briefing – morning 7 March

Tuesday 12 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Prime Minister’s speech on the economy, Sir David Nicholson and remit of the Bank of England. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Prime Minister’s speech on the economy, Sir David Nicholson and remit of the Bank of England.

PM Economy Speech

Asked whether the Prime Minister (PM) believed there was a case for borrowing more money for capital spending, the PMS said that the PM’s view was as set out in his forthcoming speech. He added that the PM thought it very important to stick the course and that on infrastructure spending the Government had already […]

Sir David Nicholson

Asked if the PM agreed with the DPM that sacking Sir David Nicholson would falsely satisfy the families of those who died at Mid Staffordshire Hospital, the PMS said the PM had set out his views on a number of occasions.

Bank of England Remit

Asked if the Government planned to widen the remit of the Bank of England, the PMS said that it was annual requirement for Government to set a remit for the Bank, and this had been in place since the Bank’s independence.

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» Monday, March 11, 2013

Scottish Independence

Press briefing – morning 11 March

Budget

Leveson

Scottish Independence

Enda Kelly meeting

Falkland Islands

Mansion Tax

» Friday, March 8, 2013

Press briefing – morning 8 March 2013

NHS

» Thursday, March 7, 2013

Press briefing – morning 7 March

PM Economy Speech

Sir David Nicholson

Bank of England Remit

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