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» Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Section 75

Asked if the PM regretted confusion over the redrafting of Section 75 the PMS referred to what Norman Lamb had said in the House that the right thing to do was to make sure there was no doubt or concerns about our policy intention, which was unchanged. original source.

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Press briefing – afternoon 5 March 2013

Tuesday 5 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the PM’s speech on the economy, Brazilian visas, ECOFIN meeting, Sir David Nicholson, Military bases and Section 75. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the PM’s speech on the economy, Brazilian visas, ECOFIN meeting, Sir David Nicholson, Military bases and Section […]

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Economy speech

Asked why the PM felt he had to make a speech on the economy now the PMS said that it was an opportunity for the PM to set out his case around Britain winning in the global race and the policies the Government was taking.

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Brazilian visas

Asked what the Government’s position was on visas for Brazilians the PMS said that Home Office were the lead department for migration matters.

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ECOFIN meeting

Asked if the PMS could talk around ECOFIN discussions the PMS said some progress had been made, that the process of discussion will continue over the coming weeks on how these rules were implemented and we would be active in those discussions. Asked if we had given up on blocking the cap on bankers bonuses […]

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Sir David Nicholson

Asked if the PM’s position remained the same on David Nicholson the PMS said that the PM’s had set out his view in a statement and his views remained the same.

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Military bases

Questioned if the PM was comfortable that enough has been done with the disruption caused by bringing back soldiers from Germany the PMS said the PM fully shared the approach and views that the Defence Secretary set out in the House recently.

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Section 75

Asked if the PM regretted confusion over the redrafting of Section 75 the PMS referred to what Norman Lamb had said in the House that the right thing to do was to make sure there was no doubt or concerns about our policy intention, which was unchanged.

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» Monday, March 4, 2013

Migrants and access to benefits

Asked who sits on the Cabinet sub-committee on migrants access to benefits and public services, the PMS read out the full membership list. original source.

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Press briefing – afternoon 4 March 2013

Monday 4 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Human Rights Act, Sir David Nicholson, Section 75 and the Cabinet sub committee on migrants access to benefits and public services. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Human Rights Act, Sir David Nicholson, Section 75 and the Cabinet sub […]

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Section 75

Asked where the Government was with section 75 the PMS said that there was a process being led by Lord Howe to explain why the Government believed the regulations were the right ones.

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David Nicholson

Asked how David Nicholson can still be in charge of the NHS the PMS said the PM has set out his views on this issue which remain unchanged.

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Cabinet sub committee

Asked who sits on the Cabinet sub committee on migrants access to benefits and public services the PMS read out the full membership list.

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» Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Press briefing afternoon – 26 February 2013

Tuesday 26 February 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on enterprise zones, the economy, pensioner benefits and Sir David Nicholson The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on enterprise zones, the economy, pensioner benefits and Sir David Nicholson

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