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» Monday, January 21, 2013
Europe speech
The PMS confirmed that the PM would be making his postponed speech on Europe on Wednesday in central London. The speech was postponed because of incidents in Algeria. The arrangements in London were the best fit for the PM’s schedule and the PM would be attending PMQs in the usual way. Addressing questions on the […]
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Europe speech
The PMS confirmed that the PM would be making his postponed speech on Europe on Wednesday in central London. The speech was postponed because of incidents in Algeria. The arrangements in London were the best fit for the PM’s schedule and the PM would be attending PMQs in the usual way. Addressing questions on the […]
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Algeria and Mali
Questioned on the recent incidents in Algeria, the PMS said that the PM had spoken to his Algerian counterpart on Sunday. He had chaired a COBR meeting that morning where he received an update from the ground and the arrangements for repatriation of Britons killed in the attack. The PM would make a statement to […]
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Algeria and Mali
Questioned on the recent incidents in Algeria, the PMS said that the PM had spoken to his Algerian counterpart on Sunday. He had chaired a COBR meeting that morning where he received an update from the ground and the arrangements for repatriation of Britons killed in the attack. The PM would make a statement to […]
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Andrew Mitchell
Asked about the PAC report on the Andrew Mitchell, and whether the PM would allow the advisor on the Ministerial Code to launch his own investigation, the PMS said that the PM believed the Cabinet Secretary’s inquiry was the right review at the right time and he supported its conclusions. There was no plan to […]
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Andrew Mitchell
Asked about the PAC report on the Andrew Mitchell, and whether the PM would allow the advisor on the Ministerial Code to launch his own investigation, the PMS said that the PM believed the Cabinet Secretary’s inquiry was the right review at the right time and he supported its conclusions. There was no plan to […]
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» Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Press briefing – afternoon 16 January 2013
Wednesday 16 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Algeria, Blockbusters and food standards
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Press briefing – afternoon 16 January 2013 (2)
Wednesday 16 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on terrorism and counter-terrorism in the Sahel
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Prime Minister’s activity
The Prime Minister chaired a Ministerial COBR meeting this afternoon and received a full update on the terrorist incident at the BP installation in Algeria. The ongoing incident involves various nationalities including several British nationals. The PMS confirmed that the Government is working with BP to provide support to families of members of staff, as […]
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Sahel
The PMS reiterated the Government’s commitment to the principle of an EU training mission in Mali. The PMS confirmed that operational planning of that mission is now underway, with an approximately 250 strong training force, and that the likely level of UK participation in the training mission will be in the tens . The PMS […]
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Algeria
The PMS also confirmed that the PM will be speaking to his Algerian Counterpart later today to discuss the situation. Further details will follow. Asked if the PM was concerned about unrest in Africa, the PMS stated that the Government is working with its international partners to bring stability to the region- including working with […]
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Blockbusters
When asked about the announcement that Blockbusters was going into administration, the PMS said that it was clearly difficult for those who are affected by the job losses, but the best thing that the government can do, and its focused on, is supporting and creating conditions that will lead to a sustainable private sector recovery. […]
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Food standards
Asked if the Food Standards Authority was sufficiently funded, the PMS said that the Government believes that the FSA has the resources it needs.
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» Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Press briefing – morning 15 January 2013
Tuesday 15 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) provided a readout of the morning’s Cabinet meeting and a call between the PM and the Swedish PM.
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