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» Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Press Briefing morning 15 January 2013

Wednesday 16 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson provided a readout of the morning’s Cabinet meeting and a call between the PM and the Swedish PM.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Europe

Questioned about the PM’s stance towards Europe and his upcoming speech, the PMS said that the speech had not been discussed at Cabinet. The DPM would be shown the speech before Friday. The PM believed that it was important to take the lead in the debate on Europe that was already underway.

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Europe

Questioned about the PM’s stance towards Europe and his upcoming speech, the PMS said that the speech had not been discussed at Cabinet. The DPM would be shown the speech before Friday. The PM believed that it was important to take the lead in the debate on Europe that was already underway.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Growth

Asked why the Environment Secretary had given a presentation about growth at Cabinet, the PMS said that each department had an important contribution to make to the growth agenda. The Environment Secretary gave a presentation on how his department was actively doing so.

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Growth

Asked why the Environment Secretary had given a presentation about growth at Cabinet, the PMS said that each department had an important contribution to make to the growth agenda. The Environment Secretary gave a presentation on how his department was actively doing so.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Boundaries

Setting out the approach to the vote on Boundaries, the PMS said that the PM and DPM had agreed to set aside collective responsibility on this specific issue. The agreement had been made following consultation with the Cabinet Secretary and in accordance with the Ministerial Code.

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Boundaries

Setting out the approach to the vote on Boundaries, the PMS said that the PM and DPM had agreed to set aside collective responsibility on this specific issue. The agreement had been made following consultation with the Cabinet Secretary and in accordance with the Ministerial Code.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Mali

Questioned on the UK’s role in the intervention in Mali, the PMS said that it was logistical and not a combat role. On the issue of the EU training mission to Mali, it was under discussion by EU Foreign Ministers. Parliament’s EU Scrutiny Committee would consider the issue in the usual way. The C-17 planes […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Mali

Questioned on the UK’s role in the intervention in Mali, the PMS said that it was logistical and not a combat role. On the issue of the EU training mission to Mali, it was under discussion by EU Foreign Ministers. Parliament’s EU Scrutiny Committee would consider the issue in the usual way. The C-17 planes […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Police Pay

Asked whether the PM believed the cuts to police pay were reasonable, the PMS said that the PM fully supported the Home Secretary’s decision.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Police Pay

Asked whether the PM believed the cuts to police pay were reasonable, the PMS said that the PM fully supported the Home Secretary’s decision.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

ECHR Ruling

Setting out the PM’s stance on the ECHR ruling on Christians wearing crosses at work, the PMS said that the PM was delighted the principle had been upheld. It was the Government’s view that the law struck the right balance between the rights of employees and employers as it currently stands.  

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

ECHR Ruling

Setting out the PM’s stance on the ECHR ruling on Christians wearing crosses at work, the PMS said that the PM was delighted the principle had been upheld. It was the Government’s view that the law struck the right balance between the rights of employees and employers as it currently stands.  

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Monday, January 14, 2013

Press briefing – morning 14 January 2013

Monday 14 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Europe, Mali and pensions.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

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