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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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» Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Payday loans

Responding to questions about the government’s position on payday loan caps, the PMS referred the lobby to HMT on the detail. The PMS understood that the bill as it stands would allow the new regulator, the FCA, to look at these issues already. When asked if the government now supported a cap, the PMS said […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (5)

» Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Press briefing 27 November 2012 afternoon

Tuesday 27 November 2012 HS2 and the Palestinian state were discussed at this press briefing

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

HS2

Asked whether HS2 was discussed at Cabinet, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) said that it had been referred to in wider discussions on infrastructure.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Palestinian State

Responding to a question about France calling for recognition of the Palestinian state, the PMS said that there was nothing further to add to what the PM had said in PMQs last Wednesday.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Press Briefing morning Tuesday 27 November 2012

Tuesday 27 November 2012 The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) answered questions on Leveson, flooding, the NHS, National Security Council, the Work Programme, Cabinet and growth implementation.

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (2)

Cabinet

The PMS gave a brief summary of what was discussed at Cabinet. Departments were challenged on progress so far on structural reforms and growth implementation. There was also an update on floods from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson. The Prime Minister will visit flood hit areas today.

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Growth implementation

When questioned on which departments were challenged during Cabinet, the PMS made clear these issues relate to all departments. The Prime Minister had said that he wants to see every department prioritising growth. The PMS said there were some areas where things were progressing well and others where the Government was doing new things that […]

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Leveson

Responding to a question about whether there will be a vote on the Leveson report on Monday, the PMS said there would be a debate. He also confirmed that some members of the Government would get an advanced copy of the report.

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Flooding

The PMS confirmed that discussions with the insurance industry were ongoing. When asked if the PM was concerned about the adequacy of flood defences, the PMS said a lot had been done to improve flood defences since 2007. He said the Government was investing considerable amounts over the next few years to ensure homes were […]

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NHS

When asked if illegal immigrants should get access to NHS care, the PMS said that people were entitled to certain access to GPs, but there had been no change in approach since 1948. He said that the NHS had clarified the guidance so all GPs were approaching the issue in the same way.

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Work Programme

When challenged on the Work Programme (WP) statistics released this morning, the PMS said it was important to recognise that this was only the first phase of the programme. He said the WP was proving successful in getting people off benefits. When challenged whether the WP was actually getting people into work, the PMS cautioned […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (2)

National Security Council (NSC)

The PMS confirmed a meeting of the NSC took place this morning. He did not comment on details as per standard practice.

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

» Thursday, November 22, 2012

Press Briefing afternoon 22 November 2012

Thursday 22 November 2012 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the new BBC CEO, EU Budget, upcoming heads of state visits and prisoner voting

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

BBC CEO

Answering questions on the appointment of the new BBC Chief Executive the PMS pointed to the statement made by Maria Miller welcoming the new Director General. Asked about the process for the appointment the PMS said it was a matter for the BBC Trust.

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