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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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» Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy

Asked what assistance we had sent the PMS said the UK was in close contact with colleagues in the United States on progress of the storm and its impact. We had deployed two consular officers from the US network to New York. New York Consul General now has four consular experts as well as other […]

EU Budget

Answering questions on the EU budget, the PMS said that the European Scrutiny Committee debate was an opportunity for MPs to set out their thinking on the European Commission’s proposals for the next budget. Our position was very clear: at a time when the European Commission President himself had said that public finances must be […]

Angela Merkel’s visit

The PMS confirmed that German Chancellor Angela Merkel would be visiting on the 7th of November.

» Monday, October 29, 2012

Press Briefing morning 29 October 2012

Monday 29 October 2012 The Prime Minister’s spokesperson answered questions on the UK’s nuclear deterrent, the EU budget and child benefit

Nuclear deterrent

Setting out the Government’s position on a nuclear deterrent, the PMS said that we were committed to an at sea nuclear deterrent and the Cabinet Office was leading a review on behalf of the Liberal Democrats to explore other credible alternatives at lower cost. The progress for the design and development of a deterrent needed […]

EU Budget

Answering questions on the EU budget, the PMS said that the PM had been clear on his position; there was no case for a real terms increase and he wanted a real terms freeze whilst protecting the UK’s rebate. At a time when European countries had to tighten their belts at home a freeze in […]

Hurricane Sandy

Detailing the UK position on Hurricane Sandy, the PMS said that the Government was monitoring the situation closely and the Foreign Office was on hand to offer consular assistance as required.

Child Benefit

Asked whether the PM agreed that the decision to limit child benefit was excruciatingly difficult, the PMS said that it was one of the tough decisions that the Government had to make. The vast majority of people would be unaffected and HMRC would be informing families who would be affected. Those with the broadest shoulders […]

» Monday, October 15, 2012

Press briefing afternoon 15 October 2012

Monday 15 October 2012 Europe, boundary changes, committees, Andrew Mitchell were discussed at this press briefing

Press briefing 15 October 2012

Monday 15 October 2012 EU Justice Opt out, Malala Yousafzai, Scotland, Andrew mitchell, Uk in EU were discussed at this press briefing

Europe

The PMS answered questions on European integration, and said that attempts to resolve the Eurozone crisis were welcome and the PM has said that further integration between countries in the Eurozone was inevitable.

EU Justice Opt out

The PMS detailed the main Government business for the day, before answering queries about the Government opting out of the proposed EU Justice powers. The PMS said that journalists should await the Home Secretary’s statement on the issue, where she would set out the Government’s position.

Boundary changes

Addressing questions about proposed boundary changes, the PMS said that the policy was in the Coalition Agreement and the vote would go ahead. Changes would bring about savings of 14m per year.

Malala Yousafzai

Detailing the circumstances around the provision of care for Malala Yousafzai, the PMS said that the UK had offered its help in the form of specialist care and the Pakistani Government had accepted the offer. She would receive care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and the Pakistani Government would be paying all costs […]

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» Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy

EU Budget

Angela Merkel’s visit

» Monday, October 29, 2012

Press Briefing morning 29 October 2012

Nuclear deterrent

EU Budget

Hurricane Sandy

Child Benefit

» Monday, October 15, 2012

Press briefing afternoon 15 October 2012

Press briefing 15 October 2012

Europe

EU Justice Opt out

Boundary changes

Malala Yousafzai

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