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» Monday, June 11, 2012

Jeremy Hunt

Asked would the Government be whipping the vote on referring Jeremy Hunt, the PMS said if was not for her to comment on whipping arrangements. Asked if the PM was prepared to consider giving Alex Allen the power to instigate inquiries himself, she said there are currently no plans to change the arrangements.

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

Jeremy Hunt

Asked would the Government be whipping the vote on referring Jeremy Hunt, the PMS said if was not for her to comment on whipping arrangements. Asked if the PM was prepared to consider giving Alex Allen the power to instigate inquiries himself, she said there are currently no plans to change the arrangements.

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

Euro 2012

Asked whether any Ministers would be attending the later stages of Euro 2012, the PMS said there were no plans for any Ministers to go to the group stages. Asked if the PM would be watching the England match or listening to the Home Secretary this afternoon, she said he would be kept abreast of […]

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

Euro 2012

Asked whether any Ministers would be attending the later stages of Euro 2012, the PMS said there were no plans for any Ministers to go to the group stages. Asked if the PM would be watching the England match or listening to the Home Secretary this afternoon, she said he would be kept abreast of […]

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

Falkland Islands

Asked what the PM was doing to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War she said Jeremy Browne was representing the Government in commemorations by visiting the Islands this week.

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

Falkland Islands

Asked what the PM was doing to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War she said Jeremy Browne was representing the Government in commemorations by visiting the Islands this week.

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

» Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Press Briefing Morning 6 June 2012

Wednesday 6 June 2012 The economy and Eurozone, the Jubilee, Baroness Warsi and benefits for the elderly were among topics discussed at this press briefing

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

Press Briefing Morning 6 June 2012

Wednesday 6 June 2012 The economy and Eurozone, the Jubilee, Baroness Warsi and benefits for the elderly were among topics discussed at this press briefing

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

Economy/Eurozone

Asked whether the PM and Obama discussed anything concrete on the Euro during their phone conversation, the Prime Minister’s Spokeswoman (PMS) said they discussed general issues regarding the Eurozone following up from G8 and looking ahead to the G20. Asked whether, if they talked about an ‘immediate plan’, that suggests there is a new plan […]

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

Economy/Eurozone

Asked whether the PM and Obama discussed anything concrete on the Euro during their phone conversation, the Prime Minister’s Spokeswoman (PMS) said they discussed general issues regarding the Eurozone following up from G8 and looking ahead to the G20. Asked whether, if they talked about an ‘immediate plan’, that suggests there is a new plan […]

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

Jubilee

Asked if the PM is concerned about the way in which people on benefits were treated during the Jubilee by the protection company, she said we understand the company involved has apologised. More broadly the Work Programme is about giving people who have been out of the job market for quite some time the skills […]

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Jubilee

Asked if the PM is concerned about the way in which people on benefits were treated during the Jubilee by the protection company, she said we understand the company involved has apologised. More broadly the Work Programme is about giving people who have been out of the job market for quite some time the skills […]

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

Warsi

Asked for the terms of reference for the inquiry, the PMS advised to speak to Cabinet Office for detail, but that the PM was clear on the weekend that Alex Allen will be looking at loose ends, because he is happy with the explanation Baroness Warsi gave. She apologised for the mistakes she made, but […]

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Warsi

Asked for the terms of reference for the inquiry, the PMS advised to speak to Cabinet Office for detail, but that the PM was clear on the weekend that Alex Allen will be looking at loose ends, because he is happy with the explanation Baroness Warsi gave. She apologised for the mistakes she made, but […]

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

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