» Sunday, December 31, 1899
Update
The PMS informed the Lobby that the PM is working from Downing Street today. In other Government business, it was announced that Liz Truss is publishing proposals on childcare and Justine Greening will be appearing in front of the International Development Committee on aid to Pakistan.
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Mali
The PMS provided a readout of the PM’s call with President Hollande. The President had thanked the PM for the support provided in Mali, and the PM had made it clear that the UK supported the actions of the French Government. Asked about any further assistance the Government was considering, the PMS said that the […]
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Mid-Term Review
Questioned on the Coalition Mid-Term Review, the PMS said that it was a stock take for the Government and would set out new areas for action. The primary focus was on domestic policy, but as the PM had pointed out, a major Government priority was to make the reforms necessary to compete internationally in the […]
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Rwandan Aid
Questioned about the Government’s aid payments to Rwanda, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Government had considered new evidence on the use of aid money in Rwanda and had stopped the next tranche of aid. The Government had concerns about the Rwandan Government support for the M23 rebel group, and it was important […]
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Savile
Commenting on the calls for a single independent inquiry into the organisations involved in the alleged Jimmy Savile abuses, the PMS said that nothing had been ruled out. It would be premature to prejudge the outcome of the BBC inquiry and the police investigation.
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Energy
Addressing questions on energy tariffs and how Ofgem’s proposals complemented the Government’s proposals in the forthcoming Energy Bill, the PMS said that the Government welcomed the announcement from Ofgem and had been working with them for some time. The regulator would make bills more simple and transparent for consumers, which complemented the measures the Government […]
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Publication of photographs of Duchess of Cambridge
Asked about the publication of photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge in a French publication, the Prime Minister’s Official Spokeswoman (PMOS) said that the Palace were dealing with the issue but that the view from Downing Street was that the Royals were entitled to their privacy. Asked what the Prime Minister’s (PM’s) view would be […]
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Banking inquiry
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to the Leader of the Opposition about a possible public inquiry on banking, the Prime Minister’s Official Spokesman (PMOS) confirmed that there had been a discussion at lunchtime the previous day. He also said that there would be a debate in the House the following day and that […]
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Olympics
Asked for the Prime Minister’s (PM) thoughts on empty seats at Olympic venues, the Prime Minister’s Spokeswoman (PMS) said that it was disappointing. The PM had been updated earlier at the meeting of the Cabinet Committee for the Olympics (CCO). The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) had reassured the PM […]
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Bahrain Grand Prix
Asked what the PM’s position was on the Bahrain Grand Prix considering some security concerns, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson referred the journalist to the Foreign Secretary’s statement made the previous weekend. The Government remains concerned about violence but it is not for the Government to dictate what sporting events should and should not go ahead […]
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