» Sunday, December 31, 1899

Prime Minister

I don’t think that is the right approach. It’s the same question with the Elgin Marbles and all these other things. I think the right answer is for the British Museum and other cultural institutions in Britain is to do exactly what they do, which is link up with museums all over the world to […]

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Falklands

Questioned about the Argentinean Foreign Minister’s comments about Falklands, the PMS said he was not aware of those comments, and the UK position on sovereignty remained unchanged: it was for the Falkland Islanders to decide.

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Mali

The PMS confirmed that discussions are ongoing on the role and level of UK participation in the EU training mission in Mali. The PM has previously spoken about tens not hundreds of personnel, and Lobby were referred to his statement to Parliament last week.  

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EU membership

Asked if the Prime Minister had proposed a three tier membership of the EU, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had described the situation as it is. Asked if the UK could create its own tier, the PMS said the Prime Minister had proposed that the UK seek a better deal and put it […]

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Car Scrappage

Asked what the Prime Minister thinks of people who suggest the scheme is a way of massaging the figures, the PMS said he would encourage people to take advantage of the scheme and also the boiler scrappage scheme. original source.

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Question

Yes, Prime Minister, you said the other day that you regretted the fact that so many people who’d been involved in the Mid Staffordshire situation had gone on to other jobs in the NHS. Why is David Nicholson still in a job?

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Toyota

Asked if the Prime Minister would advise people to buy a Toyota, the PMS replied that car owners should listen to what Toyota has to say and it is important the company keeps in touch with them. Asked if Ministers had Toyotas, the PMS said the Government fleet has a range of makes and what […]

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Prime Minister

First of all, I think he does a very good job. I’ve worked with him at close quarters since becoming Prime Minister, and I’m impressed with the grip and grasp he has over the NHS, and his knowledge, understanding and love for it, and what he helps to deliver in terms of results. I obviously […]

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Question

He certainly didn’t feel any shame as a result of it. Do you think there should be some shame?

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Prime Minister 

Well, he has apologised. He said there are lessons to learn; he wants the NHS to learn them. I read that section of the report very carefully about the regional health authority and about him. I also read what it said about scapegoats, and I don’t think he should be made a scapegoat for what […]

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