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» Tuesday, January 16, 2007

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Asked if there was any signs of movement on Capital Gains Tax, the PMS replied that obviously that would be a matter for the Treasury, so best to check with them for the latest on the timing.

Asked for a response to Russia calling in British Council staff for interviews today, the PMS replied that we were aware of this incident and were investigating the circumstances. It was clear that the British Council operates legally in Russia to the benefit of many thousands of Russian citizens. Any attempt to intimidate their staff was completely unacceptable. The welfare of both Russian and British staff of the British Council remained our main concern.

Asked if the Prime Minister thought that Paddy Ashdown would make a difference in Afghanistan as UN envoy, the PMS replied that we should not get ahead of ourselves as there had not been any announcements to this effect. Should there be an announcement, he was sure the Prime Minister would give a reaction then.

Asked where we were on the Goldman Sachs Northern Rock report, the PMS replied that journalists should check with the Treasury, but it was his understanding that the work that Goldman Sachs was doing for the Treasury was ongoing.

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