» Wednesday, September 5, 2007

International Health Partnership

The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) informed journalists about the Prime Minister launching with Douglas Alexander and others a new International Health Partnership, which would be part of a renewed global push to meet the health development millennium goals, cutting child deaths, improving maternal mortality rates and fighting major diseases. The event would aim to focus […]

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DNA Database

Asked whether the Prime Minister had submitted his DNA to the DNA database the PMS replied that he wasn’t aware that the Prime Minister had but he would double check if people were interested. Put whether the Prime Minister supported the idea, the PMS said he was very supportive of the DNA database, which had […]

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Computer Hacking

Asked whether Government computer networks were vulnerable to computer hacking and whether there was any cross government advice on protecting critical infrastructure like computer networks the PMS said that the Government had in place procedures and mechanisms to deal with such issues. Asked whether the Prime Minister had discussed the issue with Chancellor Merkel after […]

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Scottish Parliament

Asked if the PM had been in contact with Alex Salmond about the Scottish Parliament’s programme, the PMS said there was an open channel of communication between the Scottish Office and the Scottish Executive and these issues would be discussed. Put that the Scottish Executive were relaxed about calling themselves the Government, the PMS replied […]

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Gun Crime

Asked about the ten problem areas that had been identified and whether these areas were specific towns or cities, or areas within towns, the PMS said that the Home Office would release further details on the subject next week.

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Misc

sked whether there were any plans to change the way oil revenues were gathered the PMS said that the relevant junior Minister made clear the Government’s stance on the issue yesterday.

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