» Monday, October 5, 2009

Lisbon Treaty/EU Presidency

Asked if the Prime Minister planned to press the Czech and Polish Presidents to expedite ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister had made a statement on the Irish decision over the weekend and would let the process take its course. Asked at what point a […]

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Northern Ireland

Asked how confident the Prime Minister was in regards to getting a deal on policing and justice in Northern Ireland before Christmas, the PMS said that the Prime Minister s meeting with leaders in Northern Ireland today was one of a series of meetings; the last one having taken place in New York. There was […]

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Afghanistan

Asked about troop numbers in Afghanistan, the PMS said that the position on troop numbers remained unchanged; there were three key factors to consider. Firstly, the outcome of the election; secondly, in light of military advice, the situation on the ground; and thirdly, the outcome of the McChrystal review. The Prime Minister had made clear […]

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Misc

Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that President Obama was setting up a meeting of the four most powerful economic nations and that Great Britain would not be involved, the PMS said that our understanding regarding a suggestion of a G4 meeting was that it was purely speculative, and therefore there was nothing formally […]

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