» Thursday, October 28, 2010Boris Johnson CommentsAsked whether the Prime Minister has telephoned Boris Johnson or asked someone to on his behalf and if so what was said. The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said she was not aware of any particular calls but we don’t give a running commentary of calls between the Prime Minister, his office and others. PMS also […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) FTSE 100 Pay/BonusesAsked whether the PM was relaxed about FTSE 100 bosses giving themselves a 55% increase in pay and bonuses in the last year, PMS said that the PM’s view on bonuses had been made clear; it is important that banks lead the way with responsible bonuses and remuneration. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) EU BudgetAsked whether it would be a Vichy-style’ surrender if the PM doesn’t get a reduction in the EU budget, PMS said the 6% increase is entirely unacceptable. This is the start of a process and discussions are ongoing. PMS added that it is important we build alliances within the EU so that we can ensure […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Child Benefit ReformsAsked whether the PM is concerned about reports that the child benefit reforms are in chaos and that women will be able to avoid missing out if they don’t declare their partners’ incomes, PMS stated that the changes will be implemented as the Government has set out. Asked whether it was true that a change […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Anglo-French SummitAsked if the subject of defence would be the main item on the agenda at the Anglo-French Summit next week, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that defence would be on the agenda, but the Chancellor was also attending so other issues would also be discussed. Asked if the video conference that took place last […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Anglo-French SummitAsked if the subject of defence would be the main item on the agenda at the Anglo-French Summit next week, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that defence would be on the agenda, but the Chancellor was also attending so other issues would also be discussed. Asked if the video conference that took place last […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) European CouncilAsked if the Prime Minister had made any progress overnight on the European budget, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had spoken to various people yesterday. His focus was on seeing if we could reduce the annual budget for next year from 6%. Asked if the Prime Minister was disappointed that it looked likely […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) European CouncilAsked if the Prime Minister had made any progress overnight on the European budget, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had spoken to various people yesterday. His focus was on seeing if we could reduce the annual budget for next year from 6%. Asked if the Prime Minister was disappointed that it looked likely […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Housing BenefitAsked if the Prime Minister agreed with Boris Johnson’s comments that changes to housing benefit could result in Kosovo-style social cleansing , the PMS said that the Prime Minister did not agree with what Boris Johnson said or the way he said it. Asked if the two would meet up and discuss it, the PMS […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Housing BenefitAsked if the Prime Minister agreed with Boris Johnson’s comments that changes to housing benefit could result in Kosovo-style social cleansing , the PMS said that the Prime Minister did not agree with what Boris Johnson said or the way he said it. Asked if the two would meet up and discuss it, the PMS […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Original PMOS briefings are © Crown Copyright. Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen's Printer for Scotland. Click-use licence number C02W0004089. Material is reproduced from the original 10 Downing Street source, but may not be the most up-to-date version of the briefings, which might be revised at the original source. Users should check with the original source in case of revisions. Comments are © Copyright contributors. Everything else is © Copyright Downing Street Says. |
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