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Afternoon press briefing for 12 September 2011

Monday 12 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Hospitals, the Chancellor, Family income. original source.

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Hospitals

Asked if why the Prime Minister (PM) supported the closure of the Accident and Emergency and maternity unit at Chase Farm Hospital, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) said that all possible options for Chase Farm had been explored. She explained that further evidence had come to light that had led to the decision made today. […]

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The Chancellor

Asked if the PM had spoken to the Chancellor today or if he was aware of media reports concerning him, the PMS said that PM routinely had discussions with the Chancellor and was being kept abreast of events. original source.

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Family income

Asked if the PM agreed with the Institute of Fiscal Studies’ prediction that families could face ten years of falling income, the PMS said that the Government’s priority had been to deal with the deficit. She said that the UK had a record deficit which had to be put under control. The Budget had included […]

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Morning press briefing for 12 September 2011

Monday 12 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Vickers report, Riots, Public sector pensions, Planning, Europe. original source.

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Vickers report

Asked for the PM’s (Prime Minister) response to the Vickers’ report, the PMS (Prime Minister’s Spokesman) said that the PM would say something in his press conference, and that Chancellor was making a statement in the House of Commons later in the day. Asked for the Government’s response to the criticism that it won’t be […]

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Riots

Asked for the PM’s response to Brendan Barber’s comments on the riots and cuts, the PMS said that a number of actions had been taken since the riots. She added that Ministers understood about the tough times that people are facing, but that it was still important to tackle the deficit, get public spending under […]

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Public sector pensions

Asked where we were in terms of talks between Government and the unions, on pensions, the PMS said that the talks were ongoing and progressing well, but that they should talk to the Cabinet office for more details. Asked to go into more details on the progress, the PMS said that the important thing was […]

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Planning

Asked if the Government was concerned about the process whereby planning proposals were produced, the PMS said that the planning policy framework was out for consultation, we had invited views from all sectors and that consultation process is ongoing. Asked if the PM was content that Ministers were acting as honest brokers in the process, […]

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Europe

Asked if the PM was concerned about the growing movement of back benchers against the Government’s relationship with Brussels, the PMS said that the PM’s views on Europe were well known; he wanted to ensure that the best interests of Britain were protected and he had said that he is a euro sceptic original source.

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Afternoon press briefing for 12 September 2011

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