» Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Libya
Asked whether the Government would reconsider the terms of reference of Sir Peter Gibson’s inquiry, the PMS replied that the objective was to have a credible inquiry that could look at issues thoroughly and properly, but not one that was long and costly. The PMS added that the Government has been clear that access would […]
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EU agency workers
Asked to confirm reports that the PM’s office commissioned its own legal advice on the EU’s Agency Workers Directive, the PMS said that the EU directive was agreed in 2008, the regulations have been on statute book since January 2010, and that they would come into force in October. He noted that there have been […]
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» Monday, September 5, 2011
Morning press briefing for 5 September 2011
Monday 5 September 2011 Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesperson on: Europe, Libya, Scotland, banks, abortion and energy. original source.
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Europe
Asked about the prospect of a new EU Treaty and if the Prime Minister (PM) saw it as an opportunity, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that there weren’t any proposals at the moment but that the Coalition had a clear position on Europe, set out in the Coalition document. He said that the Chancellor […]
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Libya
Asked if the PM would address the issues raised around intelligence and the UK’s relationship with the Libyan Government, the PMS said that the PM would cover those allegations in his statement. He added that the Government had made it clear that it would address such issues by setting up the Gibson Inquiry. Although its […]
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Scotland
Asked for the PM’s thoughts on the poll on Scottish independence, the PMS said that the PM’s position on the Union was clear, and he would be making his case in the coming months and years. Asked if the PM would be leading the campaign, the PMS said that there was no date for a […]
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Banks
Asked if the PM wanted to water down the ICB proposals on the banks, the PMS said that we would wait to see what the proposals were. The commission had not yet reported. original source.
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Abortion
Asked if it was usual that a Minister wrote to colleagues about a vote, the PMS said it was normal practice for a Minister to write a letter to colleagues to set out the Government’s position, and added that the Health Ministers had been clear about their position on the issue of abortion. original source.
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Energy
Asked it the PM was concerned about the rising household energy bills, the PMS said that the PM was concerned about the succession of announcements from energy companies about energy bills increases, but that this reflected rises in the world energy markets. Asked about a leaked memo to the PM on this issue, the PMS […]
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