» Monday, July 16, 2012

Olympics

Asked when the PM had been made aware of the shortfall in G4S security staff given he chairing contingency meetings for the Olympics, the PMS said that it was important to step back and recognize the scale of the Olympic project, which had been delivered on time and on budget. It was also important to […]

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Mid Term Review

Asked whether the Mid Term Review announced by the PM that morning would contain new policy, the PMS said that the review would look backwards as well as forwards. It would also look ahead to priorities, but would not replace the Coalition Agreement. Asked whether there was still a plan to enact everything in the […]

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Oil price manipulation

Asked whether the PM was concerned about the potential manipulation of oil prices, the PMS said that it was important to have efficient and fair markets. If there was evidence of manipulation in the markets, it should be investigated by the regulators.

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» Friday, July 13, 2012

Press briefing morning 13 July 2012

Friday 13 July 2012 The banking inquiry, immigration, G4S, EU powers and Free Schools were among topics discussed at this press briefing

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Banking Inquiry

Asked whether the PM was concerned that a member of the Treasury Select Committee had called the banking inquiry a ‘whitewash’ and a ‘total joke’, the PMS said that membership of the inquiry committee had been agreed between the parties. The committee for the inquiry has powers to appoint special advisors including counsel would be […]

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Economy

Asked whether the PM was concerned that the recent weather was damaging the economy, the PMS said that he was not willing to make predictions on the economy.

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Immigration

Asked whether the PM agreed with the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) comments on migration, the PMS said that the OBR produce some long term forecasts which inform Government policy-making. Asked whether the PM was reviewing the inclusion of foreign students in immigration figures, the PMS said that there were no plans to review the […]

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G4S

Asked when it would be clear how many troops would be required to deploy for Olympic security, and whether there would be a penalty for G4S, the PMS said there was no update on the numbers, G4S was still recruiting and training staff. The primary focus was to ensure the games were staffed properly. Asked […]

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EU Powers

Asked whether the PM thought that there should be any renegotiation of the EU powers while Europe was facing the Eurozone crisis, the PMS said that the Government had announced that there was work underway examining the balance of competencies looking at what should be dealt with at EU level. If there were opportunities to […]

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Mugabe Sanctions

Asked what the PM’s view was on lifting the current sanctions in Zimbabwe, the PMS said that there would be discussion of sanctions with international partners. The purpose of sanctions was to influence behaviour, and we wanted to see reform in Zimbabwe.

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