» Monday, December 10, 2012
Gay Marriage
Questioned about the PM’s position on gay marriage, the PMS said that it was clearly an issue where people have well established views. The PM was a supporter of marriage and believed that gay people should not be excluded from marriage. The Government was to set out proposals in the coming days, but the PM […]
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Finucane Inquiry
Asked about the PM’s role in the Finucane Inquiry, the PMS said that the PM had met with the family and had taken a close interest. There would be a statement from the Government later in the week.
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GM Foods
Setting out the Government’s position on GM foods, the PMS said that provided it is used safely and responsibly it could be a useful way to address food shortages. There was a scientific regulatory environment that should be respected across Europe, that the Commission was looking at ways to make regulation more efficient and effective, […]
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» Friday, December 7, 2012
Press briefing morning 7 December 2012
Friday 7 December 2012 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on rail fares and Leveson
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Rail Fares
Questioned about the increase in rail fares, the PMS said that there was a cap on regulated fares of RPI + 1%. This had been reviewed down from RPI + 3%. Regulated fares covered commuter fares but not all tickets, e.g. First Class.
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Leveson
Asked to provide an update on press regulation after the Leveson report, the PMS said that the Government was digesting the report and was considering options. The priority was for the press to set up an independent regulator as quickly as possible. Meetings had taken place between the Culture Secretary and editors and progress was […]
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» Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Press Briefing morning 4 December 2012
Tuesday 4 December 2012 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) provided a readout of Cabinet discussions that morning. Cabinet discussed the Autumn Statement, growth agenda implementation, broadband and Chinese visas. There were also updates on the Leveson report, the Laidlaw Report and Government department Non Executive Directors
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Capital Spending
Questioned on proposals for increased capital spending, the PMS said that the Chancellor would set out details in the Autumn Statement the following day, but the Government was going to commit 5bn of capital investment to help Britain in the global race. The investment would be funded in part by decreasing some departmental resources; many […]
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Leveson
Asked about the Culture Secretary’s Cabinet update on Leveson, the PMS said that it was a brief update on progress and initial meetings had taken place. Work on potential legislation was underway but it was important that the newspapers set up their own independent regulator as quickly as possible.
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Broadband
Asked about Cabinet discussions on broadband, the PMS said that discussions were relatively short but the Government was looking to meet its commitments on broadband.
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