» Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Europe

Asked whether the PM agreed with President Barroso’s opinion that the Eurozone’s problems had been overcome, the PMS said that the PM believed the UK economy still faced a series of headwinds, including the on-going economic conditions in the Eurozone. Questioned on the date of the PM’s speech on Europe, the PMS said that it […]

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Europe

Asked whether the PM agreed with President Barroso’s opinion that the Eurozone’s problems had been overcome, the PMS said that the PM believed the UK economy still faced a series of headwinds, including the on-going economic conditions in the Eurozone. Questioned on the date of the PM’s speech on Europe, the PMS said that it […]

Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

International tax and G8

Put that companies bidding for Government contracts should be upfront about their tax arrangements before winning the contract, the PMS said that the PM believed companies should pay their due tax. Tax was one of the PM’s agenda items for the G8. On progress with other G8 agenda items, the Government was in constant dialogue […]

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International tax and G8

Put that companies bidding for Government contracts should be upfront about their tax arrangements before winning the contract, the PMS said that the PM believed companies should pay their due tax. Tax was one of the PM’s agenda items for the G8. On progress with other G8 agenda items, the Government was in constant dialogue […]

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Military redundancies

Setting out the PM’s position on military redundancies, the PMS said that voluntary redundancies were always preferable. But they needed to be balanced against the operation capability of the armed forces.

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Military redundancies

Setting out the PM’s position on military redundancies, the PMS said that voluntary redundancies were always preferable. But they needed to be balanced against the operation capability of the armed forces.

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» Monday, January 7, 2013

Press briefing – morning 7 January 2013

Monday 7 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Mid-Term Review, press regulation and Europe in this briefing session

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Mid-Term Review

Questioned on the Coalition Mid-Term Review, the PMS said that it was a stock take for the Government and would set out new areas for action. The primary focus was on domestic policy, but as the PM had pointed out, a major Government priority was to make the reforms necessary to compete internationally in the […]

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Press Regulation

Setting out Government progress on press regulation, the PMS said that cross party talks were on-going.

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Europe

Asked when the PM was scheduling his speech on Europe, the PMS said that it was scheduled for mid-January. Questioned on the PM’s recent comments about limiting benefits for foreign EU nationals residing in the UK, the PMS said that the PM was making the broad point that it was being considered. Indeed the UK […]

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