» Wednesday, January 30, 2013AlgeriaThe PMS set out the aims for the PM’s trip to Algeria. Answering questions about the Government’s approach to North Africa, the PMS said that there was clearly a threat from terror attacks as we had seen in the recent incident at In Amenas and we wanted to stand side by side in the fight […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Fuel pricesAsked whether the PM was disappointed with the OFT’s decision not to launch an inquiry into the auto fuel market, the PMS said that it was a matter for the OFT. The Dept for Energy and Climate Change would consider the findings. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) MOD budgetAsked about the MOD budget, the PMS said that the MOD now had an agreed budget, a balanced budget and it was the fourth largest defence budget in the world. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Tuesday, January 29, 2013Press briefing – afternoon 29 January 2013Tuesday 29 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Mali and childcare. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) MaliQuestioned on the Government’s assistance to French and Malian forces in Mali, the PMS said that the PM had previously made his position clear on the reasons for offering support. Talks on the situation were ongoing in Brussels and Addis Ababa. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) ChildcareAsked when the Government is to make another announcement on childcare, the PMS said there would be an announcement in due course. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Press briefing – morning 29 January 2013Tuesday 29 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Mali, boundary changes and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) UpdateThe PMS informed the Lobby that the PM is working from Downing Street today. In other Government business, it was announced that Liz Truss is publishing proposals on childcare and Justine Greening will be appearing in front of the International Development Committee on aid to Pakistan. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) MaliThe PMS provided Lobby with an update on the UK response to the situation in Mali. Three strands to the UK’s efforts were identified: First: UK assistance to the French Military in Mali. The PMS emphasised that the Prime Minister had been very clear when speaking in Parliament that there would not be a combat […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Boundary changesAsked about the PM’s views on the issue of boundary changes, the PMS replied that these are well set out but that the PM thinks it is important that it is put before Parliament. Pressed on whether the PM had discussed the issue with the leaders of other political parties, the PMS said political parties […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Original PMOS briefings are © Crown Copyright. Crown Copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen's Printer for Scotland. Click-use licence number C02W0004089. Material is reproduced from the original 10 Downing Street source, but may not be the most up-to-date version of the briefings, which might be revised at the original source. Users should check with the original source in case of revisions. Comments are © Copyright contributors. Everything else is © Copyright Downing Street Says. |
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