» Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Algeria

The 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 […]

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Fuel prices

Asked 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.

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MOD budget

Asked 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.

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» Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Press briefing – afternoon 29 January 2013

Tuesday 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)

Mali

Questioned 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.

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Childcare

Asked when the Government is to make another announcement on childcare, the PMS said there would be an announcement in due course.

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Press briefing – morning 29 January 2013

Tuesday 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)

Update

The 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)

Mali

The 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 […]

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Boundary changes

Asked 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 […]

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