» Thursday, January 24, 2013

IMF

The PMS said that he was aware of a report from the International Monetary Fund, but that the PM’s view remained unchanged a plan has been put in place to tackle the deficit and the economy is healing.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Libya

Asked about updated travel advice from the FCO regarding travel to Benghazi, the PMS stated that the Government does not discuss the intelligence that underlies changes to travel advice.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Voting age

The PMS said that there were no plans to change the voting age.

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Immigration

Asked about research into the number of Romanian and Bulgarian nationals likely to come to the UK once transitional controls have been eased, the PMS confirmed that the Government was in discussions with a number of EU partners about possible measures in this sphere, but that requests for projected statistics should be directed towards the […]

Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

Press briefing – morning 24 January 2013

Thursday 24 January 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on tax, horsemeat and counter-terrorism

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

Prime minister’s activity

The PMS set out the Prime Ministers day – an address this morning to the Young Global Leaders forum, and a speech setting out the priorities for the UK’s Presidency of the G8. The PM will also hold a bi-lateral with Prime Minister Medvedev, meet business leaders and chair a panel discussion on international development. […]

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

Tax

The PMS set out the PM’s view that its very important that individuals and companies should pay the tax that is due. It is for consumers to make their individual decisions. Questions about controlled foreign companies reforms were directed to the Treasury, but the PMS confirmed that international discussions around tax havens and transparency, were […]

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

Horsemeat

Asked about reports of horsemeat contamination, the PMS responded that the Department for Food and Rural Affairs was looking into the issue.

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

Sahel

The PMS reiterated the need to step up international cooperation on counter-terrorism – particularly in the Sahel region. Lobby were referred to the comments the PM made in his statement to Parliament on Algeria, that international cooperation was vital. Part of this involved considering the risk of doubling up of resources. PMS confirmed that cooperation […]

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

Economy

Questioned about the state of the economy, the PMS said that the Government has put in place a tough credible fiscal consolidation plan to bring debt under control, significant progress has been made and although debt as a percentage of GDP has risen, the deficit has been reduced by a quarter, and debt will fall […]

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

Downing Street Says...

The unofficial site which lets you comment on the UK Prime Minister's official briefings. About us...

Search


January 2013
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
« Jan   Feb »
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  

Supported by

mySociety.org

Disruptive Proactivity

Recent Briefings


Archives

Links

Syndicate (RSS/XML)

Credits

Enquiries

Contact Sam Smith.

This site is powered by WordPress. Theme by Jag Singh