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Press briefing – morning 1 February 2013

Friday 1 February 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy, the Falklands and pensions

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Economy and spending

Asked whether the PM would increase police spending in the Spending Review for 2015/16, the PMS said that the Spending Review process was underway but decisions had yet to be made. Asked whether the PM had full confidence in the Chancellor, the PMS said that the PM did. Asked if the PM had confidence in […]

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Falklands

Asked whether the PM was disappointed that the Argentine Foreign Minister had pulled out of talks with the Foreign Secretary and the Falkland Islands, the PMS said that the PM was disappointed. The UK was not prepared to talk over the heads of the Falkland Islands on issues that directly impact them. The Falkland Islands […]

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Bonuses

Asked for the PM’s view on Lord Lawson’s comments on RBS bonuses, the PMS said that she would not comment on speculation about bonuses, but our long-standing position on bonuses was that organisations should show restraint and they should reflect and reward good performance. Asked if the PM welcomed the fact named individuals had declined […]

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Equal marriage

Asked if the PM will be speaking to colleagues ahead of Tuesday’s vote, the PMS reminded journalists that while the PM supported the bill and would be encouraging others, it was a free vote.

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Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)

Asked whether the PM had any concerns over the IPCC’s resources, the PMS said that the Government was making sweeping reforms to the police force, and the IPCC had a key role to play.The Home Office were working to ensure the organisation had the powers and resources it needed to manage the challenges it was […]

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Pensioners’ benefits

Asked if pensioners’ benefits had not been protected like other areas in the Spending Review, the PMS referred journalists to the Treasury who were leading on the Spending Review process. Asked specifically if the PM was committed to protecting the benefits of pensioners, the PMS said that the Government was doing a lot to help […]

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Immigration

Asked whether the PM was content with the tone of the debate around the free movement of people in the EU and specifically about the Bulgarians and Romanians, the PMS said our position was that we welcomed the brightest and best if it contributed to our economy, but we did not support abuses of the […]

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» Friday, February 1, 2013

Press briefing – morning 1 February 2013

Economy and spending

Falklands

Bonuses

Equal marriage

Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)

Pensioners’ benefits

Immigration

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