» Thursday, March 14, 2013

Qatar

Asked if the Government was in talks with Qatar about a ?£10 billion investment in the UK the PMS said the British Government is very keen to demonstrate that the country is open for business and is talking to a range of potential investors into the UK and that making the UK an attractive location […]

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Press briefing – afternoon 14 March

Thursday 14 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, Pope Francis and Qatar investment. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, Pope Francis and Qatar investment.

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Leveson

Asked what the amendments on Monday will involve the PMS said the PM will use the Crime and Courts Bill to table the minimal legislative clauses that are needed to put into place the system of exemplary damages. Asked what the tone of the call was like the PMS said the tone as per the […]

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Pope Francis

Asked if the PM hopes to raise the new Pope’s view on the Falklands with him at some stage the PMS said the PM has very warmly welcomed the election of Pope Francis and in relation to the Falkland Islands the Argentinian Government is well aware of the Government’s view.

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Qatar

Asked if the Government was in talks with Qatar about a 10 billion investment in the UK the PMS said the British Government is very keen to demonstrate that the country is open for business and is talking to a range of potential investors into the UK and that making the UK an attractive location […]

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» Wednesday, March 13, 2013

EU budget

Asked about the European Parliament?s vote on the EU budget the PMS said the PM?s view on the issue of the EU budget for the next seven year period is that the 27 EU member states have set the credit card limit and that?s the right agreement. The PMS said that there is a process […]

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Press briefing – afternoon 13 March

Wednesday 13 March 2013 The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, alcohol pricing and EU budget. The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, alcohol pricing and EU budget.

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Leveson

Asked about the PM’s meeting with other party leaders on the Leveson Inquiry the PMS said it lasted around forty-five minutes, that it was a good meeting and that cross party talks are continuing. Asked if the was any sign of agreement in the meeting the PMS said that the progress of discussions remains on-going. […]

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Alcohol pricing

Asked if the PM still stands by the comments made last year in a Department of Health strategy document where he stated that a minimum alcohol pricing would be introduced, PMS reiterated the PM’s position as made in the House during PMQs – the Government is looking at the responses to the consultation but be […]

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EU budget

Asked about the European Parliament’s vote on the EU budget the PMS said the PM’s view on the issue of the EU budget for the next seven year period is that the 27 EU member states have set the credit card limit and that’s the right agreement. The PMS said that there is a process […]

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