» Thursday, July 11, 2013statistics on children born out of wedlockAsked about ONS statistics showing the number of children born out of wedlock, the PMS said the PM was a big believer in marriage and that all families bringing up children needed support. Asked whether a marriage tax allowance could reverse the trend, the PMS said there were 2 points to make. Firstly, the PM […] Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Wednesday, July 10, 2013WimbledonAsked for an explanation for the PM congratulating Andy Murray as the first ?player? to win Wimbledon in 77 years, the PMS explained that in the course of the PM?s enthusiasm, he used the word ?player? rather than ?man?. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Whitehall water supplyAsked whether there have been problems with the water at Downing Street, the PMS said that there were problems last night in the Whitehall area. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Tuesday, July 9, 2013LiborAsked whether the ?loss? of Libor to New York is just the beginning of French, Germans and US ?getting their hands? on public services, the PMS said he does not agree that this is what is happening. He said that the government has put measures in place, including a criminal offence for making misleading statements […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Second jobs for MPsAsked if the PM had any views on whether there should be a cap on second jobs for MPs, the PMS replied that when it came to rules of Parliament, it was a matter for the House. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Monday, July 8, 2013Zara Phillips and Mike TindallThe PMS said the PM will send his very best wishes to the happy couple. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Friday, July 5, 2013Boris JohnsonAsked whether the PM thinks Boris Johnson had anyone in mind when he said that he didn?t think politicians should stick around for too long, the PMS explained that the question would be better directed to the Mayor of London. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Thursday, July 4, 2013Labour and party fundingAsked whether the PM is a fan of the Drenge (a musical band) the PMS said that he has not discussed this with the PM. Asked whether the PM is disappointed that there has been no progress on party funding for two years, the PMS explained that the Coalition Agreement has contained an ambition to […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Wednesday, July 3, 2013EconomyAsked if the Prime Minister agreed with the Cabinet Secretary that economic recovery would take 20 years, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) made clear that the economy was on the road to recovery but it would take time to recuperate from the deficit. Asked whether the Prime Minister is worried about the Portuguese economy, the […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Press regulationAsked if the Prime Minister was concerned that the royal charter on press regulation was being postponed the PMS said that an alternative royal charter had been proposed by the press industry, but the charter needed full and thorough consideration which was currently underway. original source. 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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