» Thursday, December 19, 2013

Rendition

Asked if the PM was convinced the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) was the right organisation to examine rendition claims, the PMS said the approach set out in the House by Ken Clarke earlier in the day was the right approach. Asked if the ISC reported directly to the PM and not the House, the […]

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Armed forces

Asked to comment on the Chief of Defence Staff?s speech at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the PMS said the Chief of Defence Staff had talked about making sure the forces were fully equipped and well funded into the future. It was also important to have sustainable manpower arrangements. The First Sea Lord had […]

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» Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Olympics

Asked if the PM would be attending the Sochi Olympics despite concerns over gay rights, the PMS said that he was unable to comment on the PM?s travel plans but the PM?s view had not changed with regard to the British team?s participation in the Games. When it came to bilateral talks, no issues would […]

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Shares

Asked if it was the government should stop dealing in shares after negative reports around Lloyds and Royal Mail, the PMS pointed media to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Lloyds that said the sale provided good value for money and was managed effectively. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: […]

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Prisoner Voting

Asked for the PM?s stance on prisoner voting, the PMS said his view had not changed. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 18 December 2013 Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street Minister: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP original source.

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» Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Boris Johnson

Asked if the PM had a view on news that after Boris Johnson steps down as London Mayor in 2016 it will be ?his last big job in public affairs?, the PMS said he would let the Mayor of London speak for himself. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Published: 17 December […]

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Olympics

Asked if the PM would be attending the Sochi Olympics despite concerns over gay rights, the PMS said that he was unable to comment on the PM?s travel plans but the PM?s view had not changed with regard to the British team?s participation in the Games. When it came to bilateral talks, no issues would […]

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» Monday, December 16, 2013

Military

Asked for the PM?s views on a MP?s comments about the nuclear deterrent and Britain as a military power, the PMS said the PM?s views on the nuclear deterrent had been set out on a number of occasions and had not changed. Britain was a first-rate military power and had the fourth largest military budget […]

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» Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Cost of living

Asked about measuring the cost of living, the PMS said it was right to use Office for National Statistics (ONS) statistics. The Chancellor said in his Autumn Statement that household disposable income was rising, and that was the measure used by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for international comparisons. The country was […]

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» Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Universal Credit

Asked about the roll out of Universal Credit and criticism from the National Audit Office (NAO), the PMS said that it was always important to look at reports from the NAO. A gradual roll out of Universal Credit was at the heart of its implementation, to ensure the findings from pilots were taken on board. […]

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