» Friday, February 28, 2014BadgersWhen asked if the PM agreed with a leaked report that says the recent badger cull was ineffective and inhumane, the DPMS said that government had commissioned an independent panel to look into what lessons could be learnt, and when the report was received the recommendations would be studied. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Thursday, February 27, 2014German Chancellor visitAsked about the discussion the PM had with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on European reform, the PMS said that there was an ongoing discussion on the subject. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Wednesday, February 26, 2014Angela Merkel visitWhen asked for an update on what the PM and German Chancellor Angela Merkel would discuss around EU reform, the PMS said that the discussion would be on a wide range of EU reform related topics, including trade, the direction of the next European Commission and how powers can flow back to member states. original […] Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Tuesday, February 25, 2014Peter BoneAsked whether the PM had spoken to Peter Bone MP about an investigation into benefits, the PMS said there was a process going forward with appropriate authorities and it should be followed. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Monday, February 24, 2014Scottish independenceAsked if the PM had sent a note of thanks to David Bowie following the Brit Awards, the PMS said he was aware that the PM had watched the Brits, but was not aware of any correspondence between the pair. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) Income TaxAsked whether the PM was minded to simplify income tax, the PMS said the government would listen to the debate set out in the Ten Minute Rule Bill. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Thursday, February 13, 2014Crown Prosecution ServiceAsked whether the PM had confidence in the Crown Prosecution Service after recent trials had collapsed, the PMS said the PM did. Decisions for independent authorities were theirs to make. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) CyclingAsked what the PM thought of people cycling in the dark without lights, the PMS said there were laws and they should be followed. original source. Briefing took place at 10:00 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Wednesday, February 12, 2014ScotlandAsked about currency union with an independent Scotland, the PMS said the government had set out why a currency union would be highly unlikely in the event of independence. The Chancellor would give a speech on the matter the following day. original source. Briefing took place at 15:45 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0) » Tuesday, February 11, 2014SmokingAsked about the PM?s views on smoking at home with children present, the PMS said it was a matter for individuals. There was a particular public health concern around smoking in cars with children present. The intention was for secondary legislation regarding smoking in cars to be in place by May 2015. 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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