» Friday, February 28, 2014

Badgers

When 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.

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» Thursday, February 27, 2014

German Chancellor visit

Asked 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.

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» Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Angela Merkel visit

When 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 […]

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» Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Peter Bone

Asked 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.

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» Monday, February 24, 2014

Scottish independence

Asked 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.

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Income Tax

Asked 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.

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» Thursday, February 13, 2014

Crown Prosecution Service

Asked 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.

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Cycling

Asked 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.

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» Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Scotland

Asked 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.

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» Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Smoking

Asked 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.

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