» Friday, December 19, 2014

Al-Sweady inquiry

When asked about the lawyers involved in the Al-Sweady inquiry, the PMOS said the Prime Minister shared the views set out by the Defence Secretary yesterday. original source.

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The Interview

When asked about the cancellation of screenings of The Interview, the PMOS said the Prime Minister placed a high importance on the principle of freedom of speech. original source.

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European Court of Justice ruling

When asked about the European Court of Justice?s ruling on the McCarthy case, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government disagreed with the outcome. The case would now return to the High Court. He added that the Prime Minister believes our current approach is the right one. original source.

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Special Advisors

When asked about Special Advisors, the PMOS said the numbers reflected the fact there is a coalition government and the average salary is now at least £5,000 less than under the previous government. original source.

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Immigration

When asked about working towards change on EU immigration, the PMOS said there were a number of aspects that pointed to the importance of needing to renegotiate change to the rules on immigration. original source.

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Balance of competencies

When asked about the review of the balance of competencies, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was designed to give an analytical evidence base that could be used in the forthcoming renegotiations and the Prime Minister thinks it is right that the exercise was carried out. original source.

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» Thursday, December 18, 2014

Hamas

When asked about the European Court ruling on Hamas, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the court had taken a procedural decision on the way the EU had gone about placing Hamas on the list and it was not a ruling on whether Hamas was a terrorist group or not. The judgment noted the […]

Briefing took place at 17:20 | Read whole briefing | Comments (0)

» Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Equal pay

When asked about equal pay, the PMOS said the government has taken action in this area, including making firms who break the law undertake and publish equal pay audits. He added female employment was at record levels and the gender pay gap in the area of full time jobs for those under 40 had been […]

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European Council meeting

When asked about the European Council meeting later this week, the PMOS said the council would discuss a number of issues, including the investment package put forward by Jean-Claude Juncker; security issues; the economy and the Ukraine. original source.

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English votes for English laws

When asked about proposals for English votes for English laws, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said work had been focused on the House of Commons, as the central issues were around the West Lothian question, which applied to Members of Parliament. original source.

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