Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: President Sarkozy and Unite

Asked if the Prime Minister and President Sarkozy would be speaking about city and financial regulations at their meeting today, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that they would talk about economic issues but people should wait for the press conference for full details.

Asked what else would be on the agenda at the meeting, the PMS said economic issues, non-proliferation, the EU council (including energy) and transport matters would be discussed at the meeting.

Asked if the Prime Minister had any comment to make about the strike action by BA staff, the PMS said that the Prime Minister would not specifically comment on individual strikes but he hoped that some resolution could be found. These were sensitive negotiations between BA employees and management.

Asked what the Prime Minister s view was about the likely disruption for travellers, the PMS said that it was important to ensure that people could get about and do their business.

Asked if the Prime Minister had a special relationship with Unite, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had very good relationships with all unions.

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