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Friday 2 February 2007

Morning press briefing from 2 February 2007

Press briefing from the Prime Minister’s Spokesman on: Prime Minister’s Regional Visit and The Prime Minister’s Radio 4 Today Interview

Prime Minister’s Regional Visit

The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said the Prime Minister today would open the new Tanfield Group global headquarters in Washington, Tyne & Wear. Smith Electric Vehicles (part of the Tanfield Group) is the world’s largest manufacturer of battery-powered vehicles. The Smith Newton, is the largest and most powerful zero emission truck ever produced. The Prime Minister will say, "This unique vehicle and company is a prime example of UK manufacturing innovation at its best. In just three years, Tanfield has grown from a small enterprise with a good idea into a thriving global manufacturer, with its heart in the North East of England.

The Prime Minister’s Radio 4 Today Interview

Asked if there was any change to the timetable of when the Prime Minister would step down, and should journalists read anything into his comments about this during his interview this morning, the PMS said she did not think it was wise for anyone to read anything different into what the Prime Minister had said on the radio this morning, and what he had said on numerous occasions before.

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