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Press briefing: afternoon 10 December 2013

皇冠体育app Prime Minister鈥檚 Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Nelson Mandela's memorial and Universal Credit.

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Nelson Mandela memorial

Asked about the Prime Minister鈥檚 (PM鈥檚) attendance at Nelson Mandela鈥檚 memorial service, the PMS said no formal discussions had taken place, but the PM had met with several leaders and former leaders at the service.

Universal Credit

Asked about the roll out of Universal Credit and criticism from the National Audit Office (NAO), the PMS said that it was always important to look at reports from the NAO. A gradual roll out of Universal Credit was at the heart of its implementation, to ensure the findings from pilots were taken on board.

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Published 10 December 2013