Abbott will remain PM: Hockey

Treasurer Joe Hockey says Tony Abbott will remain prime minister despite speculation about an imminent leadership challenge.

Treasurer Joe Hockey (r) has said Tony Abbott will "absolutely" remain prime minister next week. (AAP)

Treasurer Joe Hockey has dismissed talk of a leadership spill, saying Tony Abbott will "absolutely" remain prime minister next week.

Mr Hockey said he knew of no MPs planning to launch a spill motion and declined to speculate on whether Mr Abbott would survive one.

"The only numbers I'm worried about are the budget numbers," he told reporters in Sydney.