The main points from prime minister's questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 July:
The main points from prime minister's questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 July:
Conservative MP Henry Bellingham said the movements of the ringleader of the 21 July attempted bombings showed the need for a national border police force. But Prime Minister Gordon Brown said national ID cards would help fight such incidents.
Conservative MP Henry Bellingham said the movements of the ringleader of the 21 July attempted bombings showed the need for a national border police force. But Prime Minister Gordon Brown said national ID cards would help fight such incidents.
Tory leader David Cameron asked if the government's NHS review meant no hospital closures would happen beforehand. Mr Brown said a panel would show the "right way forward".
Tory leader David Cameron asked if the government's NHS review meant no hospital closures would happen beforehand. Mr Brown said a panel would show the "right way forward".
Mr Cameron said "cutbacks go on" and asked what the "point" of a review would be if it was ignored.
Mr Cameron said "cutbacks go on" and asked what the "point" of a review would be if it was ignored.
Mr Brown said there would be improved specialist care and that the Conservatives would "not match" Labour on spending commitments.
Mr Brown said there would be improved specialist care and that the Conservatives would "not match" Labour on spending commitments.
Mr Cameron said people "do not want these changes", but Mr Brown accused the Tories of wanting to run a "scare campaign".
Mr Cameron said people "do not want these changes", but Mr Brown accused the Tories of wanting to run a "scare campaign".
The Tory leader said maternity units, specialist services and accident and emergency services would close. The prime minister said 80,000 more nurses had been taken on under Labour. he said Mr Cameron could "go on with his PR. I'll go on with being PM".
The Tory leader said maternity units, specialist services and accident and emergency services would close. The prime minister said 80,000 more nurses had been taken on under Labour. he said Mr Cameron could "go on with his PR. I'll go on with being PM".
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell asked about the money wasted by fraud and error under the tax credits system set up by Mr Brown. The PM said they were the "most successful" policy for reducing child poverty.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell asked about the money wasted by fraud and error under the tax credits system set up by Mr Brown. The PM said they were the "most successful" policy for reducing child poverty.
Sir Menzies said the "money wasted" was heading towards £9bn and there were two million families whose lives had been "made miserable" by errors. Mr Brown said child benefit had gone up from £11 in 1997 and that Labour had "done more" to end child poverty than other governments.
Sir Menzies said the "money wasted" was heading towards £9bn and there were two million families whose lives had been "made miserable" by errors. Mr Brown said child benefit had gone up from £11 in 1997 and that Labour had "done more" to end child poverty than other governments.
Labour's Alan Simpson asked if developers should be liable for insurance cover on houses built on flood planes for 20 years after they are finished. Mr Brown said he would consider plans and the government had to "do something" to help flood victims who are not insured.
Labour's Alan Simpson asked if developers should be liable for insurance cover on houses built on flood planes for 20 years after they are finished. Mr Brown said he would consider plans and the government had to "do something" to help flood victims who are not insured.
Tory Sir Peter Tapsell asked if any domestic decision had caused more "lasting harm" than his dividend tax changes on pensions. Mr Brown said pension funds had risen to more than £1 trillion.
Tory Sir Peter Tapsell asked if any domestic decision had caused more "lasting harm" than his dividend tax changes on pensions. Mr Brown said pension funds had risen to more than £1 trillion.
Mr Brown said casinos were a "means to regeneration" to coastal resorts such as Blackpool.
Mr Brown said casinos were a "means to regeneration" to coastal resorts such as Blackpool and said the Government's casinos strategy would be reflected upon over the next few months. He added thatministers would have to consider whether other regeneration would be better than supercasinos.
Tory
Andrew Rosindell asked for "English votes for English laws", but Mr Brown said there would not be "two classes of citizens in this House".
Tory Andrew Rosindell asked for "English votes for English laws", but Mr Brown said there would not be "two classes of citizens in this House".
Plaid
Cymru's Elfyn Llwyd asked how Welsh people would benefit from the London Olympics. Mr Brown said the games were "welcomed" by people across the UK.
Lib Dem Lembit Opik asked if Mr Brown would meet representatives of motor neurone disease groups. The PM said he would be "very happy" to do so.
Labour MP Nick Palmer praised the PM for the "moderate tone" taken in response to the recent failed terror attacks. Mr Brown said it was "encouraging" that many organisations had condemned the attacks and said inter-faith councils would be set up to discuss the issue.
The government will support a campaign to fight substance abuse among children, Mr Brown said.
