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Control orders, public service cuts and the proposed takeover of BSkyB were the dominant themes among the questions asked by backbench MPs at prime minister's questions today.
David Hanson (Lab, Delyn) asked the prime minister if he remembered his election pledge not to raise VAT and the coalition document pledge that action would be taken on bankers bonuses.
He asked: "Why should we trust anything he says again?"
In response, Cameron said the coalition government had to take action because of the "complete and utter mess" left by the previous government. He said Labour are in denial of its economic record and that the coalition's actions are working.
Richard Graham (Con, Gloucester) said the regeneration of city centre assets currently owned by the outgoing regional development agencies, should be transferred to councils.
Cameron said there are now real opportunities for local development following the end of regional development agencies, with stronger local enterprise partnerships.
Dr Sarah Wollaston (Con, Totnes) hit out at plans to close her local coastguard station, she called for a delegation to be met on the issue.
Cameron that changes would mean savings in back office arrangements would lead to more front line funding for coastguards.
Tom Greatrex (Lab/co-op, Rutherglen and Hamilton West) said the prime minister has failed to take action on bankers bonuses yet has removed the mobility component in the disability allowance for those living in care homes.
The prime minister said it is the government intention that there should be a similar approach applied to people in hospitals and people in care homes.
Stephen Metcalfe (Con, South Basildon and East Thurrock) called for a relaxation of rules to make it easier to close roads to hold street parties to celebrate the Royal Wedding
In response, Cameron said he wants to make it easier for people to close streets and have street parties to celebrate the forthcoming royal wedding, Queen's jubilee and 2012 Olympics.
Alex Cunningham (Lab, Stockton North) asked about the News Corporation bid to takeover BSkyB. He called on the prime minister to refer the bid to the Competition Commission.
The prime minister said that he is confident that the correct process will be followed on media mergers. He added that ministers have a "quasi-judicial role" to ensure that.
Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin (North Essex) said there are no "simple answers" on containing terrorism in light of the review of control orders. He said he looked forward to hearing the prime ministers proposals.
Cameron said he hoped an all-party agreement can be reached on the important issue.
"We want to make sure the answer is good for liberty and security," he told the Commons.
Nic Dakin (Lab, Scunthorpe) asked if it fair that a 16 year old should lose the educational maintenance allowance (EMA) in their second year in sixth-form education.
The prime minister said is being replaced and the new payment will be more "tailored and targeted".
Caroline Dinenage (Con, Gosport) said veterans of the World War 2 Atlantic convoys need greater recognition.
The prime minister said it is important to recognise more of them.
Angus Robertson (SNP, Moray) asked what is worse, a Lib Dem deputy prime minister that breaks his promises on tuition fees, or Cameron breaking his promise on a fuel duty escalator.
Cameron said the SNP breaking its promise on holding a referendum on independence was even worse.
Stephen Mosley (Con, City of Chester) argued that it is possible for the government to "deliver more services for less".
In response, the prime minister urged councils to look at sharing services to reduce back office costs so more services can be delivered for less.
Ian Lucas (Lab, Wrexham) asked that with 20,000 of frontline police officers being cut, would this lead to an increase in crime.
Cameron said that is it possible to get more police on the streets in the Wrexham constituency, with funding in 2011-12 set to be the same as in 2007-08.
Anne McIntosh (Con, Thirsk and Malton) asked that with record fuel prices, would the prime minister consider a rebate on fuel duty for those living in rural areas.
The prime minister replied that the Treasury was looking in to this and it is looking at the merits of a duel duty stabliser.
Paul Flynn (Lab, Newport) said the closure of Newport passport office, will have a crippling effect on Newport economy.
The prime minister said he will look at the issue.
Nick de Bois (Con, Enfield North) called on the government to stick to its policy of no forced hospital closures.
The prime minister defended the government's action and said any local changes to the NHS must meet four tests, unlike under the previous Labour administration.
Jenny Chapman (Lab, Darlington) asked why public sector jobs are being moved from Darlington to Whitehall.
The prime minister said more is being down to diversify public sector jobs away from Whitehall and to the regions.
Brandon Lewis (Con, Great Yarmouth) referred to the pathfinders schemes for general practitioners, and asked what support the government can give to ensure successful deliver on the project.
Cameron said that 25 per cent of GPs are going forward to make this part of NHS reform work. He said there is "huge enthusiasm" to get this moving.
Jim Shannon (DUP, Strangford) called for assurance about a coastguard station in Bangor and for assurance that those using the surrounding seas will be safe and secure.
In response, Cameron said he has been lobbied extensively on this issue and he understands the need for good air sea rescue.
Oliver Colvile (Con, Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) called for a balance in the review of control orders so as to ensure the continued rule of law along with adequate powers for the police.
The prime minister said that any replacement for control orders must "ensure security while maintaining liberty".
Jim Sheridan (Lab, Paisley and Renfrewshire North) said the government has sacrificed democracy to a foreign based media mogul.
The prime minister said he "didn’t get the gist of the question" and that media regulation is properly carried out in this country and by the government.
Richard Ottaway (Con, Croydon South) said the right to strike is an "important one and the hallmark of a free society". He asked if the prime minister will change the rules governing strikes in the public sector so that a majority of members have to vote.
Cameron said that he believes the current rules work well, but that his is happy to look at the argument for changing them as he does not want to see strikes cause havoc in the public sector.
Lindsay Roy (Lab, Glenrothes) said the government's 'bonfire of quangos' had been a "damp squib".
The prime minister said the measures will save billions of pounds and are a "very good thing too".
Henry Smith (Con, Crawley) congratulated Chase Farm hospital on new mammogram machine. He asked how better cancer services can be developed.
In his final response, Cameron said the government has announced today a cancer plan that aims to save another 5,000 lives a year through early detection.
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