the prime minister tell the house whether he had any conversations about phone hacking with abdomeny coulson at the time of his resignation? will he place in tjus >> once the recognized his secretary, as far as the shares are concerned, they might keep it. his life is literally hanging on a thread. he is willing to be kept. >> i understand this. it is not so much about the alleged offense which is very seriously. h everyone knows is a very serious offense. you can understand why the americans feel so strongly about it. the case really now is in front of my friend, the home secretary, who has to consider reported about gary mckenyon's health and well being. it's right that she does that in a proper and sorry to use this word, quasi way. >> they have to make cuts in spending, police service, and withdrawal of legal aid. can you justify the following expenditures? at the beginning of last month, a serviceman from northern ireland asked for a nonurgent pair of boots. 45 pounds. they were dispatched by private courier at the cost of 714 pounds, isn't it time he got a grip of this? >> well, i know

the prime minister tell the house whether he had any conversations about phone hacking with abdomeny coulson at the time of his resignation? will he place in the library a log of any meetings and phone calls between him and andy coulson following his resignation? >> as i said, i think perhaps before she wrote her question or had it written -- [laughter] >> of course, i sought assurances from andy coulson. i received assurances. those were assurances that were given. absolutely. those were assurances not just given at the time to me, but also given subsequently to the select committee and to a criminal case under oath. these were repeatedly given. let me say to the avoidance of any doubt, if they turn out not to be true, it's not just that he shouldn't have worked in government, he should face the full force of the law. >> mr. speaker, the prime minister related a different case of hacking, computer hacking gary mckenyon. once they have a legal process to follow, does he share the concern for the constituents nine-year nightmare as he feels his life is literally hanging on a thread, waiting t