mr. david winick. >> no doubt gadhafi is using arms sold to him by british companies. would the prime minister now -- would the prime minister give an assurance of the house today that no military action will be taken as regards to libya without direction authorization from the united nations security council? >> first of all, what i discussed last night with president obama is making sure we plan for every eventuality including planning for a no-fly zone and everyone would want, if this does become necessary, would have the widest possible backing and that is why we're drafting a u.n. security council that plan and i think that's the thing to do. >> thank you, mr. speaker. it's no secret that council tax doubled under the last government. in my constituency, both local councils sell the district are freezing council tax this year. can the prime minister tell me and the house how many other councils have chosen to help hard-pressed council taxpayers? >> well, i'm delighted to say a huge number of councils have done it. i think it was right to announce a freezing counci