<p><br /> David Cameron's coalition Government launched its first legislative programme on Tuesday - with flagship Bills on schools, political reform and a promise to scrap ID cards.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Queen's Speech contains 22 Bills and one draft Bill and, speaking from her throne in the House of Lords, the sovereign told assembled peers and MPs: "My Government's legislative programme will be based upon the principles of freedom, fairness and responsibility."<br /> </p><p><br /> The speech also pledged: "The first priority is to reduce the deficit and restore economic growth."<br /> </p><p><br /> There were few surprises in the widely-leaked programme of Britain's first coalition administration since 1945.<br /> </p><p><br /> Measures were also promised to inject new private capital into the Royal Mail, put an annual cap on non-EU migrants, allow for elected sheriff-style police bosses, and create a dedicated Border Police Force.<br /> </p><p><br /> The sale of alcohol below cost price would be banned under a Social Responsibility Bill, and councils and police would be given greater powers to close down trouble-making clubs and bars. Other pledges include moves to slash the number of quangos and cut bureaucracy to save £1 billion a year.<br /> </p>
