Government is asking the UK to consider granting more direct control over national security and law enforcement possibly through the establishment of a National Security Council.The submission was just one of many included in the Government’s submissions to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for a new White Paper on the colonies, released yesterday.A section of the document reads: “Where the local government provides the budget and other resources to outfit law enforcement units, the local government should have a more defined responsibility on security issues.“It may be that something akin to a National Security Council model as a refinement of the existing Governor’s Council is a useful mechanism.“This is an issue where there can be constructive dialogue as we seek to ensure there is the proper accountability framework.”The document also suggests greater autonomy and latitude in negations, and greater UK assistance in opening up air travel to the Island.“This could be facilitated though a specific entrustment so that the Bermuda Government negotiates directly with the airlines with a broader remit than is currently the position in order to increase air lift,” the submissions read.Other items included starting a discussion about a potential central bank model for Bermuda and greater participation for Bermuda in global organisations overseeing the international financial system.It also states that Bermuda has a strong vibrant democracy supported by good governance and accountability, adding: “Accordingly, the Government of Bermuda would not anticipate that HMG would have any interest in seeking to initiate election monitoring in Bermuda, irrespective of what may have occurred in other Overseas Territories (OTs).”The Government submissions come after the UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham opened discussions with the leaders and citizens of the territories last September to help create a new White Paper on the OTs. That paper is expected to be produced this summer.Among the long list of submissions are:n Greater engagement and interaction with the UK and other territories on matters including policing, the economy, healthcare and education.n UK assistance in allowing citizens of the OT member states to move more freely in the European Union without visa restrictions.n Allowing Bermuda direct lines of engagement with the UK Parliament on matters affecting Bermuda’s national interest.n UK assistance in an initiative to create an international shipwreck exploration industry for the Island, in which international finds would be registered in Bermuda.n Employee exchanges between the Bermuda Civil Service and the UK Civil Service to serve as a training opportunity.n And helping to increase Bermuda’s global profile by partnering with the OTs to research climate change, giving OT Ministers and government officials the ability to address global events and conferences without first seeking the authority of the UK, and assisting other promotional efforts.Government is expected to discuss the contents of the submissions in a press conference scheduled to take place today.