NationStates

The Miaphysite Church of Coptic Archism wrote:

Costa Fierro wrote:
"Supplementary question Madam Speaker, could the member please clarify what they meant when they said that such services fall under the authority of the ministries already in place?"

"Apologies madame speaker, the question was not directed towards me, but I can clarify that the matter of social welfare has been included under my own portfolio of public services."

"Supplementary question Madam Speaker, could the Honourable Minister please explain if the government wishes to continue the welfare that Saint Hildans enjoyed prior to "independence"?"

Vedastia wrote:"Madam Speaker, several members of the opposition have lodged baseless attacks against the new Government in regard to our environmental policy. I reiterate that environmental policy is in the portfolio of the ministries in the present Government. As for environmental policy itself, the Government has agreed to create a green investment bank for sustainable business, and while Government wants to reduce regulations overall, it will not cut regulations that would harm Saint Hilda's natural beauty and environment if they were cut. In regard to global climate change, Saint Hilda is a small island nation. Climate change is something that is largely out of Saint Hilda's own control on the home front other than preparing for its effects. Government plans to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions at home, but Saint Hilda's emissions are nothing compared to those of major industrialized nations. Government's primary goals in addressing global climate change will be pursued by way of foreign policy, which is the responsibility of the Minister of Foreign Affairs."

"Putting the responsibility of managing the environment under the Home Affairs ministry, which also manages policing, citizenship and security, shows just how poorly this government understands the nature of environmental issues. Unless the government would like to clarify that the Home Affairs ministry is for a different purpose, Madam Speaker?"

"Madam Speaker, may I ask what this government plans to do to turn around the prospects of areas of this island which have been hit hard by deindustrialisation and social deprivation? My constituency has, despite recent regeneration projects centering on tourism, long suffered from an economic decline due to the decline of the shipbuilding industry. What is the government's plan to address these areas?"

East Meranopirus wrote:

Northern Davincia wrote:"This nation's history, culture, and legal traditions are inseparably tied to that Sweden. The ceremonial role of the crown is how we pay respect to an honorable legacy."

"If that is the view of the government, then how do you justify the inclusion of SHAPC, a nationalist and anti-colonialist, pan-Caribbean party, in your coalition?"

“We in SHAPC are proud to be part of a diverse coalition, representing the best of right of centre thought. Our coalition embraces liberals, conservatives, libertarians, nationalists, and others while excluding fascists and the far-right. A similar question could be posed to a potential left-wing coalition, which would include liberals, social democrats, greens, socialists, and the far left, who arguably have less in common then our coalition. The question of a republic is something best left to a time when the basics of independent governance and nation-building have been achieved. We look forward to working towards a governing agenda that will create stability, prosperity, and justice in Sankta Hilda.”

Nova Anglicana wrote:

East Meranopirus wrote:"If that is the view of the government, then how do you justify the inclusion of SHAPC, a nationalist and anti-colonialist, pan-Caribbean party, in your coalition?"

“We in SHAPC are proud to be part of a diverse coalition, representing the best of right of centre thought. Our coalition embraces liberals, conservatives, libertarians, nationalists, and others while excluding fascists and the far-right. A similar question could be posed to a potential left-wing coalition, which would include liberals, social democrats, greens, socialists, and the far left, who arguably have less in common then our coalition. The question of a republic is something best left to a time when the basics of independent governance and nation-building have been achieved. We look forward to working towards a governing agenda that will create stability, prosperity, and justice in Sankta Hilda.”

“Madam Speaker, Right Honorable Prime Minister, it seems most questions have been answered, and all other questions that may arise during this questioning period could be answered with a simple look at the NPP’s party platform, may we conclude this questioning period?”

The Archipelago Territory wrote:

Nova Anglicana wrote:
“We in SHAPC are proud to be part of a diverse coalition, representing the best of right of centre thought. Our coalition embraces liberals, conservatives, libertarians, nationalists, and others while excluding fascists and the far-right. A similar question could be posed to a potential left-wing coalition, which would include liberals, social democrats, greens, socialists, and the far left, who arguably have less in common then our coalition. The question of a republic is something best left to a time when the basics of independent governance and nation-building have been achieved. We look forward to working towards a governing agenda that will create stability, prosperity, and justice in Sankta Hilda.”

“Madam Speaker, Right Honorable Prime Minister, it seems most questions have been answered, and all other questions that may arise during this questioning period could be answered with a simple look at the NPP’s party platform, may we conclude this questioning period?”

"Madam Speaker, I must oppose the honourable member's attempt to shut down discussion. I do believe my question on regional decline and deprivation has not yet been answered or addressed. Everyone in this chamber is presumably aware of the NPP's platform, we are merely critiquing it, its feasibility and the setup of the new government. Should a government not be held to account over this?"

Crylante wrote:

The Archipelago Territory wrote:
“Madam Speaker, Right Honorable Prime Minister, it seems most questions have been answered, and all other questions that may arise during this questioning period could be answered with a simple look at the NPP’s party platform, may we conclude this questioning period?”

"Madam Speaker, I must oppose the honourable member's attempt to shut down discussion. I do believe my question on regional decline and deprivation has not yet been answered or addressed. Everyone in this chamber is presumably aware of the NPP's platform, we are merely critiquing it, its feasibility and the setup of the new government. Should a government not be held to account over this?"

“Hear, hear!”

The Archipelago Territory wrote:

Crylante wrote:"Madam Speaker, I must oppose the honourable member's attempt to shut down discussion. I do believe my question on regional decline and deprivation has not yet been answered or addressed. Everyone in this chamber is presumably aware of the NPP's platform, we are merely critiquing it, its feasibility and the setup of the new government. Should a government not be held to account over this?"

“Hear, hear!”

“Madam Speaker, I would like to ask the honourable member why he is cheering on my criticism of his statements.

Is it that he is simply not intelligent enough to understand when someone is criticising him?”

Crylante wrote:

The Archipelago Territory wrote:“Hear, hear!”

“Madam Speaker, I would like to ask the honourable member why he is cheering on my criticism of his statements.

Is it that he is simply not intelligent enough to understand when someone is criticising him?”

“Madam Speaker, I would like to tell the honorable member that I was referring to his question, not his criticism, when I asked the government to hear the question.”

The Archipelago Territory wrote:

Crylante wrote:“Madam Speaker, I would like to ask the honourable member why he is cheering on my criticism of his statements.

Is it that he is simply not intelligent enough to understand when someone is criticising him?”

“Madam Speaker, I would like to tell the honorable member that I was referring to his question, not his criticism, when I asked the government to hear the question.”

Robin whispers to Miller,
"May I ask why you are critiquing the government as if you aren't apart of it?"

Martune wrote:

The Archipelago Territory wrote:
“Madam Speaker, I would like to tell the honorable member that I was referring to his question, not his criticism, when I asked the government to hear the question.”

Robin whispers to Miller,
"May I ask why you are critiquing the government as if you aren't apart of it?"

Austin turns to Robin “critiquing it?”

The Archipelago Territory wrote:

Martune wrote:Robin whispers to Miller,
"May I ask why you are critiquing the government as if you aren't apart of it?"

Austin turns to Robin “critiquing it?”

"Shouting "hear hear" for a member of the opposition? I'm not saying we shouldn't answer questions but it seems to me that your not realizing what side of this chamber your on. Apologies for bringing this up but I don't want other members of this government to feel the same way."

"Madam Speaker, I would like to question the government when they intend to end this rather elongated PMQs session and get on with the laws they intend to pass?"

Agarntrop wrote:"Madam Speaker, I would like to question the government when they intend to end this rather elongated PMQs session and get on with the laws they intend to pass?"

"Madame Speaker, may I remind the honourable member that this is not a PMQ as it is a general Period of Questioning to the Government. May I also remind this member that the period is not controlled by the government, but is set by the speaker and the legislative week doesn't begin until later on."

Agarntrop wrote:"Madam Speaker, I would like to question the government when they intend to end this rather elongated PMQs session and get on with the laws they intend to pass?"

“Hear, hear! I agree with The Honorable member. Passing laws is much more important!”

The Archipelago Territory wrote:

Agarntrop wrote:"Madam Speaker, I would like to question the government when they intend to end this rather elongated PMQs session and get on with the laws they intend to pass?"

“Hear, hear! I agree with The Honorable member. Passing laws is much more important!”

"Madame Speaker, should I also remind this member that we did not set the period of questioning. A mutinous and excitable attitude has this member not realizing how this chamber is working."

"Madam Speaker, I would also like to question the government around their policy relating to criminal justice. Specifically, I would like to ask if they would draft a new penal code rather than the current one devised in Sweden; if so, what would they change, and what their general policy is towards criminal justice overall?"

Crylante wrote:"Madam Speaker, may I ask what this government plans to do to turn around the prospects of areas of this island which have been hit hard by deindustrialisation and social deprivation? My constituency has, despite recent regeneration projects centering on tourism, long suffered from an economic decline due to the decline of the shipbuilding industry. What is the government's plan to address these areas?"

"Madam Speaker, I would like to highlight that I have not received a response to my question. Is the government unwilling to address this issue?"

Crylante wrote:

Crylante wrote:"Madam Speaker, may I ask what this government plans to do to turn around the prospects of areas of this island which have been hit hard by deindustrialisation and social deprivation? My constituency has, despite recent regeneration projects centering on tourism, long suffered from an economic decline due to the decline of the shipbuilding industry. What is the government's plan to address these areas?"

"Madam Speaker, I would like to highlight that I have not received a response to my question. Is the government unwilling to address this issue?"

"Madame Speaker, the Honorable Member may wish to exhibit some patience. The proper Minister will answer their question when able."

Rebels and Saints wrote:

Crylante wrote:"Madam Speaker, I would like to highlight that I have not received a response to my question. Is the government unwilling to address this issue?"

"Madame Speaker, the Honorable Member may wish to exhibit some patience. The proper Minister will answer their question when able."

"Hear, hear."

Crylante wrote:

Crylante wrote:"Madam Speaker, may I ask what this government plans to do to turn around the prospects of areas of this island which have been hit hard by deindustrialisation and social deprivation? My constituency has, despite recent regeneration projects centering on tourism, long suffered from an economic decline due to the decline of the shipbuilding industry. What is the government's plan to address these areas?"

"Madam Speaker, I would like to highlight that I have not received a response to my question. Is the government unwilling to address this issue?"

OOC: I'll respond shortly with an adequate response. I was not informed I was nominated as a minister. I deeply apologize...

Jonathon Vasquez runs in. He just received a text that he has been nominated as Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. He takes his seat and sees if any questions have been asked; he sees one.

"Okay..." He says as he tries to catch his breath. "Mr. Speaker. The effected areas are rather concerning. Despite being somewhat revitalized by tourism, these areas are still experiencing the damaged from the decline in the shipping industry. I believe in order to revitalize the shipbuilding, we must become competitive again. Thus I'll be proposing the following:

First, we need to establish a tax code that's friendly to the industry; to all businesses, especially small businesses. Second, we must try to regulate our economy effectively, of which, we do that by cutting regulations. Third, we must provide job training programs for displaced workers. We may never be able to fully regain our footing in some sectors of the economy; other nations simply have a competitive edge over us. But we shouldn't leave our workers behind either and prepare them for the New Age Economy.

I'm willing to work with other members within this able body to come up with a series of bills to address the needs of our economy and workers. I would like to keep an open mind and i look forward to any suggests that the people I may work with have."

-

Oscar Holme stood to speak on the bill.

"That corporate tax rate is needlessly high. It will kill local business across St Hilda; and that's my most optimistic point of view. Or, alternatively, there can be tax subsidies for our agribusiness and agricultural sectors. That way we can make sure that our food is locally produced, that we keep our jobs here and that our farmers aren't left in the dark.

Thoughts?"

Puertollano wrote:Oscar Holme stood to speak on the bill.

"That corporate tax rate is needlessly high. It will kill local business across St Hilda; and that's my most optimistic point of view. Or, alternatively, there can be tax subsidies for our agribusiness and agricultural sectors. That way we can make sure that our food is locally produced, that we keep our jobs here and that our farmers aren't left in the dark.

Thoughts?"

“I agree with the honorable member. This bill is a socialist bill, not a liberal one. It tries to control the tax rate by forcing businesses to do things or else pay abnormally high taxes!”

Zacharias Quinn slowly rises and speaks intentionally, carefully anunciating his words.

"First of all, I'm happy to see that our fledgling government is taking rational steps and attempting to find a reasonable tax system for all hard-working Sankta Hildans. I am also pleased to note that the tax rates proposed here are not outrageously high. With that said, I am concerned that the proposed rates are high enough to place a burden on people who have limited means to bear it. In addition, I fear that the rather high proposed corporate tax may have the unintended consequence of stifling our economy and limiting career opportunities for the people of Sankta Hilda.

The people of our great nation work hard, and I think it behooves us, our people and our economy to let our people keep as much of their hard-earned money as possible."