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Bill: Defense of our industries
Details
Submitted by[?]: Protectorate Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 2331
Description[?]:
| Since our new industries needs time to start up we recommend the following changes to trade policy. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Current: All advertising is permitted.
Proposed: All advertising is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Current: Child labour is forbidden.
Proposed: Child labour is regulated by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Current: The nation does not impose any tariffs or quotas on imports.
Proposed: The nation does not allow importation of any goods from any foreign nation.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 09:05:02, December 18, 2006 CET | From | Leviathan Party | To | Debating the Defense of our industries |
| Message | Given Malivia's place in the global economy, autarky is not an option. Neither, from a moral standpoint, is allowing children to work and companies to lie to consumers. The PP's about face on economic issues is extremly frightening. |
| Date | 14:43:10, December 18, 2006 CET | From | Malivia Democratic Party | To | Debating the Defense of our industries |
| Message | Maybe on 1&2, but 3 is absurd. Malivia relies on imports in a number of cases, food, clothing..and autos. :) |
| Date | 15:37:53, December 18, 2006 CET | From |  Protectorate Party | To | Debating the Defense of our industries |
| Message | In a time of privatizing our industries, especially autos, we need to give our companies a chance to catch up in technologies. Thus permitting imports would shut down these industries before they can get started. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 27 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 118 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 55 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber." - Plato |