[War] UK Prime Ministers questions.
Pat B
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Sat Nov 10 12:10:24 EST 2007
UK Prime Ministers questions.
Dennis Brandt
Prime Minister of the United kingdom
Author's note: Just a big huge catchup post to get me up to date,
==House of commons==
Sitting in the Government Bench of Parliment Dennis looked over notes as
Francis was giving a speech about the Belarussian situation, while
shooting protesters was a bad thing, and was not something the UK would
ever abide in the best of situations. It was not something they could
send troops in over except in the event British Subjects were in severe
danger.
China on the other hand stepped in it. Francis would deliver the usual
harumph against China's use of slave labor, then he would step up and
deliver the official policy of the government
It was not going to be popular in Bejing, though the Queen had agreed in
their meeting, countries had to stand for something and the use of slave
labor was not something the UK would stand for. Period full stop.
As Francis stepped aside Dennis walked to the podium and set down his notes.
"I would like to continue with the situation in China. The people's
republic has shown it's true colors in it's use of inmate slave labor to
produce goods for sale on the world market, and when the evidence is
on tape does not in any way even apologise for these actions or take any
steps to discpline those involved, this is something a civilized nation
cannot tolerate nor abide."
There was a smattering of agreement from the Government benches and a
surprising amount from the opposition benches.
"Therefore effective immediately I am instructing Her Majesty's customs
houses to suspend all imports from China unless they can be certified by
international inspection not to be made with inmate slave labor. We also
call on the European Union and other civilized nations to join us in
this endeavour. Thank you."
There was a palpable silence in the chamber and one of the opposition rose.
"And what can China do to lift this boycott, with their new work program?"
"IF the Chinese are serious about this program being a work chance, each
inmate must be a volunteer, conditions must meet international
standards, which must be verifed by Her Majesty's customs services and
representatives of the United Nations."
Dennis Paused for a bit then spoke again.
"The United Kingdom is taking these steps because every country has a
point where it says this will not stand, slave labor is odious on it's
face, we will condemn this and will embargo these good even if we have
to go it alone. Other nations will have to search their own souls and
decide if to join us. I do call upon the leaders of the European Union
to enact similar boycotts, we ask this in the name of human rights, Show
China that slave labor cannot stand in this era. Thank you."
Actions
1) Embargo on Chinese goods Any goods sent to the UK from China must be
certified to come from non slave labor by international inspectors
2) Condemn Belaurs and China for Gross violations of human rights
3) Reach out to EU leaders, ask them to join in the boycott as a human
rights issue
4) Foreign secretary will take trip of EU to pitch our embargo to
leadership.
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