Prime Minister’s Questions

Prime Minister’s Questions were established following the unanimous passing of Prime Minister Saber's Parliamentary Questions Act. The following page records the exchanges between the Prime Minister and members of the National Assembly.

Questions from the Leader of the Opposition - Theodor Robert "Trashman" Mann
Q: Our economy is heavily dependent on exports from Europe and other countries. How will the Minister of Trade & Industry and the Prime Minister ensure that both our economic growth increases and that workers are paid fairly for their work?

A: The Minister of Trade & Industry and I alongside other ministers responsible for economic growth are together working on projects that will protect workers rights but also foster business competition. Our budget will outline a new minimum wage, and we are focusing on projects to balance relations with workers and businesses.

Q: Despite both the Liberals and V+P being very supportive of the European Union, many cabinet ministers have favored leaving the EU, even the Second Deputy Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister promise not to hold a referendum on the status of our membership of the European Union until after the next election?

A: I cannot promise to not hold a referendum but I will promise that if there is a referendum it will be non-binding.

Q: The Zoning Reform Bill stated that cities that enacted rent control would have all grants cut by 25% before it was amended, which, by the way, the Prime Minister voted against. May the Prime Minister explain why this cut would have been warranted and proportional, and what the government is doing to assist tenants who might be struggling with paying rent?

A: The reason why I voted against the amendment was simply because I agreed with the Minister of Finance’s claims during discussion, but I accepted the amendments and I voted in favour of the bill. And the intent of zoning reform act was to lower the prices and rent of housing by removing barriers to development. On the note of assisting tenants I believe our Housing Reform Act has already made a contribution to improve the lives of tenants. And when we need to do more we will do more.

Questions from Members of the National Assembly
Q: Mr Prime Minister, when might the people of Doggerland expect a budget to be released by the Government?

A: The Minister of Finance is hard at work to draft the budget and is in constant discussion with other members of the cabinet to present a refined and robust budget. Simply put expect a budget very soon.

Q: In light of the information against the First Deputy Prime Minister and fraud allegations in the IDP as a whole, how will the Prime Minister and the Justice Minister make sure the process is executed in transparency despite evident conflict of interest?

A: The Attorney General has already conducted an independent investigation into beady’s actions with the Minister of Justice and I neither imposing any untransparent or controversial demands towards Enrico. This report was also conducted before the IDP engaged in any alliances.

Q: Mr. Prime Minister, what progress have you made so far with vaccinations in Doggerland, and what are you doing to make sure every citizen can get a Covid-19 vaccine when they want to.

A: Well it seems thanks to our great Minister of Health and overall good progress more than 40% of our country’s population has been vaccinated and I can only expect this percentage to increase over time. To ensure everyone can get a vaccine we’ll be maintaining our current rate and open more sites to more rural areas.

Q: Mr prime minister, as the world ramps down its COVID restrictions in light of the increasing vaccinations and decreasing deaths, what measures are you taking to do the same and give the people back their agency and personal Liberty?

A: Well as I shall say again our Minister of Health has announced the relaxation of certain measures such as being able to go to gyms, bars, restaurants and barbers, and continue going to work and school. Restrictions such as ensuring citizens wear masks, socially distance, and stay in small groups will have to remain until we achieve herd immunity just like every other nation in the world. But the worst IS over in that we no longer have to endure a lockdown.

Q: Mr. Prime Minister, given the announcement of your excellent polling numbers at the moment—congratulations on those, by the way—where do you see this government going in the future now that your approval so far is already so high?

A: Well I am glad about the high approval rating and I hope that this approval continues as we look forward with a strong stable government that isn’t afraid to make tough decisions no matter what anyone else says. I simply envision a government that sacrifices itself so that its citizens don’t have to sacrifice anything for our sake.

Q: The Prime Minister has said he's in favour of co operation between parties in opposition and in government. How will he justify him not supporting any opposition amendments besides 2 since taking office and voting against a majority of the others even when they earned the backing of some government members?

A: I'd like to remind the honourable member that simply because I favour increased cooperation it does not mean I can go out of my way to support amendments which I don't believe in. I'm fully open to discussion on a variety of topics and bills but if I don't support them I cannot change that, that is not to say I don't respect efforts from the opposition, but there are more ways than one to just vote for an opposition's bill to indicate cooperation.