| Romney I Cabinet | |
|---|---|
| Date formed | 3 March 4915 |
| Date dissolved | 15 May 4918 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Erin Romney |
| Member parties | LCP, LWP, PPG + NM |
| Status in legislature | Minority government |
| Opposition party | PR, TL, CPL, NCP |
| History | |
| Election(s) | Oct.4914, 4917 |
| Predecessor | Stinson II Cabinet |
| Successor | Romney II Cabinet |
The First Cabinet of Erin Romney was the government of the Holy Luthorian Empire from March 4915 until May 4918. The cabinet is composed of the LCP, the LWP, the PPG and receives the supply and confidence of the NM. The Office of the Imperator is held by Aaron Keller from the LCP.
This cabinet passed socialist reforms as well as socially conservative ones.
The socialist reforms included the increase of corporate tax rate, the ban of private clinics as well as the negotiated salary cap. These reforms had the support of the LWP as well as the left-wing opposition.
Conservative reforms included a law banning women from performing potentially dangerous tasks at work. Nudity on television as well as public nudity was banned. These reforms were proposed by the far-right National Movement.
Representation[]
After the October 4914 election[]
After the 4917 election[]
Laws passed[]
September 4915:
Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Nudity on television is banned.
July 4916:
Closed shops, union shops and agency shops are legal.
Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations: increased from 18 to 20 %
The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
August 4916:
Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
September 4916:
Women are not allowed to perform potentially dangerous tasks (regarding work).
Women can only serve in non-battle positions in the military.
The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
The government enforces high animal welfare standards.
People must register domestic animals with the local government.
October 4916:
Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner. However, service/employer property owners that allow smoking must provide a separate non-smoking section.
April 4917:
Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
May 4917:
Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments.
The government mandates vaccination for all children.
January 4918:
Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
March 4918:
Prostitution is illegal.
The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
The office of the Imperator is abolished.
Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
April 4918:
Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
A public broadcasting corporation is created.
May 4918:
Women are entitled the same working rights as men.
Composition[]
| Office | Occupant | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Imperator | Aaron Keller | LCP | |
| Position | Minister | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Prime Minister | Erin Romney | LCP | |
| Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | Anthony Gardener | PPG | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Ernie Attridge | LWP | |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | Clay Peterson | LCP | |
| Secretary of State for Defence | Sidney Balmer | LWP | |
| Chancellor of Justice | Steve Bush | LCP | |
| Secretary of State for the Home Department | Levi Ford | LCP | |
| Secretary of State for Health and Social Care | Harry Dowsett | LWP | |
| Secretary of State for Education | Emily Kincaid | PPG | |
| Secretary of State for Digital, Science and Technology | Dr. Robert O'Shea | PPG | |
| Secretary of State for Food and Rural Affairs | Lizzie Playle | LWP | |
| Secretary of State for the Environment and Tourism | Patrick Langford | PPG | |
| Secretary of State for International Trade and Industry | David Edwards | LCP | |