Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2915 Why not vote?

Although Derrickford vehemently denied it, but based on what Stephen Jol knew about him, he was sure that Derrickford's sudden such a big change must have been held by others, and this person is very likely It was Lin Daoqiu.

If Derrickford just doesn't cooperate or support it, then there is no big problem. As the speaker of the House of Lords, I still have a way to push this bill to continue, but if Derrickford stands on the opposite side, then this bill The possibility of promoting it can be said to be very small, unless you choose to tear yourself apart with him, but the price is that the legislative work of the House of Lords will fall into endless quarrels in the future.

The two returned to the conference room, and everyone's eyes were on Stephen Joll and Derrickford. After all, as the two bigwigs of the House of Lords, it was rare for them to promote the bill on Xiangjiang Films together before. , but I didn’t expect that the first deliberation of this bill today would start with Derickford’s opposition. This happens without coordination.

"I believe everyone has had enough rest. If this is the case, let's continue the topic just now. I propose to withdraw the review and discussion of the Hong Kong Film Act. What do you think?"

Derrickford took the initiative to say that it was supposed to be said by Stephen Jol who presided over the meeting at this time, but Derrickford preempted it.

Although Stephen Jol was a little dissatisfied, he didn't say anything, because now he faced only two choices, agree or oppose Derrickford's proposal.

Stephen Jol did not give a clear attitude just now, and his supporters did not know whether to support Derickford or oppose him now, so everyone turned to look at Stephen Jol and hoped that he could give a clear attitude attitudes and signals.

"I don't think it is necessary to withdraw this bill. Since it has already been proposed and you, the deputy speaker, thought it was necessary to promote it, although I don't know why you proposed to withdraw it today, I think it is better to continue to deliberate and promote it as soon as possible. "

Stephen Jol is unwilling to give in. He plans to be tough today, and then try to persuade Derrickford after the meeting is over. As for what he has in the hands of Lin Daoqiu, he can figure out a way with him at that time Just go and solve it.

And Stephen Jol's refusal to make concessions also aroused Derrickford's dissatisfaction, but he did not express it directly, but turned his head and glanced at the person next to him.

"After I read the Xiangjiang film bill, I went to understand the situation of the Xiangjiang film market. These years, Xiangjiang film has always been the place with the highest growth rate in Asia. The reason why Xiangjiang film can achieve such good results is related to Lin Daoqiu. It has a lot to do with him. He has the world-renowned Magic Studio under his command, not to mention that he also acquired Hollywood's MGM film company. If this bill is too targeted at him, I worry that the international public opinion will be very unfavorable to us. "

Derekford's subordinate, Congressman Jefferson, stood up at this time and expressed his support for his boss. As for whether what he said was in his heart, no one would care at all. After all, most of the time they They are fighting for their own interests, and the rest of the time is for their own circle. Conscience and other things have long been forgotten by them. You must know that people with conscience cannot enter this place at all.

"I object, and the reason for my objection is exactly what Jefferson said just now. Lin Daoqiu's strength in Xiangjiang is already too strong, so strong that he has formed a monopoly in the industry. If there is no restriction at this time , it is impossible for other people to be competitive, Xiangjiang movies will only become Lin Daoqiu's toy."

"That's right, we are promoting this bill for the sake of a healthy and sound development environment for Xiangjiang Films. We are definitely not targeting anyone, so what Jefferson you said is fundamentally wrong. I support continuing to promote this bill... ..."

"I object……"

"I agree……"

All of a sudden, the conference room was divided into three factions, those who were in favor of opposing and those who were eating melons. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell at a glance that Stephen Joll and Derrickford each had their own ideas on this bill, and the people on both sides were also competing with each other. No one will let anyone.

Although he was very reluctant, Stephen Joll also had to admit that without the support of Derrickford, the possibility of any bill being easily passed in the House of Lords was very small, because only those who supported him By one-third, although Derrickford has fewer people than him, the two of them can still make up more than half, and then find a way to attract some people to basically more than half.

Now it is impossible for Derrickford to support himself, so it is impossible to get more than half of the votes on this bill. This is tantamount to Derrickford's victory.

"Speaker, if there is really no dispute in the end, how about just voting?"

Derrickford watched Stephen Jol propose to the other party, but his proposal can be said to be uneasy and kind. If Stephen Jol really agrees to the request of the other party to use voting to decide whether to continue to promote and review this bill, The final result is probably already very obvious, and this will only make him lose face once.

"No, this bill is temporarily on hold, let's talk about it later."

Stephen Jol shook his head. At this time, the best way is to temporarily shelve the bill. Since he is not sure to continue the trial today, Stephen Jol is not willing to give up just like this. He thinks he still has a way to get more than half of it. Support, just not today.

Hearing what Stephen Jol said, Derrickford immediately understood the other party's thoughts, but he didn't say anything, but nodded and agreed. After all, Stephen Jol is the speaker and he has the right to temporarily put this aside. The bill should not be put on hold for too long, and a decision on whether to continue deliberation or to withdraw the bill must be made in the next session.

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"Sir Stephen, what the hell is going on? Why is this bill suddenly shelved?"

Fang Yihua didn't know how he knew the news that the bill had been shelved, so he immediately came to Stephen Joll's office to inquire about the progress of the bill.

Looking at Fang Yihua in front of him, Stephen Joel had a serious expression on his face, even judging from his expression, he seemed to be a little impatient with Fang Yihua.

(End of this chapter)