This troublesome and thorny issue naturally needs to be handed over to parliament to resolve; this is Prime Minister Kaiboer's ultimate tactic for shirking responsibility. Of course, when it comes to territorial trade, one cannot bypass the Dutch parliament.
Moreover, the Dutch parliament holds considerable power. As a pro-German figure, Prime Minister Kaiboer even contemplated joining the Allies before the war. However, this dangerous idea was curbed by the Dutch parliament, ultimately resulting in a pro-German prime minister but a neutral Dutch stance—a blessing in disguise.
After the final discussion by the Dutch parliament, the outcome was naturally... agreeing to trade with East Africa. Once the parliament nodded, it was practically a done deal, even if the queen and prime minister opposed it.
