The Lannan Memoirs

“Was there any period when the council was in jeopardy or have you always had full support?” Andrew had to think about that. “I think it only happened on one occasion,” he said at length. “We had to bring in three strict new laws at the same time to cover drink driving, abortion and prostitution. The first two gained majority support though many were against. But the introduction of licensed brothels as a measure against prostitution kicked up a real storm. If we'd held a referendum in the weeks after that became law we'd have been in grave danger. Happily that law did what was intended and removed prostitutes from the streets for all time. Within two years we were getting praised for our foresight!”