William stood, after listening to what the Doctor had said. As the Legal mind of the Bretonian delegation, he had the right ahead of the permanent secretary, even though he would have much preferred it if the secretary had spoken first. Still he had little choice and walked to a position in the room where most if not all could see and hear him and began with an introduction that was coloured by a clear and strong Rheinlandic accent.
Ladies and Gentlemen, my name William Frederick Volker Steiner of the University of Cambridge school of Laws here at the behest of the Bretonian Intelligence Service and a representative of the Bretonian Crown on this matter. I must first thank you, Doctor, for allowing us to speak. He paused, aiming to collect his thoughts before continuing I am afraid I cannot get to all of your points at once, that task lies with my fellow representative but I can address the Port Jackson treaty. As you have mentioned sir, the Confederation of Freeports no longer exists, and there has been no clear successor, as far as Bretonian Law is concerned the Omicron Supply Industries group is not the Legal administrators of this system and planet. The treaty was signed by the Confederation, they have ceased to exist, as such with one signatory now dissolved, the treaty of Port Jackson becomes void under Bretonian Law.
Again, he paused to find the proper words, choosing them as carefully as possible. I realize this may come as a shock to many of you. I am aware that most, if not all of you, are unhappy with this turn of events, but that is the Law ladies and Gentlemen. Were we so inclined to enforce our will upon you and your people, we would not be here today. We are willing to talk, but let there be no doubt in everyone's mind. Under the Laws of Bretonia, according to the Crown and parliament, the Treaty of Port Jackson, while once binding, is no longer an active or enforceable Legal document and therefore, I ask you all not to get caught up on the fact that it has been broken, since the document became void first. Although I do see how this would make little difference to people in your positions.
He stopped talking, making it clear that he was done. He did not return to the guards, instead standing dead still in the middle of the room looking at the Doctor, awaiting the outrage that was likely to follow.