Imperial Parliament at Queenstown is to be established. Representatives from across the empire are invited. Dominions are to have a half-veto on all resolutions and a seat on the security council. That is, any two Dominions can veto a resolution (including Britain). It is hoped that the international imperial body will establish a common defence and foreign policy for the empire.
As more Dominions join the veto becomes three, a third each (until ten dominions or more, when a two thirds majority is required to pass). This ensured that a large part of the empire would be in agreement with anything passed and that the non-white dominions could never* run away with control of the Imperial Parliament. Something essential to make it palatable to the status quo.
Current Dominions: (ATL 1915)
- Union of South Africa
- Canada
- Australia
- Newfoundland
- New Zealand
- Britain (in this sense, as equals with the Dominions)
Intended:
- Ireland
- Madras
- West Bengal
- Bombay
- Punjab
- East Bengal and Assam
- Central Provinces
- United Provinces
- Transjordan and Palestine
Considering:
- Burma
- Ceylon
- Southern Rhodesia
- West Indies
- Singapore and Malay States
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Scotland*
- Wales*
* If needs be, Scotland and Wales could be made Dominions to ensure this.