"This is the kind of important government regulation that makes for a productive use of parliament time and the votes of the people" What is a "productive" use

"This is the kind of important government regulation that makes for a productive use of parliament time and the votes of the people" What is a "productive" use of the votes of the people is up for debate. I am not ashamed to say that I am all for strong regulations that preserve the use and dignity of local customs and traditions (when those customs and traditions don't affect the life and freedom of others, cruelty etc.).