Deputies are elected by department and Senators on a nationwide basis.
It was the first time this federally coordinated response system had been activated on a full nationwide basis.
"If you've followed the retail sales figures on a nationwide basis, you'll see what's happening in the industry," he said.
"We are looking at other business structures we could roll out on a more nationwide basis."
From 1985 to 2005, there were three divisions, all organised on a nationwide basis.
Skyword, which has been tested for two years, was introduced on a nationwide basis last month.
In 2012, the company expanded its service and technology offerings on a nationwide basis.
It is therefore difficult to track down, on a nationwide basis, who sells what and where.
It was then released on a nationwide basis on June 2, 2012.
"A lot of things are going to cost the same or only slightly more if we do it on a nationwide basis."