Hi Tony I too have been staggered and disgusted at the size of hospiality expenses claimed by Ministers in Goa. But this may not be too different from substantial claims made by UK politicians for themselves while asking the public to economise on things like essential postage for official purposes or not to flush the toilet too often!
Fortunately, all claims by politicians in the UK are now being scrutinised thoroughly and their perks reconsidered. This has been much influnced by the 'anger' displayed, particularly in the popular tabloid press. While I do not claim to give people in Goa any advice, I hope this info will be useful there to consider the need for firm scrutiny and reduction in the size of politicians' expense claims. The local daily papers could help greatly in this respect if they do not do so already. Cornel DaCosta --- Tony de Sa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The figures given by Lionel Messias on the opulent > indulgence of the Ministers by way of their food, drink and air fare bills are a constant > source of amazement to me.
