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HOW MANY DAYS A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT CAN LIVE ON $100?
Country - Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 10:41
The draft amendment to the law on minimum wage is on the National
Assembly agenda of the ongoing four-day session. The draft amendment
provides for an increase of the minimum wage by 10,000 AMD, from 35,000
to 45,000. The government has approved the amendment and introduced
it before parliament for immediate consideration. Lragir.am asked
members of parliament if they would survive on a monthly salary of
45,000 drams. "I have never tried. As soon as I try, I will let you
know," said Republican Sukias Avetisyan. Chairman of the finance
and budget committee Gagik Minasyan, Republican, noted: "Probably,
you know that the salary of MPs is defined by law." Asked whether
he could survive on a monthly salary of 45,000, he said: "But I have
just told you that your question does not make sense." Chairman of the
social committee Hakob Hakobyan, Republican, said that 45,000 is the
minimum consumer basket which was based on studies. This sum is enough
for the basic needs for one month. "If my income were 45,000, I would
also be able to live for a month". Galust Sahakyan, head of Republican
parliamentary group, said that we always wish more than we can. "Of
course, 45,000 is very little. In of family where each earns 45,000,
80,000 or 100,000, they should plan their expenses accordingly."
According to him, the state wants to improve the quality of life
but it lacks resources. Lyova Khachatryan of Prosperous Armenia said
that he would be able to live a month on 45,000 because he does not
spend money, he produces everything. While an ordinary citizen of
Armenia would live only four days on this salary. According to him,
this increase will not change anything in the life of the citizens
but will boost the burden on the small and midsize businesses.
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/country/view/30109
Country - Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 10:41
The draft amendment to the law on minimum wage is on the National
Assembly agenda of the ongoing four-day session. The draft amendment
provides for an increase of the minimum wage by 10,000 AMD, from 35,000
to 45,000. The government has approved the amendment and introduced
it before parliament for immediate consideration. Lragir.am asked
members of parliament if they would survive on a monthly salary of
45,000 drams. "I have never tried. As soon as I try, I will let you
know," said Republican Sukias Avetisyan. Chairman of the finance
and budget committee Gagik Minasyan, Republican, noted: "Probably,
you know that the salary of MPs is defined by law." Asked whether
he could survive on a monthly salary of 45,000, he said: "But I have
just told you that your question does not make sense." Chairman of the
social committee Hakob Hakobyan, Republican, said that 45,000 is the
minimum consumer basket which was based on studies. This sum is enough
for the basic needs for one month. "If my income were 45,000, I would
also be able to live for a month". Galust Sahakyan, head of Republican
parliamentary group, said that we always wish more than we can. "Of
course, 45,000 is very little. In of family where each earns 45,000,
80,000 or 100,000, they should plan their expenses accordingly."
According to him, the state wants to improve the quality of life
but it lacks resources. Lyova Khachatryan of Prosperous Armenia said
that he would be able to live a month on 45,000 because he does not
spend money, he produces everything. While an ordinary citizen of
Armenia would live only four days on this salary. According to him,
this increase will not change anything in the life of the citizens
but will boost the burden on the small and midsize businesses.
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/country/view/30109