Congress Announces Food Service Review for Parliamentarians Following Buffet Controversy

He Congress of the Republic announced a review of the food services that are provided during plenary sessions after learning that Parliament has increased the daily food costs for each parliamentarian to S$80 for lunch alone, according to a report from fourth force.

“While the described study is being carried out, regular meals will be organized. On days when there is no plenary meeting, the costs will continue to be borne by congressmen.”, the message says.

In addition, the Congress indicated that it will also review the terms of the contract signed by Parliament in April 2022 with POLO MAR SAC.

Telephone service and others

As far as telephone communication is concerned, Congress reported that the method was leased and that it had been in use since 2004. Congress provides each congressman with the opportunity to choose the team with which he wishes to perform his duties, ”the statement said.

On the other hand, they pointed out that congressmen have the right to “take out private insurance for themselves and their dependent family members”, and regarding housing insurance, consultations were held with administrative agencies as a result of “vandal attacks on the homes of gentlemen of congressmen.”

Buffet and iPhones in Congress

The Board of Directors of the Congress approved an addition worth more than two million soles to increase the cost of meals for each parliamentarian and receive a smorgasbord in return. Sunday report says fourth force.

This change has taken place since December of last year due to a new addition. Now lunch per deputy has gone from the value of S/. 15.93 to C/. 80, payment for the buffet concept. Breakfasts have also risen to 31 sols per MP, while they used to cost less than 5 sols. The same goes for dinner, which costs 80 soles.

Full day at Congress, the legislator can consume S/. 190 in food only. That is, to feed 130 deputies of the Legislative Assembly. It may cost about S/. 25,000.

Also, according to daily Republicabout 92 parliamentarians would like to purchase a mobile phone iphone with the state budget. Beneficiaries include bench deputies from Fuerza Popular, Perú Libre, Renovación Popular, Avanza País, Acción Popular and Alianza para el Progreso.