European Parliament
A7-0030/2012
Paul Rübig  (PPE ),
Blue-card question.
(DE)
Mr President, I would like to thank Mr Kelly for bringing up the issue of Members’ expenditure. I would like to say to the Members of this House who are calling for a reduction in allowances and salaries that all Members can decide for themselves how much they spend and work and how much effort they put in to doing their job as well as possible.
For example, they can chose to donate their salary to worthy organisations, to the poor, or the unemployed. Those calling for a reduction should make a public statement indicating what it is they get paid for. Do you think that this would be a good proposal, enabling every Member to take the initiative themselves?

