Parliament to Discuss Budgetary Amendments

Civil Georgia, Tbilisi / 24 Jun.'06 / 13:01

The Parliament decided on June 23 to launch discussion of the government’s proposal, envisaging an increase of budgetary expenditures by GEL 77 million (USD 42,7 million).

According to the government this increase of expenditures was made possible as a result of tax and non-tax revenues which have increased by GEL 63 million and GEL 14, respectively.

As a result of this increase, addition funds will be allocated for the Defense Ministry – GEL 17 million; as well as for infrastructure rehabilitation in the capital Tbilisi – GEL 14,5 million; GEL 9 million for infrastructure rehabilitating in the regions; GEL 3 million for construction of roads.

In May, budgetary expenditures have already been increased by GEL 200 million.

The Georgian Parliament is expected to approve budgetary amendments at a special session in late July.