Mr. Chairman, the reason why I would like to get those deleted is that I believe the intent is to put a cap on salaries, but it would make it very difficult for Members to function as Members if we start restricting them based on what they have for their constituencies and also to do committee work and that. I think the principle is to put a cap on or else to cut back, and in this case I think we are, as 18 Members, not increasing our salaries but keeping it the same.

At the same time, I think it is important that the Members realize that you do have a certain amount for your constituency work, and I hate to see gasoline, air fares and everything else increase and these do not. We might be limiting ourselves in our capacity as Members, so this is the reason why I would like to make a motion to delete those and I hope to get the Members' support on that. Thank you.