Ramendra N. Reena Kumar

This rule must apply to every beneficiary and just not gang members. Let’s start with parliamentarians. And every law abiding taxpayer citizen should know where his or her money is being spent.

A. Perkinson

And not one cent of taxpayers’ money should be used to buy Parliament’s booze either. Lead by example.

Jack McDonald

Meanwhile it’s okay for Act Party MPs to use their $17k p.a expense allowance, which is more than most beneficiaries’ annual income and is meant for official parliamentary expenses, on whatever they like, including alcohol, gambling and tobacco.

Arawhita Wiringi

Do not discriminate! Rule needs to apply to all or no one. How about no taxpayer money on Government lunches that include alcohol, etc.