Lawmakers Seek Clarification on Changes in Budgetary Figures

One hundred Iranian lawmakers have sought clarification from Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf regarding changes made in the budgetary tables after their final approval on March 16. 
“Budgetary figures were surprisingly changed several times after being approved in the open session of the parliament. These changes were not restricted to budgetary tables; extensive changes were also made in the clauses and notes of the bill by the chairman of Majlis Joint Commission [Elias Naderan], a few members of the commission and individuals outside the parliament, without the knowledge of the other members of the commission,” IRNA cited the letter as reading.
The joint commission is a parliamentary body responsible for reviewing the budget bill as well as five-year economic development plans proposed by the government before its final ratification.