Deputies seen as not willing to approve government-amended budget legislation

By the end of the week the Sejm is expected to finish debate on government-sponsored legislation aiming to save the 2001 budget zl.3.4 billion. Deputies however have not been able to accept all changes proposed by the government. Notably, observers say the Sejm may reject the children-allowance limitation bill and the amendment to the Teacher's Charter (KN). If the Sejm does not approve the latter, an additional zl1.8 billion would have to be found to fill the budgetary gap. The KN amendment is regarded as the most important change to the budget legislation. (Puls Biznesu, p.8)