Health Ministry criticized over car purchases

The Health Ministry has bought two luxury cars (Peugeot 607s) for over zl. 300,000, and plans to buy more in the near future. "In light of the present crisis in healthcare, this is a scandal," said the opposition, considering the fact that the ministry already has at its disposal cars of a similar class. The civil servants state that the purchase of these cars was unavoidable, calling the investment, "a routine replacement of motor transport." "By no means were the cars bought with money designated for healthcare. The Ministry finalized this purchase with funds allocated for the functioning of the institution,'' said Renata Furman, spokesperson for the Health Minister. However, according to the Peugeot price list the standard 607 models cost no more than zl. 130,000. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A4) A.C.