The People's National Convention (PNC) has expressed concern about the government's decision to advance car loans of $20,000 to each Member of Parliament.

In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Publicity Committee Chairman, Mr Bin Kotten-Nibi, the party noted that "we find it difficult to believe that the government can commit such a huge amount for car loans under our HIPC conditions, when the minimum wage is less than a dollar and majority of people cannot afford three square meals a day."

The statement said the PNC rejects totally, the government's explanation that the decision emanated from Parliament. "The party also rejected as frivolous, the explanation that the monies given out to the MP's is not free but loans to be re-paid."

The statement said "the PNC's position is that the decision lacks moderation and is without due consideration of the difficult economic condition in the country."

It advised MP's that under the present situation, people expect their MP's to identify themselves with their plight and be modest.