Question : DA TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

(a) Whether the Government have a proposal to freeze Dearness Allowance for next five years;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and rationale behind the decision;

(c) whether the Government have also a proposal to stop any further increase of prices of essential commodities; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE ( SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) and (d): Containing the prices of essential commodities is a continuing, ongoing process and is an integral part of Government policy relating to control of inflation.