Why Should Parliament Have a Canteen Subsidy?

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Why should Parliament have a canteen subsidy?

Despite much debate, a Parliamentary committee decides it will keep the subsidy in canteens. The head of the committee says MPs have privileges that are part of a tradition which must continue. But why should Parliament food be subsidised? Should MPs give up this privilege?

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