Alexander Martynov, "It is important to prevent the deterioration of the living standards of citizens"

Members of the Committee of the Supreme Council on Economic Policy, Budget and Finance considered the question within the framework of the meeting. The discussion was initiated by the deputy Grigory Dyachenko, sending a deputy inquiry for the interpretation of certain provisions of laws "On the Central Bank PMR " and "On Currency Regulation and Currency Control" in terms of limiting the commission amount levied by the central bank in conducting foreign exchange auctions of foreign currency purchase and sale . Representatives of the central bank were invited to the meeting.

As you know, the board PRB decided to levy a 10% commission when buying foreign currency. According to the Supreme Council deputies, in fact, it is a hidden devaluation against the holding of which they have repeatedly expressed.

Members of the relevant committee voted unanimously for the Supreme Council give an interpretation of legal norms that restrict the size of commission levied by the central bank in conducting foreign exchange auctions of foreign currency purchase and sale. Tomorrow at the next committee meeting it will be discussed and tabled by deputies.