http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/8938470/Toilet-paper-restrictions-imposed-on-schoolchildren-in-Spain-in-latest-austerity-cuts.html
Schoolchildren in Catalonia are the latest victims of austerity cuts with authorities instructing them to limit their use of lavatory paper in a bid to save money.
The northeastern region has been ordered to rein in its deficit and has embarked on a series of stringent austerity cuts.
The latest edict issued by the region’s ministry of education instructs state schools to cut “excessive consumption” of toilet roll among pupils and limit the quota to a maximum of 25 metres per child per month.
This most recent penny saving measure comes amid widespread cuts to education budgets across Spain that has led to regular protests in the streets by teachers.
Doctors in debt laden Catalonia have also been called out on strike in recent weeks angry at health budget cuts that have left public hospitals over stretched.
Spain’s autonomous regions have been forced by the central government to reduce their spending to help meet the nation’s budget deficit reduction target.
I guess it's time to stay away from too much Paella!
AntwortenLöschenExactly how do they intend to enforce that? Not have toilet paper for the last week of the month (Hey buddy, you got five ones for a five?)
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AntwortenLöschenCamera's in the bathroom I guess.
folllow Coney Islands lead ...
AntwortenLöschenToilet Paper Being Rationed in Coney Island Bathrooms
Women asked to form 'ration lines'; men get none at all: New York Post
http://www.newser.com/story/122580/toilet-paper-being-rationed-in-coney-island-bathrooms.html
The city is so hard up for cash that it's rationing toilet paper in women's public restrooms — to the point where bathroom attendants are doling out a few measly squares per patron — along the world-famous Coney Island boardwalk.
New York Post reports that budgeting shortfalls have forced the city to limit the amount of toilet paper on hand. That's right, in a strange municipal budgeting anomaly, the New York Parks department can't afford to stock enough toilet paper, but they can afford to pay someone to hand it out. And it's still single-ply.
So if you're visiting New York's historic and beautiful Coney Island this summer, better bring a packet of handi-wipes!
6 squares per visit there ...
I have GOT to write a blog entry satirizing this. It just begs for it.
AntwortenLöschendo it ... never been to Coney Island but if I go I will have " Wet Wipes " in my bag :))))
AntwortenLöschenThey're asking for trouble....
AntwortenLöschenHave you seen the kinds of things people can and have used instead?
Yikes!