By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri

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The primary critics are the opposition factions, whom the speaker faults for failing to attend the Finance Committee meetings. He argues that this absence has resulted in a lack of knowledge and the asking of inadequate questions. The opposition's concerns relate to the widespread collection of personal data, the creation of a "super database," and the risk of profiling, points which the speaker repeatedly tries to refute. The speaker is critical of the opposition's lack of thoroughness, pointing out that they do not even bother to listen to the answers.

The primary criticism is aimed at the Isamaa faction, whose proposed amendments were rejected due to procedural violations. This rejection occurred because the amendments required initiating a supplementary budget, which in turn necessitates a draft resolution. The speaker criticizes this as "poor procedural practice" and stresses that unrelated issues should not be introduced into the bill. On an ideological level, he acknowledges the conflict inherent in the Social Democrats' tax policy but credits them with honesty.

No direct confrontation is expressed, but the speaker casts doubt on the constitutionality of the bill, citing conflicting views among authorities. The criticism is procedural and constitutional, not personal.