Debenkov criticized the increase in the budget for clowns and called for a reduction in government spending. According to Deputy "New People" Vladislav Debenkov, next year's budget plans to increase spending on supporting clowns more than on school meals for children, which he thinks is a strange priority. At the same time, the funding to support the circus activity increased by 32%. All professions are important and necessary, but it's a matter of priorities - are clowns more important to us than children's lunches? - said Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Davankov in his last speech, the deputy of the new people called to reduce government expenses and first of all to optimize AI among officials, instead of raising taxes.