The government needs reminding that it is accountable to the electorate
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November 10, 2014 at 9:47pm
And that Opposition MPs do not represent themselves or even their party, but the electors who vote them in as their representatives in parliament on that party’s ticket.
Government ministers have to answer their questions. By refusing to do so, they are not mocking the Opposition MPs who are asking for information. They are mocking and insulting the electorate.
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http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20141110/local/still-no-government-replies-on-which-firms-won-356000-digital-hub-contract.543496
It seems like a great priority of this Government is to waste time, whilst spending money.
Transparency.
Transparency
Transparency
Transparency
All
The
Way
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Oblivion
I have had the discussion with a lot of people over the years, who frankly just don’t get it.
Where did it all go wrong?
Because to most people here in Malta, what matters most to them is MONEY and what they can get. That’s all !
When the British left, that’s when.
Oh bollocks! As if we haven’t achieved anything by ourselves. Look at how Malta negotiated accession to the EU, for instance. There is a distinct inbuilt ability to self-destruct, but that doesn’t mean we’re all morons.
So there is no way to check if the bank guarantees and all other documents are duly signed. I’m saying this because the PM and Konrad Mizzi are known to be sticklers for signed letters.
Lawrence Gonzi kien qal: ‘If we get it wrong, we will get it VERY wrong’. U kellu ragun bil-kbir.
A Government running away from the moment of truth.
I think I recall something which used to be called ‘Strambi imma veri’. Whatever it was it should be revived, how else can someone describe this?
”Chinese delegation calls in on Maltese old age pensioners, Grech refuses to answer on Labour visit”
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2014-11-10/local-news/Chinese-delegation-calls-in-on-Maltese-old-age-pensioners-Grech-refuses-to-answer-on-Labour-visit-6736125395
You have to laugh at this reply by Louis Grech (was he actually in Parliament, or did he reply via teleconferencing?):
“Mr Grech said that he was sure that the MP on the other side of the house could distinguish between government work and the work of a political party. “As a result, I will not be answering this question.”
Actually, Mr. Grech, the real concern is whether your side of the house can distinguish between government and a political party. China cannot.
Now can you please answer the question?
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2014-11-10/local-news/Chinese-delegation-calls-in-on-Maltese-old-age-pensioners-Grech-refuses-to-answer-on-Labour-visit-6736125395
“Actually, Mr. Grech, the real concern is whether your side of the house can distinguish between government and a political party. China cannot.”
Classic.
Brilliant.
In bold everywhere please, perhaps Saviour and Times of Malta will get a whiff and report on this too.
Bid-dawra durella biex inwiegbu mistoqsija se naqtghu l-hamsa u ghoxrin fil-mija tal-burokrazija?
And in particular the prime minister. Ahjar joqghod attent Muscat ghax it-tahwid kiber sew tahtu.
Il-mod ġdid ta’ “MHUX FL-INTERESS TAL-POPLU”