During a pre-Budget consultation meeting with the Maltese Association of Developers, the MDA, Prime Minister Robert Abela noted that the absolute majority of contractors in our country have applied for a license to be able to operate in the construction sector.
At Castille, the Prime Minister claimed his satisfaction for this development which continues to confirm the success of the Government in the reforms it is implementing, particularly in this sector. In fact, in his address before continuing to consult and listen to the ideas of the delegation from the MDA, Dr. Abela pointed out how this sector today is facing new realities and needs, many of them driven by the economic success that our country has achieved in recent years. He claimed that the Government will continue to aim for economic success, however a wiser one that leads to a better quality of life. This while addressing the new realities of our country.
In relation to the construction sector, apart from the introduction of the contractors’ licence, the Prime Minister listed a number of initiatives that continue to confirm the Government’s commitment to address the needs in this sector. Among them he mentioned the revolutionary OHSA law, which was passed by Parliament before adjourning for the summer.
Dr Abela reminded that while this will increase enforcement it will also lead to higher standards in the sector and to more protection for workers. Dr. Abela also mentioned the importance of the Government giving a stronger voice to the people who are affected by the construction and thus the establishment of line 138 together with the service of advice and assistance from lawyers and architects to the people who are affected by any development that is taking place next to their residences.
Present together with the Prime Minister for this consultation meeting were also Ministers Clint Camilleri, Byron Camilleri and Jonathan Attard, Parliamentary Secretaries Andy Ellul and Omar Farrugia, Member of Parliament Chris Agius and the Head of Secretariat in the Office of the Prime Minister Mark Mallia.
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