In demand: Graves in Xewkija

There is a backlog of 311 applications from people wanting to buy graves at Santa Marija Cemetery, Xewkija, Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono said. She said graves were last sold in 1994 when two were sold. Another 88 were sold in 1993. She said measures...

There is a backlog of 311 applications from people wanting to buy graves at Santa Marija Cemetery, Xewkija, Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono said.

She said graves were last sold in 1994 when two were sold. Another 88 were sold in 1993.

She said measures were in hand for the cemetery to be extended to meet demand.

The minister was replying to a parliamentary question by Anton Refalo (MLP).

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