The Finance Ministry has denied claims by the Leader of the Opposition that it is planning to introduce an amnesty on VAT.

It said Dr Muscat had invented a story which could have negative repercussions on the country's revenue. Such a statement could lead operators to delay their payments, to the detriment of the economy.

Dr Muscat made his comment during a political activity at Labour headquarters yesterday.

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