The prime minister said this evening that under PN plans, tablets for all primary and secondary school students would be leased from the private sector.

The tablets, he said, would feature electronic versions of the schoolbooks and the private sector would be required to keep versions up to date, meaning that the tablets would be replaced every two years or so.

Speaking in Cospicua, Dr Gonzi said that apart from being a modern tool for learning, the tablets would also obviate the need for the school children to carry heavy school books.

Dr Gonzi reiterated that the PN would, in the coming days, publish a report with detailed costings of its electoral pledges.

"This has never happened before in our electoral history... With our electoral programme we will submit detailed calculations how much each measure will cost," he said, pointing out that this would show the seriousness of the party and the importance of sound finances.

Dr Gonzi also promised that the government would complete embellishment works at Gavino Gulia Square by March.  

"This is another gift for the Bormlizi... This was like the Berlin Wall," he said, referring to the wall around Dock One that has since been removed, opening up views of the marina. He expressed regret that works on Dock One had fallen back because of circumstances which the government had no control over.

Speaking to supporters at the Labour stronghold, Dr Gonzi pointed out that the project was financed by the EU.

"Read my lips... These are EU funds," he said, reminding supporters of the importance of EU membership.

Dr Gonzi pointed out that Cospicua was one of the many areas that saw a "quality leap" under a Nationalist administration, even in terms of democracy.

"A while ago we couldn't even hold meetings here," he said after paying tribute to the Mifsud Bonnici family, synonymous with the locality.

Dr Gonzi also elaborated on some of other proposals mentioned earlier in the day that would feature in the PN's electoral programme.

Dr Gonzi also said the Government would introduce a night power tariff thanks to the interconnector with Sicily. This would reduce electricity prices without the need to build a new power station, he said to enthusiastic applause.