“Under a PN government nobody would have to beg the minister to receive treatment as is happening right now.”

Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil on political interference in the running of the health service.

“The result has been total confusion. We have some providers collecting this, others not. We have people who are unsure how to go about it and tourists who are unhappy with the way this is being handled.”

Genevieve Abela, chief executive of the Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations, on the chaos caused by hoteliers not knowing whether they should collect the new bed tax.

“The EU and Member States need to encourage investment into developing countries and establish a so-called Marshall Plan that will give people a chance at a future there without fear, as well stem migration to Europe.”

Nationalist MEP Roberta Metsola speaking in the European Parliament.

“Most often, children in schools are not educated but rather trained to become a brain surgeon or an assembly-line factory worker.”

Douglas Gresham, stepson of the author of the Chronicles of Narnia books, speaking on the benefits of home-schooling.

“This advert isn’t lewd, it was just a bit of suggestive fun.”

Kevin Decesare, director of Uno Malta club, dismissing criticism of two recent ‘sexist’ adverts that the national equality commission said reinforced the stereotype that a “woman’s primary role is that of pleasing men”.

“Wardens, police and the Transport Authority only issue fines. They do not educate. I disagree with the idea where we punish, punish, punish.”

Sociologist Mario Vassallo speaking at a seminar on Malta’s traffic situation.

“We cannot be complacent; look around and see the dirt around the island. We must clean up Malta and be as self-critical as possible.”

MHRA president Tony Zahra addressing a tourism and hotel conference.