The Director General (Consumer Affairs) has named the man who laid down membrane in an unsatisfactory way after he failed to honour the the decision delivered by the Consumer Claims Tribunal.

A consumer had obtained a subsidy of €360 from the Housing Authority to upgrade her home, but the entire membrane work was carried out badly.

Originally, the claim was filed against the person whose name was indicated on the VAT receipt, but it transpired that the work had actually been carried out by Eman Zammit, holder of identity card 506579 (M), who was subsequently joined in the suit.

However, the latter never submitted a reply to the claim, nor attended the sitting.

After hearing the consumer, the Tribunal noted that the consumer's version was credible and acceptable, and ordered Mr Zammit to pay the amount of €360, with expenses.