Direct orders by Arms Ltd declined sharply last year, information given in parliament this evening shows.
Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi told Jason Azzopardi (PN) that Arms awarded €579,008 in direct orders last year, compared to €1.15 million in 2013 and €1.85 million in 2012.
Direct orders by the Water Services Corporation rose slightly last year however, to reach €3.25 million fro €3.12 million in 2013 and €3.64 million in 2012.