The proposed sports village on the White Rocks site.The proposed sports village on the White Rocks site.The project to turn the disused White Rocks area in Pembroke into a large sports complex was not carried out because negotiations with the interested parties did not offer enough benefits for the country, PN deputy leader Simon Busuttil said yesterday.
He was speaking during a political debate organised by the Broadcasting Authority, in which the PN was accused of failing to deliver on its promises, with the White Rocks mentioned as an example.
“The White Rocks project was not carried out because we take things seriously,” he said. “Labour’s energy plan is irresponsible because, apart from costing € 200 million more, it cannot be delivered in the promised time frame.”
Labour’s spokesmen, candidate Carmel Hili and deputy leader Toni Abela, both former AD members, stressed that the country was yearning for change and their party’s proposals gave people peace of mind.
Dr Busuttil and parliamentary secretary Clyde Puli said the PN delivered a secure past and present, built on sound finances, and was the only party which could guarantee a secure future.
AD deputy chairman Carmel Cacopardo said his party was proposing social justice. He insisted that the land in Armier, which had been “stolen” by boathouse owners, should be returned to the people.
Mr Cacopardo and Dr Busuttil disagreed over the proposed income tax cuts which the former describing them as “regressive”.
Dr Busuttil said Malta could only reduce the tax burden because its finances were on a sound footing.
Parliamentary Secretary Clyde Puli listed the Government’s achievements, including the increase in the median pay and the minimum wage, the childcare centres that had mushroomed, scholarships that were dished out and the 2,000 learning support assistants for students with special needs.
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