Alternattiva Demokratika said it has noted the contents of the Report entitled ‘Recommended Remuneration Mechanism for Holders of Political Office,’ drawn up by the Ombudsman, the Auditor General and the Chief Electoral Commissioner.

AD said it it considers that the report seen as a whole constitutes a good basis for discussion not just on the remuneration to be paid to Holders of Political Office but also for the reform of the House of Representatives which is long overdue.

Prof Arnold Cassola, Alternattiva Demokratika – the Green Party’s Chairperson, added that representatives of AD had met with the authors of the report which, it is noted, includes a number of AD’s proposals.

Prof Cassola said that in particular AD notes with satisfaction that the report takes on board an AD 2013 Electoral Manifesto pledge on having full time parliament.

Carmel Cacopardo, AD Deputy Chairperson stated that it is essential that Members of Parliament take up a full time role as this is the only way in which they can carry out their primary duty, that of holding government to account.

He added that the report also refers to another AD proposal on the need for parliament to operate during family friendly hours.

Cacopardo concluded that it is necessary that the report is debated in its entirety. It is not acceptable to pick and choose from the proposals submitted.

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