Update 2: Muscat tells car importers tax changes will be retained

It was a short drive for Joseph Muscat this morning with his first electoral campaign stop being Burmarrad Commercials, a family business in his hometown. After touring the company that employs 50 people, Dr Muscat  confirmed he had discussions with the association of car importers. The association said a few days ago that it was concerned because a reduction in the registration tax on Euro Five vehicles could not be implemented since the Budget was not approved by Parliament. This has jammed the market. Dr Muscat said the association had legal advice that the change could be made by amending regulations despite the Budget not passing through Parliament. He said that Labour was committed to retaining any change if elected to government in March. However, he expected the government to announce measures in the coming days to unblock the current situation. Gas tank location was only one of other options Addressing a news conference in Fgura later in the morning, Dr Muscat said the location of the two gas storage tanks was only one of other options where they could be located. Asked by The Times whether any studies were undertaken to determine whether the location was appropriate, Dr...