Updated - Parliamentary sitting lost after MPs argue on transfers - Speaker calls for restraint in use of certain words

Updated - Tempers rose in Parliament this evening as Nationalist MP Mario Galea backed by the Leader of the Opposition complained of vindictive transfers at St Vincent de Paul Home for the Elderly. Transport Minister Joe Mizzi repeatedly asked the Speaker to suspend the sitting and to rule and 'name' the Leader of the Opposition, Simon Busuttil, who, he said, had attributed bad motives against Social Policy Minister Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca by claiming she was responsible for vindictive transfers when this was never proved. (Naming is a procedure which could lead to an MP being suspended from the House) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mario de Marco said that the Opposition was requesting a ruling after the minister claimed Mr Galea was inciting. The minister said she was also asking for a ruling on the adjectives used against her by Mr Galea, including the word 'deceitful'. The minister said she had denied that there were vindictive transfers but a process of reform was underway at St Vincent de Paul Home. Mr Galea insisted that vindictive transfers were taking place and said Mr iizzi could not stifle his voice or that of the Opposition.  The sitting was suspended at 6.20...