Minister borrows his Chief of Staff's car

National Security Minister Manuel Mallia has borrowed the personal car of his Chief of Staff to cut costs, Times of Malta. The minister’s official licence plates, GM14, were seen fastened to Silvio Scerri’s silver BMW when it was parked in the ministerial bay this week. A ministry spokeswoman confirmed that the car belonged to Mr Scerri and said he is not being recompensed while it is used by the minister. The lease on Dr Mallia’s official government car, a dark blue BMW saloon, was signed during the previous administration and has not been renewed or replaced so far.  More details on The Times of Malta and the e-paper on timesofmalta.com