Education Minister Louis Galea confirmed to Labour MP Evarist Bartolo that three students following courses at a foreign university are receiving a stipend.

Kiosk to be removed

A green kiosk which has been parked right in front of the Floriana local council and which is taking space reserved for parking will be removed by the Lands Department, Justice Minister Tonio Borg told Nationalist MP David Agius.

Up to five years for a hip replacement

The longest wait for a hip replacement is of five years, Health Minister Louis Deguara told Labour MP Leo Brincat. The minister said the waiting list varies from one consultant to another.

Park and ride and cost

The operating costs of the Park and Ride system have totalled Lm10,000 in November and Lm17,000 in December, Urban Development and Roads Minister Jesmond Mugliett told Labour MP Leo Brincat, but with the introduction of Controlled Vehicular Access in March the monthly operating cost will average around Lm9,500 a month.