Well. What a showdown in this small country’s election campaign. Harry, I fully understand the problems you are facing but leaders should lead by example. Fact 1. As a lawyer you should know more than anybody else that VAT regulations are quite harsh with those failing to comply. The VAT department sends quarterly statements with the balance due to the company involved. So if HV was a company director for three years, he did receive 12 statements, reminding him to comply with the rules and regulations. Harry did you receive these? If yes I am sorry. You should have at least tried to find a solution and not sweep the problem under the carpet waiting for a presidential pardon. The timing baffles me quite a lot... and now some readers cry foul because this happened and also blame the PN... DID Gonzi leave the VAT returns on Harry's desk? Is it Gonzi's fault that Harry went to court to contest the VAT decision and lost the case? Come on people grow up. If we ordinary citizens commit an offence we pay our dues? So why should Dr Harry Vassallo be treated differently.

Cedric Valletta

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