Although a shelter for 10 horses at Valletta Waterfront has recently been erected, there are a vast majority of karozzin horses in all other localities still without the necessary shelters. Why is this long-overdue problem still not solved as publicly promised by Minister Pullicino. Was this all said for propaganda purposes?

These animals have no respite from the sun, making their daily lives a misery.

Where are the promised water points which are an absolute necessity so these hardworking horses get water at regular intervals and not suffer dehydration? It is now August and these animals are still pitiably seen all day long and on a daily basis under our scorching sun. There surely can be no valid excuse to justify this further delay which is causing this unnecessary suffering

One must not forget the petitions that held some 8,000 signatures that were handed over to the Prime Minister. The problem must be permanently solved as was promised to the Maltese public. Immediate action is now needed!

■ Philip Pace

Zebbug