The PN’s motion to repeal a legal notice that allows the playing of loud music in Valletta until 1am was rejected in a vote in Parliament on Wednesday.

Following several controversial views by the Opposition, as well as protests by Valletta residents against the legal notice which allows businesses and establishments in several major and residential streets in Valletta to play music till 1 am, the motion intended to repeal the new rules was defeated.

The motion was proposed by Opposition MPs from the 1st District and was rejected with 38 votes against and 31 in favour after government MPs toed the party line.

Government has defended the legal notice, saying that the level of music played in these establishments must remain ‘moderate’ and that the rules will be enforced.

None of the Labour MPs on the first district spoke in the debate on the motion which was held in Parliament on Monday.