PM expects division votes in coming weeks, but insists focus must remain on jobs

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said this morning that while divisions were expected to be taken in parliament in the coming weeks, he was confident that the country would continue moving forward focusing most on the over-riding priority of safeguarding jobs. Dr Gonzi was replying to questions at a press conference in which he highlighted the government's achievements in the past four years (see separate story). He repeatedly declared that jobs were the priority of the government's agenda.  He pointed out that he would shortly inaugurate the new Aviation Park, highlighting the success which Malta is achieving in aviation services. The government was also focusing on the bio-park near San Gwann since he was confident that biotechnology would be a source of major growth for Malta in the coming 10 years. Dr Gonzi said the government was committed to clamping down on precarious jobs and in terms of legislation which came into force in December, no exploitation would be tolerated. JOBS IN GOZO Regarding job creation in Gozo, Dr Gonzi said a number of schemes introduced in  the past four years, including a jobs subsidy scheme, had given positive results and more work would be done in this...