New MEPA chairman receiving €76,205 less than his predecessor

Vince Cassar, the new chairman appointed by the Labour government to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA), will be receiving an annual salary of €17,999 - €76,205 less than his predecessor Austin Walker.

Replying to a parliamentary question raised by Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that Walker enjoyed an annual financial package of €92,204.

Azzopardi also asked Muscat to say which chairmen and board members on government entities and authorities will be receiving a salary which was less than their predecessors.

No reply was forthcoming.