PRIME MINISTER MEETS THE ARMED FORCES OF MALTA (AFM) STAFF ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES

At a meeting held yesterday between the Prime Minister and representatives of the AFM Staff Association led by Captain Reuben Lanfranco, the Prime Minister was briefed on a number of improvements brought about by the Association since it started to function twelve months ago. These included measures to improve hygiene, safety and welfare, the introduction of suggestion-boxes and card-phones, and proposals on revised allowances. The Association has regular meetings with the Commander AFM with whom it also has the best of relations. The Association is not a trade Union and its terms of reference specifically exclude matters related to the daily exercise of military discipline and negotiations over pay, pensions or allowances.

The Prime Minister wished the AFM Association success in its endeavours and offered to extend his assistance if this was required.

The Association representatives thanked the Prime Minister for giving them the opportunity to meet him and promised to continue working in the best interest of all the members of the AFM.

The Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Commander AFM were also present for the meeting.