Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-09-23-Speech-2-962"
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"Needless to say, roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles are an important ingredient for the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians. They are also essential in the fight against climate change in terms of CO
emissions.
On the other hand, the Government of a country has the obligation to provide a framework which contributes to the health and safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
Malta and Gozo have one of the highest densities of private cars per capita. Cars in Malta are extremely expensive, due to a high registration tax. This is making it very difficult for citizens to change to more efficient cars. The Government must address the issue of car registration immediately and should do so in the next budget.
People use private transport because the situation of public transport is not acceptable. It is about time a general overhaul of public transport was carried out.
In addition, the state of many of our roads is terrible. The allocation of Structural Funds by the EU for 2007-2013 is 53%. Under the circumstances all major roads have to be brought up to standard."@en1
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