Maltese Government 2008-2013

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The Maltese Government 2008-2013 is the present Government of Malta

Portfolio Distribution of the Ministries in the 11th Executive Since Independence

Inaugural Portfolio Distribution (10 March 2008 - 9 February 2010)

Ministry	Portfolio(s)	Information
Office of the Prime Minister L-Uffiċċju tal-Prim Ministru	Public Service (Servizzi Pubbliċi) EU Internal Coordination (Kordinazzjoni Interna tal-UE) Planning and Priorities Co-ordination (Kordinazzjoni tal-Ippjanar u Prijoritajiet) Internal Audit and Investigations (Awditjar Intern u Investigazzjonijiet) Management Efficiency Unit Environment (Ambjent) Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) Sustainable Development (Żvilupp Sostenibli) Defence (Difiża) Armed Forces (Forzi Armati) Tourism (Turiżmu) Local Government (Kunsilli Lokali) Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD - Il-Kunsill Malti għall-Ekonomija u l-Iżvilupp Soċjali) EU Information (MEUSAC) Information (Informazzjoni) Government Printing Press (Gazzetta tal-Gvern)	The office of the Prime Minister coordinates all the Ministries. It is Located in Auberge de Castille in Valletta.
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Investment Il-Ministeru tal-Finanzi, Ekonomija u Investiment	Finance (Finanzi) Budget Office (L-Uffiċċju tal-Baġit) The Treasury (It-Teżor) Inland Revenue Indirect Taxation (Taxxa Indiretta) Customs and Excise (Dwana) Contracts (Kuntratti) Economic Policy (Liġi Ekonomika) External Trade (Negozju Barrani) Relations with Central Bank (Bank Ċentrali) Financial Regulation (Regulazzjoni Finanzjarja) Malta Statistics Authority (NSO) Land (Artijiet) Joint Office Notary to Government (In-Nutar tal-Gvern) Industry (Industrija) Investment Promotion (Promozjoni t'Investiment) Malta Enterprise Competition Policy (Liġi tal-Kompetizzjoni) Small Business and the Self-Employed (Negozji Żgħar u s-Self-Employed) Trade Services (Servizzi ta' Negozju) Consumer Protection (Konsumatur) Malta Standards Authority Intellectual Property Government Investments (Investimenti Governattivi) Privatisation (Privatiżazzjoni)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Il-Ministeru tal-Affarijiet Barranin	Relations with the European Union (Relazzjonijiet mal-Unjoni Ewropea) Relations with Foreign and Commonwealth Countries (Relazzjonijiet ma' Pajjiżi Barranin u tal-Commonwealth) Relations with International Organisations and Institutions (Relazzjonijiet mal-Għaqdiet u l-Istituzzjonijiet Internazzjonali) International Economic Relations (Relazzjonijiet Ekonomiċi Internazzjonali) Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs (Ċittadinanza) Parliamentary Affairs (Affarijiet Parlamentari)
Ministry for Gozo Ministeru Għal Għawdex	Gozo Affairs (Affarijiet t'Għawdex)
Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications	Civil Aviation Malta Maritime Authority Malta Freeport Corporation Malta Transport Authority Malta Communications Authority Information and Communications Technology Strategy National Identity Management Public Registry Land Registry Civil Registration ID Cards Passports Coordination of Urban Development Projects (including SmartCity Malta, Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour Regeneration) Coordination of Road Building, Maintenance, Landscaping and Cleansing Water Services Corporation Enemalta Corporation Malta Shipyards
Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs	Malta Resources Authority Climate Change Policy Development of Alternative Energy Sources Oil Exploration National Parks, Afforestation and the Countryside Waste Management Strategy Implementation Building Industry Consultative Council Manufacturing and Servicing Construction and Maintenance Science and Technology Policy Research and Innovation Rural Development Agriculture Horticulture Fisheries Aquaculture Veterinary Services Animal Welfare
Ministry of Education and Culture	Childcare and Early Education Compulsory Education Higher Education (including MCAST and tourism studies) Life-long Learning Examinations Public Broadcasting Services Libraries and Archives Culture and the Arts Cultural Heritage Theatres and Mediterranean Conference Centre National Orchestra Youth Sport and Sport Complexes
Ministry for Social Policy	Social Policy Family Policy Child Policy Solidarity Services Social Security Social Housing Equality Health Elderly and Community Care Cooperatives Employment and Training Industrial and Employment Relations Occupational Health and Safety
Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs	Courts of Justice Attorney General's Office Police Immigration Airport Security Correctional Services Civil Protection Data Protection

Following 1st Re-shuffle (9 February 2010 - )

Ministry	Portfolio(s)	Information
Office of the Prime Minister L-Uffiċċju tal-Prim Ministru	Public Service EU Internal Coordination Planning Priorities Co-ordination Policy Unit Internal Audit Investigations Management Efficiency Unit Defence Armed Forces of Malta Environmental Upgrade Committee Science and Technology Policy Research and Innovation Tourism Environment Malta Environment and Planning Authority Sustainable Development Culture and the Arts Cultural Heritage Theatres and the Mediterranean Conference Centre National Orchestra Industrial and Employment Relations Malta Council for Economic and Social Development Local Government EU Information (MEUSAC) Consumer and competition regulation (incorporating Competition Policy, Consumer Protection, Malta Standards Authority, Medicines Authority and Intellectual Property) Information Government Printing Press	The office of the Prime Minister coordinates all the Ministries. It is Located in Auberge de Castille in Valletta.
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Investment Il-Ministeru tal-Finanzi, Ekonomija u Investiment	Finance Budget Office The Treasury Inland Revenue Indirect Taxation Customs and Excise Contracts Economic Policy External Trade Relations with Central Bank Financial Regulation Malta Statistics Authority Industry Investment Promotion Malta Enterprise Privatisation Government Investments (including Malta Shipyards) Water Services Corporation Enemalta Corporation Small Business and the Self-Employed Cooperatives Trade Services Land Joint Office Notary to Government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Il-Ministeru tal-Affarijiet Barranin	Relations with the European Union Relations with Foreign and Commonwealth Countries Relations with International Organisations and Institutions International Economic Relations Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs Parliamentary Affairs|
Ministry for Gozo Ministeru Għal Għawdex	Gozo Affairs (Affarijiet t'Għawdex)
Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications	Internal and External Transport (incorporating civil aviation, maritime transport, ports, the Freeport and land transport) Malta Freeport Corporation Malta Communications Authority Information and Communications Technology Strategy National Identity Management Public Registry Land Registry Civil Registration ID Cards Passports Coordination of Major Government Projects Coordination of Road Building, Maintenance, Landscaping and Cleansing
Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs	Malta Resources Authority Climate Change Policy Development of Alternative Energy Sources Oil Exploration National Parks, Afforestation and the Countryside Waste Management Strategy Implementation Building Industry Consultative Council Manufacturing and Servicing Construction and Maintenance Science and Technology Policy Research and Innovation Rural Development Agriculture Horticulture Fisheries Aquaculture Veterinary Services Animal Welfare
Ministry of Education, Employment and Family	Childcare and Early Education Compulsory Education Higher Education (including MCAST and tourism studies) Life-long Learning Examinations Libraries and Archives Public Broadcasting Services Youth Sport and Sport Complexes Employment and Training Social Policy Family Policy Child Policy Social Security Solidarity Services Social Housing Equality
Ministry for Health, The Elderly and Community Care	Health Services Delivery Health Services Regulation and Standards Elderly Community Care Occupational Health and Safety
Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs	Courts of Justice Attorney General's Office Police Immigration Airport Security Correctional Services Civil Protection Data Protection

11th Executive since Independence

Inaugural Cabinet (10 March 2008 - 9 February 2010)

Office(s)	Officeholder
Prime Minister	The Hon Lawrence Gonzi MP
Deputy Prime Minister	The Hon Tonio Borg MP
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Finance, The Economy and Investment	The Hon Tonio Fenech MP
Minister of Gozo	The Hon Giovanna Debono MP
Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Communications	The Hon Austin Gatt MP
Minister of Resources and Rural Affairs	The Hon George Pullicino MP
Minister of Education	The Hon Dolores Cristina MP
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs	The Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici MP
Minister of Social Policy	The Hon John Dalli MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings
Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism	The Hon Mario de Marco MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Local Councils and Public Dialogue	The Hon Chris Said MP
Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Community Care	The Hon Mario Galea MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth and Sport	The Hon Clyde Puli MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Health	The Hon Joe Cassar MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Land	The Hon Jason Azzopardi MP

1st Re-shuffle (9 February 2010 - 10 March 2010)

Office(s)	Officeholder
Prime Minister	The Hon Lawrence Gonzi MP
Deputy Prime Minister	The Hon Tonio Borg MP
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Finance, The Economy and Investment	The Hon Tonio Fenech MP
Minister of Gozo	The Hon Giovanna Debono MP
Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Communications	The Hon Austin Gatt MP
Minister of Resources and Rural Affairs	The Hon George Pullicino MP
Minister of Education, Employment and Family	The Hon Dolores Cristina MP
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs	The Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici MP
Minister of Health, The Elderly and Community Care	The Hon Joe Cassar MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings
Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, the Environment and Culture	The Hon Mario de Marco MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue	The Hon Chris Said MP
Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Community Care	The Hon Mario Galea MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth and Sport	The Hon Clyde Puli MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Land	The Hon Jason Azzopardi MP

Introduction of Parliamentary Assistants (10th March 2010 - To Date)

Office(s)	Officeholder
Prime Minister	The Hon Lawrence Gonzi MP
Deputy Prime Minister	The Hon Tonio Borg MP
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Finance, The Economy and Investment	The Hon Tonio Fenech MP
Minister of Gozo	The Hon Giovanna Debono MP
Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Communications	The Hon Austin Gatt MP
Minister of Resources and Rural Affairs	The Hon George Pullicino MP
Minister of Education, Employment and Family	The Hon Dolores Cristina MP
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs	The Hon Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici MP
Minister of Health, The Elderly and Community Care	The Hon Joe Cassar MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings
Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, the Environment and Culture	The Hon Mario de Marco MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Councils and Public Dialogue	The Hon Chris Said MP
Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Community Care	The Hon Mario Galea MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth and Sport	The Hon Clyde Puli MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Land	The Hon Jason Azzopardi MP
Parliamentary Assistants
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs	The Hon David Agius MP
Parliamentary Assistants Group Coordinator
Parliamentary Assistant in the Office of the Prime Minister	The Hon Franco Debono MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Gozo	The Hon Frederick Azzopardi MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Communications	The Hon Charlò Bonnici MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Resources and Rural Affairs	The Hon Philip Mifsud MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Education, Employment and Family	The Hon Stephen Spiteri MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Finance, The Economy and Investment	The Hon Robert Arrigo MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs	The Hon Beppe Fenech Adami MP
Parliamentary Assistant in the Ministry of Health, The Elderly and Community Care	The Hon Peter Micallef MP

See also

• List of Maltese governments

References