Pensions blamed for spending

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MALTA - Outlays on pensions have been blamed for the 5.7% increase in social security spending, according to a report by the Maltese National Statistics Office.

The report said total expenditure on social security benefits during 2006 increased by Lm12.6m - equivalent to 5.7% compared to 2005 - and amounted to Lm233.5m (€543.2m). The report showed reti...

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