Changes in composition of the Shadow Cabinet

. Mr MP is now responsible for the portfolio of Family and Social Solidarity, formerly tasked to Dr , and relinquishes the Education portfolio.

. Dr Joseph Cassar MP is now responsible for the Education portfolio and relinquishes Health.

. Mr Claudio Grech MP is now responsible for the Health portfolio and relinquishes Planning and Simplification of Administrative Processes.

. Mr Ryan Callus MP is now responsible for the portfolio on Planning and Simplification of Administrative Processes and relinquishes EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds.

. Mr Antoine Borg MP is now responsible for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds portfolio.

. Dr Stephen Spiteri MP will add the Rights of Persons with a Disability to his Employment portfolio.

. Prof Albert Fenech MP is now responsible for the Research and Innovation portfolio.

Announcing the changes to the Shadow Cabinet, Dr Busuttil said: “Today’s changes to the Shadow Cabinet will enable all PN MPs to actively participate in the work of the Opposition. The Parliamentary Group is now fully geared up to undertake its challenge of delivering an Opposition that is strong and constructive. I am proud of the excellent line-up in the PN Shadow Cabinet and I look forward to working with each and every colleague in the team to overcome the upcoming challenges.”

The full list of the Shadow Cabinet as at 3 August, 2013 is reproduced below:

Shadow Cabinet as at 3 August 2013 (changes in highlight) Dr Leader of the Opposition Dr Spokesperson for the Economy, Investment and Small Business Dr Beppe Fenech Spokesperson for Justice Adami Dr Chris Said PN Secretary General Mr Censu Galea Deputy Speaker and Spokesperson for Agriculture and Fisheries Mr David Agius Group Whip and Spokesperson for Local Government Mr Frederick Group Deputy Whip and Spokesperson for Gozo (health Azzopardi services and education) Ms Spokesperson for Gozo Mr Spokesperson for Energy and the Conservation of Water Mr Spokesperson for Finance Dr Joseph Cassar Spokesperson for Education Dr Spokesperson for Home Affairs and National Security Dr Francis Zammit Spokesperson for Culture and Communications Dimech Dr Carm Mifsud Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Bonnici Mr Clyde Puli Spokesperson for the Family and Social Solidarity Mr Mario Galea Spokesperson for the Elderly Mr Robert Arrigo Spokesperson for Tourism Mr Charlo Bonnici Spokesperson for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate change Dr Stephen Spiteri Spokesperson for Employment and Rights of Persons with Disability (Chairman of the Committee of the Parliamentary Group for the South) Dr Michael Gonzi Spokesperson for Animal Welfare Mr Anthony Bezzina Spokesperson for Transport and Infrastructure Ms Claudette Buttigieg Spokesperson for Social Dialogue and Civil Liberties Mr Ryan Callus Spokesperson for Planning and Simplification of Administrative Processes Mr Robert Cutajar Spokesperson for Youth and Sport Ms Kristy Debono Spokesperson for Competitiveness and Economic Growth Professor Albert Spokesperson for Research and Innovation Fenech Mr Claudio Grech Spokesperson for Health Dr Paula Mifsud Spokesperson for Competition and Consumer Affairs Bonnici Dr Marthese Portelli Spokesperson for European Affairs Antoine Borg Spokesperson for EU Presidency 2017 and EU funds