Edward Zammit Lewis touted for finance portfolio

The long-awaited ministerial reshuffle will take place at the end of the month. The reshuffle will leave Prime Minister Joseph Muscat with a super-ministry, complete with new parliamentary secretaries operating under his wing.

Giving due attention to Edward Zammit Lewis will be a smart move on Joseph Muscat’s part. The lawyer – who is also a friend to the prime minister – has made his mark as a junior minister.

However, it is very unlikely that Zammit Lewis will be given the status of minister – in all probability, he will take the finance ministry’s portfolio under his wing as parliamentary secretary.

The same is being considered in the case of the health portfolio, which remains a priority for the prime minister, and could also end up in his lap.

MaltaToday had reported that current Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia would be moved out of Heath and appointed minister responsible for Social Policy. A move many have opined would prove to be a crucial mistake, since the social policy ministry is far too complex for the Zebbug-based general practitioner turned politician.