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Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka

Dr Ms Thannoo

The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo)
Questions asked
90
Answered
72
Not answered
18
Answer rate
80%
Most questioned portfolios
Education and Human …
15
Agro-Industry
12
Prime Minister
12
Energy and Public …
11
Labour and Industrial …
8
Housing and Lands
7
Gender Equality and …
6
Health and Wellness
4
Recent questions

All questions placed by Dr Ms Thannoo

4 Mar
Answered

Private grant- aided Secondary Schools, he will state – (a) the number of Managers thereat granted registrat…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/101) Dr. Ms Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to Private grant- aided Secondary Schools, he will state – (a) the number …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka for this question. I wish to inform the House that the …

4 Mar
Answered

the Child Development Unit (CDU), she will state – 87 (a) if her Ministry will consider reviewing the curren…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/110) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Child Development Unit (CDU), she will state – 87 (a) …"

Reply

Mrs Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, my ministry has already initiated the necessary actions to review the current procedures of the Child Development Unit (CDU). …

4 Mar
Answered

foreign workers, he will state the number thereof – (a) recruited on a monthly basis over the period 30 May…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/111) Dr. Ms Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will state the number thereof – (a) recruited …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the aggregate number of work permits and certificates of exemption, including renewals in …

4 Mar
Answered

the recurrent flooding in the regions of Petit Verger and Montagne Ory, he will state if he has been aware o…

to Local Government

"(No. B/116) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the recurrent flooding in the regions of Petit Verger and Montagne Ory, he will …"

Reply

Reply: Regarding part (a) of the question, I confirm that the District Council of Moka has issued five official evacuation notices under the Building Control …

18 Mar
Answered

pilots employed by Air Mauritius Ltd., he will – (a) state if consideration will be given for an investigati…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/137) Dr. Ms. B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: As I have stated before, transparency and accountability will underpin all actions of this Government. In this respect, contrary to the previous …

18 Mar
Answered

the Cote D’Or National Sports complex, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Mult…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/147) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Cote D’Or National Sports complex, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I am tabling the information as provided by the Mauritius Multisports Infrastructure Limited. I wish to …

18 Mar
Answered

parking spaces reserved to persons with disabilities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain informat…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/169) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to parking spaces reserved to persons with disabilities, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity that free parking permits are issued by its Empowerment …

18 Mar
Answered

dormitories put at the disposal of foreign workers as provided for in the Occupational Safety and Health Act…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/173) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to dormitories put at the disposal of foreign workers as provided for …"

Reply

Reply: Lodging accommodation for foreign or migrant workers is governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and the Occupational Safety and Health …

8 Apr
Answered

public officers who were reportedly dismissed due to their involvement in trade union activities over the pa…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/286) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply (The Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms): I am informed that over the past ten years, no public officer has been dismissed due to …

8 Apr
Answered

Head Teachers of Special Education Needs School, he will state the measures being envisaged for the realignm…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/322) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to Head Teachers of Special Education Needs School, he will state the …"

Reply

Reply: There are presently seventy-four Special Education Needs (SEN) institutions registered with the Special Education Needs Authority (SENA) as follows – …

8 Apr
Answered

the Social Welfare Centres across the country, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/346) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Social Welfare Centres across the country, she will, for …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that at present, one Office Care Attendant (restyled Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary) is working at the Head Office of the Social …

8 Apr
Answered

Île aux Benitiers, he will state the measures being taken by his Ministry to ensure a transparent, participa…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/353) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to Île aux Benitiers, he will state the measures being taken by his Ministry to …"

Reply

Reply: An Inter-Ministerial Committee chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and comprising my colleague ministers from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste …

6 May
Answered

the Smart City Scheme, he will state if consideration will be given for the waiving of the tax exemptions gr…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/395) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this question. In fact, a series of tax exemptions has been granted to the promoters under the …

6 May
Answered

the post of Assistant Teacher in pre-primary schools, he will state if consideration will be given for the w…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/414) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the post of Assistant Teacher in pre-primary schools, he will state …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, early childhood care and education lay the cornerstone for a child’s lifelong journey of discovery, growth and achievement. …

6 May
Answered

illegally constructed morcellement units since 2015 to 2024, he will state the number thereof, indicating th…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/440) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to illegally constructed morcellement units since 2015 to 2024, he will state the …"

Reply

Reply: In March 2019, several suspected cases of forgery in the issue of morcellement permits were detected at the level of the Morcellement Unit of my …

13 May
Answered

the Moka District Council, he will state if his Ministry will initiate an inquiry into the alleged case of m…

to Local Government

"(No. B/494) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Moka District Council, he will state if his Ministry will initiate an inquiry …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform that my Ministry has been apprised of serious allegations of mismanagement of public funds and breaches of procurement procedures at …

13 May
Answered

the Land Research and Monitoring Unit set up to investigate into cases of alleged land dispossession, he wil…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/498) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Land Research and Monitoring Unit set up to investigate into cases of …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that, following the recommendation of the Truth and Justice Commission, a Land Research and Monitoring (LRMU) was set up in July 2019, …

13 May
Answered

contractual workers, he will state if he has been made aware of work contracts of eleven months’ duration be…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/499) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to contractual workers, he will state if he has been made aware of …"

Reply

Reply: My Ministry is not aware of the number of work contracts of 11 months or less being offered to contractual workers as there is no legal obligation on an …

13 May
Answered

pre-primary schools under the Grant-in-Aid Scheme, he will state if the provision of carers is accessible to…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/508) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to pre-primary schools under the Grant-in-Aid Scheme, he will state if …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to pre-primary schools operating under the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Scheme, I wish to inform the House that no specific provision has been made …

17 Jun
Answered

the proposed implementation of a new Thermal Power Station with the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine at Fort Georg…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/544) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the proposed implementation of a new Thermal Power Station with the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, j’ai été informé que la Central Electricity Board étudie un projet d’installation de deux turbines à gaz de 40 MW chacune …

17 Jun
Answered

illegal morcellements, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, infor…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/550) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to illegal morcellements, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, j’ai été informé par la Central Water Authority que, conformément à sa politique établie, la CWA n’est pas en mesure de …

17 Jun
Answered

the post of cleaner in cleaning companies, he will state if consideration will be given for amendments to be…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/552) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the post of cleaner in cleaning companies, he will state if …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Cleaning Enterprises Employees (Remuneration) Regulation 2019, made under section 93 of the Employment Relation …

17 Jun
Answered

the veterinary support provided to local breeders and farmers by the Livestock and Veterinary Division of hi…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/564) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the veterinary support provided to local …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to assessment of the Division of Veterinary Services, formally known as …

8 Jul
Answered

the District Councils, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the Counci…

to Local Government

"(No. B/612) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the District Councils, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the hon. Member that gymnasium instructors, on a part-time basis, are recruited through the Local …

8 Jul
Answered

the Supply and Distribution of Enhanced Meals to Zones d’Education Prioritaire Schools, he will – (a) give t…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/614) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Supply and Distribution of Enhanced Meals to Zones d’Education …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, let me apprise the House that the Enhanced Meal Programme in Zone D’Education Prioritaire Schools, …

15 Jul
Answered

cyberbullying on social media, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/657) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to part (a) (i) and (ii) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that since January 2025 to 11 July 2025, 113 cases …

15 Jul
Answered

the synthetic football pitches, also known as “futsal”, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain inform…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/678) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the synthetic football pitches, also known as “futsal”, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

The Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare (Mrs A. Navarre-Marie): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is a significant difference between …

15 Jul
Answered

the tuna fishing industry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the revenue obtai…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/681) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the tuna fishing industry, he will, for …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to the first part of the question, the total revenue obtained by the …

15 Jul
Answered

the current practice of enlistment of supply teachers in Mauritius, he will state if an assessment of the ad…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/696) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the current practice of enlistment of supply teachers in Mauritius, …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me at the outset convey my gratitude to all supply teachers who have helped my Ministry to palliate the shortages …

22 Jul
Answered

the Cybercrime Unit, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, informat…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/715) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in regard to part (a)(i) and (ii) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that for the period 2014 to …

22 Jul
Answered

the part-time music teachers currently working at the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand,…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/743) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo ( Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the part-time music teachers currently working at the Conservatoire National de …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand, that the part-time music teachers do not receive any …

22 Jul
Answered

the primary and secondary State schools, he will state the number of psychologists currently providing servi…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/761) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the primary and secondary State schools, he will state the number of …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, the well-being of all our students remains a top priority for my Ministry. In a world increasingly marked by emotional and …

7 Oct
Answered

the mandatory constitutional provision for every candidate for election at any general election of members o…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/823) Dr. Ms B Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: The people of this country have entrusted Government with the unequivocal mandate to modernise the electoral system to make it more democratic, …

7 Oct
Answered

Nouvelle Découverte, 80 he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, info…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/860) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Nouvelle Découverte, 80 he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, avec votre permission, je répondrai ensemble aux questions B/860 et B/896 car elles portent sur la même question. M. le …

7 Oct
Answered

torrential rain and climatic disasters, he will state if consideration will be given for a proposed amendmen…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/863) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to torrential rain and climatic disasters, he will state if …"

Reply

The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Yes, I am stepping in, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. With your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I shall reply …

28 Oct
Answered

reported case/s of Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia amidst goats being reared by small farmers across Maur…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/921) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to reported case/s of Contagious Caprine …"

Reply

The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Division of the Veterinary Services of the Ministry that Contagious …

28 Oct
Answered

cases of children with serious behavioural concerns, she will state if she is aware of the request made by P…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/952) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to cases of children with serious behavioural concerns, she will …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. First Member for Savanne and Black River, last question for today! FLIC EN FLAC, CASCAVELLE, TAMARIN, LA GAULETTE & …

11 Nov
Answered

children with serious behavioural concerns, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/969) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: The Children’s Act 2020, which came into force on 24 January 2022, has introduced additional duties upon officers of the Probation and Aftercare …

11 Nov
Answered

water supply for domestic purposes in villages of Constituency No. 8, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/980) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply for domestic purposes in villages of Constituency No. 8, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je remercie l’honorable députée pour sa question et sa proposition d’amélioration de l’approvisionnement en eau de la …

11 Nov
Answered

gender-based violence, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number of Occupa…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/997) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to gender-based violence, she will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Ms Navarre-Marie: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that for the period 2019 to June 2025, a total of 42 applications for …

2 Dec
Answered

the dwellings severely endangered by landslides and erosion over the period 2019 to 2024 during the flood-pr…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/1130) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands Whether, in regard to the dwellings severely endangered by landslides and erosion over the period …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this question. At the outset, however, I wish to clarify that my Ministry is not responsible for issuing …

2 Dec
Answered

rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to alleviating water stress that impacts on…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/1134) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, now, the First Member for Savanne and Black River, Mr Babajee. CYBERBULLYING, ONLINE HARASSMENT/DIGITAL VIOLENCE – ONLINE …

9 Dec
Answered

the impending increase in demand for electricity during the peak summer season, he will state if his Ministr…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/1210) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the impending increase in demand for electricity during the peak …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la sécurité énergétique de l’approvisionnement en électricité demeure une priorité absolue pour ce gouvernement au même …

9 Dec
Answered

the income support scheme aimed at easing the financial burden of people aged 60 142 but below the pension a…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/1220) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the income support scheme aimed at …"

Reply

Reply (The Prime Minister): This Government inherited a very precarious situation with regard to the sustainability of the Basic Retirement Pension (BRP). The …

9 Dec
Answered

rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to alleviating water stress that impacts on…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/1221) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Merci, Madame la présidente. Je souhaite informer l’Assemblée que presque chaque année durant la saison difficile, le pays est confronté à une …

9 Dec
Answered

agricultural land, he will state the extent thereof converted for commercial and residential purposes over t…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/1226) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to agricultural land, he will state the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I am informed that the extent of agricultural land that has been issued with a land conversion permit for …

17 Mar
Answered

the maintenance and upgrading of the infrastructure of public primary and secondary schools across Mauritius…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. A/1) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the maintenance and upgrading of the infrastructure of public primary …"

Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, the annual budget allocated to maintenance and upgrading works for the Financial Year 2025/26 is Rs50 million and …

17 Mar
Answered

the number of veterinary officers required to provide adequate services to animal rearers registered at the…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. A/2) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the number of veterinary officers required …"

Reply

Reply: According to records available from the Small Farmers Welfare Fund, there are currently 921 registered breeders who are serviced by 19 veterinary …

17 Mar
Answered

the implementation and overall governance of the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he w…

to Education and Human Resource – With regard to the implementation and overall governance of the Foundation Programme in Literacy

"(No. A/3) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource with regard to the implementation and overall governance of the Foundation Programme in …"

Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, I am informed that the appointment of key coordinating positions within the FPLNS is being undertaken in accordance …

24 Mar
Answered

drug addiction, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Agency for Drug Control, inf…

to Prime Minister

"(No. A/5) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: The National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) has informed that the current Rehabilitation Programme is offered by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and …

24 Mar
Answered

the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he will state the – (a) number and purpose of off…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. A/6) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he will …"

Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, I undertook an official visit to Rodrigues Island from 20 to 24 February 2026 inter alia to take stock of progress …

24 Mar
Answered

recruitment in the public sector, he will state whether consideration will be given for – (a) a revision of…

to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. A/7) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to recruitment in the public sector, he will state whether …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that any review of the existing qualifications requirements at entry level requires a policy decision. In this context, a …

24 Mar
Answered

the Ripailles Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given for the – (a) provision of ad…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. A/8) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Ripailles Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given …"

Reply

Reply: Ripailles Community Health Centre (CHC) is currently being accommodated in a rented building of an extent of 1,000 square feet at Royal Road, Ripailles …

31 Mar
Answered

glyphosate, he will state whether consideration will be given for the banning thereof and ensuring the imple…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. A/10) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to glyphosate, he will state whether …"

Reply

Reply: The importation of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides is currently authorised for use in Mauritius under strict regulatory control in accordance …

31 Mar
Answered

the proposed establishment of the 40-hours’ work week, as stipulated in the Government Programme 2025- 2029,…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. A/12) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the proposed establishment of the 40-hours’ work week, as …"

Reply

Reply: My Ministry held the “Assises du Travail et de l’Emploi” from 23 to 25 September 2025, whereby the implementation of the 40-hours work week in …

7 Apr
Answered

labour exploitation and workplace bullying, he will state – (a) the measures currently in place to support v…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. A/14) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to labour exploitation and workplace bullying, he will state – (a) …"

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Reply: Labour exploitation is not defined in our labour legislation. However, labour exploitation may be deemed to include forced labour, debt bondage, worst …

28 Apr
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the safety of approximately 4,000 residents, including schoolchildren of Residence NHDC Lavande, Dagotière,…

to Land Transport

"(No. A/26) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the safety of approximately 4,000 residents, including schoolchildren of Residence …"

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Reply: As per the 2022 Housing and Population Census published in May 2024, the Village of Dagotière, comprising Lower and Upper Dagotière, has an estimated …

28 Apr
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low rainfalls, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether – (a) an assessment t…

to Environment

"(No. A/27) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to low rainfalls, he will, for the benefit of …"

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Reply: In line with the Government Programme 2025-2029, Government recognises the importance of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) as natural shields to …

5 May
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the water reservoirs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, inform…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. A/32) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water reservoirs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Water Resources Commission that dredging to existing impounding reservoirs already in …

5 May
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the regular water supply issues being encountered in Alma, L’Espérance, L’Avenir, Ripailles and Nouvelle Déc…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. A/33) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the regular water supply issues being encountered in Alma, L’Espérance, …"

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Reply: I am informed that 24 boreholes have been drilled in the regions of Alma, L’Esperance, L’Avenir, Ripailles and Nouvelle Découverte. The Central Water …