"(No. B/52) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the case of the alleged murder of late S.K. is ongoing at the level of the Major Crime and …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness — Whether, in regard to waiting hours in public hospitals, he will state if a survey has been carried out thereinto and, if so, indicate the (a) average waiting time …"
"(No. B/413) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to road traffic accidents, including fatal ones, along the Royal Road between Piton and …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, according to the data obtained from the iMAAP – which I described earlier – software, covering the period of 1 January 2015 to …
"(No. B/426) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National (SSRN) Hospital, he will state the average …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that no survey has been carried out to assess the average waiting time taken for a patient who is advised at …
"(No. B/443) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Rohit Boolaky Stadium at Rivière du Rempart, he will – (a) for the benefit of …"
Reply: In response to the hon. Member’s question regarding the Rohit Boolaky Stadium at Rivière du Rempart, I wish to inform the House that I personally …
"(No. B/459) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to small sugar cane planters, he will state the …"
(Withdrawn) 163 COMMUNITIES CENTRES & SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRES – COMMITTEES – CHAIRPERSONS & MEMBERS ELECTION
"To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Authority …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Land Transport – Whether, in regard to the Forbach Road, extending from Forbach to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to (a) the speed …"
"To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state the measures being taken to secure (a) adequate …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare – Whether, in regard to the Rivière du Rempart Women Empowerment Centre, she will state (a) the reasons for the closure thereof in 2020 and (b) …"
"(No. B/618) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Rivière du Rempart Women Empowerment Centre, she will state – …"
Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Indira Gandhi Women Empowerment Centre at Rivière du …
"(No. B/625) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Forbach Road, extending from Forbach to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the road segment under consideration covers an approximate length of 5.4 km, starting at the …
"(No. B/630) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state …"
(Withdrawn) 142 COTTAGE-POUDRE D'OR HAMLET ROAD – ROAD SAFETY MEASURES – ROAD WIDENING
"(No. B/631) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the …"
(Withdrawn) 14TH MONTH BONUS 2025 – RETIREES/PENSIONERS – ELIGIBILITY
"(No. B/673) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the Forbach B42 Road connects the village of Cottage to Poudre d'Or …
"(No. B/688) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to public higher education institutions, he will state the – …"
Dr. Sukon: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard part (a) of the question, which requires detailed statistical information, I am proposing, with your permission, …
"(No. B/690) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker Sir, I will seek your indulgence, but the reply is so long that I …
"(No. B/705) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the reduction in the number of funded posts for the position of Principal Medical …"
Reply: There were 18 posts in the grade of Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist on the establishment of my Ministry during Financial Year 2024-2025, out …
"(No. B/723) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Piton Police Divisional Headquarters to which the hon. Member is referring is known as the Northern …
"(No. B/740) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to its bus depot at Rivière du Rempart, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Transport Corporation that 69 buses of various makes and models are parked at Rivière du Rempart …
"(No. B/746) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the expatriates and foreigners attending public healthcare institutions in …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that up to the year 2000, all foreign patients including tourists, foreign students, foreign workers and …
"(No. B/765) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the recent changes to the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) …"
Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, as from this year, there will be no modular assessments for pupils of Grade 5. 89 In line with the annual programme for …
"(No. B/834) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
(Withdrawn) GENERAL ELECTIONS – LAW AMENDMENTS – MAURITIAN DIASPORA – RIGHT TO VOTE
"(No. B/842) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to people with disabilities, he will – (a) …"
Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, according to the Housing and Population Census 2022, Mauritius had a total of 86,607 persons with disabilities. Of whom, 82,815 were …
"(No. B/845) Dr S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the compulsory microchipping and registration …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/838) The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue. MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY – MALIAN …
"(No. B/866) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Village of Amaury, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National …"
Reply: According to information obtained from the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA), there are currently four bus routes plying through the village of …
"(No. B/967) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that in accordance with Section 45 of the Road Traffic Act, applicants for a driving licence must declare …
"(No. B/979) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to hotels in Mauritius opting not to have a specified base of operation for taxi …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the NLTA that an island wide survey was carried out in 2022 in hotels in order to assess the adequacy of …
"(No. B/984) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Northern part of the country, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
Mr Assirvaden: Je pensais qu’on allait déjeuner et après j’allais rependre mais, comme vous voulez. Madam Speaker : Mais non, nous prenons de l’eau avant de …
"(No. B/1013) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposal formerly made for the conduct in public hospitals of medical …"
(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS WELFARE FUND – CONTRIBUTIONS COLLECTED & DISBURSED – POLICY REVIEW
"(No. B/1072) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the recent allegations of missing streetlights worth over 3 million rupees from the …"
(Withdrawn) MINORS UNDER MINISTRY’S CUSTODY – CDU FOLLOW-UP & HOSPITAL OVERSTAYS’ DISCONTINUATION
"(No. B/1074) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the pre-Covid 19 practice of medical …"
Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that under the current system a medical assessment is carried out by medical practitioners of my Ministry …
"(No. B/1077) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the distribution of Crusher Run by the District Council of Rivière du Rempart in …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – PUBLIC SERVICE – 243 GENERAL WORKERS DISMISSAL – COMPLAINTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
"(No. B/1093) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the 500 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines donated through the “Gift of …"
(Withdrawn) RIVIÈRE DES CRÉOLES-NOUVELLE FRANCE – FLOODING MEASURES
"(No. B/1141) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Rivière du Rempart Swimming Pool, he will state whether a survey of the state of …"
Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, as I had already indicated since my taking of office, several sports infrastructure all over the island are either out of use or …
"(No. B/1143) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the 500 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines donated through the “Gift of …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that in November in 2021, Gift of the Givers Foundation, which is the largest disaster response …
"(No. B/1160) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the recent allegations of missing streetlights worth over 3 million rupees from the …"
(Withdrawn) CNT CREDIT UNION – UNPAID DIVIDENDS & GOVERNANCE ISSUES
"(No. B/1164) Dr S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the distribution of Crusher Run by the District Council of Rivière du Rempart in …"
(Withdrawn) FÉDÉRATION MAURICIENNE DE JUDO – CLUBS SEEKING AFFILIATION
"(No. B/1202) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Bois Marchand Highway, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Road Development Authority is responsible for the construction, care, maintenance and improvement of motorways and main roads. …
"(No. B/1213) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to Mille Beach and Memoire Beach, in Poste La …"
Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Beach Authority that Mille Beach, of an extent of 2.13 hectares and a sea frontage of 350 m, was proclaimed in …
"(No. B/1219) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Bus Route No. 222 serving the Amaury Village, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Yes, hon. Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka! One question was transferred. So, now you come with B/1221! RAINWATER …
"(No. B/1222) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the decision of his Ministry not to proceed with the provision of Continuous …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply made to Parliamentary Question B/559 at the Sitting of the House on 17 June 2025. As I …
"B/130 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the Beau Plateau bypass linking Cottage to …"
"B/136 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Local Government – Whether, in regard to the construction of the Rivière du Rempart Market, he …"
"B/145 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Local Government – Whether, in regard to roads in Constituency No. 7, Piton Rivière du Rempart …"
"B/200 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Local Government – Whether, in regard to recurrent water accumulation on the public roads and …"
"B/221 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Land Transport – Whether, in regard to vehicles declared total loss, decommissioned or …"
"B/232 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Local Government – Whether, in regard to abandoned, derelict or unsafe private buildings and …"
"(No. B/269) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public health sector, he will state the quantum of outstanding overtime …"
Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, according to International Labour Organisation, overtime is generally defined as working time performed in excess of the normal …
"(No. B/277) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Amitié Football Ground in Constituency No. 7, Piton and Rivière du Rempart, he …"
Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that a plot of land measuring 8,881 metre square situated at Amitié, has been duly acquired by government …
"B/284 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the recently launched 24/7 free hotline 146 for the …"
"(No. B/294) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to nursing studies, he will state whether consideration – (a) …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS – ALLOTED FUNDS 157
"(No. B/320) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 05 April 2026 at 22.15 hours, one Mr J. L. of NHDC Bon Espoir phoned at …
"(No. B/324) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on Thursday 02 April 2026, a Supervisor at Mitsubishi Motors, Leal Company …
"(No. B/337) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that two incidents have been reported at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and one at Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) …
"(No. B/357) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to nursing studies, he will state whether consideration – (a) …"
Dr. Sukon: Madam Speaker, I thank hon. Dr. Prayag for this question. Let me begin with an unvarnished truth. Mauritius has a nursing shortage. It is not a …
"(No. B/436) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to children admitted in paediatric wards of public hospitals, he will state the …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the policy of the Ministry of Health and Wellness is founded on the principles of …
"B/457 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to CT and MRI Scans, he will state the total number …"
"B/487 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports – Whether, in regard to the renovation works being carried out at the Rivière du …"
"B/490 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness – Whether, in regard to the commitment of Government to implement a Pharmacare …"
"(No. B/497) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"
The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Prisons that all detainees are systematically searched upon their return from Court. …
"B/509 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister …"
"B/510 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister …"
"(No. B/554) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Women’s Centre in Constituency No. 7, Piton and Rivière du …"
(Withdrawn) FOREIGN WORKERS – LICENSING, COMPLIANCE & SAFEGUARDS
"B/573 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister …"
"(No. B/582) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football grounds and mini soccer pitches within Constituency No. 7, Piton and …"
Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Constituency No. 7, Piton and Rivière du Rempart falls under the District Council of Rivière du Rempart and the District …
"(No. B/595) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Terre Rouge Verdun – Trianon Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
The Minister of National Infrastructure (Mr A. Gunness): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall reply to this Parliamentary Question. Mr …
"(No. B/616) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the fleet of 100 electric buses donated by the Government of India, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES & MAURITIUS – MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS – SCHEME OF DUTIES