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Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil

Mr Beechook

The Honourable Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil (Mr Beechook)
Questions asked
68
Answered
64
Not answered
4
Answer rate
94%
Most questioned portfolios
Prime Minister
34
Land Transport
9
Tourism
5
Health and Wellness
3
National …
3
Energy and Public …
2
Local Government
2
Youth and Sports
2
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Beechook

10 Dec
Answered

the comprehensive report on the state of the economy currently under preparation, he will state where matter…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/6) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for the question. I will certainly table a copy of the report of the state of the economy after my …

17 Dec
Answered

official missions undertaken by the former Speaker of the National Assembly between 19 July 2024 to 04 Octob…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/44) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the former Speaker of the National Assembly was elected on 18 July 2024. He submitted his resignation on 05 October 2024, …

17 Dec
Answered

the Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital 45 at Constance, he will state if his Ministry has carried out a comprehen…

to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/62) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital 45 at Constance, he will state if his Ministry …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, as a newly appointed minister, I am visiting all hospitals to enquire on the state of affairs thereof. Accordingly, I carried out a …

17 Dec
Answered

drain projects undertaken by the Land Drainage Authority and the Drains Infrastructure Construction Ltd., si…

to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/63) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq &Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drain projects undertaken by the Land Drainage Authority and the Drains …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Land Drainage Authority Act 2017 was proclaimed on 22 May 2018, and the Land Drainage Authority became operational on 01 June …

4 Feb
Answered

Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), he will state the number thereof established since 2015 to 2024, indicating…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1) Mr R. S. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Ministry of Finance that, on the basis of a survey carried out, 78 Special Purpose Vehicles have been …

4 Feb
Answered

the E-Health project, he will state the current status of the project.

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/46) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the E-Health project, he will state the current status of the project."

Reply

Reply: My Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has embarked on an e-Health project for a paperless, modern and …

4 Feb
Answered

the local authorities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total number of s…

to Local Government

"(No. B/66) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the local authorities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the …"

Reply

Reply: I have been informed by the Local Government Service Commission that a total of 1,765 appointments were made, and 32 staff members were promoted within …

18 Mar
Answered

the Smart City Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total land surfac…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/130) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Economic Development Board that since the introduction of the Smart City Scheme in 2015, 19 projects …

25 Mar
Answered

the pipe replacement projects in the villages of Palmar, Quatre Cocos, and Belle Mare/Mare du Puits locality…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/219) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe replacement projects in the villages of Palmar, Quatre Cocos, and …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, j’ai été informé par la Central Water Authority, que la mise en œuvre des projets de remplacement des tuyaux proposés dans les …

25 Mar
Answered

the program Support to Students/Athletes pursuing Tertiary/Vocational Studies (Locally & Abroad), he will, f…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/224) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the program Support to Students/Athletes pursuing Tertiary/Vocational Studies (Locally & …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports was set up under the Finance and Audit (Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports) …

15 Apr
Answered

the Mauritius Revenue Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as to t…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/355) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the MRA that the total number of VAT registered entities, including companies and persons, was as follows – …

15 Apr
Answered

the inquiry 33 initiated into an alleged case of sniffing at the Baie Jacotet Landing Station, he will, for…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/363) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, let me from the very outset point out to the House, that there had been serious allegations in the public, including the …

15 Apr
Answered

the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the subsequent site visit effected…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/368) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure hether, in regard to the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the region of Poste de Flacq has been subject to recurrent flooding due to the swelling of Poste de Flacq River …

6 May
Answered

the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/402) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework was introduced in 2009 when profitable firms were required to either …

13 May
Answered

officers recruited by local authorities in 2024, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information a…

to Local Government

"(No. B/493) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to officers recruited by local authorities in 2024, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to present a clear explanation of the recent recruitment activities within the local authorities highlighting the …

13 May
Answered

the e-Health Project, he will state the current status thereof.

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/524) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the e-Health Project, he will state the current status thereof."

Reply

(Withdrawn) 138 GENTILLY BRIDGE – RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

8 Jul
Answered

the Lallmatie Police Station, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/576) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that Lallmatie Police Station falls under the Eastern Division and is …

8 Jul
Answered

the official overseas missions funded by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) since 2014 to 2024…

to Tourism

"(No. B/604) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the official overseas missions funded by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) since …"

Reply

The Minister of Energy and Public Utilities (Mr P. Assirvaden) : M. le président, avec votre permission, je vais répondre à cette question. On m’informe que …

8 Jul
Answered

bus routes 53, 26 and 221, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Au…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/608) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus routes 53, 26 and 221, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I informed by the NLTA that bus route 26, Belmont Traffic Centre to Central Flacq via Roche Noire, and route 53, …

15 Jul
Answered

the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National L…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/670) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that it has not …

11 Nov
Answered

the social housing units under construction in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the benefit of the House, ob…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/981) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the social housing units under construction in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed that the construction of 507 social housing units is currently being undertaken in Constituency No. 9. The …

11 Nov
Answered

the St Géran Hotel, he will state when was the Environmental Impact Assessment licence for works on the beac…

to Environment

"(No. B/1001) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the St Géran Hotel, he will state when was the …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Thank you, Madam Speaker. 88 Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that on the 13 October 2023, …

17 Mar
Answered

internet connection, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the mobile network operators in Maur…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/33) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to internet connection, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: I thank the hon. Member for this question, Madam Speaker. The House will recall that on 28 February 2025, I made a statement regarding the …

24 Mar
Answered

the Mauritian economy, he will state whether a comprehensive impact assessment thereon has been carried out…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/79) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as I have stated on several occasions, the economic mismanagement and irresponsible fiscal stewardship of the previous …

24 Mar
Answered

the Tourist Enterprise License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, in…

to Tourism

"(No. B/103) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Tourist Enterprise License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism …"

Reply

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Mr M. Yeung Sik Yuen): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to this PQ. I am informed by the …

31 Mar
Answered

foreign workers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Passport and Immigration Office, inf…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/151) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/151 and B/158 together, as they relate to the same subject matter. In regard to …

31 Mar
Answered

food security concerns amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, he will state the measures being implem…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/194) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to food security concerns amidst the ongoing crisis …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to PQs B/194, B/201 and B/209 together as they relate to the same subject matter. But I will …

7 Apr
Answered

Silver Bank Limited, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bank of Mauritius – (a) copy of…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/234) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that, in accordance with the Banking Act …

28 Apr
Answered

Mr. S. M., Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Board, he will, for the benefit of the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/494) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Economic Development Board that Mr S.M. was appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 11 April …

28 Apr
Answered

the inquiry initiated into allegations of corruption in relation to the procurement of turbines for the Sain…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/501) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Crimes Commission that the then Independent Commission Against Corruption initiated …

28 Apr
Answered

the proposed establishment of a Special Economic Zone at Côte d’Or, he will state the – (a) proposed incenti…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/504) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, at the launch of the Mauritius-India Business Meeting last September in Mumbai, I had announced the setting up of a Special …

28 Apr
Answered

public transport in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/536) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to public transport in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Constituency No. 9, Flacq-Bon Accueil, spans over a reasonably wide geographical area. It comprises several villages …

5 May
Answered

Mrs R. A. and Mr A. M., directors at the Financial Services Commission, she will, for the benefit of the Hou…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/594) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to Mrs R. A. and Mr A. M., directors at the Financial Services …"

Reply

Dr. Ms Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the FSC that four complaints have been received in respect of Mrs R. A and one complaint in respect of …