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Third Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

Mr Caserne

The Honourable Third Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Caserne)
Questions asked
97
Answered
80
Not answered
15
Answer rate
82%
Most questioned portfolios
Prime Minister
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14
Health and Wellness
13
Local Government
9
Land Transport
7
Energy and Public …
6
Information Technology
5
Industry
4
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Caserne

10 Dec
Answered

recurrent flooding in the region of Vallée des Prêtres, in particular, in Morcellement Ramlagun during rainy…

to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/29) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to recurrent flooding in the region of Vallée des Prêtres, in particular, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the region of Vallée des Prêtres and its surroundings, including Morcellement …

10 Dec
Answered

the extension works currently being carried out at the Abercrombie Market fair, he will, for the benefit of…

to Local Government —

"(No. B/30) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the extension works currently being carried out at the Abercrombie Market …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis (MCCPL) that an initial contract was awarded on 13 July 2021 …

10 Dec
Answered

the distribution of methadone currently being carried out near the Abercrombie Police Station which is causi…

to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/31) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the distribution of methadone currently being carried out near the …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to highlight to the House that the relocation of methadone dispensing to another site without proper planning will tantamount …

4 Feb
Answered

the departure and the arrival counters of the Passport and Immigration at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Inte…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/13) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Officer-in-Charge of the Passport and Immigration Office that long queues at immigration counters at SSRIA are normally caused by …

4 Feb
Answered

pipes laying works carried out in the region of Sainte Croix, Cité La Cure, Ruisseau Rose and Long Mountain…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/32) Mr L. M. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to pipes laying works carried out in the region of Sainte Croix, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the road reinstatement works in these regions were delayed due to a shortage of …

4 Feb
Answered

the current water supply affecting several regions around the country, he will state if consideration will b…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/43) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the current water supply affecting several regions around the …"

Reply

Reply: The water 24/7 slogan repeated ad nauseam by the previous government has turned out to be a complete lie. Today our country is facing a crisis which is …

4 Mar
Answered

public health institutions, he will state the measures being taken to ensure the privacy of patient while be…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/86) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to public health institutions, he will state the measures being taken to …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the following measures are in place at the level of public health institutions to ensure the privacy …

4 Mar
Answered

the motor vehicle licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Au…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/115) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the motor vehicle licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) that Motor Vehicle Licence (MVL), commonly known as “Déclaration” is payable 15 days …

18 Mar
Answered

illegal motorcycle rallies on motorway M3, particularly from the Terre Rouge and Mamezelle Laure roundabout,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/138) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: Under section 125 of the Road Traffic Act, a person who promotes or takes part in motor races on a road, should obtain the consent of the Commissioner …

18 Mar
Answered

the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/154) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the District Council of Pamplemousses had, on 29 September 2023, appointed Vyyaass Consulting Engineer …

18 Mar
Answered

Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Huma…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/158) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether he will state if he has been made aware of an incident that occurred at the …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, let me make it clear that I am going to answer a very sensitive question. So, I hope we keep it at that …

18 Mar
Answered

the street lighting system on motorways M1, M2 & M3, including the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoo…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/196) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the street lighting system on motorways M1, M2 & M3, including the new …"

Reply

Reply: The provision and maintenance of all street lightings found along Motorways M1, M2 and M3, including the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur …

8 Apr
Answered

the Traffic Branch, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, informati…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/280) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that currently one hundred and sixty-five police riders are posted to the Traffic Branch of the Mauritius …

8 Apr
Answered

bus stops on public roads, he will state if he has been made aware of inconveniences caused, by vehicles par…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/288) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus stops on public roads, he will state if he has been made aware of …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed that provisions are made under subsection 2(c)(i) of Section 72 of the Parking on a Road as per G. N. No. 53 of …

8 Apr
Answered

stray dogs, he will state if he has been made aware of the increasing number thereof over the past years and…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/321) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to stray dogs, he will state if he has …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: We have two minutes left. We move to the next question. Hon. Third Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka! MAURITIUS CANE …

15 Apr
Answered

the Mauritian passport, he will state if consideration will be given for the conversion thereof into biometr…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/358) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as announced in the Government Programme 2025-2029, my Government will introduce biometric passport with advanced encryption …

15 Apr
Answered

stray dogs, he will state if he has been made aware of the increasing number thereof over the past five year…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/367) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to stray dogs, he will state if he has …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you. Madam Speaker, the issue of stray dogs is one of our priorities and we are adopting a humane and multi-stakeholder approach to ensure …

15 Apr
Answered

the Mobile Applications “MoKloud”, “MauPass”, “Mo Rendez Vous” and “Mwa Mo Wallet”, he will state if conside…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/380) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mobile Applications “MoKloud”, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for the question. With regard to the apps, it seems there has been an explosion of mobile …

15 Apr
Answered

Phases 2 and 3 of 81 the Ring Road Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Deve…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/388) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Phases 2 and 3 of 81 the Ring Road Project, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the main objective of the Ring Road Project is to relieve traffic congestion in …

6 May
Answered

road traffic offences in the Metropolitan (North) Division, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fr…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/411) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, from January 2023 to 30 April 2025, a total of 1,605 contraventions have been recorded for road …

6 May
Answered

the Mauritian Embassies and High Commissions abroad, he will, in each case, provide a list of the vehicles p…

to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/461) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Mauritian Embassies and High …"

Reply

Reply: The Ministry is supported by 19 Diplomatic Missions overseas under the stewardship of an Ambassador/High Commissioner and two Consulates. The …

13 May
Answered

the Civil Status Office situated at Le Hochet, Terre Rouge, he will state if his Office is in presence of an…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/463) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there have been several verbal and written complaints regarding the deplorable state of the Terre Rouge …

13 May
Answered

the Boulingrin tunnel at Long Mountain, along the Terre Rouge Verdun Motorway, he will state if he has been…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/483) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Boulingrin tunnel at Long Mountain, along the Terre Rouge Verdun …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by Road Development Authority that in the context of the construction of Terre Rouge-Verdun-Trianon Link Road in …

13 May
Answered

the proposed relocation of the Head Office of the National Land Transport Authority, he will state where mat…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/527) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the proposed relocation of the Head Office of the National Land Transport …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that the number of daily transactions undertaken at the level of the counters of the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) …

13 May
Answered

Government 140 buildings, he will state if consideration will be given for the provision of rain water harve…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/528) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government 140 buildings, he will state if consideration will be …"

Reply

Reply: The issue of integrating rainwater harvesting systems in government buildings is both timely and relevant, particularly in view of the growing need for …

17 Jun
Answered

the posts of Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive respectively in the local authorities, he will, for…

to Local Government

"(No. B/549) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the posts of Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive respectively in the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) that since December 2014 to …

17 Jun
Answered

the roundabouts on motorways and classified roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Ro…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/557) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the roundabouts on motorways and classified roads, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the maintenance and embellishment of roundabouts located along motorways and …

17 Jun
Answered

the posts of Financial Controller in the local authorities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain th…

to Local Government

"(No. B/571) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the posts of Financial Controller in the local authorities, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regard to part (a) of the question, seven appointments have been made in the grade of Financial Controller since …

8 Jul
Answered

the use of bank cheques as means of payment, he will state if consideration will be given for the phasing ou…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/592) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that as part of the modernisation and digitalisation of the domestic banking and payment services sector, the Bank of Mauritius is …

8 Jul
Answered

the roundabouts on the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/611) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the roundabouts on the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a known fact that previously, roundabout were being provided along motorways and main roads to allow conflicting …

8 Jul
Answered

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Equipment, he will give the list of the p…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/613) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan …"

Reply

The Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (Dr. A. Ramtohul): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will reply to PQ B/613, …

8 Jul
Answered

the public places, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Health Services, information as to…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/635) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public places, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Reply: The issue regarding rat infestation in public places falls under the purview of other national agencies such as the Ministry of Local Government and …

15 Jul
Answered

green spaces, children’s playgrounds and public gardens falling under the aegis of the Municipal City Counci…

to Local Government

"(No. B/679) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to green spaces, children’s playgrounds and public gardens falling under the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis that there are currently 79 green spaces, 9 public gardens and 44 …

15 Jul
Answered

the new Government Mobile App KOREK!, he will state the Government services and documents that will be avail…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/687) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the new Government Mobile App KOREK!, he …"

Reply

The Minister of Education and Human Resources (Dr. M. Gungapersad): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will reply to this PQ on behalf of my …

22 Jul
Answered

the new vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Registrar General, information as t…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/724) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply (The Minister of Land Transport): I am informed by the Registrar General’s Department that for the month of June this year, there was an exceptional …

22 Jul
Answered

the proposed construction/relocation of the Fire and Satellite Stations and the Head Offices of the Mauritiu…

to Local Government

"(No. B/730) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed construction/relocation of the Fire and Satellite Stations and …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that several projects have been earmarked for the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) with a view to …

22 Jul
Answered

the payment of fines and fixed penalty notices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/751) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the payment of fines and fixed penalty notices, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, the Road Traffic Act was amended in 2019 by Act 24 of 2019 so as to facilitate payment of fixed penalties. Accordingly, a new section …

22 Jul
Answered

the Court Judgment in relation to the Abercrombie Market Fair, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

to Local Government

"(No. B/755) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Court Judgment in relation to the Abercrombie Market Fair, he will, for …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, the Abercombie Market Fair Project stands as a textbook case of administrative failure and poor decision making by the previous …

29 Jul
Answered

Mr. A.K.D., former Commissioner of Police, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commission…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/771) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, regarding part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that seven vehicles from the Police Car Pool …

29 Jul
Answered

the Citizen Support Portal, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Citizen Support Unit, inf…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/774) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Citizen Support Portal (CSP) which was launched in April 2017, is a digital platform that allows citizens to register …

29 Jul
Answered

Morcellement Green Park, in Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Cou…

to Local Government

"(No. B/791) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to Morcellement Green Park, in Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, the drains were last cleaned from 26 June …

7 Oct
Answered

flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, particularly in Morcellement Ramlagun, 15…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/871) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) POINTE AUX CANNONNIERS, VALE, GRAND BAY, FOND DU SAC, SOTTISE & GOODLANDS – IRREGULAR WATER SUPPLY – MEASURES ENVISAGED

28 Oct
Answered

the Commission on the Prerogative of Mercy, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/904) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Commission on the Prerogative of Mercy is established in accordance with section 75(2) of the Constitution and consists …

28 Oct
Answered

the Cité la Cure Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given for the provision of denta…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/927) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Cité la Cure Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, dental services are provided through 71 dedicated dental clinics as well as the major hospitals outpatient dental units …

11 Nov
Answered

flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, particularly in Morcellement Ramlagun, in…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/982) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Land Drainage Authority entrusted this project to the Drain Infrastructure Construction Ltd on 06 January …

11 Nov
Answered

the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Small and Medi…

to Industry

"(No. B/995) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives whether, in regard to the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Ameer Meea: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that since I took office in November 2024, I have initiated consultations with SMEs, SME Association …

11 Nov
Answered

the Government Telephone Directory, he will state if consideration will be given for the issue of hard copie…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/1005) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Government Telephone Directory, he …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that in line with the Government Programme 2025–2029 and the Digital Transformation Blueprint launched by the Ministry of Information …

2 Dec
Answered

MauPass application, he will state the current number of registered users thereof, indicating – (a) the meas…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/1128) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to MauPass application, he will state the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. The MauPass application is a single sign-on platform which creates the …

9 Dec
Answered

the departure and arrival of passengers at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1189) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: Numerous representations have been made since a number of years by passengers and economic operators regarding delivery of various services and …

9 Dec
Answered

each of the public hospitals, he will state the – (a) number of parking slots available thereat, indicating…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/1227) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to each of the public hospitals, he will state the – (a) number of parking …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the number of parking slots available for public at the main regional hospital is as follows …

17 Mar
Answered

abandoned vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, informati…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/20) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that as at 14 March 2026, a total of nine vehicles had been identified …

17 Mar
Answered

methadone distribution at Abercrombie, he will state where matters stand as regard the proposed relocation t…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/48) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to methadone distribution at Abercrombie, he will state where matters stand as …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with the setting of MUGA project in the vicinity of Sainte Croix, a request was made to my Ministry to relocate the existing …

24 Mar
Answered

the Mauritian passport, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed replacement thereof by the biom…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/89) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: The specifications for the biometric passport will be finalised shortly. Some of the main features of the biometric passport would include the following …

31 Mar
Answered

the Registrar General’s Department, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the exis…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/154) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, there are currently 14 vacant positions at the Registrar-General’s Department in different grades. This includes 6 vacancies …

31 Mar
Answered

the Emmanuel Anquetil Building, he will state the extent of the spaces available thereat, indicating whether…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/157) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that the Emmanuel Anquetil Building built in 1979, requires significant refurbishment. In 2024, former occupants, namely the Ministry of …

7 Apr
Answered

Police Stations, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police and table the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/238) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that there are presently 80 Police Stations and 15 Police Posts in Mauritius and Rodrigues. Police have …

7 Apr
Answered

the Cooperatives Sector, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Cooperative Development Unit…

to Industry

"(No. B/259) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives whether, in regard to the Cooperatives Sector, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Ameer Meea: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for his question. Madam Speaker, the cooperatives sector remains an important pillar of our economic …

7 Apr
Answered

electricity, he will state whether consideration is being given for measures to be taken to encourage the re…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/266) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity, he will state whether consideration is being given …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, comme la Chambre le sait, le conflit au Moyen- Orient a gravement perturbé la chaîne d'approvisionnement en pétrole et en …

14 Apr
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the removal of abandoned vehicles lying on public roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain infor…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/325) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the term abandoned vehicles means vehicles left by their owners on footpaths or along public roads. …

14 Apr
Answered

the National Electronic Licensing System, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Economic De…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/341) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Economic Development Board that the National Electronic Licensing System (NELS) is a central digital platform, developed with the …

14 Apr
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General Practitioners of the public health sector currently on study leave without pay to pursue postgraduat…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/348) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to General Practitioners of the public health sector currently on study leave …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that at present, there are around 108 general practitioners who have been granted study leave without pay to pursue …

21 Apr
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the Finance and Revenue Section of the Mauritius Police Force, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/402) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Finance and Revenue Section of the Mauritius Police Force is …

21 Apr
Answered

the payment of fines under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, he will state where matters stand as to the…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/444) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the payment of fines under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, he will state …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset I wish to inform the House Road Traffic Act was amended in September 2019 through the Road Traffic …

28 Apr
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the recent water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/538) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the recent water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m'informe que la région de Bois Pignolet, située dans la circonscription No. 4 – Port Louis Nord et Montagne Longue, …

5 May
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affidavits in respect of applications for residence permits, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain i…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/563) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, Section 7 of the Immigration Act provides for the eligibility criteria for temporary residence permit for a non-citizen who …

5 May
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the promotion of a paperless environment within the public service, he will state the measures being taken t…

to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/584) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the promotion of a paperless environment within the …"

Reply

Mr Pentiah: First and foremost, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for his question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the transition towards a paperless …

5 May
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the International Vaccination Centre, he will state whether consideration will be given for the decentralisa…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/592) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the International Vaccination Centre, he will state whether consideration …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the International Vaccination Centre has been designated to provide specialised vaccination services in …