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Second Member for Rodrigues

Mr François

The Honourable Second Member for Rodrigues (Mr François)
Questions asked
94
Answered
82
Not answered
12
Answer rate
87%
Most questioned portfolios
Prime Minister
34
National …
9
Agro-Industry
7
Environment
6
Youth and Sports
6
Social Integration
5
Health and Wellness
4
Information Technology
4
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr François

4 Feb
Answered

the fire outbreak that 126 destroyed the office housing the Electoral Commission in Rodrigues on or about 30…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/7) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

Reply: In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 30 October 2024, a fire outbreak was reported in a building …

4 Feb
Answered

support 52 extended to fishers in Rodrigues through the off-lagoon fishing scheme for the purchase of Canott…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/25) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to support 52 extended to fishers in Rodrigues through the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, the off-lagoon fishing scheme, purchase of Canotte was introduced with the aim of providing financial support to registered …

4 Feb
Answered

the Proxy Mean Test used to determine eligibility to fall under the Social Register of Mauritius, he will, f…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/29) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Proxy Mean Test used to determine eligibility to fall …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Social Register of Mauritius (SRM) was introduced in 2008 as a centralised database to register individuals …

4 Feb
Answered

the problems of shortage of animal feed in Rodrigues, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain inf…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/34) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the problems of shortage of animal feed in Rodrigues, he will – (a) for the benefit …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, I am informed there is a shortage of animal feed since the beginning of January 2025. According to the information provided …

4 Mar
Answered

the Police Force in Rodrigues, he will – (a) state if he has been aware of the shortage of Police Officers p…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/73) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that there is a shortage of personnel …

4 Mar
Answered

driving licenses 33 suspended during the last 5 years in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/76) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, Section 53 (1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act (RTA) stipulates that where a person who is the holder of a driving licence or a …

4 Mar
Answered

electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/89) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/88) Madam Speaker: Hon. Fourth Member for Rodrigues, your next question! MV TROCHETIA – DRYDOCKING COSTS

4 Mar
Answered

specialists of the public health sector on official visits to Rodrigues, he will state the – (a) frequency a…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/109) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to specialists of the public health sector on official visits to Rodrigues, he will state the – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that presently Specialists/Senior Specialists are posted to Rodrigues on a monthly tour of service in the following …

18 Mar
Answered

the Claim for Extended Continental Shelf in the region of Rodrigues Island, he will state where matters stan…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/134) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, this question would be very, very long to answer. I am proposing to tabling the information. Madam Speaker: Okay! Hon. …

25 Mar
Answered

Port Mathurin Port Development Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the implementation there…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/204) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of 117 Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

Reply: The Mauritius Ports Authority is required under Section 5 of the Ports Act to prepare and periodically update a port master plan for Mauritius and …

25 Mar
Answered

the proposed construction of a new building to house the Mauritius National Assembly under the India- Maurit…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/212) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: It is worth recalling that in 2015 the then Minister of Financial Services, Good Governance and Institutional Reforms unveiled what the previous …

25 Mar
Answered

National Heritage Sites in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Herita…

to Arts and Culture – PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS PAGE 10 of 21 Parliament House

"(No. B/225) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to National Heritage Sites in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the National Heritage Fund, a parastatal body operating under aegis …

8 Apr
Answered

rainwater harvesting, he will state if consideration will be given to – (a) amending the relevant legislatio…

to Local Government

"(No. B/291) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to rainwater harvesting, he will state if consideration will be given to – (a) amending the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, at the very outset, allow me to thank the hon. Member for this interesting question. The suggestion of making it mandatory for newly …

8 Apr
Answered

the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 update for the forthcoming COP30, he will state where matte…

to Environment

"(No. B/293) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 update for …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Thank you, Madam Speaker. The House may wish to note that, in line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris …

8 Apr
Answered

requests made by Rodriguan public officers for their transfer from the Mauritius Establishment to the Rodrig…

to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/303) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to requests made by Rodriguan public officers for their transfer from the …"

Reply

Mr Pentiah: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, may I, please, first and foremost, thank the hon. Second Member for Rodrigues for his question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I …

6 May
Answered

the Children’s Court, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Master and Registrar, info…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/423) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney- General whether, in regard to the Children’s Court, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Master and Registrar, …"

Reply

The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Section 3(1) of the Children’s Court Act provides for the establishment of the …

6 May
Answered

the proposed construction of a mini soccer synthetic pitch at Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille RCEA at Latani…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/444) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed construction of a mini soccer synthetic pitch at Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to the construction of a mini soccer synthetic pitch at Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille RCEA at Latanier in Rodrigues, the authorisation of …

13 May
Answered

the subsidised air- fares for the people of Rodrigues travelling to Mauritius, he will state if consideratio…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/472) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: The Rodrigues Subsidy on Airfare Scheme was introduced on 15 February 2015 to provide subsidised airfares for individuals travelling from Rodrigues to …

13 May
Answered

the fight against corruption in Rodrigues over the past three years, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/476) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) 124 ICAC & FCC – CORRUPTION CASES INVESTIGATED – PERIOD 2014-2024 (No. B/ 477) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) …

13 May
Answered

drains projects in Constituency No. 21, Rodrigues, particularly at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, Pistache and B…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/487) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drains projects in Constituency No. 21, Rodrigues, particularly at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Development Unit that the bids for the projects drain works at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, raising of …

13 May
Answered

public sector efficiency and quality service in Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be given to a…

to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/522) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to public sector efficiency and quality service in Rodrigues, he will state …"

Reply

Reply: As announced in the Government Programme 2025-2029, this Government has taken the firm commitment to make the Public Service become more efficient and …

17 Jun
Answered

the fight against corruption in Rodrigues over the past three years, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/534) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that in September 2007, the then Independent Commission Against Corruption opened a sub-office in Rodrigues …

17 Jun
Answered

the 2025-2026 Budget Estimates, he will state if the – (a) projects and programmes established and approved…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/537) Mr J. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, concerning part (a) of the question, I have been informed that the projects and programmes relating to Rodrigues Island have …

17 Jun
Answered

Type 1 diabetes, he will state the reported number of patients thereof living in Agaléga, Rodrigues, and mai…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/559) Mr J. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Type 1 diabetes, he will state the reported number of patients thereof living in Agaléga, …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Type 1 diabetes mellitus is insulin dependent diabetes where the patients are administered …

17 Jun
Answered

the 13th CJSOI GAMES to be held in Seychelles from 28 July to 10 August 2025, he will state – (a) the number…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/563) Mr J. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the 13th CJSOI GAMES to be held in Seychelles from 28 July to 10 August 2025, he will state – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, le 13eme édition des Jeux de la Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien will be held on the 2nd to …

8 Jul
Answered

the fight against proliferation of drugs through loose parcel in Rodrigues through the Port Mathurin Post Of…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/593) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) that on 19 June 2025, a bidding exercise has been …

8 Jul
Answered

the proposed development of a Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues, he will state where matters stand.

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/598) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed development of a Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues, he will state where …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have to inform the House that in the Government Programme 2025-2029, we announced that the Land Drainage Master Plan for …

15 Jul
Answered

the Accounts of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, he will state – (a) the measures and remedial actions, if a…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/650) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, the National Audit Office has observed the following shortcomings in the financial statements of Financial Year …

15 Jul
Answered

the recent mission undertaken by the Chairperson and officers of the Mauritius Ports Authority to Rodrigues,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/661) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that the purpose of the visit was to discuss the recommendations of the Port Master Plan as well as taking cognisance of port operational …

15 Jul
Answered

the Mauritius 37 Post Offices in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, informa…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/668) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mauritius 37 Post Offices in Rodrigues, he will, for the …"

Reply

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

15 Jul
Answered

the proposed introduction of a new administrative framework and a new Sports Bill, he will state where matte…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/671) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of a new administrative framework and a new Sports Bill, he will state …"

Reply

The Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare (Ms A. Navarre-Marie): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the absence of the substantive Minister, I am replying to …

22 Jul
Answered

the health services challenges prevailing in Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be given for the…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/749) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the health services challenges prevailing in Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the Rodrigues Commission for Health operates under the umbrella of Rodrigues Regional Assembly and is the primary governing body for …

22 Jul
Answered

the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) Award courses for the July/August 2025 intake for a Bachelor of E…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/763) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) Award courses for the July/August 2025 intake …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) that the Bachelor of Education in Technical and Vocational …

29 Jul
Answered

the agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and of the Republic of Mauritius over the Chagos…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/775) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that a Bill entitled “Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill” was presented to the …

29 Jul
Answered

the amnesty scheme for the writing-off of long outstanding loans of over 20 years or of deceased planters, b…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/784) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Development Bank of Mauritius Ltd (DBM) that, following Budget 2021-2022, an Amnesty Scheme was introduced with the objective of …

29 Jul
Answered

the Foundation Program in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he will state where matters stand regarding the – (…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/803) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Foundation Program in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he will state where matters …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Foundation Program in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills was introduced in January 2025 in grade 7, 8 and 9 to replace …

29 Jul
Answered

the recent official visit he undertook to Rodrigues together with an accompanying delegation, he will state…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/808) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent official visit he undertook to Rodrigues together with an accompanying delegation, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I would like to inform the House that purpose of my mission to Rodrigues was to …

28 Oct
Answered

the Port Mathurin Port Area, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Ports Authorit…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/915) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Acting Director-General of the Mauritius Ports Authority that the latter organisation is presently not undertaking any development …

28 Oct
Answered

the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) and the Introduction of the Foundation Programme in Litera…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/924) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) and the Introduction of the …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, allow me before starting to answer this main question to wish good luck to all the 14,837 PSAC students who have started their …

28 Oct
Answered

the islets in the lagoon of Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be given to amending the Forests…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/939) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the islets in the lagoon of Rodrigues, he will state if …"

Reply

The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, presently two islets found in the lagoon of Rodrigues namely, Île aux Cocos and… …

28 Oct
Answered

the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled to be held in Brazil in November 2025, h…

to Environment

"(No. B/948) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the 30th session of the Conference of Parties, that is, COP30 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change …

25 Nov
Answered

the forthcoming publication of the Pay Research Bureau Report, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1036) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Director of the Pay Research Bureau that in line with established practice, the Bureau has had …

25 Nov
Answered

the displacement and extension of electric poles for high and low voltage networks in Rodrigues to new resid…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/1065) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the displacement and extension of electric poles for high and low voltage networks in …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) (i) de la question, je suis informé par le CEB que pour l’année 2025, il y a eu 20 …

25 Nov
Answered

coral bleaching in the Republic of Mauritius, he will give details of coral bleaching events and state the –…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/1076) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to coral bleaching in the Republic of Mauritius, he will …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: I will reply to the question. It’s a lengthy reply and all the information related is in the reply and it’s worth perusing it. Madam Speaker: …

25 Nov
Answered

the proposed introduction of Digital Access as an integral citizen right and the way forward, including the…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/1080) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of Digital Access as an integral …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, as the House may be aware, my Ministry launched a Digital Transformation Blueprint 2025-29 earlier this year and this blueprint …

2 Dec
Answered

the sub-office of the Financial Crimes Commission at Camp Du Roi in Rodrigues Island, he will, for the benef…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1110) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, let me first inform the House that the sub-office of the Financial Crimes Commission in Rodrigues has now moved from Camp du …

2 Dec
Answered

domestic and family violence against women, children and men in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the H…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1118) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from 2020 to 27 November 2025, a total of 608 cases of domestic violence and family violence pertaining …

2 Dec
Answered

the advancement of football in our Republic and in the Indian Ocean, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/1148) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the advancement of football in our Republic and in the Indian Ocean, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, the Union des Fédérations de Football de l'Océan Indien was a regional football confederation for the Indian Ocean and operated …

9 Dec
Answered

the MBC-Rodrigues Services, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the state of the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1174) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) 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 that in February of this year, soon after assuming office, the Director General of the MBC undertook a visit …

9 Dec
Answered

the proposed introduction in the Assembly of proposed amendments to be brought to the Rodrigues Regional Ass…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1194) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: In the Government Programme 2025-2026, we stated that “Government will embark on wide consultations to implement inclusive and participatory reforms …

9 Dec
Answered

the Plaine Corail Airport, in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airports Holding…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1195) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by Airport of Rodrigues Ltd that no complaint has been received regarding insufficient parking space at the Plaine Corail Airport. This …

9 Dec
Answered

the Sustainable Development Goals, he will state where matters stand as to the implementation thereof, indic…

to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/1197) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the Sustainable Development Goals, he will state where …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, it may be recalled that in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a framework …

17 Mar
Answered

the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he will state the – (a) diplomatic measures being taken by Governme…

to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/26) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he will …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Mr A. Duval: It would be mine, Madam Speaker. B/27. MAURITIUS TOURISM AUTHORITY – MR J.A, PART-TIME CHAIRMAN – DISMISSAL, REINTERGRATION & …

17 Mar
Answered

hazardous substances and waste in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Environm…

to Environment

"(No. B/54) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to hazardous substances and waste in Rodrigues, he will, for the …"

Reply

Reply: Hazardous wastes are wastes, that even in low concentration, have the potential to affect human health or the environment because of its chemical, …

17 Mar
Answered

the registered fishers in mainland Mauritius and Rodrigues Island, respectively, he will state, for the past…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/72) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the registered fishers in mainland Mauritius and Rodrigues …"

Reply

Reply: Registered fishermen of Rodrigues fall under the purview of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA). As regards part (a) of the question, 362 artisanal …

24 Mar
Answered

Gender-Based Violence in Rodrigues Island, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commission…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/83) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

Reply: According to the United Nations Declaration, Gender-Based Violence is any act of violence directed against a person on the basis of their gender, …

31 Mar
Answered

small farmers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Small Farmers Welfare Fund, informatio…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/188) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to small farmers, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. François. Madam Speaker, I am informed that farmers are registered with the Small Farmers Welfare Fund in line with …

31 Mar
Answered

the implementation of the Land Drainage Master Plan and National Development Unit Projects for Rodrigues, he…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/192) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the implementation of the Land Drainage Master Plan and National Development Unit Projects …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Land Drainage Authority has awarded a contract to Setec Mauritius in February 2025 for the formulation of a …

7 Apr
Answered

the recurrent delays in the payment of allowances, including night shift allowance, overtime and extra duty…

to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/267) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the recurrent delays in the payment of allowances, including night shift …"

Reply

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to PQ B/267 since I am replacing the substantive Minister. …

14 Apr
Answered

the digitalisation of the National Archives, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom informa…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/363) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the digitalisation of the National Archives, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Archives Department that the Digitalisation Programme, which is an ongoing exercise, has already …

21 Apr
Answered

the proposed amendments to the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act, he will state where matters stand, indicatin…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/404) Mr J. F. Francois (Second Member for Rodrigues) 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 wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to his Parliamentary Question B/1194 on …

28 Apr
Answered

foreign workers working in Rodrigues Island, he will state the – (a) number of work permits – (i) issued ove…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/524) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers working in Rodrigues Island, he will state the – (a) number of …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that over the past five years, work permits have been issued in respect of 20 foreign workers to take up …

28 Apr
Answered

the Fisherman Registration Card, he will state whether consideration will be given for the introduction of a…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/530) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will state whether …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, Sir. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as at date, there are 2506 registered fishermen or fishers and in accordance with Section 120 …

28 Apr
Answered

the social protection of vulnerable persons against the impact of climate crisis, he will state the – (a) me…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/532) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the social protection of vulnerable persons against …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mauritius being a small island developing state is highly vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as severe tropical …