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Second Member for Riviére des Anguilles and Souillac

Mr Jhummun

The Honourable Second Member for Riviére des Anguilles and Souillac (Mr Jhummun)
Questions asked
110
Answered
106
Not answered
4
Answer rate
96%
Most questioned portfolios
Prime Minister
60
Education and Human …
6
Land Transport
6
Information Technology
5
Agro-Industry
4
Commerce and Consumer …
4
Environment
3
Local Government
3
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Jhummun

10 Dec
Answered

the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will, for the benef…

to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/36) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister, the floor is yours! STATEMENT BY MINISTER (3.46 p.m.) MAURITIUS – STATE OF THE ECONOMY The Prime Minister: …

17 Dec
Answered

the depreciation/devaluation of the Mauritian Rupee since 2014, he will – (a) state the number of times the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/49) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that over the period December 2014 to …

17 Dec
Answered

State Secondary Academies and Regional Schools, he will state the yearly intake of boys and girls at Grade 1…

to Education and’ Human Resource —

"(No. B/61) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to State Secondary Academies and Regional Schools, he will state the …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I am informed that in the wake of the implementation of the Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education reforms, provision was made …

17 Dec
Answered

the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will, for the benef…

to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/78) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, covers an extent of some …

4 Feb
Answered

the Rivière des Anguilles Dam Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/33) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Rivière des Anguilles Dam Project, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, le projet de barrage de la Rivière des Anguilles était à l’ordre du jour du gouvernement précédent pendant tout son mandat …

18 Mar
Answered

the construction of a New Air Traffic Control Tower at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/128) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 the construction of the New Air Traffic Control Tower project at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam …

18 Mar
Answered

Mr P.U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian desp…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/166) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to Mr P.U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I make no apology for what will be a long reply to that question by the Second Member for Rivière des …

25 Mar
Answered

SMS PARIAZ Ltd, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Gambling Regulatory Authority, inform…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/197) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, in the Government Programme, under the subtitle “Restoring integrity in the gaming industry”, we have undertaken to restore …

25 Mar
Answered

monkeys, he will state the number thereof exported, yearly, since 2014 to date, indicating the – (a) average…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/218) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries 53 whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in the year 2014, a total of 8,809 monkeys were exported as compared to 13,484 monkeys in the year …

25 Mar
Answered

the pension funds managed by the State Insurance Company of Mauritius Ltd., she will, for the benefit of the…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning – PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS PAGE 20 of 21 Parliament House

"(No. B/264) Mr R. Jummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the pension funds managed by the State Insurance …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE (TAXI) LICENSE – HOTEL-BASED OPERATORS

8 Apr
Answered

horse racing, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain for the period 2015 to 2024 from the – (i)…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/274) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, with regard to part (a)(i) of the question, I am tabling the information, for the period 2015 to 2024, relating to the …

15 Apr
Answered

the 2 per cent Corporate Climate Responsibility levy charged on firms having a turnover of more than MUR 50…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/360) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority that the revenue generated since the …

15 Apr
Answered

housing units containing asbestos, he will state the number thereof identified in Constituency No. 13, Riviè…

to Environment

"(No. B/373) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to housing units containing asbestos, he …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, according to information obtained from the Ministry of Housing and Lands, I am informed that there were initially 3,013 ex-CHA/EDC …

15 Apr
Answered

the proposed construction of the Rivière des Anguilles Traffic Centre, he will state – (a) the scope of work…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/379) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the proposed construction of the Rivière des Anguilles Traffic Centre, he will …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit of my Ministry that the Rivière des Anguilles Traffic Centre …

15 Apr
Answered

the proposed introduction of a new policy to address the issue of rising costs of commodities in 84 both mai…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/390) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of a new policy to address the issue …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, my Ministry currently imposes price control on 34 categories of essential commodities for Mauritius and out of which 12 …

6 May
Answered

Mr S.H.A., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the parastatal bodies in which si…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/400) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 House will surely recall that the former Prime Minister refused to answer questions relating to Mr Sattar Hajee …

6 May
Answered

cremation grounds and cemeteries in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will state i…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/425) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to cremation grounds and cemeteries in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Ministry of Local Government that in Constituency No. 13, there are nine cremation grounds which are …

6 May
Answered

consumer protection, he will state if consideration will be given for the imposition of a maximum retail pri…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/432) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to consumer protection, he will state if consideration will be …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the level of my Ministry the prices of essential commodities on the market are continuously being monitored and …

13 May
Answered

agricultural lands owned by the Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd., in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des A…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/462) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that the Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd …

13 May
Answered

Mr N.B., former Director General of the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) and the Financial C…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/464) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 Financial Crimes Commission that Mr Navin Beekarry, former Director General of the Independent …

13 May
Answered

Airport Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/470) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 Officer-in-Charge of Airport Holdings Ltd that for the period January 2023 to December 2024, 810 …

17 Jun
Answered

the practice of paying salaries and benefits to incumbents of positions in the public service in foreign cur…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/535) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 no officer in the public service based in Mauritius is being paid salary/benefits in foreign currency, …

17 Jun
Answered

N. G & Co. Ltd., and its subsidiaries, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the n…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/539) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 thank the hon. Member for asking this question. In fact, N.G & Co. Ltd. is owned by Nundun Gopee and Vinash Gopee, who …

8 Jul
Answered

the purchase of ventilators by the Ministry of Health and Wellness from Pack & Blister during the COVID-19 p…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/584) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me remind the House that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Trading Corporation had, on behalf of the then …

8 Jul
Answered

the sports facilities and complexes in Constituency No. 13, he will – (a) state if consideration will be giv…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/599) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the sports facilities and complexes in Constituency No. 13, he will – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are no sports facilities or complexes in Constituency No. 13 operating under the aegis of my Ministry. However, my …

29 Jul
Answered

the allegations levelled against Mr P.K.J. and Mrs K.J. in relation to the acquisition of immoveable propert…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/770) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 Financial Crimes Commission that there is an ongoing investigation on the allegations with respect to …

29 Jul
Answered

Mrs. S.O., Attorney at Law, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total quantu…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/777) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, on the basis of information gathered so far, Mrs Sonah-Ori has served as – (i) Commissioner for the Protection of …

29 Jul
Answered

the Metro Express Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the names…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/790) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Metro Express Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, Metro Express Ltd was incorporated on 26 October 2016 as a public limited company. It is wholly owned by the Government of …

7 Oct
Answered

the fees, charges and collateral securities regarding loans granted by financial institutions, he will, for…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/820) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 Bank of Mauritius that, in respect of loans provided by financial institutions, the fees, charges and …

7 Oct
Answered

the Casino de Maurice, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Investment Corporation L…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/837) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 State Investment Corporation (SIC) that the Casinos of Mauritius have incurred cumulative losses of around Rs1.5 billion over the …

7 Oct
Answered

the bus routes in Constituency Number 13, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Tr…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/851) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the bus routes in Constituency Number 13, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, further to concerns raised by the hon. Member during the Sitting of the House of 10 December 2024 regarding bus …

28 Oct
Answered

the fees and charges for services provided by the private healthcare sector, he will state whether measures…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/934) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the fees and charges for services provided by the private …"

Reply

The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall answer this question. I wish to refer the hon. …

25 Nov
Answered

the threat to national security posed by the suspension of the social media platforms on 01 November 2024 in…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1031) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, on 31 October 2024, on the night of Diwali, whilst the whole nation was celebrating the victory of light over darkness, the …

25 Nov
Answered

the procurement of uniforms for the staff members of the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the be…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/1105) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the procurement of uniforms for the staff members of the National Transport …"

Reply

Reply: According to the Public Transport (Buses) Workers (Remuneration) Regulations 2019, every employer has a statutory obligation to provide uniforms to all …

2 Dec
Answered

Silver Bank Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bank of Mauritius, information as t…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1116) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, in my reply to PQ B/405 on 06 May 2025, I informed the House that an amount Rs3.55 billion was deposited by …

9 Dec
Answered

the loans granted by the State Bank of Mauritius and the Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd. to Dhyanavart…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1178) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/1178 and B/1181 together, as they relate to the same …

9 Dec
Answered

the bank charges, fees and collateral securities regarding loans granted by financial institutions, he will,…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1184) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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 Bank of Mauritius that the fees, charges and commissions levied by banks are determined by these …

9 Dec
Answered

the external audit performed on the sales of the airplanes by Air Mauritius Ltd. after it entered voluntary…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1191) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External 138 Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for …"

Reply

Reply: I presume that the hon. Member is referring to the independent forensic investigation which was commissioned by the new Board of Air Mauritius Ltd., …

9 Dec
Answered

the reconstruction of the bridge that was damaged on 7 November 2023 following torrential rains at Chaline s…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1233) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the reconstruction of the bridge that was damaged on 7 November 2023 …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that, during the torrential rain event of November 2024, the bridge at Chaline Street was damaged. 146 The Land Drainage Authority …

17 Mar
Answered

the ongoing war in the Middle East and the probable repercussions thereof on our economy, he will state the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/6) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Mr Jhummun! Mr Jhummun: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I think the hon. Prime Minister has already answered that question. …

17 Mar
Answered

the Independent Power Producers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Investment…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/8) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, with your permission, I will reply to Parliamentary Questions B/8 and B/15 together, as they relate to the same subject …

24 Mar
Answered

the recent seizures of assets by the Financial Crimes Commission, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/76) Mr R. Jhummun (The Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, Sections 56 and 113 of the Financial Crimes Commission Act provide that where in the discharge of their functions, the …

24 Mar
Answered

the proposed reform of the educational sector, he will state where matters stand.

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/99) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether in regard to the proposed reform of the educational sector, he will state where …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this PQ which will allow me to inform the House where matters stand regarding the proposed reform …

14 Apr
Answered

the Director of Audit Report for financial year 2024-2025, he will state whether an assessment of the conten…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/318) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, immediately, upon receipt of the Director of Audit Report for the financial year 2024-25, the Ministry of Finance has …

21 Apr
Answered

SBM Holdings Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) percentage of s…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/400) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) 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, SBM Holdings Ltd is the holding and ultimate parent company of the SBM Group, which includes SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. It is …