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Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

Mr Quirin

The Honourable Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière (Mr Quirin)
Questions asked
94
Answered
91
Not answered
3
Answer rate
97%
Most questioned portfolios
Youth and Sports
33
Prime Minister
32
Land Transport
6
Health and Wellness
4
Local Government
4
Arts and Culture
3
Education and Human …
3
Commerce and Consumer …
2
Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Quirin

4 Feb
Answered

road accidents, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information a…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/3) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, driving under the influence of drugs is a major concern and contributes to road accidents resulting in fatalities; more and …

4 Feb
Answered

the Mauritius Judo Federation, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to where ma…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/21) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Mauritius Judo Federation, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that upon assuming office, one of the priority issues I addressed was the situation concerning the …

4 Feb
Answered

the construction of National Housing Development Company units in Coromandel, he will, for the benefit of th…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/37) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the construction of National Housing Development Company units in Coromandel, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I presume that my hon. colleague is referring to the construction project of 750 housing units being undertaken by the New Social …

4 Mar
Answered

the inquiry carried out into the death of late Mr S. K. in or about October 2020, he will, for the benefit o…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/78) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that since 18 October 2020, date on which the case was reported to the Moka Police Station and …

4 Mar
Answered

the bus route between Albion and Rose- Hill, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/93) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the bus route between Albion and Rose- Hill, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that some 22 buses of the United Bus Service Ltd operate along route …

18 Mar
Answered

an 35 alleged case of assault on a group of persons on Sunday morning of 09 March 2025 at the St Felix Publi…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/136) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that at around 01 20 hours on Sunday 09 March 2025 at Chemin Grenier Police …

18 Mar
Answered

designated Evacuee Centres on the occurrence of natural disasters in Constituency No. 20, Beau Bassin and Pe…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/155) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to designated Evacuee Centres on the …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the procedures adopted in the event of a cyclonic and torrential rains are spelt out in the …

18 Mar
Answered

Active Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Sports Council, informati…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/162) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to Active Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question which provides me with an opportunity to enlighten the House on this …

25 Mar
Answered

Agaléga, he will state the terms and conditions of the agreement signed between the Government of Mauritius…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/198) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that on 27 February 2015, Cabinet had agreed to the signing of a MoU with the Government of India …

25 Mar
Answered

the death of Mr P. K. on 11 December 2020, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commission…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/206) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 11 December 2020 at 09.40 hrs, Police attended a request at “La Roche qui Pleure”, Souillac and …

25 Mar
Answered

the Mauritius Football Association, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as t…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/220) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Mauritius Football Association, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, I wish to inform the House that the situation at the Mauritius Football Association was one of the …

8 Apr
Answered

the broadcasting of local and international sporting events, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/271) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the annual budget allocation of the Mauritius Broadcasting …

8 Apr
Answered

the construction of drains in Constituency No. 20, Beau-Bassin and Petite-Rivière for Financial Year 2024-20…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/292) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of drains in Constituency No. 20, Beau-Bassin and …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that in Constituency No. 20, Beau-Bassin and Petite-Rivière, nine drain projects to the …

8 Apr
Answered

the Methadone Therapy Substitution Programme, he will state the – (a) annual amount budgeted therefor since…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/314) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Methadone Therapy Substitution Programme, he will state the – (a) annual …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is no specific budget allocated for Methadone Substitution Therapy Programme as expenses are being …

15 Apr
Answered

the Mauritius Police Force, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, i…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/357) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as regards parts (a)(i) and (ii) of the question, I am tabling the information requested by the hon. member. However, I …

15 Apr
Answered

the Kreol Morisien Educators in primary schools, he will state the measures being envisaged to address the d…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/383) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Kreol Morisien Educators in primary schools, he will state the measures …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: I have been informed that currently there are disparities in the working conditions of Kreol Morisien Educators in primary schools. …

6 May
Answered

the proposed liberalisation of the audiovisual sector in Mauritius, he will state when amendments will be br…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/401) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the House may recall that it was under my prime ministership that in of August 2000, the Independent Broadcasting Authority …

6 May
Answered

the ongoing conflict between the Mauritius Olympic Committee and the Mauritius Tennis Federation, he will st…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/436) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the ongoing conflict between the Mauritius Olympic Committee and the Mauritius …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that on 24 April 2025, the Mauritius Olympic Committee has forwarded to me a copy of a letter …

6 May
Answered

the sale of goods and articles on social media platforms in Mauritius, he will state the measures taken for…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/437) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the sale of goods and articles on social media platforms in Mauritius, he …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with the increasing prevalence of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok being used for …

13 May
Answered

the Advisors attached to the Ministry, he will state in each case the – (a) name and date of appointment the…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/491) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Advisors attached to the Ministry, he will state in each case the – (a) name …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, with your permission, in light of the number of Advisers attached to my Ministry, which include 15 Advisers/Coaches, I am tabling …

13 May
Answered

prostate cancer, he will state the – (a) number of patients thereof who are currently on treatment at each r…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/500) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to prostate cancer, he will state the – (a) number of patients thereof …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that all prostate cancer patients in Mauritius are referred to the …

13 May
Answered

the Jeux Inter Collèges, he will state – (a) the dates for the holding of the competitions thereof for 2025;…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/503) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Jeux Inter Collèges, he will state – (a) the dates for the holding of the …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I stated during my intervention on the Government Programme on 28 February 2025, the inter-college sports …

8 Jul
Answered

driving tests at the Line Barracks in Port Louis, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Com…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/579) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from January 2025 to June 2025, a total of 11,331 driving tests …

8 Jul
Answered

the Mauritius Sports Council, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the names of t…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/610) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Mauritius Sports Council, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the present Board of the Mauritius Sports Council was constituted on 17 January 2025. I am tabling the composition …

8 Jul
Answered

the holding of public concerts by event organisers and artists, he will state the terms and conditions appli…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/615) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the holding of public concerts by event organisers and artists, he will state the …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I wish to inform the hon. Member and the House that my Ministry is not responsible for processing permits or …

8 Jul
Answered

the change of venue for the holding of the football semi-final match of the Mauritius Football Association (…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/639) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the change of venue for the holding of the football semi-final match of the …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Mauritius Football Association (MFA) that the semi-final of the MFA Cup 2025 between Cercle de Joachim Curepipe Club Sportif and La …

15 Jul
Answered

the Horse Racing Integrity Division, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Gambling Regulat…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/641) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House is aware, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act, was passed on 04 July 2025, and came into …

15 Jul
Answered

the New Cancer Centre, he will state – (a) the number of patients undergoing treatment thereat, indicating t…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/691) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the New Cancer Centre, he will state – (a) the number of patients undergoing …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National Cancer Centre, currently manages approximately 21,000 active cancer cases. According to the latest National …

15 Jul
Answered

the free transport allocation paid to bus operators in respect of students and beneficiaries of the Basic Re…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/694) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the free transport allocation paid to bus operators in respect of students and …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am tabling the requested information which was obtained from the National …

22 Jul
Answered

the police inquiry initiated in 2020 into alleged malpractices surrounding the transfer of foreign football…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/709) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 24 July 2020, the then Ministry of Labour, Human Resources Development …

22 Jul
Answered

domiciliary visits to the elderly and bedridden persons, he will state the number of – (a) persons concerned…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/732) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to domiciliary visits to the elderly and …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that all elderly persons of 90 years old and above are eligible for domiciliary visits by virtue of age. …

22 Jul
Answered

the recruitment of foreign football players by local clubs, he will give details of the conditions attached…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/748) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the recruitment of foreign football players by local clubs, he will …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, the employment of foreign workers under a work permit is governed by the Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act. The Act makes …

29 Jul
Answered

the new rates of excise duty applicable on motor vehicles with effect from 01 July 2025, he will state if hi…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/769) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in the Budget Speech 2025-2026, I announced that the rates of excise duty on vehicles would be increased. This budgetary …

29 Jul
Answered

the football ground found in Morcellement La Confiance, Beau Bassin, in Constituency No.20, he will, for the…

to Local Government

"(No. B/800) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football ground found in Morcellement La Confiance, Beau Bassin, in Constituency …"

Reply

The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the answer is in the positive. The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Minister, you are Ag. …

29 Jul
Answered

the General Assembly of the Mauritius Judo Federation held on 11 July 2025, he will, for the benefit of the…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/807) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the General Assembly of the Mauritius Judo Federation held on 11 July 2025, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 13 July 2025, my Ministry received an email from the Mauritius Judo Federation informing my Ministry that it had held …

7 Oct
Answered

the public hospitals and public 73 healthcare institutions, he will state the measures being taken to addres…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/855) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public hospitals and public 73 healthcare institutions, he will state the …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in response to the shortage of nursing staff and medical practitioners in public hospitals and health institutions, my …

7 Oct
Answered

the sports infrastructures falling under the purview of his Ministry and that of the Mauritius Sports Counci…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/886) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the sports infrastructures falling under the purview of his Ministry and that of the …"

Reply

Reply: My Ministry owns 49 sports infrastructures, out of which 25 are managed by the Mauritius Sports Council (MSC). In addition, the MSC manages ten …

28 Oct
Answered

the National Agency for drug Control, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the –…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/901) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, The National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) Act was proclaimed on 15 May 2025. The NADC is a statutory body entrusted to …

28 Oct
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the National Assembly Elections, he will state if Government proposes to amend the legislation 29 aiming at…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/902) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to PQ B/816 on 07 October 2025. As I had indicated then, Government is …

28 Oct
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the “Projet de Relance du football” in Mauritius, he will state the – (a) annual budget that is being propos…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/929) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the “Projet de Relance du football” in Mauritius, he will state the – (a) annual …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: So, we go to B/930. The Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – SCHOOL ENROLLMENT – …

28 Oct
Answered

the local artists, he will state whether his Ministry has developed a clear roadmap to ensure the effective…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/933) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the local artists, he will state whether his Ministry has developed a clear roadmap …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to local artists and the Status of the Artist Act, my Ministry has initiated a review of the legislation in …

11 Nov
Answered

the Trainer Licence, Jockey Licence and Apprentice Jockey Licence, respectively, he will, for the benefit of…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/966) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: As the House is aware, under the previous Government, the horse racing industry was being driven towards its demise. This Government has saved the horse …

11 Nov
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the National Youth Council, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) compos…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/992) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the National Youth Council, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, the National Youth Council is a statutory body established under Section 3 of the National Youth Council Act 1998 with the object …

11 Nov
Answered

permits issued to non-Mauritian citizens, he will state the – (a) number of Working Permits, Occupational Pe…

to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/1027) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to permits issued to non-Mauritian citizens, he will state the – (a) …"

Reply

Reply: The Employment Division which operates under the aegis of my Ministry issues Work Permits to foreign workers in line with the Non-Citizens (Employment …

25 Nov
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the inquiries initiated into the case of alleged scam by real estate developers Mr A. C. and Mr A. C. P., he…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1039) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 28 March 2023, one Mr B. S. R. made a declaration to the Central CID to …

25 Nov
Answered

the former Liverpool Football Club International Academy, Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/1062) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the former Liverpool Football Club International Academy, Mauritius, he will, for …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, the former Liverpool Football Club International Academy Mauritius commonly referred to as the Liverpool Football Academy was set …

25 Nov
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the 2025 Elective General Assembly of the Mauritius Olympic Committee , he will state if he has taken cogniz…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/1067) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the 2025 Elective General Assembly of the Mauritius Olympic Committee , he will …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that I have taken cognizance of the recording that was circulated on the eve of the elective general …

2 Dec
Answered

the Côte d’Or International Racecourse and Entertainment Complex Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1108) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the previous MSM government did everything – and I mean everything – to undermine the horseracing industry and to weaken the …

2 Dec
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the recent lowering of the Value Added Tax registration threshold for businesses with a turnover exceeding R…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1112) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act, small businesses and entrepreneurs whose turnover are between Rs3 million and …

2 Dec
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the New George V Stadium in Curepipe and the Anjalay Coopen Stadium in Belle Vue Harel, he will state whethe…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/1136) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether in regard to the New George V Stadium in Curepipe and the Anjalay Coopen Stadium in Belle Vue …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that it is the Mauritius Football Association which is responsible for applying for homologation of a …

17 Mar
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the International Casino Exhibition in Barcelona held in January 2026, he will, for the benefit of the House…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/11) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority that the 2026 International Casino Exhibition, widely known as ICE, was …

17 Mar
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the Kreol Morisien, he will state – (a) the number of secondary schools currently offering same as a subject…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/30) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Kreol Morisien, he will state – (a) the number of secondary …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that currently 75 secondary schools are offering Kreol Morisien (KM) as …

24 Mar
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the eighteen clubs seeking affiliation to the Federation Mauricienne de Judo, he will, for the benefit of th…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/105) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether in regard to the eighteen clubs seeking affiliation to the Federation Mauricienne de Judo, he …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I would like to refer the House to my reply to PQ B/220 at our Sitting on 25 March 2025 wherein I had stated that while I am …

24 Mar
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the Managing Committee of the Association Mauricienne de Badminton, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/106) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Managing Committee of the Association Mauricienne de Badminton, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, being given that this question requires a long answer, I am tabling, with your permission, the chronology of events that have led …

31 Mar
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the granting of licences to local and international apprentice jockeys and jockeys respectively, he will, fo…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/152) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority that as per Section 22.2 of the Rules of Racing 2024, any jockey and …

31 Mar
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the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA), he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, infor…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/174) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA), he will – (a) for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) that it has been able to maintain …

7 Apr
Answered

the inquiries initiated into the scam allegations in relation to the Iréva Villas Project of Areva Immobilie…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/237) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I presume the hon. Member is referring to two brothers, I think they are twins, bearing the same initials, that is, A.C.P. …

7 Apr
Answered

the request made by the Bakers’ Association for an increase in the price of bread, he will state – (a) wheth…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/285) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the request made by the Bakers’ Association for an increase in the …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to the request made by the Association des Boulangers et Pâtissiers (ABP) for an increase in the price of bread, I wish to inform the House …

14 Apr
Answered

the Chebel Football ground, he will state whether his Ministry is in presence of any representation from the…

to Local Government

"(No. B/352) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Chebel Football ground, he will state whether his Ministry is in presence of any …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Lindsay Law Kwan Football Playground at Chebel was converted into an outdoor synthetic football pitch in 2020 …

21 Apr
Answered

the interim committee set up by his Ministry following the dissolution of the Managing Committee of the Asso…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/426) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the interim committee set up by his Ministry following the dissolution of the …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, my Ministry dissolved the Managing Committee of the Mauritius Badminton Association on the 10 March 2026 pursuant to section …

28 Apr
Answered

Mr A.C.P. arrested on or about 03 April 2026 and the subsequent arrest of his twin brother, he will, for the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/500) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Yes, next question! Hon. Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles, Dr. Ms Daureeawo! Dr. Ms Daureeawo: Thank you, Madam Speaker. …