Republic of Mauritius · National Assembly2024–2026 · 26ᵉ THERE MAY BE ERRORS OR INCONSISTENCIES Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

Mr Ramdass

The Honourable Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle (Mr Ramdass)
Questions asked
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Not answered
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Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Ramdass

17 Dec
Answered

illegal rallies and motor racing in public places and along public roads, he will state if his Ministry will…

to Youth and Sports —

"(No. B/60) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to illegal rallies and motor racing in public places and along public roads, he will …"

Reply

Reply (The Prime Minister): I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, under section 125 of the Road Traffic Act, a person who promotes or takes part in …

17 Dec
Answered

the irregular bus services in the regions of St Hubert, St Hilaire, Beau Jardin and Deux Bras, he will, for…

to Land Transport —

"(No. B/84) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the irregular bus services in the regions of St Hubert, St Hilaire, Beau Jardin and …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that there are six buses owned by individual bus operators which are …

4 Feb
Answered

the New Cluny 41 Service Reservoir and Nouvelle France Reservoir, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/20) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the New Cluny 41 Service Reservoir and Nouvelle France Reservoir, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the contract for a glass-fused steel reservoir at Nouvelle France was awarded …

4 Feb
Answered

the persistent irregular bus service along Route No 87 (St Hubert – Curepipe) and Route No 11 (St Hubert – M…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/22) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the persistent irregular bus service along Route No 87 (St Hubert – Curepipe) and …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, since I have assumed office as Minister of Land Transport, I have had repeated complaints from residents of St Hubert from one …

4 Feb
Answered

coronary angiography treatment, he will state if he has been made aware of the difficulties faced by inhabit…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/27) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to coronary angiography treatment, he will state if he has been made aware of the …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, complaints have been received regarding the long waiting time faced by the inhabitants of the southern regions before undergoing …

4 Feb
Answered

the dilapidated state of the shed found in the compound of the Cluny Government School, he will state if con…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/50) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the dilapidated state of the shed found in the compound of the Cluny …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that the shed being referred to in the compound of Cluny Government School comprises two components – (i) a Corrugated Iron Sheet …

18 Mar
Answered

the Safe City Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, inform…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/129) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) 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 19 December 2017, a contract was signed between the Mauritius Police …

18 Mar
Answered

primary and secondary schools, he will state if he has been made aware of the deplorable state of some of th…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/157) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to primary and secondary schools, he will state if he has been made aware …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle. To be brief, yes. In fact, most of …

8 Apr
Answered

the relatively high prices of consumer goods in Mauritius, he will state the actions being envisaged by his…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/273) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) 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, it is the Bank of Mauritius which has the primary duty to maintain price stability while promoting orderly and balanced …

8 Apr
Answered

registration duties payable on the acquisition of pre-owned vehicles already subject to a first registration…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/294) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether in regard to registration duties payable on the acquisition of pre-owned vehicles already subject …"

Reply

Reply (The Prime Minister): Currently, registration duty is payable by the purchaser of a motor vehicle, be it upon registration of the vehicle for the first …

8 Apr
Answered

the prejudice suffered by families having lived for years in precarious condition on State lands along the s…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/302) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the prejudice suffered by families having lived for years in precarious condition …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the hon. Member for his question. With regard to the families living on State lands along the …

6 May
Answered

Mr N.B., 150 former Director General of the Independent Commission against Corruption and the Financial Crim…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/410) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: Mr Navin Beekarry was appointed as Director General of the Independent Commission against Corruption in July 2002 and he was paid a monthly salary of …

6 May
Answered

vacancies at the District Council of Grand Port, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information a…

to Local Government

"(No. B/420) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to vacancies at the District Council of Grand Port, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with reference to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the hon. Member that recruitment to the post of Assistant …

6 May
Answered

the regulatory and supervisory framework of the Financial Services Commission, she will, for the benefit of…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/421) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the regulatory and supervisory framework of the Financial …"

Reply

Dr. Ms Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Financial Services Commission that the commission has …

6 May
Answered

the licences issued by the Financial Services Commission, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain the…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/450) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the licences issued by the Financial Services Commission, …"

Reply

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17 Jun
Answered

the Social Welfare Centres, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Sugar Industry Labour We…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/555) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Social Welfare Centres, she will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Ms Navarre-Marie: Thank you. Madam Speaker, social welfare centres fall under the purview of the Social Welfare Division of my Ministry. As regards the …

8 Jul
Answered

the football pitches in Cluny and Bananes, he will state if consideration will be given for the reinstatemen…

to Local Government

"(No. B/606) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitches in Cluny and Bananes, he will state if consideration will be …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Cluny Football Ground, covering approximately 3600m2, is being upgraded under a contract amounting to Rs1,725,000, 52 …

8 Jul
Answered

the coastal road at the level of Ferney to Deux Frères, he will state if consideration will be given for the…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/616) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal road at the level of Ferney to Deux Frères, he will state if …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 wherein I informed the House that …

7 Oct
Answered

the safety and environmental threats caused to road users and inhabitants in the region of Union Park, Beema…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/840) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the safety and environmental threats caused to road users and inhabitants …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, waste carriers normally proceed to Mare Chicose Landfill via Cluny Road, B83, starting from its junction with the Phoenix-Plaisance …

7 Oct
Answered

the provision of transport services to inhabitants of the southeastern coastal area from Ferney to Deux Frèr…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/844) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the provision of transport services to inhabitants of the southeastern coastal area …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that 69 taxis are licensed to operate from 13 different …

25 Nov
Answered

the illegal rallies and motor racing occurring in public places and along public roads, he will state if his…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/1071) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the illegal rallies and motor racing occurring in public places and along public …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, motorsports, particularly rally and racing, are witnessing a surge in popularity in Mauritius. This growing interest reflects a …

25 Nov
Answered

the daily distribution of Methadone at the Rose Belle Area Health Centre situated in a residential area and…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/1075) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the daily distribution of Methadone at the Rose Belle Area Health Centre …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, methadone is presently being dispensed at 23 police station sites, five Community Health Centres, 13 Area Health Centres, five …

2 Dec
Answered

the Civil Status Office at Old Grand Port, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to t…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1109) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) 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 that the Old Grand Port Civil Status Office was opened in December 1984 and was operational twice weekly on …

2 Dec
Answered

the coastal region of Rivière des Créoles and to Nouvelle France, classified red zones in terms of flooding,…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/1129) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal region of Rivière des Créoles and to Nouvelle France, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the drain works in the South-East region concern six villages namely, Rivière des Créoles, Vieux Grand Port, Bois …

9 Dec
Answered

the Equal Opportunities Tribunal, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a)…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1185) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

Reply: The Equal Opportunities Tribunal is established in accordance with section 34 of the Equal Opportunities Act and consists of a President and two …

9 Dec
Answered

the Ferney Plaisance Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether cons…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/1212) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Ferney Plaisance Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Ferney Plaisance Link Road, also known as the South Eastern Highway (A15), is an existing road of approximately 6.2 km, …

9 Dec
Answered

the sudden power failure which occurred at the Jawarhalall Nehru Hospital in the night of the 2nd to 3rd Dec…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/1230) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the sudden power failure which occurred at the Jawarhalall Nehru Hospital in …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that on the night of 02 December 2025 at around 23:45 hours due to a short circuit caused by sparks arising from old wires and aged …

31 Mar
Answered

services provided in post offices, including payment of bills and road tax, he will, for the benefit of the…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/182) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to services provided in post offices, including …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. I am informed by Mauritius Post Ltd. that it currently operates a total …

14 Apr
Answered

the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at Vieux Grand Port, he will, for…

to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/360) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, in regard to the project at La Tour des Hollandais located at Vieux Grand Port, I am informed by the National Heritage Fund, which …

21 Apr
Answered

the Agreement signed between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/399) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: So, you are right, hon. Jhummun. It is your turn! SBM HOLDINGS LTD – GOVERNMENT SHAREHOLDING – TOXIC LOANS WRITTEN OFF …

5 May
Answered

patients requiring overseas medical treatment, he will state whether any institution and/or organisation is…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/579) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to patients requiring overseas medical treatment, he will state whether any …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Three in one, yes. Madam Speaker: I think, maybe… Mr Bachoo: Please bear with me, I will be very fast. Madam Speaker: I do not think you will …

5 May
Answered

newborn K. S. admitted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in or about the month of February or April 2026, he…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/588) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to newborn K. S. admitted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in or about the month …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that newborn baby K.S. was admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on 16 February …