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Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

Mr Seeburn

The Honourable Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle (Mr Seeburn)
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Recent questions

All questions placed by Mr Seeburn

17 Dec
Answered

the Insurance Industry Compensation Fund, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, informat…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning —

"(No. B/68) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Insurance Industry Compensation Fund, she will, for …"

Reply

Dr. Mrs Jeetun: Madam Speaker, section 88 of the Insurance Act 2005 provides for the establishment of the Insurance Industry Compensation Fund (IICF) and for …

17 Dec
Answered

the ongoing renovation of the football ground in Bois Des Amourettes, he will state where matters stand, ind…

to Local Government —

"(No. B/70) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the ongoing renovation of the football ground in Bois Des Amourettes, he will …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the District Council of Grand Port that it has no renovation project for the football …

17 Dec
Answered

the new water pipes being currently installed along coastal road of Grand Port, Anse Jonchée and Bambous Vir…

to Energy and Public Utilities —

"(No. B/71) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the new water pipes being currently installed along coastal road of …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, the project to renew the old defective distribution network along the coastal road of Grand Port, including Anse Jonchée and …

17 Dec
Answered

motor vehicles damaged during the passage of cyclone Belal, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning —

"(No. B/81) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to motor vehicles damaged during the passage of cyclone …"

Reply

Dr. Mrs Jeetun: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Services Commission that following damages sustained by several motor vehicles during flooding …

4 Mar
Answered

the football pitches found in the villages of Grand Sable, Bambous Virieux, Bois des Amourettes and Rivière…

to Local Government

"(No. B/94) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitches found in the villages of Grand Sable, Bambous Virieux, Bois …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the District Council of Grand Port that a budgetary request of Rs16 million was submitted for the Financial Year …

4 Mar
Answered

the Dr James Burty David Market Fair at Rose Belle, he will state if consideration will be given for the pro…

to Local Government

"(No. B/95) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Dr James Burty David Market Fair at Rose Belle, he will state if consideration …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the Dr. James Burty David Market Fair in Rose Belle was built and started operating in 2010. It …

4 Mar
Answered

the coastal areas along Bois des Amourettes, Bambous Virieux and Grand Sable, he will, for the benefit of th…

to To ask the Minister of Information Technology

"(No. B/108) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the coastal areas along Bois des Amourettes, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle. An interesting problem has been raised, and this also links up …

4 Mar
Answered

small residential leaseholders of State land on Pas Géométriques around the island, he will state if his Min…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/118) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to small residential leaseholders of State land on Pas Géométriques around the …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to refer to the reply I made in response to supplementary question to PQ B/38 on 04 February last to the effect that Pas Géométriques is …

25 Mar
Answered

the pipe laying projects currently being undertaken along the coastal road of Vieux Grand Port, Bois des Amo…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/223) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the pipe laying projects currently being undertaken along the coastal road …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Flacq-Mahebourg B28 Road is a classified road that links several coastal villages, such as Vieux Grand Port, Bois des …

15 Apr
Answered

Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the financial…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/364) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that for Financial Year 2013-2014, Air Mauritius Ltd realised a …

17 Jun
Answered

MauBank Ltd., he will state the amount of public funds invested therein by Government over the period 2015 t…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/536) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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 wish to inform the House that Government has injected funds in the form of equity into MauBank Ltd through the MauBank …

17 Jun
Answered

the small sugar cane planters, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the num…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/548) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugar cane planters, he will, …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I wish to apprise the House that according to the MCIA Act, a small planter is defined as – “(…) …

17 Jun
Answered

the Basic Retirement Pension, he will, state the quantum of funds disbursed to beneficiaries thereof since J…

to Social Integration

"(No. B/554) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Basic Retirement Pension, he will, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle, Mr Ramdass! SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRES – VACANCIES

17 Jun
Answered

the renovation works carried out at the Town Hall of Curepipe in 2015, he will, for the benefit of the House…

to Local Government

"(No. B/562) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the renovation works carried out at the Town Hall of Curepipe in 2015, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Municipal Council of Curepipe that in 2015, it undertook 15 renovation works as follows – (i) …

8 Jul
Answered

the placing in May 2020 of Mauritius on the Grey list of the Financial Action Task Force as “Jurisdiction un…

to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/603) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the placing in May 2020 of Mauritius on the Grey list of …"

Reply

Dr. Ms Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that as a member of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), Mauritius …

15 Jul
Answered

the Public Sector Debt, he will state – (a) the level thereof in the year. (i) 2014, and (ii) 2024, respecti…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/649) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regards part (a) of the question, the Public Sector Debt nominal terms amounted to Rs238 billion as at the end …

15 Jul
Answered

the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Au…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/698) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, now known as the Motorway M3 Road …

22 Jul
Answered

the exchange rate of the US dollar vis à vis the Mauritian rupee, he will state the rate thereof in December…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/710) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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, the gross economic mismanagement by the previous government during the past decade has severely undermined our macroeconomic …

22 Jul
Answered

the protected sandalwood species, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) how…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/734) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the protected sandalwood species, he …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, since 2021, sandalwood is listed as a protected plant in the Forests and Reserves Act. As such, …

22 Jul
Answered

the Mare Chicose Landfill Waste Site, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a)…

to Environment

"(No. B/759) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the Mare Chicose Landfill Waste Site, he …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question and according to records available at the Ministry, I wish to inform the House that for the …

22 Jul
Answered

the football pitches found in the Villages of Rivière des Créoles, Bois des Amourettes, Bambous Virieux and…

to Local Government

"(No. B/764) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitches found in the Villages of Rivière des Créoles, Bois des …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, at the outset, I wish to inform the hon. Member and the House that this reply will be relatively lengthy as it pertains to four …

7 Oct
Answered

the total sum claimed by Betamax Ltd., for the termination in 2015 of the Contract of Affreightment signed i…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/826) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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: I wish to thank the hon. Member for putting this question. It gives me an opportunity to expose yet another colossal blunder committed by the previous …

7 Oct
Answered

the coastal road on the stretches of Grand Port to Bambous Virieux and Grand Sable to Deux Frères, respectiv…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/859) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal road on the stretches of Grand Port to Bambous Virieux and …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the replies I made to PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 and to PQ B/616 on 08 July 2025 …

28 Oct
Answered

the early termination of the contract for the lease of lands earmarked for the Neotown project at Les Saline…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/911) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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 Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): In December 2009, my Ministry signed a 99-year lease agreement with Les Salines Development Ltd, a company …

28 Oct
Answered

the Grand Port Road in Nouvelle- France, he will state whether consideration will be given for the installat…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/922) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Grand Port Road in Nouvelle- France, he will state whether consideration will …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit (TRMSU) of my Ministry that the village of Nouvelle France is …

28 Oct
Answered

the recently constructed waterfronts along the coastal regions of Quatre Sœurs to Bois des Amourettes, he wi…

to Environment

"(No. B/949) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the recently constructed waterfronts along …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the coastal stretch from Quatre Sœurs to Bois des Amourettes …

11 Nov
Answered

State-owned coastal lands, including inbound Pas Géométriques land, situated within the district of Grand Po…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/990) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State-owned coastal lands, including inbound Pas Géométriques land, situated …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to thank the hon. Member for this very important question which has led to some confusion in the minds not …

25 Nov
Answered

radio-broadcast signal, he will state if persistent reception deficiencies thereof have been noted along the…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1037) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Chief Executive Officer of MultiCarrier (Mauritius) Ltd that intermittent FM Radio reception in certain …

25 Nov
Answered

Pointe du Diable near Bambous- Virieux, he will state – (a) whether consideration will be given for the prov…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/1059) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Pointe du Diable near Bambous- Virieux, he will state – (a) whether consideration …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit that the issue of …

2 Dec
Answered

the newly constructed waterfront along the Coastal Road from Bois des Amourettes to Quatre Sœurs, he will st…

to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/1139) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the newly constructed waterfront along the Coastal Road from Bois des …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, all beaches along the coastal road from Bois des Amourettes to Quatre Sœurs have been proclaimed as public beaches. On 22 January …

2 Dec
Answered

the segment of the road stretching from Bambous Virieux to Pointe Diable along which resurfacing works are o…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/1145) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the segment of the road stretching from Bambous Virieux to Pointe Diable …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the replies I made PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 and to PQ B/616 on 08 July 2025 wherein I …

2 Dec
Answered

the renovation of the football pitch at Bois-des-Amourettes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain i…

to Local Government

"(No. B/1150) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the renovation of the football pitch at Bois-des-Amourettes, he will, for the …"

Reply

The Minister of National Infrastructure (Mr G. Gunness): Madam Speaker, I am informed that the National Development Unit proceeded with the upgrading of the …

9 Dec
Answered

the Mauritian Rupee, he will state whether same has stabilised over the past year having regard to the offic…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1179) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, when this Government took office in November last, the forex market was in total chaos. The exchange rate of the Mauritian …

9 Dec
Answered

the Rivière des Créoles Community Health Centre located in the Rivière des Créoles Multipurpose Complex, he…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/1206) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Rivière des Créoles Community Health Centre located in the Rivière des …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the accessibility of oral health services is undeniably important. I am informed that the dental clinic at Rivière des Créoles was …

17 Mar
Answered

the delay in the ratification of the Chagos Archipelago treaty signed in May 2025, he will state whether Gov…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/2) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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 PQ B/1) Madam Speaker: Yes, all right. Hon. Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue. Yes, your time now! MAURITIUS POLICE FORCE – …

17 Mar
Answered

the impact of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global petroleum markets, he will state, wh…

to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/29) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the impact of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Now, we have the hon. Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière. KREOL MORISIEN – NCE & SC EXAMINATION – REGISTERED & …

17 Mar
Answered

St Hubert, St Hilaire and neighbouring villages, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Nati…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/41) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to St Hubert, St Hilaire and neighbouring villages, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, in my replies to PQs B/84 and B/22 at the Sittings of 17 December 2024 and 04 February 2025, the House was apprised of the …

24 Mar
Answered

electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the N…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/101) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, he will – (a) for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that under the present registration system, both non-plug-in hybrid and …

24 Mar
Answered

old and abandoned vehicles, he will state the measures being taken to address the issue at the level of his…

to Environment

"(No. B/102) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to old and abandoned vehicles, he will state …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the Solid Waste Management Division of my Ministry had commissioned a feasibility study on the …

7 Apr
Answered

the project for the installation of lighting facilities at the football ground of Grand Sable, he will, for…

to Local Government

"(No. B/261) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the project for the installation of lighting facilities at the football ground of …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the football ground at Grand Sable is presently not equipped with lighting facilities. Following my reply to PQ …

7 Apr
Answered

road safety, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit,…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/271) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to road safety, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit that several requests have been received from residents of …

21 Apr
Answered

the water pump failures at Nouvelle France over the past few months, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/439) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water pump failures at Nouvelle France over the past few months, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe que le nouveau réservoir de service de Nouvelle France a une capacité de stockage de 2500 m³. Elle fournit de …