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First Member for Rodrigues

Ms Collet

The Honourable First Member for Rodrigues (Ms Collet)
Questions asked
39
Answered
38
Not answered
1
Answer rate
97%
Most questioned portfolios
Youth and Sports
5
Attorney-General
3
Education and Human …
3
Energy and Public …
3
Gender Equality and …
3
Public Service and …
3
Agro-Industry
2
Arts and Culture
2
Recent questions

All questions placed by Ms Collet

17 Dec
Answered

assistance extended for the repair of damaged concrete housing units and/or rusty corrugated iron sheets hou…

to Housing and Lands —

"(No. B/88) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to assistance extended for the repair of damaged concrete housing units and/or rusty corrugated iron …"

Reply

Reply: Since there has been recent change in Government, the national policy for a proper shelter for vulnerable families will be revisited in line with the …

4 Feb
Answered

shipments of key commodities to and from Mauritius and Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/10) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries that the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd operates two …

4 Feb
Answered

fatal roads accidents in Rodrigues, he will state the assistance, if any, extended to the families of the vi…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/28) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to fatal roads accidents in Rodrigues, he will state the assistance, if any, extended to the …"

Reply

The Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Mr A. Subron): Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that my Ministry provides …

4 Feb
Answered

the education system, he will state the reforms being proposed for the transformation of the current educati…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/30) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the education system, he will state the reforms being proposed for the transformation of …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. First Member of Rodrigues for a question which is as vast and broad as education can be. The concerns …

4 Feb
Answered

the advancement of sports in Rodrigues, he will state and table the list of sports federations and associati…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/56) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the advancement of sports in Rodrigues, he will state and table the list of sports federations and …"

Reply

Reply: Section 26 of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act, provides, inter-alia, that the Rodrigues Regional Assembly shall be responsible for the formulation …

4 Mar
Answered

Rehabilitation Youth Centres (RYCs), he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to th…

to Prime Minister

"(No. B/75) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am tabling the information requested by the hon. Member. It is a long answer. …

4 Mar
Answered

sustainable development, he will state the impact thereof on local communities, indicating – (a) the policy…

to Environment

"(No. B/97) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to sustainable development, he will state the impact thereof on …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that the policy and legislative …

4 Mar
Answered

infant mortality, she will state the number thereof island wide during the last three years, indicating the…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/107) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to infant mortality, she will state the number thereof island wide during the last …"

Reply

Mrs Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the number of infant mortality for mainland Mauritius stands at 165, 157 and 173 for the year 2022, 2023 …

4 Mar
Answered

energy security, he will – (a) state the policy of Government thereon, and (b) for the benefit of the House,…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/125) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy & Public Utilities whether, in regard to energy security, he will – (a) state the policy of Government thereon, and (b) for the …"

Reply

Reply: Energy Security remains one of the priorities of this Government. As announced in the Government Programme 2025-2029, Government will review the energy …

18 Mar
Answered

the 29th Volleyball Championship for Zone VII region held from 01 to 08 March 2025 in Mauritius, he will sta…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/144) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the 29th Volleyball Championship for Zone VII region held from 01 to 08 March 2025 in Mauritius, he …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Confederation Africaine de Volleyball Zone 7 entrusted the Mauritius Volleyball Federation with the …

18 Mar
Answered

access to justice, he will state the measures being envisaged to – (a) ensure that citizens from economicall…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/165) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney- General whether, in regard to access to justice, he will state the measures being envisaged to – (a) ensure that citizens from economically …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to draw the attention of the House that, as per section 4 of the Legal Aid …

25 Mar
Answered

the current poor mobile and internet network coverage in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/221) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the current poor mobile and internet network coverage in …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that two mobile operators, namely Cellplus …

8 Apr
Answered

the Public Service Excellence Award, he will state the – (a) objectives thereof; (b) eligibility criteria to…

to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/300) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the Public Service Excellence Award, he will state the – (a) objectives …"

Reply

Mr Pentiah: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this concerns the Public Service Excellence Award. With regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that …

8 Apr
Answered

pesticides, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Dangerous Chemicals Control Board, inform…

to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/338) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to pesticides, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Dangerous Chemicals Control …"

Reply

Reply: The Dangerous Chemicals Control Board, operates under the purview of my Ministry and is responsible for the issue of licences for the import, export, …

6 May
Answered

schools registered with the Special Needs Education Authority in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/415) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to schools registered with the Special Needs Education Authority in Rodrigues, he will, for …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that there are presently five special education needs institutions in Rodrigues. All of …

6 May
Answered

national and international football tournaments, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information a…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/451) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to national and international football tournaments, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Reply: Rodrigues holds a special place in our hearts and is recognised for its reservoir of sporting talent. For this reason, whenever a national selection is …

22 Jul
Answered

the digitalisation of the justice system as announced in the Budget Speech 2025-2026, he will state if funds…

to Attorney-General

"(No. B/735) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the digitalisation of the justice system as announced in the Budget Speech 2025-2026, he will state if funds …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Master and Registrar of the Supreme Court that a budget of Rs2 million has been allocated for the procurement of …

29 Jul
Answered

the 2025 Inter-College Games held from 14 to 18 July at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex and other venu…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/806) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the 2025 Inter-College Games held from 14 to 18 July at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex and …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Inter-College Sports Competition 2025 was a joint collaboration between my Ministry and the Ministry of Education …

7 Oct
Answered

the compulsory registration of dogs, effective as from 01 October 2025, he will, for the benefit of the Hous…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/838) Ms R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro- Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the compulsory registration of dogs, effective as from 01 …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, I will seek your indulgence because the reply is quite lengthy and it will be three in one. Madam Speaker: You do not want to …

7 Oct
Answered

his recent visit to Rodrigues Island, he will – (a) state the – (i) purposes and outcomes thereof; (ii) meas…

to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/843) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to his recent visit to Rodrigues Island, he will – (a) state the – (i) purposes and outcomes …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, allow me to take the time of the House to underline once again that Rodrigues is an autonomous island, operating under the …

7 Oct
Answered

Motor Vehicle Examinations, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport A…

to Land Transport

"(No. B/864) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Motor Vehicle Examinations, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regards part (a), I am informed by the NLTA that the protocols applicable in case of discrepancies found in the …

7 Oct
Answered

her recent visit to Rodrigues Island, she will state the purposes and key outcomes thereof, indicating the m…

to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/869) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to her recent visit to Rodrigues Island, she will state the purposes and key outcomes …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that I led a high-level delegation to Rodrigues from 22 to 23 September 2025, in the context of the handing over of the …

11 Nov
Answered

Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity Board, information as…

to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/978) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CEB m'informe que la capacité de production d'électricité de Rodrigues est suffisante pour répondre aux besoins …

31 Mar
Answered

the initiatives being led by his Ministry to overcome implementation challenges in the promotion of the blue…

to Tertiary Education

"(No. B/191) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to the initiatives being led by his Ministry to overcome implementation …"

Reply

Dr. Sukon: Madam Speaker, let me say it from the outset that Rodrigues is not an afterthought in our blue economy agenda but rather a priority. Rodrigues, as a …

31 Mar
Answered

his recent mission to Rodrigues, he will state the objectives, findings and outcomes thereof, indicating the…

to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/193) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to his recent mission to Rodrigues, he will state the objectives, findings and outcomes …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, on various occasions, I have highlighted the importance that my Ministry gives to our children in Rodrigues. That is why the …

21 Apr
Answered

the deployment and adoption of the SuperApp KOREK in Rodrigues Island, he will state – (a) the measures bein…

to Information Technology

"(No. B/420) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the deployment and adoption of the SuperApp KOREK in Rodrigues …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will be replying to PQ B/420, PQ B/466 together as they pertain to the same subject. Madam Speaker, the …

21 Apr
Answered

the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in Rodrigues, on 05 Ap…

to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/434) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Rodrigues Regional Assembly that following the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the …

5 May
Answered

the Improvement of Livelihood of Coastal Communities through the Sustainable Development of Blue Economy, JI…

to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/580) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Improvement of Livelihood of Coastal Communities through …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, I wish to pay tribute to those Mauritians, who spared no effort …