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Ministry / Portfolio

Commerce and) Consumer Protection —

Minister of Commerce and) Consumer Protection —
Questions addressed
32
Answered
29
Not answered
3
Answer rate
91%
Most-frequent questioners
Mr Jhummun
4
Ms Anquetil
4
Mr Adrien Duval
3
Mr Edouard
3
Dr Ms Thannoo
2
Mr François
2
Mr Juman
2
Mr Quirin
2
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All questions addressed to Commerce and) Consumer Protection —

10 Dec
Answered

the supply of petroleum products in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/16) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the supply of petroleum products in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the supply distribution and storage of petroleum products in Rodrigues is presently effected by AEL DDS …

17 Dec
Answered

the proposed reduction in the price of Mogas and diesel, he will state where matters stand.

asked by Mr Adrien Duval

"(No. B/76) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member of Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the proposed reduction in the price of Mogas and diesel, he will …"

Reply

Reply: There has already been a decrease of Rs5 per litre in the retail prices of Mogas and diesel on 13 December 2024. RODRIGUES – VULNERABLE FAMILIES – …

17 Dec
Answered

the high increase in average prices of selected commodities, he will state if – (a) his Ministry proposes to…

asked by Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues

"(No. B/85) Mrs D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the high increase in average prices of selected commodities, he will state if …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to apprise the House that my Ministry is presently working on a new policy to …

17 Dec
Answered

the State Trading Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to th…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/95) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the State Trading Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Reply: Information regarding the legal fees paid by the STC from 2014 to November 2024, along with the details thereof, is being placed in the Library of the …

4 Feb
Answered

the problems of shortage of animal feed in Rodrigues, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain inf…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/34) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the problems of shortage of animal feed in Rodrigues, he will – (a) for the benefit …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, I am informed there is a shortage of animal feed since the beginning of January 2025. According to the information provided …

15 Apr
Answered

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

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(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

the contract for the procurement of petroleum products from Mercantile & Maritime Group, he will, for the be…

asked by Mr Duval · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/428) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the contract for the procurement of petroleum products from …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that on 05 May 2023, the State Trading Corporation (STC) launched an open international bidding …

6 May
Answered

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

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(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 …

6 May
Answered

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

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(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 …

17 Jun
Answered

the disinfection of the STC building at Ebene following the COVID-19 pandemic, he will, for the benefit of t…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/542) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the disinfection of the STC building at Ebene following the …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, I am informed that following the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Trading Corporation sought the services of its then service …

17 Jun
Answered

the supply of white oil, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Trading Corporation, i…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/567) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the supply of white oil, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the State Trading Corporation had launched an Open International Bid for the current supply of …

22 Jul
Answered

animal feed, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Trading Corporation, information a…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/736) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to animal feed, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Trading …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, let me at the outset, emphasise that my Ministry remains fully committed to supporting Rodrigues in its efforts to strengthen …

29 Jul
Answered

the existing training facilities for officers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/799) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Honourable Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the existing training facilities for officers, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the government trading arm, the State Trading Corporation (STC) starts with importing key essential and strategic …

28 Oct
Answered

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

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(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. …

17 Mar
Answered

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

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(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

Gas Oil, Mogas, Jet Fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

asked by Mr Juman · Port-Louis Maritime and Port Louis East

"(No. B/34) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to Gas Oil, Mogas, Jet Fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, he …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Now, I call hon. Second Member for Savanne and Black River! LE MORNE-CASE NOYALE MAIN ROAD – ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE …

17 Mar
Answered

Heavy Fuel Oil, Mogas, Diesel and Kerosene, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Tra…

asked by Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/47) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to Heavy Fuel Oil, Mogas, Diesel and Kerosene, he will, for the …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) ABERCROMBIE – METHADONE DISTRIBUTION – PROPOSED RELOCATION

17 Mar
Answered

the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/51) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he will, …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Ms Anquetil: Je vous remercie, Madame la présidente. En passant, j’ai deux questions. Madam Speaker: Okay. Ms Anquetil: J’avais deux …

7 Apr
Answered

the prevailing inflationary pressures, he will state whether consideration will be given for the introductio…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/272) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the prevailing inflationary pressures, he will state whether …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, Government is fully cognisant of the impact of prevailing inflationary pressures on households, particularly on the most …

7 Apr
Answered

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

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(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 practice of supermarkets and hypermarkets levying charges, including remises de fin d’année and marketin…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/393) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the practice of supermarkets and hypermarkets levying charges, including …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MOTORWAYS MONITORING & POLICING – SAFE CITY SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS – POLICE MONITORING

28 Apr
Answered

the recent alleged exportation of subsidised flour to the Comoros Islands, he will – (a) state whether any l…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/525) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the recent alleged exportation of subsidised flour to the Comoros …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in September 2025, someone came to see me at the office to inform me about the alleged exportation and sales of …

5 May
Answered

the practice of supermarkets levying charges, including ‘remises de fin d’année’ and marketing fees on their…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/627) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the practice of supermarkets levying charges, including ‘remises de fin …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE – MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – EFFICIENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY ENHANCEMENT