"(No. B/75) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard in regard to escalators or lifts placed in public places, he will …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the safety of hoists and lifts at places of work is governed by Section 53 …
"(No. B/111) Dr. Ms Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will state the number thereof – (a) recruited …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the aggregate number of work permits and certificates of exemption, including renewals in …
"(No. B/173) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to dormitories put at the disposal of foreign workers as provided for …"
Reply: Lodging accommodation for foreign or migrant workers is governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and the Occupational Safety and Health …
"(No. B/195) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to Lodging Accommodation Permit, he will state the – (a) expected …"
(Withdrawn) MOTORWAYS M1, M2 & M3 – STREET LIGHTING – FUNCTIONALITY
"(No. B/226) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to Lodging Accommodation Permit, he will state the – (a) expected time …"
(withdrawn) BEL AIR RIVIÈRE SÈCHE SSS – LACK OF FENCING
"(No. B/233) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the lack of qualified and unqualified workers in the Mauritian …"
(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Second Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! BUSES & TAXIS – TEMPORARY ROAD LICENCES DELIVERY – INQUIRY
"(No. B/309) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to Lodging Accommodation Permit, he will state the – (a) expected time …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, lodging accommodation for foreign migrant workers is governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and the …
"(No. B/310) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the payment of the 14th month end of year bonus, he will state the number of companies …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the population will recall that despite the difficult economic situation that we inherited, Government introduced in December …
"(No. B/499) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to contractual workers, he will state if he has been made aware of …"
Reply: My Ministry is not aware of the number of work contracts of 11 months or less being offered to contractual workers as there is no legal obligation on an …
"(No. B/514) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the lack of professional, skilled and unskilled workers in the …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is no database or record being kept at the level of my Ministry regarding workers who left or who …
"(No. B/552) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the post of cleaner in cleaning companies, he will state if …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Cleaning Enterprises Employees (Remuneration) Regulation 2019, made under section 93 of the Employment Relation …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations – Whether, in regard to motor vehicles and motorcycles, he will table the list of premises where activities in connection with the repair thereof …"
"(No. B/607) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to workplace inspections carried out at the premises where repairs of motor …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the officers of the National Occupational Safety and Health Department that they carry out visits at places …
"(No. B/632) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the payment of the 14th Month’ Bonus 2025, he will state the number of …"
Reply: I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to PQ B/310 at our Sitting of 08 April 2025, whereby, I informed the House that, in December 2024, …
"(No. B/672) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the payment of the Transition Unemployment Benefit, he will, for each …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, section 84 of the Workers’ Rights Act stipulates that – “A worker shall be entitled to a transition unemployment benefit …
"(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 …"
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 …
"(No. B/789) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the tragic accident which occurred on 20 March 2025 at a Diving Centre …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, I am informed that on the 20 March 2025, a tragic workplace accident occurred on the premises of Sagar Hotels and Resorts Ltd more …
"(No. B/794) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, he will state if the cases of dismissal of two employees allegedly for wearing hijabs in …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission I would reply to Parliamentary Question B/794 and B/810 concurrently as they relate to the same subject …
"(No. B/810) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in relation to the alleged discriminatory treatment and dismissal of Ms N.A. …"
(Vide reply to PQ B/794) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Second Member for Savanne and Black River! 81 FISH FARMING – LICENCES – HAZARDS – VANDALISM …
"(No. B/863) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to torrential rain and climatic disasters, he will state if …"
The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Yes, I am stepping in, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. With your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I shall reply …
"(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: The Employment Division which operates under the aegis of my Ministry issues Work Permits to foreign workers in line with the Non-Citizens (Employment …
"(No. B/1078) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard the 243 General Workers fired from the public service in Rodrigues in 2012, he will, …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, at the outset, let me point out that the question relates to the Ombudsman as section 96 of the Constitution has not yet been amended …
"(No. B/1231) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to workplace inspection, he will table the list thereof carried out by …"
(Withdrawn) DISTRICT COUNCILS – SUSPENDED STAFF – PENDING CASES
"(No. B/1232) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to staff members of district councils suspended from duty, he will state …"
(Withdrawn) CHALINE STREET, SOUILLAC – DAMAGED BRIDGE – 07 NOVEMBER 2023 – RECONSTRUCTION
"(No. B/113) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to work permit, he will state the number of pending applications therefor …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, over the past few years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of applications received for permits at my Ministry from …
"(No. B/117) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will state – (a) the current rate …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – PORT MATHURIN – DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – IMPLEMENTATION
"(No. B/173) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the Lodging Accommodation Permit (LAP) required in connection with the …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that lodging accommodation for migrant workers and other guest employees are governed by the Occupational …
"(No. B/196) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will state – (a) the current rate …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUAN ARTISTS – CULTURAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT – OPPORTUNITIES
"(No. B/223) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to labour disputes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"
(Withdrawn) MAHEBOURG MUSEUM – RENOVATION WORKS – REOPENING TIMELINE
"(No. B/228) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the professional development of Labour Officers, he will state the number of …"
(Withdrawn) NOUVELLE FRANCE – WATER PUMP FAILURES – WATER RESTORATION MEASURES
"(No. A/12) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the proposed establishment of the 40-hours’ work week, as …"
Reply: My Ministry held the “Assises du Travail et de l’Emploi” from 23 to 25 September 2025, whereby the implementation of the 40-hours work week in …
"(No. B/270) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to labour disputes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, allow me to thank the hon. Third Member from Rodrigues for raising this issue which is causing a considerable inconvenience to workers …
"(No. B/298) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will state – (a) the current rate …"
(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER – PREREQUISITE
"B/316 The Honourable Third Member for Rodrigues (Mrs Henriette-Manan) To ask the Honourable Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations– Whether, in regard to Labour Officers, he will state the number of …"
"(No. A/14) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to labour exploitation and workplace bullying, he will state – (a) …"
Reply: Labour exploitation is not defined in our labour legislation. However, labour exploitation may be deemed to include forced labour, debt bondage, worst …
"(No. B/358) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will – (a) state the current rate …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, according to Statistics Mauritius, as at December 2025, the rate of unemployment among youths, that is, aged between 16 and 24 years, …
"(No. B/384) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the Labour Office in Goodlands, he will state whether consideration …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUAN ATHLETES – SPORTS FUNDS ALLOCATED
"(No. B/392) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the case of approximately 80 expatriate employees of the Alpha …"
(Withdrawn) SUPERMARKETS/HYPERMARKETS – LEVYING CHARGES – REGULATION & CUSTOMER IMPACT
"(No. B/446) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – OFFICERS POSTING – REDUCTION REASONS
"B/463 The Honourable Fourth Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Adrien Duval) To ask the Honourable Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations– Whether, in regard to the case of approximately 80 …"
"(No. B/524) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers working in Rodrigues Island, he will state the – (a) number of …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that over the past five years, work permits have been issued in respect of 20 foreign workers to take up …
"(No. B/556) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the recruitment of foreign workers, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO.18 – DRAINS CONSTRUCTION
"A/28 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask the Honourable Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations – Whether, in regard to persons with disabilities, he will, for …"