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

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Ministry / Portfolio

Social Integration

Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity —
Questions addressed
41
Answered
37
Not answered
4
Answer rate
90%
Most-frequent questioners
Dr Ms Daureeawo
7
Mr François
5
Mr Juman
3
Mr Ramkalawon
3
Dr Aumeer
2
Dr Prayag
2
Mr Adrien Duval
2
Mr Beejan
2
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All questions addressed to Social Integration

10 Dec
Answered

the National Pension Fund and the National Solidary Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain in e…

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

"(No. B/23) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the National Pension Fund and the …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, first, let me thank the hon. Member for his question, which is of utmost public interest. The more so that his question concerns …

4 Feb
Answered

the Proxy Mean Test used to determine eligibility to fall under the Social Register of Mauritius, he will, f…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/29) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Proxy Mean Test used to determine eligibility to fall …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Social Register of Mauritius (SRM) was introduced in 2008 as a centralised database to register individuals …

4 Feb
Answered

disability allowance/pension, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the crit…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/31) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to disability allowance/pension, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Subron: With your permission, Madam Speaker, I shall answer Parliamentary Questions B/31 and B/54 together, as they both relate to the same subject matter. …

4 Feb
Answered

disability pension, he will state if consideration will be given for the review of the eligibility criteria…

asked by Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/54) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to disability pension, he will state if …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/31) 151 COVID-19 – RENAL DIALYSIS PATIENT’S DEATH – FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE REPORT – ACTIONS ENVISAGED

18 Mar
Answered

designated Evacuee Centres on the occurrence of natural disasters in Constituency No. 20, Beau Bassin and Pe…

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(No. B/155) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to designated Evacuee Centres on the …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the procedures adopted in the event of a cyclonic and torrential rains are spelt out in the …

25 Mar
Answered

invalidity pensions, he will state the number of persons whose pensions have been cancelled over the past fo…

asked by 230 · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/229) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to invalidity pensions, he will …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me thank the hon. Member for this question and also let me take this opportunity to congratulate the hon. …

13 May
Answered

the employment of persons with disabilities, he will state if his Ministry has carried out an audit exercise…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/501) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the employment of persons with …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me first thank the hon. Member for this timely question. I am informed that no audit exercise has been conducted to …

17 Jun
Answered

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

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(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

8 Jul
Answered

the dismantling and replacement of the National Pension Fund (NPF) by the outgoing Government, he will, for…

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

"(No. B/624) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the dismantling and replacement of the …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the National Pension Fund was established under section 37 of the National Pensions Act 1976 …

15 Jul
Answered

the declining birth rate, he will state the measures being taken to address same.

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

"(No. B/665) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the declining birth rate, he will …"

Reply

The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, according to United Nations and World Health Organisation, by 2050, nearly 75% of …

15 Jul
Answered

minor B. C. G. A. L., he will state the reasons why the Invalid’s Basic Pension to which he was entitled was…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/682) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to minor B. C. G. A. L., he will …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that in accordance with Section 8 National Pensions Act 1976, the criteria for someone to benefit …

22 Jul
Answered

domiciliary visits to the elderly and bedridden persons, he will state the number of – (a) persons concerned…

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(No. B/732) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to domiciliary visits to the elderly and …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that all elderly persons of 90 years old and above are eligible for domiciliary visits by virtue of age. …

7 Oct
Answered

people with disabilities, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number th…

asked by Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart

"(No. B/842) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to people with disabilities, he will – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, according to the Housing and Population Census 2022, Mauritius had a total of 86,607 persons with disabilities. Of whom, 82,815 were …

7 Oct
Answered

a plot of land situated at Flic en Flac acquired in 2015 by his Ministry, he will state where matters stand…

asked by Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/877) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to a plot of land situated at Flic en Flac …"

Reply

Reply: The project for the construction of a home for the elderly at Flic en Flac is presently at design stage at the level of the Ministry of National …

25 Nov
Answered

the Invalid Pensions, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed major reforms envisaged, indicati…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/1061) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Invalid Pensions, he will …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY MAURITIUS (FORMER) – YOUNG FOOTBALLERS – SUPPORT & FOLLOW-UP

25 Nov
Answered

the pre-Covid 19 practice of medical practitioners of the Medical Board Department of his Ministry carrying…

asked by Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart

"(No. B/1074) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the pre-Covid 19 practice of medical …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that under the current system a medical assessment is carried out by medical practitioners of my Ministry …

9 Dec
Answered

the income support scheme aimed at easing the financial burden of people aged 60 142 but below the pension a…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/1220) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the income support scheme aimed at …"

Reply

Reply (The Prime Minister): This Government inherited a very precarious situation with regard to the sustainability of the Basic Retirement Pension (BRP). The …

17 Mar
Answered

the Invalidity Pensions, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed major reforms thereof, indicat…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/50) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Invalidity Pensions, he …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for her renewed interest in this particular reform. Madam Speaker, the present system has caused …

24 Mar
Answered

the residential care homes, he will state the – (a) current number thereof being – (i) registered, and (ii)…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/115) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the residential care homes, he …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT – RATE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMMES

31 Mar
Answered

the residential care homes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Residential Care Home Boa…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/186) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the residential care homes, he …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, given the issue to be addressed, I am seeking your indulgence to enable me to provide a more elaborate reply to this question. I …

7 Apr
Answered

the Free Internet Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number of bene…

asked by Mrs Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/265) Ms R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Free Internet Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, this government is committed to the implementation of measures for the modernisation and digital transformation of the nation. To …

28 Apr
Answered

the National Pensions Fund and the National Solidarity Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

asked by Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/529) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the National Pensions Fund and the National …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the National Pensions Fund was established under Section 37 of the National Pension Act 1976 …

28 Apr
Answered

the social protection of vulnerable persons against the impact of climate crisis, he will state the – (a) me…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/532) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the social protection of vulnerable persons against …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mauritius being a small island developing state is highly vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as severe tropical …

28 Apr
Answered

applications for the Basic Invalidity Pension received since November 2024 to date, he will, for the benefit…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/562) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to applications for the Basic …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RESIDENCE NHDC LAVANDE, DAGOTIERE – BUS SERVICES & ROUTES – AVAILABILITY

5 May
Answered

applications for the Basic Invalidity Pension received since November 2024 to date, he will, for the benefit…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/586) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to applications for the Basic …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that since November 2024 to date, my Ministry through the Medical Board has examined 27,308 cases of invalid's …

5 May
Answered

the Invalidity Pensions, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information, since January 2024 to da…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/623) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Invalidity Pensions, he …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASE – HOUSEHOLDS & SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACT – MITIGATING MEASURES