Madam Speaker, with regard to the proposed construction of the market fair near youth centre in Mahebourg, I wish to inform the House that the original project has not been pursued following the termination of the contractor’s contract in January 2023 and the subsequent arbitration process. After the reassessment in March 2025, it was decided not to proceed with the market fair on that site. Instead, Government intends to develop a multipurpose complex there, but

38 this project has been deferred to the next financial year. As for the market fair itself, it has already been relocated to the Mahebourg market which has been extended to accommodate 206 stalls. Construction works for this extension have been completed and the market fair has been operational since May 2025. Accordingly, there is no completion date for the market fair at the youth centre site as the project is no longer being implemented. Thank you.

Yes?

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The drugs problem in Mahebourg is affecting the youths of the locality and the construction of this gymnasium will provide more facilities for our youths to practice sports. Will the hon. Minister give this project a priority and get the necessary clearance from the Ministry of Finance for the next year?

Sure, Madam Speaker, we will still find a solution for the next financial year. As I said, it has been deferred for the next financial year.

Yes, hon. Fourth Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue! NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATIONS 2025 – EXTENDED PROGRAMME – FAILURE RATE