ginger, he will state whether he is in presence of representations from planters thereof as to any unfair co…
(No. B/991) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to ginger, he will state whether he is in presence of representations from planters thereof as to any unfair competition to which they are facing from importers thereof and, if so – 69 (a) indicate the measures his Ministry proposes to take in relation thereto, and (b) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Agricultural Marketing Board, information as to whether consideration could be given for the local production thereof to be purchased at a guaranteed price and be given priority on sale.
The question has been looked into and the hon. Member can rest assured that the matter has been referred to the Police. As far as ginger is concerned, it is a commodity which depends on market forces. So, let the market force act. In the meantime, in the light of the request made by the hon. Member, the Agricultural Marketing Board will look into it to if there can be a floor price. Thank you.
Yes.
I thank the hon. Minister for this answer. Mais, Monsieur le ministre, les planteurs de gingembre sont confrontés actuellement à une concurrence déloyale des importateurs, ce qui les met en difficulté financière. Est-ce que le ministre peut examiner ce problème et proposer des solutions pour les soutenir ? Merci.
I have proposed a solution. There is an alternative, notwithstanding that the Agricultural Marketing Board can give a floor price. There is a call for proper discussion with our planters. That meeting can easily be organised. In relation to the illegal activity and in relation to import by certain illegal importers, the matter has been referred to the Police. The matter is being looked into and corrective measures will be taken. Those guilty will have to face the consequences of their illegal act.
Hon. Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière! NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL – BOARD COMPOSITION, BUDGET & ACTIVITIES ORGANISED