Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the absence of the substantive Minister, I am replying to this question. I am informed that drafting instructions have been transmitted to the Attorney General’s Office for a draft Sports Bill. Indeed, I am informed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has invited the public to submit their views and suggestions via a press communiqué for a comprehensive new Sports Bill instead of piecemeal amendments to the existing legislation. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, concerning part (a) of the question, I am informed that submissions have been received from the Rodrigues Commissions for Sports. Additionally, my colleague, the hon. Minister of Youth and Sports, personally, headed a mission to Rodrigues from 06 to 10 April 2025. There, he had the opportunity to have a first-hand understanding des réalités du terrain through meetings with the Commissioner for Sports and his officers as well as representatives of Rodriguan Regional Sports Committees. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (b) of the question, I am informed that during his mission to Rodrigues, my colleague, the hon. Minister of Youth and Sports, did receive representations regarding the setting up of a Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif, also known as CROS. Specific provisions have been made in the new Sports Bill in respect of Rodrigues and therefore, the question of setting up a special committee does not arise.

Hon. Second Member for Grand’ Baie and Poudre d'Or. TRANSITION UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT – APPLICATIONS – PROCESSING TIME