Reply: As I have stated before, transparency and accountability will underpin all actions of this Government. In this respect, contrary to the previous government, I have decided to reply to all questions pertaining to State-Owned Enterprises. It would be apposite to briefly mention the legacy of rot that the previous government has gifted to Air Mauritius. The new Chairman of Air Mauritius Ltd explained at a press conference, on Friday 14 March 2025, how over the last 10 years, through mismanagement, ineptitude, malfeasance and cronyism, the company has been brought to bankruptcy. “Lakwizinn” through its bunch of notorious toadies, including an equally notorious Receiver Manager, has overseen the downfall of a company that used to be the pride of our Nation. Today, Air Mauritius Ltd is not in a High Dependency Unit! As a former cadre accurately said, “It is in ICU!”. It is literally in a comatose state teetering on the brink of disappearance! The management has already initiated action for a thorough forensic audit to find out who were those responsible for this debacle.

170 Let it be said loud and clear that every single individual responsible for this state of affairs will be held personally liable! The new management is facing the mammoth task of putting order in this anarchic chaos. Government fully understands the repressive actions meted out to the majority of the staff. We need to give time to management to improve the disastrous situation they have inherited. I am informed that they are doing their utmost to ensure that the staff operates under the best possible conditions under the prevailing circumstances. I am informed by Air Mauritius Ltd that the working conditions of pilots, both foreign and Mauritian, at Air Mauritius meet local and international regulatory standards. The employment of pilots by Air Mauritius Ltd is regulated under the Mauritius Civil Aviation Regulations and the Air Operator Certificate Requirements for the Air Operators Certificate issuance. However, representations have been made regarding working conditions of pilots and I understand that these are being looked into. I am further informed that Air Mauritius Ltd is in the process of engaging an International Airline Consulting body to relook at the overall organization of its Flight Operations Department with a view to ensuring that Air Mauritius Ltd has the best practices in relation to pilot, security, training, recruitment, retention and career path. MOTORWAY M3 – ILLEGAL MOTORCYCLE RALLIES – REMEDIAL MEASURES