the part-time music teachers currently working at the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand,…
(No. B/743) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo ( Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the part-time music teachers currently working at the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Conservatoire, information as to whether they have been paid their full salary based on their recorded working hours since February 2025 to date and, if not, why not, indicating if measures will be taken to ensure that all part-time employees are duly paid according to contractual regulations.
Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand, that the part-time music teachers do not receive any salary but are instead remunerated based on the number of hours that they have worked during a month. As per my information, they have received their remuneration up to June 2025. However, the compensation component based on actual hours worked has not been paid since March 2025. This delay has been attributed to the payroll software licence not being renewed on time by the Conservatoire, leading to its expiry at the end of February 2025. Consequently, all calculations are being done manually, which has significantly slowed down the process. Madam Speaker, it is unfortunate that I have come to learn of this matter only through the present Parliamentary Question. I do not accept that staff should be penalised due to poor planning by the management of Conservatoire. With only 46 part time music teachers and adequate administrative staff in place, such computations could and should have been done using basic tools like Excel Spreadsheets. The delay is therefore unjustified. I have given clear instructions that all outstanding compensations, including arrears must be paid in full by the end of this month. At the same time, the Conservatoire has been directed to initiate procurement exercise for the renewal of its payroll software without further delay. Additionally, I have requested an
56 internal investigation to determine the reasons behind this situation, where necessary appropriate action will be taken to ensure that similar lapses do not occur in the future. Madam Speaker, I will not tolerate administrative inefficiency that delays fair and timely payment to employees. We remain committed to uploading transparency, accountability and good governance across all public institutions. Thank you.
Thank you. Yes, Dr. Ms Thannoo? Is it alright? Okay. So, now I have the hon. Third Member for Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, Dr. Saumtally! LEGAL AID & LEGAL ASSISTANCE ACT 2025 – ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & PROCEDURES