Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, the question is where matters stand. Matters are still at a standstill. We will address them forcefully to ensure that the process is reversed. This is a problem which acute and chronic and there are many stories to be told and there are many stories which remain untold. Let me remind our friend that this issue of relocating pig farm at Carreau Accacia, Le Bouchon was raised in the House in July 2016 through Parliamentary Question B/475 addressed to the then Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, by Hon. Ritish Ramful. In fact, I also raised the matter at Adjournment time. Now, at that time, it was stated that a potential site would be identified in the South within the next few months. Despite 10 years in power, the previous government failed to implement concrete measures offering only empty promises. Nevertheless, Members of the House should rest assured that the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, and Rose-Belle Sugar Estate have already been requested to identify suitable site for the relocation of pig farm at Carreau Accacia and Le Bouchon. But this is a one-off solution being undertaken given the exceptional circumstances. All actions will be guided by the need to uphold public health and sustainable agricultural practices ensuring that any solution for the pig rearing industry remains practical and compliant.

43 We even have to seek the views of the Wastewater Management Authority, CWA and there is also a call for a preliminary environment review. So, this is an issue that cannot be treated lightly. This is the reason as to why a committee has been set up at the level of my Ministry with the relevant stakeholders to look into all the issues which I have raised relating to pig breeding around the island in a holistic manner. We are going to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders on Thursday 27. Thank you.

Thank you. Yes, supplementary!

Thank you, hon. Minister. As the hon. Minister is aware there is a serious risk to water pollution and I can show you some pictures just taken near the rivers …

Nobody can see that!

Okay, especially in case of heavy rain pigs’ excretion can discharge in neighboring rivers. Whether he will find an appropriate place to relocate this pig farm and if he intends to meet both inhabitants and the owner of the said farm?

You can communicate the documents to the Minister. Yes, Minister!

It’s one way of communication.

Non, mais comme cela…

He has prime time also on television and it is right for the constituents. Now, as I have stated, this is a problem which needs to be addressed forcefully in a meaningful and effective manner. Hence, the relevance of this committee which is going to be set up because there are many other issues. I have raised the problem of contamination of underground water. This is an issue that has to be treated with all the finesse and delicacy that it takes.

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