(No. B/1045) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to the Civil Status Office at Old Grand Port, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to 145 the reasons for its closure, indicating since when it is closed and whether consideration will be given for the reopening thereof to facilitate access to vital registration services for residents of Grand Sable, Old Grand Port, Bambous Virieux and surrounding areas.