Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) of the Western Division operates under the

31 command of a Superintendent of Police, who reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of ADSU. Its office is located at the Divisional Headquarters in Rose Hill. In regard to part (a) of the question, the Western Division has 58 police officers of various grades. The team includes supervisory, investigative, and operational personnel. Regarding part (b) of the question, I am informed that for operational effectiveness, the Western Division is deployed into five sub-teams in 36 regions comprising inter alia Albion, Black River, Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and Bambous. Regard to part (c) of the question, I am informed that a fleet of 15 vehicles is at the disposal of the Division. Madam Speaker, I am also informed that while ADSU sub-teams are assigned specific jurisdictions within the Western Division, they retain the authority to operate island-wide, particularly if there is intelligence about urgent threats.

Yes, one question.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The hon. Prime Minister just mentioned – ‘area covered’. Will he consider to bring a new Western Division to the West – a new headquarter or main office to the West?

Now, this is a proposal that is being looked at because when it is at Rose Hill, that is the complaint that has been made. They are looking whether it is possible to split. I just said, there are sub-divisions but may be that should be considered.

Okay, happy? The hon. Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac. MRS. S.O., ATTORNEY AT LAW – SALARY AND ALLOWANCES – PERIOD 2015-2024