(No. B/251) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie and Poudre d'Or) 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 recent escalation of conflict and prevailing tensions in the Middle East spilling over the neighbouring region, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) number of Mauritian nationals currently present thereat, indicating whether their safety has been ascertained, and (b) nature of assistance requested therefrom, if any, and the support provided thereto.