Reply: With regard to the request made by the Association des Boulangers et Pâtissiers (ABP) for an increase in the price of bread, I wish to inform the House that APB has officially requested for an increase to Rs4.70. Government is fully conscious of the potential impact that any price adjustment may have on consumers, particularly on low-and-middle- income households. Since assuming office as Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection, I have held several meetings with the different stakeholders of the sector with a view to addressing the issues being faced by them. Government has consistently privileged open dialogue, and we are fully aware of the difficulties encountered by the baking industry, particularly in the context of increasing input costs. It is also to be noted that the price of standard bread of 100g has remained unchanged since 2017. In parallel, the current subsidy mechanism, which has been used to sustain this price, is now operating under significant deficit pressure. In this context, there is a clear need to identify a long-term and sustainable solution that balances the interests of consumers, producers and public finances. In this respect, Government had, on 23 February 2026, set up an Inter-Ministerial Committee under my chairmanship, in collaboration with the hon. Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, and the hon. Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, to examine the matter in a comprehensive manner. The Committee has, to date, met on three occasions and has held consultations with all key stakeholders, including the Association des Boulangers et Pâtissiers, as well as consumer associations such as ACIM and Consumer Eye. The assessment being carried out takes into account production costs, prevailing market conditions and the purchasing power of the population, with a view to ensuring that any decision taken is balanced, justified and in the overall interest of both consumers and the sustainability of the sector. With regard to part (b) of the question namely measures to ensure the continuous supply of bread and prevent any shortage on the local market, Government is maintaining close and ongoing consultations with all stakeholders in the value chain, including bakers and large retailers involved in the production and sale of bread. The situation is being closely monitored, and Government stands ready to take appropriate measures, where required, to safeguard both the availability and accessibility of bread on the local market. I wish to reassure the House that Government will continue to act responsibly, ensuring that the interests of consumers are protected while at the same time securing the long-term sustainability and stability of the baking sector. MAURITIUS SPORTS COUNCIL – SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE – RUNNING COST