Madam Speaker, I am informed by the NLTA that there is currently one vehicle examination centre in Rodrigues, which is manned by a vehicle examiner of the NLTA, posted to Rodrigues on a tour of service of one year. With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the vehicle examination centre was closed for one day, on 20 March 2026, due to the absence of the vehicle examiner. A notice to that effect was issued to inform the public through a communiqué posted at both the NLTA Office at Baie Lascar and at the Vehicle Examination Centre of Port Mathurin as from Monday, 16 March 2026. So, the public was informed. I have a copy of the communiqué. I can table it. I am further informed that the centre resumed its activity on the following day. Also, I am further informed that it has been the practice for the vehicle examination centre to be closed when the said officer is on leave. Madam Speaker, as regard to part (b) of the question, I am informed by the NLTA that the appointment of a locally based examiner for the setting up of a private examination facility has also been examined in line with my reply to PQ B/864 of 07 October 2025. However, I am made to understand that in view of the size of the vehicle population in Rodrigues and the relatively low number of vehicles requiring examination, averaging some 160 vehicles per week, that is, about 32 vehicles per day, the level of activity remains insufficient to sustain a dedicated facility on a viable basis. It is apposite to highlight that the setting up of such a facility requires significant capital investment and reasonably high operational costs. This is the reason why one has ever expressed interest to launch into that activity. Nevertheless, like I have stated in my reply, my Ministry has requested the NLTA to launch and expression of interest for inviting vehicle examination stations currently in Mauritius to extend their services to Rodrigues. If they should find the initial investment to be too high for it to be done on a solo basis, they may join with other examination operation centres in Mauritius to submit a joint proposal, in the spirit of social contribution. So to speak for the sake of road safety. However, the quest for developing social capacity for enhancement of the equipment will continue to be explored. My Ministry will be attentive to all proposals that may bring a lasting solution to the prevailing situation.

Yes, alright. We have got one minute left!

Thank you, Madam Speaker. May I ask the hon. Minister if there is a Memorandum of Understanding, if not, if he will consider one with the Rodrigues Regional Assembly for NLTA Services in Rodrigues? Thank you.

I believe there should be one because NLTA has been posted in Rodrigues for a long time now but then if that needs to be reviewed, we will do so.

Thank you. Time is up! Now, the Table has been advised that the following PQs have been withdrawn – B/323, B/365, B/366, B/367, B/370, B/371, B/373, B/374, B/376, B/377, B/379, B/380, B/382, B/383, B/384, B/386, B/388, B/389, B/392, B/393, B/395, B/396, B/397. The Table has advised me. I trust it is correct. Yes, maybe motion!