Reply: Hazardous wastes are wastes, that even in low concentration, have the potential to affect human health or the environment because of its chemical, physical, or biological characteristics. With regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that Rodrigues does not have a comprehensive hazardous waste management system for the collection, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes generated on the island. Hazardous wastes generators willing to dispose of their waste are legally required to obtain prior clearance from the Environment Division of the Commission for Environment by filling in a prescribed application form. They are also made aware of the authorised disposal methods and approved disposal sites as follows – (i) Accacia disposal site in Rodrigues for electronic wastes; (ii) Roche Bon Dieu in Rodrigues Dumping Site for damaged neon lamps; (iii) Exportation of used batteries and scrap metal to Mauritius by recyclers, and (iv) Exportation of used oils (about 12,000 litres per annum) to Mauritius for treatment. The House may wish to note that, as at date, no hazardous chemical wastes have been exported from Rodrigues to Mauritius for subsequent storage at the interim storage facility for hazardous wastes and export to licensed recovery/disposal facilities abroad. As regards part (b) of the question, it is noted that no hazardous waste inventory figures were reported for Rodrigues in the last hazardous waste inventory exercise that was conducted in 2011. A new and comprehensive hazardous waste inventory exercise is being conducted for both Mauritius and Rodrigues under the GEF-ISLANDS Project. The contract for conducting a comprehensive national hazardous waste inventory for Mauritius and Rodrigues was awarded to the Consultant, Strategic Networking Partners and Consulting Ltd, on 21 August 2025. A first visit to Rodrigues in connection with the inventory exercise has been effected in November 2025 and it is expected that the study will be completed by September 2026. The House may further note that the new hazardous waste inventory exercise will assist in policy development, regulatory enforcement, and sustainable management of hazardous wastes in Mauritius and Rodrigues. Additionally, it is also envisaged to develop a long term, integrated National Hazardous Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan for Mauritius and Rodrigues. The inventory exercise and strategy and action plan will provide the necessary framework to develop a proper hazardous waste management system for Rodrigues. I wish to highlight that the Rodrigues Regional Assembly has full responsibility of the portfolio of Environment by virtue of Section 26, Fourth Schedule of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act 2001. Accordingly, implementation of policies and strategies fall under the purview of the Island Chief Executive. METRO EXPRESS LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM – PUBLIC SECURITY – MEASURES TAKEN