Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Mrs L.P. joined as the Director of FIU on 04 March 2025. With regard to part (a) of the question, the terms and conditions of her appointment are as follows – 1. She draws a monthly salary of Rs161,100, a salary compensation of Rs3,400 rupees, petrol allowance of Rs18,415, and a phone allowance amounting to Rs1,500. 2. She uses the organisation's car, and the services of a driver of the FIU; 3. She earns passage benefit at the rate of 5% per annum of her annual salary drawn. She is also eligible for a gratuity of two months’ salary payable after completion of 12 months’ satisfactory service, and she’s eligible for loan facilities of a maximum of 12 months’ salary at interest rate of 4% per annum, refundable in 48 monthly instalments subject to production of a bank guarantee. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (b) of the question, the FIU informed that the Director has up to date attended eight missions since her appointment, which has cost Rs1,532,900. I am hereby tabling the details regarding the mission attended and the cost incurred for each mission in terms of air ticket, per diem, and other allowances.

Yes, hon. Ramkalawon.

Can the hon. Minister suggest whether she will consider resigning to follow the steps of her husband?

I will ask her.

The hon. Third Member for Beau-Bassin and Petite Rivière. MAURITIUS RECREATION COUNCIL – EVENTS – EXPENDITURE