Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me thank our hon. friend for putting this question. I will say that in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that for the period 2023 to 2024, one fisherman card was revoked as the fisherman was engaged in other gainful employment. I wish to refer the hon. Member to replies made to PQ B/987 at the Sitting of 11 November 2025 and PQ B/238 at the Sitting of 17 March 2026, respectively. I inform the House that our lagoons have been over-exploited and depleted over the years. The previous government had gone against sustainable fisheries by issuing a substantial number of new fishermen cards. As regards part (b) of the question, I am informed that from January 2025 to date, a total of 80 applications for fisherman card have been received at the 14 fisheries posts across the island. These 80 applications have been kept in abeyance for the time being. With regard to the eligibility criteria, so far, no change is being envisaged.

Yes!

Can the hon. Minister inform the House, the operation of checking if all the fishermen that have been delivered a card on the eve of the election, is the process of revoking or suspending their card still going on?

No, we are mindful and watchful. There is a monitoring unit looking at the cases. Although they were given fishermen cards almost on the eve, on the threshold of general election, but we have to make sure that they are in gainful employment in relation to ocean activities. Otherwise, appropriate corrective measure will be taken.

A last question from hon. Ramdass. PACK & BLISTER – FAULTY MEDICAL VENTILATOR – FEES RECOVERY