Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to his Parliamentary Question B/1194 on the same subject. I had informed the House that on receipt of the proposed amendments from the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, consultations with relevant stakeholders would be undertaken with a view to ensuring a comprehensive review of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act. On 27 February of this year, the Island Chief Executive of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly has, following approval of the Executive Council, submitted proposals comprising fifteen amendments to key provisions of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly. The proposed amendments relate, amongst others, to the definition and delimitation of Rodrigues, the qualifications of members of the Regional Assembly, the composition and functioning of the Executive Council, the autonomy of Commissions and Departments within the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, mechanisms for dispute resolution, creation of localities and recognition of villages and amendments to the Constitution. These proposed amendments will have far-reaching implications on institutional arrangements, on the electoral framework and the consequential amendment to the Constitution. Consultations are underway with Attorney General's Office, the Electoral Commissioner's Office, the Ministry of Local Government, and the Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration and Explorations. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (b) of the question, the Electoral Commissioner has been consulted. He has emphasised that the best practice is to legislate and prepare reforms well in advance of the next electoral contest, and to ensure that such reforms are developed through broad and inclusive consultation involving both political and non-political stakeholders. The proposed amendments to the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act form part of a broader institutional and constitutional framework. Accordingly, all proposals for the amendments to the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act must be considered as a whole and in an integrated manner. In this context, I am proposing to set up a High-Level Committee to examine the proposed amendments to the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act, undertake consultations and make appropriate recommendations.

Fine. Time is up, anyway! I had mentioned PQ B/398 has been withdrawn. Now, The Table has been advised that PQs B/408, B/409, B/411, B/413, B/414, B/415, B/417, B/418, and B/419 have been withdrawn. So, now we go to questions addressed to hon. Ministers and I call – I hope I have got these all right because it is written everywhere. Let me just check. I see PQs B/443, B/445, B/461, B/470 have been withdrawn. In case I have said it twice, please, forgive me. Yes, hon. First Member for Rodrigues, Ms Collet! RODRIGUES – SUPERAPP KOREK – IMPLEMENTATION & ACCESSIBILITY