(No. B/499) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to the interception of telecommunications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether same is being resorted to combat crimes and, if so, indicate whether consideration is being given for the introduction of legislation to safeguard against the misuse, abuse or illegal use thereof, including the setting up of an independent oversight body therefor.