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B/71
Q #71
Answered

the proposed review of the Public Procurement Act to prevent abuses, he will state if consideration will be…

Mr Duval · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/71) 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, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for the question. Indeed, there have been numerous abuses of the public procurement system by the previous Government. …

B/72
Q #72
Answered

the proposed introduction of a Freedom of Information Act to enhance transparency in relation to the decisio…

Mr Duval · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/72) 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, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, let me state at the very beginning that transparency and accountability will be the core values of the actions of this Government. We have …

B/73
Q #73
Answered

the Police Force in Rodrigues, he will – (a) state if he has been aware of the shortage of Police Officers p…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/73) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that there is a shortage of personnel within the Force …

B/74
Q #74
Answered

Rehabilitation Youth Centres (RYC), he will state if he has been made aware of the low number of admissions…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/74) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as you rightly said, with your permission, I will reply to PQ B/74 and PQ B/91 together as they relate to the same subject matter. The …

B/75
Q #75
Answered

Rehabilitation Youth Centres (RYCs), he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to th…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/75) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) 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 …"

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Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am tabling the information requested by the hon. Member. It is a long answer. Regarding part (b) of …

B/76
Q #76
Answered

driving licenses 33 suspended during the last 5 years in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/76) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) 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 driving …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, Section 53 (1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act (RTA) stipulates that where a person who is the holder of a driving licence or a provisional driving …

B/77
Q #77
Answered

cases of alleged falsification of data/statistics as highlighted in the State of the Economy Report, he will…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/77) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Indeed, Madam Speaker, as highlighted in the State of the Economy Report, there was a deliberate manipulation of data under the previous government to convey …

B/78
Q #78
Answered

the inquiry carried out into the death of late Mr S. K. in or about October 2020, he will, for the benefit o…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/78) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that since 18 October 2020, date on which the case was reported to the Moka Police Station and transferred to the …

B/79
Q #79
Not answered

Maha Shivaratree 2025, he will (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, inf…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Prime Minister

"To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands – Whether, in regard to Maha Shivaratree 2025, he will (a) for the …"

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No reply on record.
B/80
Q #80
Answered

Mauritian citizenship, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number of Non- Ma…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/80) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses &Triolet) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: By virtue of the Mauritius Citizenship Act, the Prime Minister may grant Mauritian citizenship to a non-citizen subject to specified conditions under the different …

B/81
Q #81
Answered

the construction of a New Air Traffic Control Tower at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport,…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/81) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PHONE TAPPING – INSTALLED EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE

B/82
Q #82
Answered

phone tapping, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether the equipment previou…

Mr Duval · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/82) 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, …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to the replies to PQs B/6 and B/15 of Tuesday 04 February 2025 whereby I informed the House that the previous government had put in place a Machiavellian …

B/83
Q #83
Answered

the constant rise in the prison population, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Maur…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/83) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) 159 MAURITIUS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – ELECTIVE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

B/84
Q #84
Answered

drugs in primary and secondary schools, he will state the number of reported cases thereof between 2015 to 2…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/84) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to drugs in primary and secondary schools, he will state the number of reported cases thereof …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Third Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien for this parliamentary question, which will allow me to delve, albeit briefly, into …

B/85
Q #85
Answered

the contracts for the procurement, purchase and supply of plastic bins awarded in 2023 and 2024 by the Munic…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Local Government

"(No. B/85) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the contracts for the procurement, purchase and supply of plastic bins awarded in 2023 and 2024 by the Municipal …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I want to make it clear that the previous government acted in bad faith when managing the procurement of the plastic bins for …

B/86
Q #86
Answered

public health institutions, he will state the measures being taken to ensure the privacy of patient while be…

Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/86) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to public health institutions, he will state the measures being taken to ensure the privacy of …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the following measures are in place at the level of public health institutions to ensure the privacy of patients while …

B/87
Q #87
Answered

the increasing number of patients travelling from Rodrigues to Mauritius for medical treatment and the high…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/87) Mrs D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the increasing number of patients travelling from Rodrigues to Mauritius for medical treatment and the high …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Acting Health Director of Rodrigues that the establishment of a new modern hospital at Plaine Mapou, near Plaine Corail Airport, …

B/88
Q #88
Answered

electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/88) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je voudrai avec votre permission répondre aux questions B/88 et B/89 en même temps. Madam Speaker: Okay. Mr Assirvaden: Madame la …

B/89
Q #89
Answered

electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/89) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/88) Madam Speaker: Hon. Fourth Member for Rodrigues, your next question! MV TROCHETIA – DRYDOCKING COSTS

B/90
Q #90
Answered

the MV Trochetia, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd.…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/90) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the MV Trochetia, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd. that following a bidding exercise carried out, a contract for drydocking …

B/91
Q #91
Answered

the recent increase in cases of abuse in shelters, juvenile delinquency, repeated escapes from probation hos…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/91) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the recent increase in cases of abuse in shelters, juvenile delinquency, …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/74) Madam Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or! FSC – RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION POLICIES (2024)

B/92
Q #92
Answered

recruitments, promotions and change of contracts effected at the Financial Services Commission prior to the…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/92) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to recruitments, promotions and change of contracts effected at the Financial …"

Reply

Dr. Mrs Jeetun: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am advised by the Financial Services Commission that recruitment and promotion exercises are carried out …

B/93
Q #93
Answered

the bus route between Albion and Rose- Hill, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Land Transport

"(No. B/93) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the bus route between Albion and Rose- Hill, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that some 22 buses of the United Bus Service Ltd operate along route 45, which runs …

B/94
Q #94
Answered

the football pitches found in the villages of Grand Sable, Bambous Virieux, Bois des Amourettes and Rivière…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Local Government

"(No. B/94) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitches found in the villages of Grand Sable, Bambous Virieux, Bois des Amourettes and …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the District Council of Grand Port that a budgetary request of Rs16 million was submitted for the Financial Year 2024-2025 to provide …

B/95
Q #95
Answered

the Dr James Burty David Market Fair at Rose Belle, he will state if consideration will be given for the pro…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Local Government

"(No. B/95) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Dr James Burty David Market Fair at Rose Belle, he will state if consideration will be given for …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the Dr. James Burty David Market Fair in Rose Belle was built and started operating in 2010. It includes 1,067 stalls …

B/96
Q #96
Answered

the barachois found next to the fisheries post in Mahebourg, he will state if same has been leased and, if s…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/96) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the barachois found next to the fisheries post in Mahebourg, he …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I want to inform the House that the barachois found next to the fisheries post in Mahebourg is known as Barachois PG Rivière …

B/97
Q #97
Answered

sustainable development, he will state the impact thereof on local communities, indicating – (a) the policy…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Environment

"(No. B/97) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to sustainable development, he will state the impact thereof on local communities, …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that the policy and legislative framework formulated for …

B/98
Q #98
Answered

the ambulance services at Mahebourg hospital, he will state the – (a) number of ambulances – 65 (i) currentl…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/98) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the ambulance services at Mahebourg hospital, he will state the – (a) number of ambulances – 65 …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there are five ambulances which have been put at the disposal of Mahebourg Hospital as follows – • Three ambulances with stretchers, …

B/99
Q #99
Answered

the Fire Station situated along St Jean Road, Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Local Government

"(No. B/99) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Fire Station situated along St Jean Road, Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I have been informed that the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) started working on the relocation of the Quatre Bornes Fire Station …

B/100
Q #100
Answered

the recent meeting held between the Ministry of Sports and the Commissioner of Sports in Rodrigues, he will…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/100) Mrs D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the recent meeting held between the Ministry of Sports and the Commissioner of Sports in Rodrigues, he will state …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, Mr Joseph Varok Ravina, Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Rodrigues, accompanied by his officers, paid a courtesy call on me on 20 February 2025. …

B/101
Q #101
Answered

Private grant- aided Secondary Schools, he will state – (a) the number of Managers thereat granted registrat…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/101) Dr. Ms Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to Private grant- aided Secondary Schools, he will state – (a) the number of Managers thereat …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka for this question. I wish to inform the House that the registration of …

B/102
Q #102
Answered

noise pollution, occurring as a result of modified motorcycle exhausts and loud music in motor vehicles, hou…

Mr Duval · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Environment

"(No. B/102) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to noise pollution, occurring as a result of modified …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that for the period 01 November 2024 to 28 February 2025, 190 contraventions have been established with …

B/103
Q #103
Answered

the irregular bus services in the region of Plein Bois, Carreau Esnouf and Carreau Accacia, he will, for the…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/103) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the irregular bus services in the region of Plein Bois, Carreau Esnouf and Carreau Accacia, he will, for …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that there is a regular bus service along Routes 10A, 137 and 99. Three routes, so I will …

B/104
Q #104
Answered

Mr K.R.'s. notarial office, he will state if the former Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Environment

"(No. B/104) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to Mr K.R.'s. notarial office, he will state if the former Minister …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, let me at the outset thank the hon. Member for putting this question, as this will give me an opportunity to enlighten the House on the way my …

B/105
Q #105
Answered

the works for the renovation of the Mahebourg Market, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of any re…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Local Government

"(No. B/105) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the works for the renovation of the Mahebourg Market, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that a request for financial clearance has been submitted by the District Council of Grand Port on 29 August 2024 amounting to Rs5.1 m. …

B/106
Q #106
Answered

complaints made against the Private Secondary Education Authority for the allocation of 81 grants to Private…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/106) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to complaints made against the Private Secondary Education Authority for the …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the First Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue for this question. With regard to complaints made by private …

B/107
Q #107
Answered

infant mortality, she will state the number thereof island wide during the last three years, indicating the…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/107) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to infant mortality, she will state the number thereof island wide during the last three years, …"

Reply

Mrs Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the number of infant mortality for mainland Mauritius stands at 165, 157 and 173 for the year 2022, 2023 and 84 2024, …

B/108
Q #108
Answered

the coastal areas along Bois des Amourettes, Bambous Virieux and Grand Sable, he will, for the benefit of th…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to To ask the Minister of Information Technology

"(No. B/108) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the coastal areas along Bois des Amourettes, Bambous Virieux and …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle. An interesting problem has been raised, and this also links up to the question …

B/109
Q #109
Answered

specialists of the public health sector on official visits to Rodrigues, he will state the – (a) frequency a…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/109) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to specialists of the public health sector on official visits to Rodrigues, he will state the – (a) frequency and …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that presently Specialists/Senior Specialists are posted to Rodrigues on a monthly tour of service in the following specialities – • …

B/110
Q #110
Answered

the Child Development Unit (CDU), she will state – 87 (a) if her Ministry will consider reviewing the curren…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/110) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Child Development Unit (CDU), she will state – 87 (a) if her Ministry …"

Reply

Mrs Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, my ministry has already initiated the necessary actions to review the current procedures of the Child Development Unit (CDU). A contract for …

B/111
Q #111
Answered

foreign workers, he will state the number thereof – (a) recruited on a monthly basis over the period 30 May…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/111) Dr. Ms Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will state the number thereof – (a) recruited on a monthly basis …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the aggregate number of work permits and certificates of exemption, including renewals in respect of economic …

B/112
Q #112
Answered

fishing permits, he will state the number of permits distributed on the eve of the recent General Elections,…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/112) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fishing permits, he will state the number of permits distributed …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. I take it for granted that the hon. Member is referring to the issuance of artisanal fishermen cards. Following the issue of a …

B/113
Q #113
Answered

the Mauritius Football Association, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as t…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/113) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Mauritius Football Association, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information …"

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Reply

(Withdrawn) BABY S. – FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

B/114
Q #114
Answered

Baby S. admitted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the SSRN Hospital on 21 October 2022, she will state…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/114) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to Baby S. admitted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the SSRN Hospital on 21 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MOTOR VEHICLE LICENCE – RENEWAL PAYMENT

B/115
Q #115
Answered

the motor vehicle licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Au…

Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Land Transport

"(No. B/115) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the motor vehicle licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) that Motor Vehicle Licence (MVL), commonly known as “Déclaration” is payable 15 days before the end of the …

B/116
Q #116
Answered

the recurrent flooding in the regions of Petit Verger and Montagne Ory, he will state if he has been aware o…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Local Government

"(No. B/116) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the recurrent flooding in the regions of Petit Verger and Montagne Ory, he will state if he has been …"

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Reply

Reply: Regarding part (a) of the question, I confirm that the District Council of Moka has issued five official evacuation notices under the Building Control Act. These notices, …

B/117
Q #117
Answered

La Source Football playground, he will state – (a) if he has been made aware of – (i) the non-compliance the…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Local Government

"(No. B/117) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to La Source Football playground, he will state – (a) if he has been made aware of – (i) the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PAS GÉOMÉTRIQUES – STATE LAND – SMALL RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDERS

B/118
Q #118
Answered

small residential leaseholders of State land on Pas Géométriques around the island, he will state if his Min…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/118) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to small residential leaseholders of State land on Pas Géométriques around the island, he will state if …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to refer to the reply I made in response to supplementary question to PQ B/38 on 04 February last to the effect that Pas Géométriques is inalienable. As a matter …

B/119
Q #119
Answered

the Liverpool Football Academy Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/119) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Liverpool Football Academy Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-04-march-2025 → tuesday-09-december-2025 → friday-12-december-2025
Reply

(Withdrawn) MONKEYS’ EXPORTATION – YEARLY GENERATED REVENUE

B/121
Q #121
Answered

the pension funds managed by the State Insurance Company of Mauritius Ltd., she will, for the benefit of the…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/121) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the pension funds managed by the State Insurance Company of Mauritius …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-04-march-2025 → tuesday-09-december-2025
Reply

(Withdrawn) BUS & TAXIS – PUBLIC SERVICES LICENSES 164

B/122
Q #122
Not answered

the recent reported cases of harassment and bullying in educational institutions, schools and colleges, he w…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Education and Human Resource

"To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Education and Human Resource – Whether, in regard to the recent reported cases of harassment and bullying in educational institutions, schools and colleges, he will state (a) the number thereof …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-09-december-2025
No reply on record.
B/123
Q #123
Answered

the issue of temporary public services licenses for bus and taxis, he will – (a) for the benefit of the Hous…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/123) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the issue of temporary public services licenses for bus and taxis, he will – (a) for the benefit of the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MR P. U. – SLOVAKIAN NATIONAL – EXTRADITION

B/124
Q #124
Answered

Mr P. U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian des…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/124) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to Mr P. U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS & RODRIGUES – ENERGY SECURITY – INCREASING DEMAND & MEASURES – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

B/125
Q #125
Answered

energy security, he will – (a) state the policy of Government thereon, and (b) for the benefit of the House,…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/125) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy & Public Utilities whether, in regard to energy security, he will – (a) state the policy of Government thereon, and (b) for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Reply: Energy Security remains one of the priorities of this Government. As announced in the Government Programme 2025-2029, Government will review the energy policy of the …

B/126
Q #126
Answered

the distribution of Methadone in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, he will state – (a) the number of human resour…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/126) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the distribution of Methadone in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, he will state – (a) the number of human …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to point out that two vehicles, each with a Pharmacy Technician and one Nursing Officer are deployed at each of the two dispensing sites at Triolet and Baie du …

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Papers Laid

PAPERS LAID

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PAPERS LAID The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Papers have been laid on the Table – A. Prime Minister’s Office Ministry of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications …

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Motion

SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2)

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MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that all the business on today’s Order Paper be exempted from the provisions of paragraph (2) of …

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Motion

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME 2025-2029

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MOTION GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME 2025-2029 Order read for resuming adjourned debate on the following motion of the Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka (Dr. Ms B. Thannoo). …

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Adjournment

ADJOURNMENT

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Friday 07 March 2025 at 3.00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister rose and seconded. …