The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Director General of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation that the broadcast and sub-licensing rights for the FIFA World …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that, in accordance with the Banking Act 2004, banks have up to …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, Regulation 83(3) of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2010 provides that no person shall modify the exhaust pipe …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that, as at 03 April 2026, there have been 31 resignations following the resignation of hon. Paul Raymond Bérenger, GCSK as …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I presume the hon. Member is referring to two brothers, I think they are twins, bearing the same initials, that is, A.C.P. I wish to refer him …

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that there are presently 80 Police Stations and 15 Police Posts in Mauritius and Rodrigues. Police have worked out a plan to …

Reply: The Report of the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute 2026, which was published on 17 March 2026, provides a comprehensive assessment on democracy across countries …

(Withdrawn) WOMEN'S PRISON – BAGGAGE SCANNING EQUIPMENT – INSTALLATION STATUS

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Prisons that five Baggage X-Ray Inspection Systems were procured in 2023 for installation in the following prisons – (a) Beau Bassin …

(Withdrawn) SILVER BANK LIMITED – CONSERVATORSHIP & RECEIVERSHIP – NON- PERFORMING/TOXIC LOANS – DEPOSITS HELD

Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that in the first report of the Conservator submitted in March 2024, non-performing loans …

(Withdrawn) ROAD ACCIDENT – CAUDANT ROUNDABOUT – HEAVY VEHICLE – INQUIRY

(Withdrawn) MIDDLE EAST TENSION – OIL PRICES VOLATILITY – VAT & LEVY PROPOSED REDUCTION

Reply: The war in the Middle East has caused a considerable reduction in the global supply of energy products. Based on reports from early April 2026, the war in Iran has caused …

(Withdrawn) SEAPORT AND AIRPORT – BORDER CONTROL – DRUG SEIZURES

(Withdrawn) AIR MAURITIUS LTD. – STRATEGIC PARTNER – SHORTLISTED PARTNERS

(Withdrawn) CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO –UNITED KINGDOM & MAURITIUS AGREEMENT – JUDGEMENT’S CONSEQUENCES

(Withdrawn) MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT – MAURITIAN NATIONALS – SAFETY & ASSISTANCE

(Withdrawn) ILLICIT TRANSACTIONS – SEIZED MOTOR VEHICLES – FINES & PROSECUTIONS

(Withdrawn) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD – DEPUTY CEO (MR S.M.) – APPOINTMENT & CONTRACT RENEWAL

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(Withdrawn) STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS – STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 150 – STAFFING DETAILS

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, road congestion remains a persistent challenge. As the House is aware, Mauritius has inherited a colonial era road network which was designed to …

Ms Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, minor F. A. was an inmate of SOS Children’s Village Bambous. He absconded and was found safe on 17 October 2025. On 23 November 2025, he was …

Mr Ameer Meea: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for his question. Madam Speaker, the cooperatives sector remains an important pillar of our economic fabric. It promotes …

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for the question which once again gives me the opportunity to explain this issue about maison de transition and I …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the football ground at Grand Sable is presently not equipped with lighting facilities. Following my reply to PQ B/764 on 27 July …

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/262. I wish to inform the House that the existing lateral access road …

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, the Multi-Use Games Area is a community based- fund and fitness programme initiated by the Mauritius Telecom Foundation with the objective of …

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la WMA m'informe que les projets de tout-à- l’égout de la circonscription no. 18 concernent principalement les communes de Belle Rose, Quatre …

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, this government is committed to the implementation of measures for the modernisation and digital transformation of the nation. To this end, Rs85 million …

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, comme la Chambre le sait, le conflit au Moyen- Orient a gravement perturbé la chaîne d'approvisionnement en pétrole et en gaz. La State …

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to PQ B/267 since I am replacing the substantive Minister. I wish to inform …

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I understand that the hon. Member is referring to the land in the vicinity of Avenue Pelicans at St Martin in Bel Ombre. With regard to part (a) of the …

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, according to International Labour Organisation, overtime is generally defined as working time performed in excess of the normal statutory working hours …

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, allow me to thank the hon. Third Member from Rodrigues for raising this issue which is causing a considerable inconvenience to workers in Rodrigues who …

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit that several requests have been received from residents of Constituency No. 11 …

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, Government is fully cognisant of the impact of prevailing inflationary pressures on households, particularly on the most vulnerable segments of …

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Dr. Ms Jeetun: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Services Commission that there are currently 12 leasing companies licensed and operating in Mauritius. 9 of these are …

The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Question B/275. With regard to part (a), I am informed by …

Mr Ameer Meea: Madam Speaker, the registration of small and medium enterprises at my Ministry is governed by the provisions of the SME Act 2017. According to the First Schedule …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that a plot of land measuring 8,881 metre square situated at Amitié, has been duly acquired by government and vested in the …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that as already raised under Parliamentary Question B/601, Government is fully apprised of the deteriorated conditions of …

(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – STAFF REDUCTION – REASON

(Withdrawn) 8000 HOUSING UNITS – CONTRACT VALUE – ARSENAL PROJECT

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUAN ARTISTS – CULTURAL COOPERATION MoU – EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES

(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMS – MAURITIAN CANDIDATES – PERFORMANCE – REMEDIAL MEASURES

(Withdrawn) BREAD PRICE – INCREASE REQUEST – CONSUMER IMPACT

Reply: With regard to the request made by the Association des Boulangers et Pâtissiers (ABP) for an increase in the price of bread, I wish to inform the House that APB has …

(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SECTOR – TRAINING & CAPACITY-BUILDING – BUDGET EARMARKED

(Withdrawn) UNEXPLOITED AGRICULTURAL LAND – REASONS – MEASURES PROPOSED 155

(Withdrawn) MOHUNLALL MOHIT GOVERNMENT SCHOOL – ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ISSUES

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(Withdrawn) MUSICAL WORKS PRODUCTION – LOCAL ARTISTS – INCENTIVES PROVIDED 156

(Withdrawn) MALDIVES-MAURITIUS – SUSPENSION OF TIES – COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

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(Withdrawn) TAMARIN PUBLIC BEACH – TOILET FACILITIES & AMENITIES – DESILTING WORKS

Reply: I am informed by the Beach Authority that Tamarin Beach of an extent of 2.19 Ha with a sea frontage of approximately 410m was proclaimed as public beach through General …

(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER – PREREQUISITE

(Withdrawn) PHARMACY BOARD – MEMBERS – QUALITY CONTROL EXERCISES

(Withdrawn) SECONDARY SCHOOLS – SYNTHETIC DRUGS CASES – PREVENTION MEASURES

(Withdrawn) VALETTA BYPASS – SPEED CAMERAS INSTALLATION – OPERATION DATE

(Withdrawn) MAURITIAN GLOBAL BUSINESS SECTOR – TIGER GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL II HOLDINGS VS. THE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULINGS – IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(Withdrawn) GRAND BAY WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN – PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MODEL

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(Withdrawn) DRAMA, MUSIC & ARTS – YOUTH PROMOTION & SUPPORT

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(Withdrawn) FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL KREOL – CONCEPT REVIEW - TOURISTS ATTRACTION

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(Withdrawn) VIEUX GRAND PORT – LA TOUR DES HOLLANDAIS – INAUGURATION & OPENING

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – FLOODING – ACCACIA DRAIN WORKS & PORT MATHURIN PHASE 3 DRAIN PROJECT

(Withdrawn) LPG – STOCK LEVEL, PROCUREMENT DETAILS, PRICE INCREASE & IMPACT

(Withdrawn) KOREK APPLICATION – DIGITAL DRIVING LICENCE FEATURES

(Withdrawn) NOUVELLE FRANCE – WATER PUMP FAILURES – WATER SUPPLY – SHORT & LONG-TERM MEASURES

(Withdrawn) LABOUR EXPLOITATION & WORKPLACE BULLYING – SUPPORT – REPORTING MEASURES

Reply: Labour exploitation is not defined in our labour legislation. However, labour exploitation may be deemed to include forced labour, debt bondage, worst forms of child …