The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as the House is aware, since 1982, the Pay Research Bureau has conducted the general review exercise on pay and grading structures every five …

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac! Yes, Dr. the hon. Ms Daureeawo! PRISONS & DETENTION CENTRES – HYGIENIC CONDITIONS – …

The Prime Minister: I am informed, Madam Speaker, by the Acting Commissioner of Prisons that detainees are admitted to prisons either on remand or as convict following an order …

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Yes, hon. Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière, Mr Quirin! MBC – LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS – BROADCASTING

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the annual budget allocation of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation for the …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Industrial Finance Corporation of Mauritius (IFCM) Ltd was incorporated in August 2021, but was officially launched and …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it is the Bank of Mauritius which has the primary duty to maintain price stability while promoting orderly and balanced economic development. …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a)(i) of the question, I am tabling the information, for the period 2015 to 2024, relating to the evolution of the rate of …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Police Department, in particular ADSU, and the Mauritius Revenue Authority are the two main agencies responsible for the fight against …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Chief Executive Officer of Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd (AML) that the Airport Master Plan of 2004 made provision for the …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority that the total amount of responsible gambling – it is the term in the law; so, I am using the …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it is an understatement to speak of waste and poor management. The Report of the Director of Audit for the Financial Year 2023-2024 was tabled …

Reply: It should be recalled that the former Speaker, Mr Sooroojdev Phokeer, disallowed a similar question quoting wrongly section 22(1)(n) of the Standing Orders and 107 …

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that currently one hundred and sixty-five police riders are posted to the Traffic Branch of the Mauritius Police Force. These …

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from January 2024 to 03 April 2025, eight cases of livestock larceny have been reported to the Police in Rodrigues. With …

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Reply: The recruitment of Police Officers is carried out by the Disciplined Forces Service Commission. The selection exercise comprises the following aptitude …

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Reply (The Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms): I am informed that over the past ten years, no public officer has been dismissed due to involvement in trade …

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, from January 2023 to 03 April 2025, 646 searches have been effected by Police in Constituency No. 8 – Quartier Militaire …

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed that provisions are made under subsection 2(c)(i) of Section 72 of the Parking on a Road as per G. N. No. 53 of 2010 of the Road …

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, allow me with your permission to answer PQs B/289 and B/342 together as they both relate to the expenses in relation to the posts of ambassadors. 38 …

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CWA m’informe que la Circonscription No. 4, Port Louis Nord/Montagne Longue, comprend des zones d’équipées non raccordées aux réseaux …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, at the very outset, allow me to thank the hon. Member for this interesting question. The suggestion of making it mandatory for newly residential, …

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that in Constituency No. 20, Beau-Bassin and Petite-Rivière, nine drain projects to the tune of some …

Mr Bhagwan: Thank you, Madam Speaker. The House may wish to note that, in line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, the …

Reply (The Prime Minister): Currently, registration duty is payable by the purchaser of a motor vehicle, be it upon registration of the vehicle for the first time in Mauritius or …

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the arrangements made. I am informed that Kooseeal Avenue is over a stretch of 1 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Road, …

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the village of St Pierre like many other villages has seen a lot of developments taking place along …

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Mr Pentiah: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this concerns the Public Service Excellence Award. With regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that the Public Service …

Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the reply being a lengthy one, I am going to table it. Thank you. The Deputy Speaker: Thank you. Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose …

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the hon. Member for his question. With regard to the families living on State lands along the southeastern coastal area, I …

Mr Pentiah: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, may I, please, first and foremost, thank the hon. Second Member for Rodrigues for his question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that …

Dr. Mrs Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Maurice Stratégie was initially set up as a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Economic Development Board. On 14 March 2023, it was …

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the former Immaculee Conception School is found over a plot of State land of an extent of about 93 perches over which stands a ground plus one …

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the sheltered farming project at Plaine Magnien, is a resounding failure of the previous government. …

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that along the road from Melrose to Deep River – classified road network – there are 44 …

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe qu’un total de 3,4 km des tuyaux ont été remplacés dans la région de Goodlands dans le cas des deux contrats PME. En ce qui …

Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, lodging accommodation for foreign migrant workers is governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and the Occupational Safety and …

Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the population will recall that despite the difficult economic situation that we inherited, Government introduced in December last year the …

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the number of MRIs and CT scan apparatus available in our public hospitals are four and seven, respectively. …

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Pepsi Lane at Ecroignard is an area prone to localised water accumulation during heavy rainfall. The capacity of the …

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in Constituency No. 14, Savanne-Rivière Noire, there is one Area Health Centre which is located at Chemin Grenier and eight …

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is no specific budget allocated for Methadone Substitution Therapy Programme as expenses are being incurred under …

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’a informé que le réservoir de service de la Martinière à Surinam a été mis hors service en 2016 suite à la construction d’un nouveau …

Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the House may wish to note that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Licence was granted to Virgin Oil Company (Mauritius) Ltd on 27 …

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! RESIDENCE CITÉ LA CHAUX – STATE LAND – LEASEHOLDERS

Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there are three scenarios at Cité La Chaux, Mahebourg found on Pas Géométriques Rivière La Chaux. First, there are two …

The Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms (Mr L. Pentiah): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, may I please, first of all, thank the Third Member of Grand’ Baie and Poudre …

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(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: We have two minutes left. We move to the next question. Hon. Third Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka! MAURITIUS CANE INDUSTRY AUTHORITY – …

Reply: There are presently seventy-four Special Education Needs (SEN) institutions registered with the Special Education Needs Authority (SENA) as follows – (i) 47 …

Dr. Boolell: I thank the hon. Member for putting this question. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regards part (a) of the question, I have been informed by the Mauritius Cane Industry …

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Reply: As regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Mauritius Telecom Foundation has invested around Rs2.4 million for the provision of gym equipment and …

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Reply: The container yard at Port Mathurin is currently operated by the Associated Container Services Ltd which holds a lease with the Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) for …

(Withdrawn) RESIDENCE PERE LAVAL MUNICIPAL COMPLEX – OPERATION – OPENING HOURS

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Reply: The Dangerous Chemicals Control Board, operates under the purview of my Ministry and is responsible for the issue of licences for the import, export, manufacture, sale, …

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(Vide reply to PQ B/289) POUDRE D’OR – BARACHOIS ALLOCATION – ACTIVITIES

Reply: In November 2023, a Barachois Policy was established to outline the criteria for the allocation of barachois which were vested in the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food …

Reply: I am informed by the District Council of Flacq that it has 36 football grounds under its jurisdiction. On 05 February 2025, a survey was carried out on all these grounds. …

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Reply: I am informed that at present, one Office Care Attendant (restyled Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary) is working at the Head Office of the Social Welfare Division. …

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(Withdrawn) ÎLE AUX BENITIERS – TRANSPARENCY IN MANAGEMENT – MEASURES

Reply: An Inter-Ministerial Committee chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and comprising my colleague ministers from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and …