Republic of Mauritius · National Assembly2024–2026 · 26ᵉ THERE MAY BE ERRORS OR INCONSISTENCIES Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Sitting of 8 July 2025

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Q #576
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the Lallmatie Police Station, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police,…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/576) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that Lallmatie Police Station falls under the Eastern Division and is responsible for …

Q #577
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official vehicles acquired for use by the former Prime Minister and former Ministers since January 2015 to N…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/577) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that for the period January 2015 to November 2024, two official vehicles were bought for use by the former Prime …

Q #578
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Honourable Ministers and Junior Ministers, he will state, when travelling for official overseas missions – (…

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

"(No. B/578) 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, …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the policies and procedures regarding official mission abroad are contained in Circular letter No. 10 of 2017 of the Ministry of …

Q #579
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driving tests at the Line Barracks in Port Louis, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Com…

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

"(No. B/579) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from January 2025 to June 2025, a total of 11,331 driving tests have been conducted …

Q #580
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the Montagne Longue Police Station, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of P…

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

"(No. B/580) Ms 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that Montagne Longue Police Station covers an area of 12 km2 with some 18,000 inhabitants. …

Q #581
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official overseas missions, he will state the number thereof undertaken by Honourable Ministers, including h…

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

"(No. B/581) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I am answering PQs B/581 and B/595 together as they more or less relate to the same subject. Mr Deputy Speaker, …

Q #582
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the proposed sale of MauBank Ltd, by the outgoing Government, he will state whether the services of a Transa…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/582) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, MauBank Holdings Ltd had on 30 May 2022 appointed the consortium composed of GA Company SRL, Gibraltar Advisory, Priscus Finance and …

Q #583
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drugs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Section of the Mauritiu…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/583) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that as from December 2024 to 03 July 2025, 58 drug trafficking cases were detected at the …

Q #584
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the purchase of ventilators by the Ministry of Health and Wellness from Pack & Blister during the COVID-19 p…

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

"(No. B/584) 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, …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me remind the House that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Trading Corporation had, on behalf of the then Government, …

Q #585
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the monthly allowance, gratuity and other benefits to which Advisers and Senior Advisers are entitled, he wi…

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

"(No. B/585) 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, …"

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Reply: I wish to refer the hon. Member to the statement I made in the House on Wednesday 25 June 2025 on the salaries payable to Advisers. As I stated, with a view to …

Q #586
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the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airp…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/586) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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(Withdrawn) S/N Category Quantum (i) Senior Adviser (Technical) Rs 100,000 (ii) Senior Adviser Rs 90,000 (iii) Adviser Rs 70,000 (iv) Adviser on Information …

Q #587
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homicide and violent death, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, i…

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

"(No. B/587) 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, …"

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Reply: The terms “homicide” and “violent-death,” as referred to by the hon. Member, are offences which are categorised as murder, manslaughter, murder of a newly born child, …

Q #588
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the 95 kg of cocaine worth Rs 1.4 billion seized in a backhoe loader on 04 July 2019, he will, for the benef…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/588) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard …"

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(Withdrawn) MRS S.O., ATTORNEY AT LAW – FEES & ALLOWANCES & FRINGE BENEFITS

Q #589
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Mrs S.O., Attorney at Law, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total quantum…

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

"(No. B/589) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES REGIONAL ASSEMBLY – PUBLIC FUNDS MANAGEMENT – TRANSPARENCY& ACCOUNTABILITY

Q #590
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the Accounts of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, he will state – (a) the measures and remedial actions, if a…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/590) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) REWARD MONEY – QUANTUM ALLOCATED – CHECK & BALANCE MECHANISM

Q #591
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reward money, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/591) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) BANK CHEQUES – PROPOSED PHASE OUT

Q #592
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the use of bank cheques as means of payment, he will state if consideration will be given for the phasing ou…

Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/592) Mr L. Caserne (Third 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 …"

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Reply: I am informed that as part of the modernisation and digitalisation of the domestic banking and payment services sector, the Bank of Mauritius is adopting a strategy for …

Q #593
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the fight against proliferation of drugs through loose parcel in Rodrigues through the Port Mathurin Post Of…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/593) 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 …"

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Reply: In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) that on 19 June 2025, a bidding exercise has been launched for the …

Q #594
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the Rose Belle Civil Status Office, he will state if consideration will be given for the relocation thereof…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/594) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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(Withdrawn) OFFICIAL OVERSEAS MISSIONS – FORMER PRIME MINISTER, MINISTERS & MPs – COSTS BREAKDOWN

Q #595
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official overseas missions undertaken by the former Prime Minister, former Ministers and Members of Parliame…

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

"(No. B/595) 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, …"

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(Vide Reply to PQ B/581) 139 DRUGS – WEST COAST & “LA PASSE” ENTRANCES – ARRESTS

Q #596
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drugs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to the…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/596) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard …"

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(Withdrawn) DIEGO GARCIA – UK-US MILITARY BASE –AIR STRIKES AGAINST IRAN

Q #597
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the joint UK-US military base located on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago on which the Republic of Mau…

Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/597) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

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Reply: The answer is no. RODRIGUES – MOTOR VEHICLE LICENCE PLATFORM – AVAILABLE SERVICES

Q #598
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the proposed development of a Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues, he will state where matters stand.

Mr François · Rodrigues · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/598) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed development of a Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues, he will state where matters stand."

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have to inform the House that in the Government Programme 2025-2029, we announced that the Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues will be …

Q #599
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the sports facilities and complexes in Constituency No. 13, he will – (a) state if consideration will be giv…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/599) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the sports facilities and complexes in Constituency No. 13, he will – (a) state if consideration …"

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Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are no sports facilities or complexes in Constituency No. 13 operating under the aegis of my Ministry. However, my Ministry operates …

Q #600
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the housing estates at La Valette and Camelia in Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/600) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the housing estates at La Valette and Camelia in Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

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Mr Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there are two housing estates at La Valette, Bambous. The first one, La Valette Integrated Village, comprising 199 housing …

Q #601
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the Mahebourg Waterfront, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether considerat…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Local Government

"(No. B/601) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Waterfront, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether …"

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Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the hon. Member that the jetty located at Mahebourg Waterfront is owned by Landscope Mauritius Ltd. and is managed and …

Q #602
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the plot of land situated at Beau Plan, known as Morcellement Le Hameau, he will state if the promoter/s the…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/602) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the plot of land situated at Beau Plan, known as Morcellement Le Hameau, he will state if the promoter/s …"

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(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle! MAURITIAN ECONOMY – FATF’S GREY LIST & EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S BLACK LIST – BAD PRESS & …

Q #603
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the placing in May 2020 of Mauritius on the Grey list of the Financial Action Task Force as “Jurisdiction un…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/603) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the placing in May 2020 of Mauritius on the Grey list of the Financial Action …"

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Dr. Ms Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that as a member of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), Mauritius endorsed the revised …

Q #604
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the official overseas missions funded by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) since 2014 to 2024…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Tourism

"(No. B/604) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the official overseas missions funded by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) since 2014 to 2024, he will, …"

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The Minister of Energy and Public Utilities (Mr P. Assirvaden) : M. le président, avec votre permission, je vais répondre à cette question. On m’informe que de 2016 à 2024, il y …

Q #605
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the pipe laying works undertaken in Constituency No 4, Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue, he will, for th…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/605) Ms A. Savabaddy (Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe laying works undertaken in Constituency No 4, Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue, he will, …"

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Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que des travaux de pose de tuyaux ont été entrepris dans quelques régions de la circonscription no. …

Q #606
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the football pitches in Cluny and Bananes, he will state if consideration will be given for the reinstatemen…

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

"(No. B/606) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitches in Cluny and Bananes, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"

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Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Cluny Football Ground, covering approximately 3600m2, is being upgraded under a contract amounting to Rs1,725,000, 52 inclusive of …

Q #607
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workplace inspections carried out at the premises where repairs of motor vehicles and motorcycles are effect…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/607) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to workplace inspections carried out at the premises where repairs of motor vehicles and …"

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Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the officers of the National Occupational Safety and Health Department that they carry out visits at places of work, including …

Q #608
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bus routes 53, 26 and 221, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Au…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Land Transport

"(No. B/608) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus routes 53, 26 and 221, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I informed by the NLTA that bus route 26, Belmont Traffic Centre to Central Flacq via Roche Noire, and route 53, Belmont Traffic Centre …

Q #609
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the Electric Bus Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Transport Corporat…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Land Transport

"(No. B/609) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Electric Bus Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Transport …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Transport Corporation that in line with the street renewal strategy and the planned deployment of its …

Q #610
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the Mauritius Sports Council, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the names of t…

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

"(No. B/610) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Mauritius Sports Council, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the names …"

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Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the present Board of the Mauritius Sports Council was constituted on 17 January 2025. I am tabling the composition thereof along with the …

Q #611
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the roundabouts on the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road…

Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/611) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the roundabouts on the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a known fact that previously, roundabout were being provided along motorways and main roads to allow conflicting movements across …

Q #612
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the District Councils, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the Counci…

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

"(No. B/612) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the District Councils, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the …"

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Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the hon. Member that gymnasium instructors, on a part-time basis, are recruited through the Local Government Service …

Q #613
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Equipment, he will give the list of the p…

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

"(No. B/613) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Equipment, he will give …"

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The Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (Dr. A. Ramtohul): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will reply to PQ B/613, addressed to the …

Q #614
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the Supply and Distribution of Enhanced Meals to Zones d’Education Prioritaire Schools, he will – (a) give t…

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

"(No. B/614) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Supply and Distribution of Enhanced Meals to Zones d’Education Prioritaire Schools, …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, let me apprise the House that the Enhanced Meal Programme in Zone D’Education Prioritaire Schools, is not only a …

Q #615
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the holding of public concerts by event organisers and artists, he will state the terms and conditions appli…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/615) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the holding of public concerts by event organisers and artists, he will state the terms and conditions …"

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Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I wish to inform the hon. Member and the House that my Ministry is not responsible for processing permits or granting …

Q #616
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the coastal road at the level of Ferney to Deux Frères, he will state if consideration will be given for the…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/616) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal road at the level of Ferney to Deux Frères, he will state if consideration will be …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 wherein I informed the House that the B28 Road had been …

Q #617
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the Public Service Vehicle (Contract Cars) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the N…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Land Transport

"(No. B/617) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle (Contract Cars) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that I had provided detailed information thereto in my reply to …

Q #618
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the Rivière du Rempart Women Empowerment Centre, she will state – (a) the reasons for the closure thereof in…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/618) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Rivière du Rempart Women Empowerment Centre, she will state – (a) the reasons for …"

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Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Indira Gandhi Women Empowerment Centre at Rivière du Rempart was closed …

Q #619
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the football final match of the Republic Cup 2024-25 held on 22 June 2025 between La Cure Waves and Chebel C…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/619) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the football final match of the Republic Cup 2024-25 held on 22 June 2025 between La Cure Waves …"

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Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the scheduling of sports events comprising leagues or other specific competition rests solely with Sport Federations which are autonomous …

Q #620
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the University of Technology (UTM), he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Tertiary Education

"(No. B/620) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to the University of Technology (UTM), he will, for the benefit of the …"

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Dr. Sukon: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the University of Technology Mauritius that no application for admission has been received in the name of Ms R.F.F., Malagasy …

Q #621
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water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/621) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, …"

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Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe qu’un total de 3,293 plaintes relatives à l’approvisionnement en eau ont été enregistrées pour la circonscription no. 5 entre le …

Q #622
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the Belle Rose Avenue, in Quatre Bornes, he will state if consideration will be given for same to be reverte…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Land Transport

"(No. B/622) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Belle Rose Avenue, in Quatre Bornes, he will state if consideration will be given for same to be …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit of my Ministry that the Belle Rose Avenue consists of the following road …

Q #623
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the persistent traffic congestion occurring during peak hours from Hillcrest Avenue and surrounding resident…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Land Transport

"(No. B/623) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the persistent traffic congestion occurring during peak hours from Hillcrest Avenue and surrounding …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority – the question is whether I can check with the Road Development Authority. The Road …

Q #624
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the dismantling and replacement of the National Pension Fund (NPF) by the outgoing Government, he will, for…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Social Integration

"(No. B/624) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the dismantling and replacement of the National Pension Fund …"

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Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the National Pension Fund was established under section 37 of the National Pensions Act 1976 and is …

Q #625
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the Forbach Road, extending from Forbach to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtai…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Land Transport

"(No. B/625) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Forbach Road, extending from Forbach to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the road segment under consideration covers an approximate length of 5.4 km, starting at the Forbach roundabout on …

Q #626
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Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard the onli…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Land Transport

"(No. B/626) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard the online Motor Vehicle Licence Platform, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport …"

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Reply: I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) that there are currently 22,514 Motor Vehicle Licence (MVL)Tax payers in Rodrigues which include 21, 838 …

Q #628
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glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides, he will state if consideration will be given for the banning the…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/628) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides, he will state if …"

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(Withdrawn) MORCELLEMENT ST ANDRÉ FOOTBALL GROUND – UPGRADING

Q #629
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the Morcellement St André Football Ground, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to t…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Local Government

"(No. B/629) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Morcellement St André Football Ground, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

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(Withdrawn) SMALL SUGARCANE PLANTERS – SUPPORT MEASURES

Q #630
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the small sugarcane planters, he will state the measures being taken to secure – (a) adequate labour availab…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/630) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state the measures being …"

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(Withdrawn) 142 COTTAGE-POUDRE D'OR HAMLET ROAD – ROAD SAFETY MEASURES – ROAD WIDENING

Q #631
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the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Dev…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/631) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

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(Withdrawn) 14TH MONTH BONUS 2025 – RETIREES/PENSIONERS – ELIGIBILITY

Q #632
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the payment of the 14th Month’ Bonus 2025, he will state the number of retirees/pensioners having reportedly…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/632) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the payment of the 14th Month’ Bonus 2025, he will state the number of retirees/pensioners having …"

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Reply: I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to PQ B/310 at our Sitting of 08 April 2025, whereby, I informed the House that, in December 2024, Government introduced a …

Q #633
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the land situated around the Waste Water Treatment Plant at Baie du Tombeau, he will state the reasons why h…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/633) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet ) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the land situated around the Waste Water Treatment Plant at Baie du Tombeau, he will state the reasons why …"

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(Withdrawn) 144 DIVING CENTRE ACCIDENT – INQUIRY – REMEDIAL ACTIONS

Q #634
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the recent accident that occurred in a diving centre in the north of the island, he will, for the benefit of…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Tourism

"(No. B/634) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the recent accident that occurred in a diving centre in the north of the island, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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(Withdrawn) PUBLIC PLACES – RAT INFESTATION – URGENT REMEDIAL MEASURES & CONTRACTS

Q #635
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the public places, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Health Services, information as to…

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

"(No. B/635) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public places, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Health Services, …"

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Reply: The issue regarding rat infestation in public places falls under the purview of other national agencies such as the Ministry of Local Government and Ministry of …

Q #636
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the proposed introduction of a new administrative framework and a new Sports Bill, he will state where matte…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/636) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of a new administrative framework and a new Sports Bill, he will state where matters stand, …"

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(Withdrawn) SSR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – BYPASS ROAD – UPGRADING & EMBELLISHMENT

Q #637
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the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/637) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for …"

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Reply: The House may recall that in 2017, the Road Development Authority (RDA) implemented the New Airport Access Road, which the hon. Member is referring to as the new bypass …

Q #638
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the 147 implementation of the internationalisation of higher education, he will state the measures hitherto…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Tertiary Education

"(No. B/638) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to the 147 implementation of the internationalisation of higher education, he will …"

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Reply: In line with Government’s vision, as stated in the Government programme 2025-2029, to position Mauritius as a globally competitive and vibrant higher education hub, my …

Q #639
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the change of venue for the holding of the football semi-final match of the Mauritius Football Association (…

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

"(No. B/639) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the change of venue for the holding of the football semi-final match of the Mauritius Football …"

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Reply: I am informed by the Mauritius Football Association (MFA) that the semi-final of the MFA Cup 2025 between Cercle de Joachim Curepipe Club Sportif and La Cure Waves S.C. …

Q #1
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the lands located in the vicinity of the Tory Crown Land, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain info…

Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central · to National Infrastructure

"(No. A/1) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the lands located in the vicinity of the Tory Crown Land, he will, for the benefit of …"

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Reply: I have to inform the House that the National Development Unit launched two bidding exercises in 2022 for the construction of storm drains and provision of retaining walls …

Q #2
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the poultry pen found on the reserve of Rivulet St Louis at Cardinal Avenue, Morcellement Raffray, Guibies,…

Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central · to Local Government

"(No. A/2) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port- Louis Central) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the poultry pen found on the reserve of Rivulet St Louis at Cardinal Avenue, Morcellement …"

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Reply: In 2005, the Forestry Services of the then Ministry Agro-Industry and Food Security prosecuted one Mr M.B.W. for having undertaken an illegal construction of a boundary …

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

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PUBLIC BILL Second Reading THE LEGAL AID AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE BILL (NO. XIII OF 2025) Order for Second Reading read. The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Attorney General! (4.12 p.m.) …

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ADJOURNMENT The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister! The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 15 July 2025 at 11.30 …