The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that in February of this year, soon after assuming office, the Director General of the MBC undertook a visit to MBC Rodrigues to …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I presume the hon. Member is referring to Port Licence issued to Shipping Agents. In accordance with Section 4(1)(g) of the Ports Act, the …

(Withdrawn) RESIDENCE BARKLY – ASSAULT CASE – 6-YEAR-OLD GIRL – INQUIRY

(Withdrawn) DHYANAVARTAM LTD – LOANS GRANTED – INVESTIGATION

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/1178 and B/1181 together, as they relate to the same subject matter. I am …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, when this Government took office in November last, the forex market was in total chaos. The exchange rate of the Mauritian rupee was on a …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Prisons that, as at 04 December 2025, there was a total of 2,848 detainees in prisons. 27 With regard …

(Vide Reply to PQ B/1178) RODRIGUES – INCOME TAX & VAT REVENUE – THREE-YEAR OVERVIEW

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority that over the past three financial years, the quantum of tax revenue collected by the …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Drug Control that the Drug Control Board, at its fourth meeting held on …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that the fees, charges and commissions levied by banks are determined by these institutions themselves …

Reply: The Equal Opportunities Tribunal is established in accordance with section 34 of the Equal Opportunities Act and consists of a President and two Members, who are appointed …

(Withdrawn) POLICE QUARTERS – LODGING VACATION – ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION

(Withdrawn) 133 SSR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – TAXI OPERATORS – REPORTED AGGRESSION CASE

Reply: As the House may be aware, the issue of illegal operation of taxi services at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport by out-based taxis and other vehicles has …

Reply: Numerous representations have been made since a number of years by passengers and economic operators regarding delivery of various services and particularly long queues at …

Reply: The Constitutional Review Commission, now being finalised, stands as a solemn pledge by Government to revitalising democratic principles and strengthening governance to …

Reply: I presume that the hon. Member is referring to the independent forensic investigation which was commissioned by the new Board of Air Mauritius Ltd., appointed soon after …

(Withdrawn) 139 DRIVING LICENCES – BIOMETRIC DRIVING LICENCE, TRACKING SYSTEMS & MONITORING MEASURES

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES REGIONAL ASSEMBLY ACT – RODRIGUES ELECTORAL SYSTEM – REVIEW

Reply: In the Government Programme 2025-2026, we stated that “Government will embark on wide consultations to implement inclusive and participatory reforms aimed at modernising …

Reply: I am informed by Airport of Rodrigues Ltd that no complaint has been received regarding insufficient parking space at the Plaine Corail Airport. This has also been …

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, following the “Assises de l'Education et des Ressources humaines” held in Mauritius and Rodrigues in April and May 2025, respectively. My Ministry …

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, it may be recalled that in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a framework built around 17 …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I wish to point out that Constituency No. 6, Grand Baie and Poudre d’Or falls under the jurisdiction of two District Councils, that is, the District …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to the proposed construction of the market fair near youth centre in Mahebourg, I wish to inform the House that the original project has …

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate has released the results of the National Certificate of Education Examinations 2025 on 2 December 2025. A …

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there are 17 public schools, 11 primary schools and six secondary schools, which have been closed down as from 2002 onwards. I …

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Road Development Authority is responsible for the construction, care, maintenance and improvement of motorways and main roads. The stretch 44 …

(Withdrawn) JOHN BRODIE STREET, BATTERIE CASSÉE – WWMA SEWERAGE NETWORK WORKS – TIME FRAME

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la WMA m’informe que Batterie Cassée, faisant parti de Roche Bois et constitue une zone résidentielle d’environ 800 maisons dont la plupart …

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this question which gives me an opportunity to clarify the situation regarding the use of facilities under the purview …

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the accessibility of oral health services is undeniably important. I am informed that the dental clinic at Rivière des Créoles was originally operating …

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question which will allow me, albeit, briefly to clarify a few misunderstandings. At the outset, I wish …

(Withdrawn) MSAW – UNREGISTERED DOGS & SHELTER CONSTRUCTION

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare that over the past two months following the coming into operation of …

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la sécurité énergétique de l’approvisionnement en électricité demeure une priorité absolue pour ce gouvernement au même titre que la …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that Building Land and Use Permits (BLP) are in three categories, namely – • BLP 1 …

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Ferney Plaisance Link Road, also known as the South Eastern Highway (A15), is an existing road of approximately 6.2 km, constructed in 2005 to …

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Beach Authority that Mille Beach, of an extent of 2.13 hectares and a sea frontage of 350 m, was proclaimed in November 1990 as …

(Withdrawn) BASSIN ROAD, QUATRE BORNES – BUS SERVICE

(Withdrawn) COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION – IMPLEMENTATION

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I am informed that elements of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) are already embedded within the primary and secondary curriculum frameworks …

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question, which thanks to him, has had a very happy outcome. Why? I wish to inform the House that, as in …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there is presently no market in operation within the administrative area of the Black River District Council. A plot of land has …

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Yes, hon. Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka! One question was transferred. So, now you come with B/1221! RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM - …

Reply (The Prime Minister): This Government inherited a very precarious situation with regard to the sustainability of the Basic Retirement Pension (BRP). The previous …

Mr Assirvaden: Merci, Madame la présidente. Je souhaite informer l’Assemblée que presque chaque année durant la saison difficile, le pays est confronté à une crise d’eau qui …

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply made to Parliamentary Question B/559 at the Sitting of the House on 17 June 2025. As I previously stated at …

Ms Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, as regards part (a) of the question, I am informed that the Baie du Tombeau Child Day Care Centre, operational since 2006 and managed by the …

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: No. B/1225, donc, c’est à vous l’honorable Ms Anquetil! BAICHOO MADHOO GOVERNMENT SCHOOL – NEW PRE-PRIMARY BUILDING

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question. I am informed that the building for the new pre-primary block of Baichoo Madhoo Government …

Dr. Boolell: Thank you, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, I am informed that the extent of agricultural land that has been issued with a land conversion permit for commercial and …

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the number of parking slots available for public at the main regional hospital is as follows – • Jeetoo …

Reply: I am informed by the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) that there are, at present, 16 pig breeders operating at Le Bouchon, Camp Carol and Mon …

(Withdrawn) JAWARHALALL NEHRU HOSPITAL – POWER FAILURE – CAUSES & MEASURES ENVISAGED

Reply: I am informed that on the night of 02 December 2025 at around 23:45 hours due to a short circuit caused by sparks arising from old wires and aged circuit breakers in the …

(Withdrawn) DISTRICT COUNCILS – SUSPENDED STAFF – PENDING CASES

(Withdrawn) CHALINE STREET, SOUILLAC – DAMAGED BRIDGE – 07 NOVEMBER 2023 – RECONSTRUCTION

Reply: I am informed that, during the torrential rain event of November 2024, the bridge at Chaline Street was damaged. 146 The Land Drainage Authority had, on 22 November …

(Withdrawn) MR D. B., ADVISER – ARREST & DETENTION – SUSPENSION

Reply: I wish to inform the House that Mr. D. B. has been appointed as Adviser on a one-year contractual basis at the Ministry of National Infrastructure as from 21 April 2025. …

(Withdrawn) LE BOUCHON – PIG BREEDING FARMERS – SITE RELOCATION