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Sitting of 10 December 2024

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B/1
Q #1
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the proposed payment of a 14th month end of year bonus to the pensioners, the private and public sector empl…

Mr Duval · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/1) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member of 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, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, even before the electoral campaign and during the campaign, we were warning the nation that the macroeconomic figures were being manipulated by …

B/2
Q #2
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the proposed reduction in the price of Mogas and diesel, he will state where matters stand.

Mr Duval · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/2) 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

(Withdrawn) ELECTORAL COLLEGE - SETTING UP - PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS & SPEAKER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION

B/3
Q #3
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the proposed setting up of an electoral college for the election of the President of 14 the Republic of Maur…

Mr Duval · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/3) 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, after 56 years of independence, it is opportune to consider constitutional and electoral reforms to further consolidate our democratic …

B/4
Q #4
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the supply of goods and fuel to Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the relevant a…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/4) 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 supply …"

Reply

(Vide reply to PQ I B/17) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS – ELECTORAL REFORMS – PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE

B/5
Q #5
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electoral reforms for the National Assembly elections, he will state if consideration will be given for the…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/5) 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 electoral …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Allow me, Madam Speaker, to state at the very outset that my Government is committed to a fully comprehensive reform of the current electoral system, which …

B/6
Q #6
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the comprehensive report on the state of the economy currently under preparation, he will state where matter…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/6) 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 to …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for the question. I will certainly table a copy of the report of the state of the economy after my statement in this …

B/7
Q #7
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the recent increase in the number of larcenies in the coastal areas in the North, he will, for the benefit o…

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

"(No. B/7) Mr R. Etwareea (Third 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 regard …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Thank you. Madam Speaker, the coastal areas in the north comprise 17 regions which start from Le Goulet and end at Roches Noires. These regions are highly …

B/8
Q #8
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the compensation payable to the victims of the Wakashio shipwreck, he will state where matters stand.

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

"(No. B/8) 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 compensation payable to the victims of the Wakashio shipwreck, …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, I seek your indulgence. I will give the salient features in my reply and the comprehensive one will be circulated. Madam Speaker: I am so sorry. You …

B/9
Q #9
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electric cremation incinerators, he will state the number thereof installed, indicating the number thereof n…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Local Government —

"(No. B/9) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to electric cremation incinerators, he will state the number thereof installed, indicating the number thereof …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there are 32 LPG Fire Human Incinerators across Mauritius, out of which 16 are not operational. These 16 incinerators were procured …

B/10
Q #10
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the fishermen cards, he will state the number of applications therefor received since 2019 to date, indicati…

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

"(No. B/10) 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 fishermen cards, he will state the number of applications …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Madam Speaker, from 2019 to date, my Ministry has received 2,257 applications for fishermen cards, of which 1,134 fishermen cards …

B/11
Q #11
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the Mahebourg Hospital, he will state if consideration will be given for the review and upgrading of the med…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/11) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Hospital, he will state if consideration will be given for the review and upgrading of …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, in fact, the answer is in the positive. I am aware that there is a project for the construction of a ground plus three buildings comprising inter alia an …

B/12
Q #12
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the forthcoming Municipal Council Elections, he will state when same will be held.

Mr Duval · to Local Government —

"(No. B/12) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the forthcoming Municipal Council Elections, he will state when same will be held."

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, the last Municipal City Council and Municipal Town Council elections were held in June 2015. Accordingly, as per the Local Government Act, the life of …

B/13
Q #13
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the alleged murder of minor E.E.J. on 25 November 2024, she will state the assistance extended, if any, by h…

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

"(No. B/13) 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 alleged murder of minor E.E.J. on 25 November 2024, she will state the …"

Reply

Mrs Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, I am informed that on 25 November 2024, at 15:45 hours, one Mrs R.R. reported to the Police that at around 10 hours, on the same day, after …

B/14
Q #14
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water meter connectivity to households along Rivalland Road in Crève Coeur, he will, for the benefit of 28 t…

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

"(No. B/14) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water meter connectivity to households along Rivalland Road in Crève Coeur, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Central Water Authority currently has a total of 310 subscribers in the region of Rivalland Road, Crève Coeur, who are …

B/15
Q #15
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water meter connectivity to households along Paul and Virginie Street, also known as Ti Rodrigues, in Cité L…

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

"(No. B/15) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water meter connectivity to households along Paul and Virginie Street, also known as …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the Paul and Virginie Street also known as Ti Rodrigues in Cité La Cure falls within the CWA water …

B/16
Q #16
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the supply of petroleum products in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Commerce and) Consumer Protection —

"(No. B/16) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the supply of petroleum products in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the supply distribution and storage of petroleum products in Rodrigues is presently effected by AEL DDS Ltd. The …

B/17
Q #17
Answered

the supply of goods during the festive season in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fr…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Agro Industry

"(No. B/17) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the supply of goods during the festive season in Rodrigues, he will, for the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. With your permission, Madam Speaker, I will reply to both Parliamentary Questions I B/4 and I B/17 as they relate to the same …

B/18
Q #18
Answered

the death of dialysis patients during COVID-19 pandemic, he will state if the report of the Fact-Finding Com…

Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/18) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the death of dialysis patients during COVID-19 pandemic, he will state if the report of …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with your kind permission, I shall reply to PQ I B/18 and PQ I B/24 together, as they relate to the same subject. Madam Speaker, first and foremost, I …

B/19
Q #19
Answered

the forthcoming rainy season, he will state the measures taken and/or being envisaged to mitigate the risk o…

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

"(No. B/19) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the forthcoming rainy season, he will state the measures taken and/or being envisaged to …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the City Centre of Port Louis has been declared a high-risk prone area in August 2019. The region of …

B/20
Q #20
Answered

water supply in the regions of Pellegrin, Sebastopol, Bramsthan, Bel Air and Beau Champ, he will, for the be…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Energy and Public Utilities —

"(No. B/20) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply in the regions of Pellegrin, Sebastopol, Bramsthan, Bel Air and Beau Champ, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the regions of Pellegrin, Bramsthan, Bel Air, Beau Champ and Sebastopol form part of the Central …

B/21
Q #21
Answered

flooding in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, he will state if a survey has…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Local Government —

"(No. B/21) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to flooding in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, he will state if a survey has …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) that it has identified 14 sites as flood-prone areas in Constituency No. 10, and they are as follows …

B/22
Q #22
Answered

the donation of USD 5 million from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the refurbishment of mosques, he will sta…

Mr Juman · Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Minister Arts and Culture —

"(No. B/22) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the donation of USD 5 million from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the refurbishment of mosques, he …"

Reply

Mr Juman: Merci, Madame la présidente. Merci d’abord d’avoir restauré la démocratie parlementaire. Madam Speaker, it is a matter of great concern listening to the reply of the …

B/23
Q #23
Answered

the National Pension Fund and the National Solidary Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain in e…

Mr Juman · Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Social Integration

"(No. B/23) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the National Pension Fund and the National Solidary …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, first, let me thank the hon. Member for his question, which is of utmost public interest. The more so that his question concerns funds related to the …

B/24
Q #24
Answered

the death of dialysis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, he will state if he proposes to render public t…

Mr Juman · Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/24) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the death of dialysis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, he will state if he proposes to …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-10-december-2024 → friday-20-december-2024
Reply

(Vide reply to PQ I B/18) QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, RODRIGUES – CT-SCAN & X-RAY APPARATUS – OPERATIONALITY

B/25
Q #25
Answered

the CT-Scan apparatus and X-Ray apparatus at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rodrigues, he will state if the…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/25) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the CT-Scan apparatus and X-Ray apparatus at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rodrigues, he will state if they are …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by Rodrigues Regional Assembly that the CT scan apparatus at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is not operational since 01 December 2023, while the …

B/26
Q #26
Answered

the fishing vessel Chang Fong II, he will state if the vessel has, on or about mid-November 2024, been contr…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/26) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the fishing vessel Chang Fong II, he will state if the vessel has, on or about …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you. I thank the hon. Member for putting this question. Madam Speaker, I am informed that on 15 November 2024, while inspecting the fishing vessel Chang Fong …

B/27
Q #27
Answered

the alleged murder and sexual aggression of minor E. K. G. on or about 29 November 2024, she will state the…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare —

"(No. B/27) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the alleged murder and sexual aggression of minor E. K. G. on or about 29 November 2024, …"

Reply

Mrs Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, I am informed that on Friday, 29 November 2024, around 19.40 hours, Mrs M.C.N.L. noticed that her granddaughter, late minor E.K.G., 7 years old, …

B/28
Q #28
Answered

the New Flacq Hospital, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Autho…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Land Transport —

"(No. B/28) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the New Flacq Hospital, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) that a regular bus service does exist at the New Flacq Hospital to service the …

B/29
Q #29
Answered

recurrent flooding in the region of Vallée des Prêtres, in particular, in Morcellement Ramlagun during rainy…

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

"(No. B/29) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to recurrent flooding in the region of Vallée des Prêtres, in particular, in Morcellement …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the region of Vallée des Prêtres and its surroundings, including Morcellement Ramlagun, on 20 April …

B/30
Q #30
Answered

the extension works currently being carried out at the Abercrombie Market fair, he will, for the benefit of…

Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Local Government —

"(No. B/30) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the extension works currently being carried out at the Abercrombie Market fair, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis (MCCPL) that an initial contract was awarded on 13 July 2021 for the project …

B/31
Q #31
Answered

the distribution of methadone currently being carried out near the Abercrombie Police Station which is causi…

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

"(No. B/31) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the distribution of methadone currently being carried out near the Abercrombie Police Station …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to highlight to the House that the relocation of methadone dispensing to another site without proper planning will tantamount to transferring …

B/32
Q #32
Answered

the water pipe renewal works recently carried out by the Central Water Authority in the regions of Nouvelle…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Energy and Public Utilities —

"(No. B/32) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water pipe renewal works recently carried out by the Central Water Authority in the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Yes, Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Central Water Authority has undertaken renewal works for the ageing water pipeline infrastructure in the regions of …

B/33
Q #33
Answered

State Land at Réduit Triangle initially allocated to various socio-cultural organizations, he will state the…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Housing and Lands —

"(No. B/33) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State Land at Réduit Triangle initially allocated to various socio-cultural organizations, he will …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you. I will try to be very quick. So, as I said earlier on when it was my turn, Madam Speaker, plots of state land in Réduit Triangle were allocated to various …

B/34
Q #34
Answered

State 68 Secondary Academies and Regional Schools, he will state the yearly intake of boys and girls at Grad…

Mr Jhummun · Riviére des Anguilles and Souillac · to Education and’ Human Resource —

"(No. B/34) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to State 68 Secondary Academies and Regional Schools, he will state the yearly intake …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RIVIERE DES ANGUILLES DAM – CONSTRUCTION

B/35
Q #35
Answered

the Rivière des Anguilles Dam, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authorit…

Mr Jhummun · Riviére des Anguilles and Souillac · to Energy and Public Utilities —

"(No. B/35) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Rivière des Anguilles Dam, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 13 - DRAIN MAINTENANCE

B/36
Q #36
Answered

the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will, for the benef…

Mr Jhummun · Riviére des Anguilles and Souillac · to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/36) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister, the floor is yours! STATEMENT BY MINISTER (3.46 p.m.) MAURITIUS – STATE OF THE ECONOMY The Prime Minister: Thank you, Madam …

B/37
Q #37
Answered

the construction of cut-off drains in the region of Fond du Sac, he will state – (a) the work progress there…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/37) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of cut-off drains in the region of Fond du Sac, he will state – (a) the work …"

Reply

Reply: The National Development Unit awarded a contract to Square Deal Multipurpose Cooperative Society on 30 April 2019 for the implementation of the project ‘Drainworks at Fond …

B/38
Q #38
Answered

the Building and Land Use Permits issued for construction projects in wetlands in the region of Grand Bay an…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Local Government —

"(No. B/38) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Building and Land Use Permits issued for construction projects in wetlands in the region of Grand Bay …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that all applications for Building and Land Use Permits are submitted and processed on the National Electronic Licensing System since 2018. As …

OBITUARY-2024-12-10-1
Obituary

DR. SEEWOOSUNKUR JHUBOO

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OBITUARY DR. SEEWOOSUNKUR JHUBOO Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister, you have the floor. The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it is with much grief and sadness that we have …

ADJOURNMENT-2024-12-10-3
Adjournment

ADJOURNMENT

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 17 December 2024 at 11.30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister rose and …