"(No. B/630) 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, …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES, POINTE CANON STATION – WEATHER & CLIMATE DATA ACCESSIBILITY
"(No. B/631) Mr J. 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 …"
Mr François: Yes, I have a few supplementaries, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker: I'll give you two. We'll try and keep two as far as possible. Mr François: Okay. Madam Speaker: So …
"(No. B/632) 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 …"
Mr Caserne: May I ask to the hon. Ag. Prime Minister, what are the criteria for having access to these quarters, please? The Ag. Prime Minister: Criteria to access. I am informed …
"(No. B/633) 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 …"
Ms Savabaddy: Yes. I have two supplementaries. Thank you, Madam Speaker. From the answer given by the hon. Ag. Prime Minister, is the number of fatal road accidents on rise or on …
"(No. B/634) 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 …"
Madam Speaker: Thank you. Yes? Good. Next question. Now, B/635 has been withdrawn. AIR MAURITIUS LTD – AIRCRAFTS – SALES & PURCHASING DETAILS
"(No. B/635) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, the next question is for hon. Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac. COVID-19 PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT FUND – INVESTMENT IN SILVER BANK …
"(No. B/636) 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, …"
Madam Speaker: Yes, good. Hon. Ms Bérenger, yes? BUDGET 2025-2026 – FAIR SHARE CONTRIBUTION – REVENUE PROJECTED
"(No. B/637) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) 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 …"
Ms J. Bérenger: Yes, je voudrais savoir quelles mesures ont été prévues pour prévenir toute forme d'optimisation fiscale ou de restructuration visant à contourner le Fair Share …
"(No. B/638) Mrs 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 …"
(Withdrawn) DRUG TRAFFICKING OFFENCES – ARRESTED/SUSPENDED POLICE OFFICERS
"(No. B/639) 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, …"
(Withdrawn) BEAU BASSIN CENTRAL PRISON – DETAINEES – DEATH
"(No. B/640) Mrs D. Henriette-Manan (Third 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 …"
(Withdrawn) FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL – PROPOSED INTRODUCTION
"B/641 The Honourable Second Member for Rodrigues (Mr François) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands – …"
"(No. B/642) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) BANK OF MAURITIUS – CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY – IMPLEMENTATION
"(No. B/643) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne and 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 …"
(Withdrawn) TOURISTS – INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT – VALIDITY PERIOD
"(No. B/644) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) ST. FELIX PUBLIC BEACH – ALLEGED MURDER CASE – SECURITY MEASURES
"(No. B/645) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) BEAU BASSIN CENTRAL PRISON – LATE D. S. DEATH – INQUIRY
"(No. B/646) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third 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 …"
(Withdrawn) MR A.C.P. & TWIN BROTHER – ARREST REASONS
"(No. B/647) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER LICENCE – REGISTERED HOLDERS – APPLICATIONS
"(No. B/648) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third 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 …"
(Withdrawn) NATIONAL MARITIME ZONE – MONITORING & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
"(No. B/649) 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 …"
(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE – MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS –RECRUITMENT, RETENTION & DISCIPLINE
"(No. B/650) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State land at Rivière du Poste, he will state the extent thereof lying bare thereat, …"
Mr Mohamed: Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. There is, at present, a plot of land of an extent of three acres adjacent to the traffic lights at Rivière du Poste that was …
"(No. B/651) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the implementation of the policy of developing medical and sustainable tourism for the transformation of Mauritius into a …"
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Mr M. Yeung Sik Yuen): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to this Parliamentary Question. Medical tourism …
"(No. B/652) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the report submitted following the inquiry conducted into the recent recruitment exercise in …"
Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that recruitment and appointment exercises for local authorities fall under the responsibility of the Local Government Service …
"(No. B/653) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of drains in Constituency No.18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, he will, for the …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that for Constituency No. 18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, some 13 drain projects have been earmarked for …
"(No. B/654) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the revocation of Mr N. V. as Chairperson of the Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports, he will state – …"
Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports was established under the Finance and Audit Regulation 2002. Following the reconstitution of the …
"(No. B/655) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Museum of the Special Mobile Force, at Vacoas, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
REJECTED APPLICATIONS
"(No. B/656) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, for the benefit of …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, presently, there are 2,506 persons who are registered as fishermen, out of whom, 608 persons were issued …
"(No. B/657) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the announced 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs as from May 2026, he will, for the …"
Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, avec votre permission, je répondrai conjointement aux questions B/657 de l'honorable membre et B/693 de l'honorable Rookny. Celles-ci portant sur …
"(No. B/658) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Shelter Cap L’Espoir, she will, for the benefit of the …"
Ms Anquetil: Je vous remercie, M. le président. Je remercie l’honorable Première ministre par intérim pour sa réponse. La Première ministre par intérim peut-elle expliquer à la …
"(No. B/659) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the use of pesticides in agriculture in mainland Mauritius and Rodrigues Island, …"
Dr. Boolell: Yes, my apologies, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I'm informed that the use of pesticides in Mauritius and …
"(No. B/660) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport Whether in regard to the proposed implementation of the fleet management system by his Ministry, he will, for the benefit of …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, since my becoming Minister of Land Transport, I have initiated several initiatives that seek to modernise the transport sector. Today, …
"(No. B/661) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the recruitment of Cadet Technicians at the Central Electricity Board in or about 2019 and the …"
Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, le CEB m'informe qu'entre 2016 et 2019, un total de 288 recrues techniques ont été engagées en trois vagues distinctes, soit 152 Technicians …
"(No. B/662) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the preparedness of the Republic of Mauritius to respond to emerging infectious diseases, he will state the – (a) …"
Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Mauritius, as a tropical island state with heavy rainfall, flooding, including urban density and continuous …
"(No. B/663) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the purchase of conventional high-floor or semi-low- floor buses under the Bus Modernisation Scheme in Rodrigues Island, …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Bus Modernisation Scheme was introduced in 2014 to provide a financial support to bus operators for renewal of bus fleet through the …
"(No. B/664) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to agricultural lands, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to inform the House that there are currently around 65,000 hectares of land potentially available for …
"(No. B/665) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Barachois operating in Constituency No. 6, Grand Baie and …"
Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, presently, there are two barachois which are operational in Constituency No. 6, which have been allocated to promoters …
"(No. B/666) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to fatal road accidents reported in the Southern Division, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, coincidence has it that this year's Global Road Safety Week was kickstarted last Saturday morning at Mahebourg, in the presence of the …
"(No. B/667) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the implementation of the CEB Agrivoltaics Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"
Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, le CEB gère actuellement deux projets agrivoltaïques. Donc le CEB Agrivoltaïque 1 et le projet CEB Agrivoltaïque II. Le projet Agrivoltaïque 1 a …
"B/668 The Honourable First Member for La Caverne and Phoenix (Mr Lobine) To ask the Honourable Minister of Land Transport – Whether, in regard to the motor vehicles industry, he will state whether a study has been carried out to …"
"(No. B/669) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the KOREK mobile application, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in reply to my PQs B/420 and B/466 on 21st April, I elaborated lengthily on the essence, features, services available and measures taken by …
"(No. B/670) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain and table the list of agencies …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I took office in November 2024, there was a total anarchy in the recruitment of foreign workers to work in Mauritius. Mauritius was placed …
"(No. B/671) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to indiscipline in schools, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the …"
Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, students discipline remains a matter of utmost priority for my Ministry and for this Government as it is directly linked to the creation …
"(No. B/672) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the implementation of the crematorium project at Montagne Blanche, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) BANCO VALOR INTERNATIONAL LTD – INVESTMENT BANKING LICENCE – DUE DILIGENCE EXERCISE
"(No. B/673) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses &Triolet) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Investment Banking Licence granted to Banco Valor International Ltd., beneficially …"
Dr. Ms Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Banco Valor International Ltd has not been granted any licence by the Financial Services Commission. On the other hand, …
"B/674 The Honourable First Member for La Caverne and Phoenix (Mr Lobine) To ask the Honourable Minister of Local Government – Whether, in regard to the public areas within the town of Vacoas-Phoenix, he will, for the benefit of the …"
"(No. B/675) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the recruitment, retention and discipline of medical and health professionals in the public service, he …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES & MAURITIUS – MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS – POSTING & SCHEME OF DUTIES
"B/676 The Honourable Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac (Dr Ms Daureeawo) To ask the Honourable Minister of Energy and Public Utilities – Whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
"(No. B/677) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Medical Social Workers, he will state the – (a) number thereof posted in public hospitals in mainland Mauritius and …"
(Withdrawn) TRIANON JUNCTION-RIPAILLES ROUNDABOUT – SPEED CAMERAS
"(No. B/678) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the installation of speed cameras along the M3 Motorway, from the Trianon junction to the Ripailles …"
(Withdrawn) PUNGANUR DWARF COW – IMPORTATION – IMPLICATIONS & CONDITIONS
"(No. B/679) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the importation of cattle, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP – ENHANCEMENT & STRENGTHENING
"(No. B/680) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to women entrepreneurship, she will state the vision of her …"
(Withdrawn) FERTILISER SUBSIDY SCHEME – BENEFICIARIES & FUNDING 163
"(No. B/681) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fertiliser Subsidy Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTIONS – ADOLESCENTS’ ADMISSIONS – DRUG-RELATED CONDITIONS
"(No. B/682) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to drug-related health conditions, he will state the number of adolescents admitted to public health …"
(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS – MAURITIAN CANDIDATES’ PERFORMANCE – REMEDIAL MEASURES
"(No. B/683) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the performance of Mauritian candidates in the last Cambridge International …"
(Withdrawn) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH – SOCIAL MEDIA’S IMPACT – CONTROL MEASURES
"(No. B/684) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the concerns expressed as to the adverse effects of social media on the mental …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES ISLAND – NATIONAL PENSION FUND – FISHERMEN CONTRIBUTION
"(No. B/685) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to fishermen in Rodrigues Island who have contributed in the National Pension …"
(Withdrawn) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY – IMPLEMENTATION
"(No. B/686) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the elaboration of a Solid Waste Management Strategy, he will …"
(Withdrawn) TAMARIN PUBLIC BEACH – SEVERE EROSION & EXCAVATION WORKS – INQUIRY
"(No. B/687) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the severe erosion occurring at the Tamarin public beach and recent …"
(Withdrawn) BLACK RIVER DISTRICT – SCAVENGING SERVICES – CONTRACTOR/S
"(No. B/688) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to scavenging services in the Black River District, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as …"
(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 10 – MODERN SPORTS COMPLEX – SSS BEL AIR GYMNASIUM – INTERIM MEASURE
"(No. B/689) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the provision of sports infrastructure in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand River South …"
(Withdrawn) POLYTECHNICS (MAURITIUS) LTD – ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL REFORMS
"(No. B/690) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to administrative and operational reforms undertaken by Polytechnics (Mauritius) Ltd., he …"
(Withdrawn) SCAVENGING LORRIES SERVICING – REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
"(No. B/691) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the scavenging lorries servicing the southern region, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) CEB – SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT
"(No. B/692) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the security services, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central …"
(Withdrawn) CEB – ELECTRICITY TARIFFS 15% INCREASE – REVENUE & FINANCIAL SITUATION
"(No. B/693) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the announced 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs as from May 2026, he will, for the …"
(Vide Reply to PQ B/657) VACOAS-PHOENIX – DRAINS CONSTRUCTION – APPROVED PROJECTS & FUNDING STATUS
"(No. B/694) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the construction of new drains within the township of Vacoas-Phoenix, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) OVERSEAS MEDICAL TREATMENT – FINANCIAL & LOGISTICAL ASSISTANCE – ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
"(No. B/695) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to overseas medical treatment, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Overseas Treatment …"
(Withdrawn) FIU – MRS L.P., CURRENT DIRECTOR – APPOINTMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
"(No. B/696) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the current Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, Mrs L.P., she will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) CWA FINANCIAL SITUATION – LOANS & OUTSTANDING CONTRACTORS LIABILITIES
"(No. B/697) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Central Water Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information …"
(Withdrawn) GOODLANDS BY-PASS ROUNDABOUT – PEAK HOURS TRAFFIC – DECONGESTION MEASURES
"(No. B/698) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to heavy traffic congestion occurring along the By-Pass from the Goodlands Roundabout to the level of …"
(Withdrawn) DAGOTIERE, RESIDENCE LAVANDE HOUSING COMPLEX – MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
"(No. B/699) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Residence Lavande Housing complex at Dagotiere, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) REHABILITATION YOUTH CENTRE – PROPOSED TRANSFER & LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS
"(No. B/700) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the issue of the transfer of the Rehabilitation Youth …"
(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – SUSPENSION & REVOCATION (2023-2024) – ISSUANCE EXERCISE
"B/701 The Honourable Third Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Caserne) To ask the Honourable Minister of Energy and Public Utilities – Whether, in regard to the implementation of the Calebasses Dam Project, he will, …"
"B/702 The Honourable Third Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Caserne) To ask the Honourable Minister of Local Government – Whether, in regard to the vehicles owned by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis, he …"
"(No. B/703) 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 Fisherman Registration Card, he will, for the benefit of the …"
(Withdrawn) STATE & PRIVATE SCHOOLS – STAFF SHORTAGES – SUPPLY TEACHERS’ APPOINTMENT
"(No. B/704) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to shortages of teaching and non-teaching staff in primary State schools, secondary State schools and …"
(Withdrawn) NCE EXAMINATIONS – ABOLITION – ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS & MEASURES
"(No. B/705) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the National Certificate of Education Examinations, he will state whether same will be …"
(Withdrawn) ALALILA PLATFORM – TAXI OPERATORS’ REPRESENTATIONS & APPROVAL
"(No. B/706) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the introduction of the Alalila platform powered by Uber in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the …"
(Withdrawn) M4 MOTORWAY – RIVIÈRE DU REMPART-FLACQ-GRAND PORT– BENEFITS & IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
"(No. B/707) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether in regard to the M4 Motorway linking the Rivière du Rempart District to the Grand Port District via the Flacq District …"
(Withdrawn) SUPERMARKETS LEVYING CHARGES – REMISES DE FIN D’ANNÉE & MARKETING FEES – IMPACT
"(No. B/708) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the practice of supermarkets levying charges, including ‘remises de fin d’année’ and …"
(Withdrawn) WOLMAR – STATE LAND – DEVELOPMENT & PRESERVATION MEASURES
"(No. A/34) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) 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 Minister of Housing and Lands): I am informed that, according to records available at my Ministry, there is no State Land of the extent of 200 acres at Wolmar which …
"A/35 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and …"
"A/36 The Honourable Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka (Dr Ms Thannoo) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Education and Human Resource – Whether, in regard to the payment of examination fees for students opting for …"
"(No. A/37) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to mountain slopes classified as ecologically and environmentally …"
Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, mountain reserves, including freehold mountain reserves, are protected under the Forests and Reserves Act 1983. The mountain …
"(No. A/38) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to public officers nearing retirement age and having been serving higher positions …"
Reply: I wish to inform the House that appointment and promotion to higher posts in the Public Service is vested in the Public Service Commission by virtue of Section 89 of the …
"(No. A/39) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the transitional arrangements following the coming into force of the Certificate of Character Act 2026, he will state …"
Reply: Let me inform the House that the Certificate of Character Bill 2026 has not yet obtained the assent of the President and is therefore not yet in force. The question as to …
"(No. A/40) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the recent award of the Employment Relations Tribunal concerning the implementation of the 24/7 specialised …"
Reply: Lawyer-client privilege protects confidential communications between a lawyer and his client that relate to the seeking of legal advice or services. This protection extends …
PAPERS LAID The Ag. Prime Minister (Ms A. Navarre-Marie): Madam Speaker, the Papers have been laid on the Table – A. Prime Minister’s Office Ministry of Defence, Home Affairs …
MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Ag. 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 …
STATEMENT BY MINISTER EX-CHA / EDC HOUSING ESTATES – ASBESTOS THREAT – ACTION PLAN (4.14 p.m.) The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with …
PUBLIC BILL Second Reading THE NATIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION INSTITUTE BILL (No. IV of 2026) Order for Second Reading read. (4.22 p.m.) The Minister of Tertiary Education, …
ADJOURNMENT The Ag. Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Dr. Boolell rose and seconded. Question …
MATTER RAISED (9.36 p.m.) RODRIGUES MEDICAL APPEAL TRIBUNAL - PENDING CASES & NEF BENEFICIARIES Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues): Thank you, Madam Speaker. …