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

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Sitting of 13 May 2025

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Q #462
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agricultural lands owned by the Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd., in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des A…

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

"(No. B/462) 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, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that the Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd (MIC) has acquired …

Q #463
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the Civil Status Office situated at Le Hochet, Terre Rouge, he will state if his Office is in presence of an…

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

"(No. B/463) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that there have been several verbal and written complaints regarding the deplorable state of the Terre Rouge Civil Status …

Q #464
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Mr N.B., former Director General of the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) and the Financial C…

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

"(No. B/464) 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, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Crimes Commission that Mr Navin Beekarry, former Director General of the Independent Commission Against …

Q #465
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the Economic Development Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as to wh…

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

"(No. B/465) 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for asking this question. This is yet – every week we see this – another example of cronies of the previous government …

Q #466
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the Wakashio shipwreck, he will state the amount of insurance compensation paid to Government to date, indic…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/466) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MRA – CONTRIBUTION SOCIALE GÉNÉRALISÉE – FUNDS COLLECTED

Q #467
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the Contribution Sociale Généralisée, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Reven…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/467) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Contribution Sociale Généralisée (CSG) was introduced in September 2020 and the contributions to the National Pensions Fund were …

Q #468
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the Safe City cameras, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, inform…

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

"(No. B/468) 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: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Safe City Project came into operation on 19 August 2019, and is operating under the provisions of the …

Q #469
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the Very Important Persons Security Unit officers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from 30 the…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/469) 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that promotion in the Mauritius Police Force, including the Very Important Persons Security Unit …

Q #470
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Airport Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

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

"(No. B/470) 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, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Officer-in-Charge of Airport Holdings Ltd that for the period January 2023 to December 2024, 810 persons have been …

Q #471
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the Port of Port Louis, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Ports Authority, in…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/471) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025 → tuesday-02-december-2025
Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Managing Director of the Cargo Handling Corporation Ltd that presently, there are …

Q #472
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the subsidised air- fares for the people of Rodrigues travelling to Mauritius, he will state if consideratio…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/472) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: The Rodrigues Subsidy on Airfare Scheme was introduced on 15 February 2015 to provide subsidised airfares for individuals travelling from Rodrigues to Mauritius. The …

Q #473
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N. G & Co. Ltd. and its subsidiaries, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain 121 information as to th…

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

"(No. B/473) 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, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS CITIZENSHIP – BENEFICIARIES DETAILS – PERIOD NOV 2019-DEC 2024

Q #474
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Mauritius Citizenship, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Passport and Immigration Offic…

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

"(No. B/474) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

Reply: By virtue of the Mauritius Citizenship Act, the citizenship of Mauritius may be granted by the Prime Minister under the different sections of the Act to non-citizens. From …

Q #475
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the arrest of Mr N.J.V.B by the Police on 30 April 2025, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

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

"(No. B/475) 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

Reply: At the very outset, I wish to inform the House that my Government will not tolerate any form of police brutality under any circumstances whatsoever. As regards this …

Q #476
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the fight against corruption in Rodrigues over the past three years, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/476) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) 124 ICAC & FCC – CORRUPTION CASES INVESTIGATED – PERIOD 2014-2024 (No. B/ 477) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Prime …

Q #478
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land owned by Air Mauritius Co. Ltd. at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for th…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/478) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine) 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

Reply: I am informed by the Chief Executive Officer of Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd, the Aerodrome Operator for the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, that on 03 …

Q #479
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the incident which occurred during a protest at Côte d’Or on 27 August 2024, he will, for the benefit of the…

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

"(No. B/479) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

(Withdrawn) DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY – 2023 RECRUITEMENT EXERCISE – SENIORITY CRITERIA

Q #480
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the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

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

"(No. B/480) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Public Service Commission that following an advertisement issued by the Commission on 26 April 2023, 23 …

Q #481
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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/481) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) 127 MOKA DISTRICT COUNCIL – FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT ENQUIRY

Q #482
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the appointment/promotion of public officers carried out following the issue of the writ of elections on 04…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/482) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the appointment/promotion of public officers carried out following the issue of …"

Reply

Mr Pentiah: Madam Speaker, may I please first and foremost thank the hon. Member for his question. Madam Speaker, in my reply to PQ B/9 dated 04 February of this year, I …

Q #483
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the Boulingrin tunnel at Long Mountain, along the Terre Rouge Verdun Motorway, he will state if he has been…

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

"(No. B/483) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Boulingrin tunnel at Long Mountain, along the Terre Rouge Verdun Motorway, he will …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by Road Development Authority that in the context of the construction of Terre Rouge-Verdun-Trianon Link Road in December 2013, an …

Q #484
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the water problems being faced by the inhabitants of Constituency No. 6, Grand Bay and Poudre D’or, he will,…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/484) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water problems being faced by the inhabitants of Constituency No. 6, Grand Bay and Poudre …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority qu’elle a enregistré un total de 1,470 plaintes liées à des conduites d’eau cassées et à des …

Q #485
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Maven Management Ltd. and VALDUS Co Ltd., she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Financial…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/485) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to Maven Management Ltd. and VALDUS Co Ltd., she will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

The Minister of Labour & Industrial Relations (Mr R. Uteem): Thank you, Madam Speaker. With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Financial Services Commission …

Q #486
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home gardening, he will state if consideration will be given for the introduction of targeted training progr…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/486) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to home gardening, he will state if consideration will be given for …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: I thank my hon. friend. I will table the reply, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker: We did not hear. An hon. Member: The reply will be tabled. Madam Speaker: Okay, he …

Q #487
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drains projects in Constituency No. 21, Rodrigues, particularly at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, Pistache and B…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/487) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drains projects in Constituency No. 21, Rodrigues, particularly at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, Pistache and Baie …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Development Unit that the bids for the projects drain works at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, raising of ford at Baie Topaze …

Q #488
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the village of Mont Blanc, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of Savann…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Local Government

"(No. B/488) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the village of Mont Blanc, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am advised that the Mont Blanc is a village under the administrative jurisdiction of the District Council of Savanne with approximately 110 …

Q #489
Answered

the St Martin Dam Leisure Park Project in Quartier Militaire, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/489) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the St Martin Dam Leisure Park Project in Quartier Militaire, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to this question as it concerns my Ministry. As regards part (a) of the …

Q #490
Answered

the circulation of offending images of sacred places and world heritage sites in the media, he will state if…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/490) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the circulation of offending images of sacred places and world heritage sites in the media, he …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, on 06 February 2025, I was informed by the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund, a parastatal body under the aegis of my Ministry, of two highly, disturbing …

Q #491
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the Advisors attached to the Ministry, he will state in each case the – (a) name and date of appointment the…

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

"(No. B/491) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Advisors attached to the Ministry, he will state in each case the – (a) name and date of …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, with your permission, in light of the number of Advisers attached to my Ministry, which include 15 Advisers/Coaches, I am tabling all the requested …

Q #492
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Maurice Stratégie, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom for the fiscal year 2024- 2025 i…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/492) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to Maurice Stratégie, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom for the …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall answer this question in the absence of the substantive Minister. The Deputy Speaker: Thank you. 48 Mr Uteem: …

Q #493
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officers recruited by local authorities in 2024, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information a…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Local Government

"(No. B/493) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to officers recruited by local authorities in 2024, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to present a clear explanation of the recent recruitment activities within the local authorities highlighting the serious mismanagement …

Q #494
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the Moka District Council, he will state if his Ministry will initiate an inquiry into the alleged case of m…

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

"(No. B/494) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Moka District Council, he will state if his Ministry will initiate an inquiry into the alleged …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform that my Ministry has been apprised of serious allegations of mismanagement of public funds and breaches of procurement procedures at the District Council …

Q #495
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the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) at Bois d’Oiseaux…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/495) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) at Bois …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the region of Boulodrom, Black River has been declared as a high-risk flood-prone area by the Land Drainage Authority. The …

Q #496
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the Beau Sejour Community Centre, she will state if any renovation project thereof, including its yard, is b…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/496) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Beau Sejour Community Centre, she will state if any renovation project thereof, …"

Reply

Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been made aware of the deplorable state of the Beau Sejour Community Centre. I wish to thank the hon. Member for the pictures …

Q #497
Answered

renal transplant procedures, he will state – (a) if same are being carried out in partnership with foreign t…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/497) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to renal transplant procedures, he will state – (a) if same are being carried out in …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, chronic kidney disease is a significant health burden affecting around 200,000 Mauritian patients. Presently, there are around 1,550 patients …

Q #498
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the Land Research and Monitoring Unit set up to investigate into cases of alleged land dispossession, he wil…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/498) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Land Research and Monitoring Unit set up to investigate into cases of alleged land …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that, following the recommendation of the Truth and Justice Commission, a Land Research and Monitoring (LRMU) was set up in July 2019, under the aegis of my …

Q #499
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contractual workers, he will state if he has been made aware of work contracts of eleven months’ duration be…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/499) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to contractual workers, he will state if he has been made aware of work contracts of …"

Reply

Reply: My Ministry is not aware of the number of work contracts of 11 months or less being offered to contractual workers as there is no legal obligation on an employer to inform …

Q #500
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prostate cancer, he will state the – (a) number of patients thereof who are currently on treatment at each r…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/500) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to prostate cancer, he will state the – (a) number of patients thereof who are currently on …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that all prostate cancer patients in Mauritius are referred to the New Cancer Centre for …

Q #501
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the employment of persons with disabilities, he will state if his Ministry has carried out an audit exercise…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Social Integration

"(No. B/501) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the employment of persons with disabilities, he …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me first thank the hon. Member for this timely question. I am informed that no audit exercise has been conducted to ascertain compliance …

Q #502
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the new mini-Traffic Centre at Bel Air, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Coun…

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

"(No. B/502) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether in regard to the new mini-Traffic Centre at Bel Air, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to provide the House with the following details/information regarding the mini-market, mini-traffic centre at Bel Air. The project …

Q #503
Answered

the Jeux Inter Collèges, he will state – (a) the dates for the holding of the competitions thereof for 2025;…

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

"(No. B/503) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Jeux Inter Collèges, he will state – (a) the dates for the holding of the competitions thereof for …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I stated during my intervention on the Government Programme on 28 February 2025, the inter-college sports competition, more commonly …

Q #504
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the 63 protection of children from online exploitation, harm and abuse, she will state the measures, program…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/504) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the 63 protection of children from online exploitation, harm and abuse, …"

Reply

Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are all fully aware of the potential danger and threat targeting our children with regard to online exploitation, harm and abuse. …

Q #505
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telecommunications antenna towers around the country, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of any co…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Information Technology

"(No. B/505) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to telecommunications antenna towers around the country, he will state …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that since January 2023, 10 complaints have been received with …

Q #506
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the replacement of old and broken slabs along classified roads from Castel to Mesnil, he will state if works…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/506) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the replacement of old and broken slabs along classified roads from Castel to Mesnil, he will state if …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the footpath and drains along the road at Mesnil and Castel, which were constructed in …

Q #507
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the Municipal Council of Vacoas Phoenix, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Local Government

"(No. B/507) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Municipal Council of Vacoas Phoenix, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House regarding the factual financial situation of the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix, with specific reference to the …

Q #508
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pre-primary schools under the Grant-in-Aid Scheme, he will state if the provision of carers is accessible to…

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

"(No. B/508) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to pre-primary schools under the Grant-in-Aid Scheme, he will state if the provision of …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to pre-primary schools operating under the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Scheme, I wish to inform the House that no specific provision has been made for the engagement of …

Q #509
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the renovation works being carried out at the Harry Latour Stadium at Mahebourg, he will state where matters…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/509) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the renovation works being carried out at the Harry Latour Stadium at Mahebourg, he will state where …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that presently no contract has been awarded for renovation works at the Harry Latour Stadium. However, the staff of the …

Q #510
Answered

the safety measures on board the trains, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Metro Expres…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Land Transport

"(No. B/510) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the safety measures on board the trains, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Metro Express Ltd., …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Metro Express Ltd. that the Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) have been designed as per international norms and standards …

Q #511
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the greening and embellishment of Hillcrest Avenue, Sodnac in Quatre Bornes, he will state if the views and/…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Environment

"(No. B/511) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the greening and embellishment of Hillcrest Avenue, Sodnac in …"

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(Withdrawn) PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS – MOTORWAY M1 LA VIGIE – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

Q #512
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public infrastructure works carried out over the past five years, he will state the number of cases where th…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/512) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to public infrastructure works carried out over the past five years, he will state the number of cases …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that in the context of the construction of new roads, an exemption, as provided under sections …

Q #513
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the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the a…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/513) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-13-may-2025
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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund was established on 11 June 2021 by an Act of Parliament following several requests made by the taxi …

Q #514
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the lack of professional, skilled and unskilled workers in the Mauritian economy, he will state the 77 numbe…

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

"(No. B/514) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the lack of professional, skilled and unskilled workers in the Mauritian economy, he will …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is no database or record being kept at the level of my Ministry regarding workers who left or who are leaving the …

Q #515
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the reported financial loss at the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will state the measures being envisaged to redres…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Information Technology

"(No. B/515) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the reported financial loss at the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will state …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for the question. I am informed by the Mauritius Post Ltd. that as at 30 June 2024, accumulated losses stood at …

Q #516
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tourism promotion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Author…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Tourism

"(No. B/516) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to tourism promotion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, …"

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(Withdrawn) JEEWOONARAIN LANE, PALMA, QUATRE BORNES – KINDERGARTEN – SAFETY MEASURES

Q #517
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the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the proposition to making the documen…

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

"(No. B/517) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the proposition to …"

Reply

Reply: Making the report of the Land Drainage Master Plan public is a long outstanding issue which has been delayed by the previous government. Since the finalisation of the …

Q #518
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the kindergarten located along the roadside at Jeewoonarain Lane, Palma at Quatre Bornes, he will, for the b…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Local Government

"(No. B/518) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the kindergarten located along the roadside at Jeewoonarain Lane, Palma at Quatre Bornes, he will, for …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to the question on fencing and lighting facilities at Jeewoonarain children playground, I wish to inform the House as follows – …

Q #519
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coastal erosion in the northern coastal regions, he will state if any study has been carried out thereon and…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Environment

"(No. B/519) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to coastal erosion in the northern coastal regions, he will state if any …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE ALLIANCE FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE – EU GRANT – CLIMATE-SMART AGRULTURAL PROJECTS

Q #520
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the grant of over Rs 50 million from the European Union under the Global Climate Change Alliance Flagship In…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/520) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the grant of over Rs 50 million from the European Union under the …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will seek your indulgence and that of the House because the reply is rather lengthy. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the European Union has under …

Q #521
Answered

the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and surrounding regions, he will, for the ben…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/521) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and surrounding regions, he …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that the regions of Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous, and the surrounding localities are water stressed areas. In this …

Q #522
Answered

public sector efficiency and quality service in Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be given to a…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/522) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to public sector efficiency and quality service in Rodrigues, he will state if consideration …"

Reply

Reply: As announced in the Government Programme 2025-2029, this Government has taken the firm commitment to make the Public Service become more efficient and effective whilst …

Q #523
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the cut-off drain project phase 2B being implemented by the Drain Infrastructure Constructions Ltd., at Camp…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/523) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the cut-off drain project phase 2B being implemented by the Drain Infrastructure Constructions …"

Reply

Reply: The region of Camp Thorel has been subject to recurrent flooding due to surface run off being generated from higher grounds. Due to the land topography which naturally …

Q #524
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the e-Health Project, he will state the current status thereof.

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/524) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the e-Health Project, he will state the current status thereof."

Reply

(Withdrawn) 138 GENTILLY BRIDGE – RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Q #525
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the project for the reconstruction of the Gentilly bridge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fro…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/525) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the project for the reconstruction of the Gentilly bridge, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ALMA, DAGOTIÈRE, L’AVENIR REGIONS – WATER SUPPLY – BOREHOLES DRILLING

Q #526
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water supply in Alma, Dagotiere, L’Avenir and surrounding regions, he will, for the benefit of the House, ob…

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

"(No. B/526) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply in Alma, Dagotiere, L’Avenir and surrounding regions, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) NLTA – HEAD OFFICE – PROPOSED RELOCATION

Q #527
Answered

the proposed relocation of the Head Office of the National Land Transport Authority, he will state where mat…

Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Land Transport

"(No. B/527) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the proposed relocation of the Head Office of the National Land Transport Authority, he will state …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that the number of daily transactions undertaken at the level of the counters of the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) has increased …

Q #528
Answered

Government 140 buildings, he will state if consideration will be given for the provision of rain water harve…

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

"(No. B/528) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government 140 buildings, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"

Reply

Reply: The issue of integrating rainwater harvesting systems in government buildings is both timely and relevant, particularly in view of the growing need for sustainable water …

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PAPERS LAID The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Papers have been laid on the Table – A. Prime Minister’s Office Ministry of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications …

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MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The 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 BILLS Second Reading THE CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) BILL (NO. X of 2025) & THE CRIMINAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL (NO. XI of 2025) Order for Second Reading read. (4.25 p.m.) …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Thursday 05 June 2025 at 5.00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister seconded. …