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

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Sitting of Tuesday 14 April 2026

92 questions, one shortened day.

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Q #318
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the Director of Audit Report for financial year 2024-2025, he will state whether an assessment of the conten…

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

"(No. B/318) 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, immediately, upon receipt of the Director of Audit Report for the financial year 2024-25, the Ministry of Finance has carried out a …

Q #319
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the proposed introduction of Kreol Morisien in the National Assembly, he will state where matters stand.

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/319) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) 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: Thank you, Madam Speaker. As the House is aware, section 49 of the Constitution provides that the official language of the Assembly shall be in English, but …

Q #320
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the case of assault on one Mr C. V. on, 05 April 2026, at Piton, he will, for the benefit of the House, obta…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/320) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) 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 on 05 April 2026 at 22.15 hours, one Mr J. L. of NHDC Bon Espoir phoned at the Piton Police …

Q #321
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the increase in the eligibility age to benefit from the Basic Retirement Pension, he will state whether, in…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/321) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) 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, as the hon. Member is aware and is indeed the whole population, the previous Government left us with a disastrous fiscal position. Public …

Q #322
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border control at the seaports and airports respectively, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

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

"(No. B/322) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from 01 January 2023 to 10 April 2026, 108 drug …

Q #323
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the recruitment of medical and health professionals in the public sector, he will state whether consideratio…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/323) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ABANDONED VEHICLES – REMOVAL – COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Q #324
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the case of illicit drugs reportedly found in a police vehicle on 03 April 2026, he will, for the benefit of…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/324) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) 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 on Thursday 02 April 2026, a Supervisor at Mitsubishi Motors, Leal Company Limited, at …

Q #325
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the removal of abandoned vehicles lying on public roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain infor…

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

"(No. B/325) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the term abandoned vehicles means vehicles left by their owners on footpaths or along public roads. Such vehicles, apart …

Q #326
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the laundering of money suspected of being proceeds of drug trafficking, since November 2024 to date, he wil…

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

"(No. B/326) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

Reply: In regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Acting Director- General of the Financial Crimes Commission that since November 2024 to date, the Commission has …

Q #327
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Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether Airport Holdings…

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

"(No. B/327) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION – 45 PRISON OFFICERS REFERRAL – UNEXPLAINED WEALTH

Q #328
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the alleged referral of some 45 prison officers to the Financial Crimes Commission by the then Commissioner…

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

"(No. B/328) 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) FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION – MR A.C.P ARREST – SEIZED ITEMS LIST

Q #329
Answered

the arrest of Mr A. C. P. by the Financial Crimes Commission on or about 03 April 2026, he will, for the ben…

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

"(No. B/329) 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) NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT 2025 – RECOMMENDATIONS

Q #330
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the Annual Report 2025 of the National Human Rights Commission, he will state whether he has taken cognizanc…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/330) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: In accordance with section 11 of the Protection for Human Rights Act, the Annual Report 2025 of the National Human Rights Commission was submitted to the President and …

Q #331
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the road accident which occurred on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at the Caudan Roundabout, involving a 40-tonne con…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/331) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) 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: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at around 07 15 hours, Police Officers of the Line Barracks Police Station proceeded to the …

Q #332
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the public consultation exercise in respect of the proposed Electoral Reforms, he will state the number of p…

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

"(No. B/332) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MPF –POLICE OFFICERS CONDUCT – DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Q #333
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the Mauritius Police Force (MPF), he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Pol…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/333) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) HON. PAUL RAYMOND BÉRENGER – RESIGNATION – MEETING WITH PM

Q #334
Answered

the resignation of the Honourable Paul Raymond Bérenger, GCSK, as Deputy Prime Minister, he will state wheth…

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

"(No. B/334) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN – STATISTICS, INVESTIGATIONS & SUPPORT FRAMEWORK

Q #335
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women, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to the…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/335) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) SBM HOLDINGS LTD – LOAN WRITE-OFFS (2014-2024) & BOARD ACCOUNTABILITY

Q #336
Answered

SBM Holdings Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) percentage of s…

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

"(No. B/336) 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) PUBLIC HOSPITALS – CASES OF ASSAULT – MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS – INQUIRIES

Q #337
Answered

the recent reported cases of assault on medical practitioners at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and the Sir A…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/337) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) 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: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that two incidents have been reported at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and one at Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) Hospital, as follows – …

Q #338
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the project for the construction of a new runway at Plaine Corail Airport, in Rodrigues, he will, for the be…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/338) 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 the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CÔTE D’OR – SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE ESTABLISHMENT – INCENTIVE & ECONOMIC IMPACT

Q #339
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the proposed establishment of a Special Economic Zone at Côte d’Or, he will state the – (a) proposed incenti…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/339) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL ROUTES – MIDDLE EAST CRISIS IMPACT – MAURITIUS AIR CONNECTIVITY

Q #340
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international air travel routes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airports of Mauritius Lt…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/340) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) NATIONAL ELECTRONIC LICENSING SYSTEM – AVAILABLE SERVICES

Q #341
Answered

the National Electronic Licensing System, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Economic De…

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

"(No. B/341) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Economic Development Board that the National Electronic Licensing System (NELS) is a central digital platform, developed with the support of the …

Q #342
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the Agreement signed between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and…

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

"(No. B/342) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RACING DOPING CASE – MR D. S. – INQUIRY & OUTCOME

Q #343
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the case of Mr D. S. tested positive for cocaine following a test carried out on or about 18 October 2025, h…

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

"(No. B/343) 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) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD – DEPUTY CEO (MR S.M.) – APPOINTMENT & CONTRACT RENEWAL

Q #344
Answered

Mr. S. M., Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Board, he will, for the benefit of the…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/344) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) SSR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – PARALLEL RUNWAY CONSTRUCTION – LAND ACQUISITION

Q #345
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the proposed construction of a parallel runway at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, as pr…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/345) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to Parliamentary Question B/276 of our Sitting of 08 April 2025, when I informed the House that Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd …

Q #346
Answered

the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as a one-stop shop for concert organisers and arti…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/346) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as a one-stop shop for concert organisers and …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PETIT RAFFRAY – MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS ARENA – CONSTRUCTION

Q #347
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Petit Raffray Village, he will state whether consideration will be given for the construction of a Multi-Pur…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/347) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to Petit Raffray Village, he will state whether consideration will be given for the construction of a …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) GENERAL PRACTITIONERS – STUDY LEAVE WITHOUT PAY – POSTGRAD DETAILS

Q #348
Answered

General Practitioners of the public health sector currently on study leave without pay to pursue postgraduat…

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

"(No. B/348) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to General Practitioners of the public health sector currently on study leave without pay to …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that at present, there are around 108 general practitioners who have been granted study leave without pay to pursue postgraduate studies. …

Q #349
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the persistent road traffic congestion on the A4 at Triolet during peak hours, on the stretch thereof from t…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Land Transport

"(No. B/349) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the persistent road traffic congestion on the A4 at Triolet during peak hours, on the stretch thereof from the …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the TMRSU that the stretch of road in Triolet from Total Energies Service Station up to the Fire Services Station along the …

Q #350
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bus routes in Constituency No. 6, he will state whether consideration is being given for the installation of…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Land Transport

"(No. B/350) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus routes in Constituency No. 6, he will state whether consideration is being given for the installation of …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the NLTA that 18 bus routes are being operated across Constituency No. 6, Grand Baie and Poudre D’or. This implies that we have …

Q #351
Answered

the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection of ma…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal · to Tourism

"(No. B/351) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection of marine mammals …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Merci, Madam la présidente. Les activités d’observation des dauphins et baleines et de nage avec les dauphins sont pratiquées sur la côte sud-ouest de Maurice par …

Q #352
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the Chebel Football ground, he will state whether his Ministry is in presence of any representation from the…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Local Government

"(No. B/352) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Chebel Football ground, he will state whether his Ministry is in presence of any representation from …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Lindsay Law Kwan Football Playground at Chebel was converted into an outdoor synthetic football pitch in 2020 by contractor Best …

Q #353
Answered

the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of th…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/353) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Now, we have the hon. Third Member for Rodrigues! CARDIAC PACEMAKERS – PATIENTS – CURRENT STOCK & REPLACEMENT BATTERIES

Q #354
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Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in reg…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/354) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard cardiac pacemakers, he will state the – (a) number of patients currently living therewith and being treated in …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, cardiac pacemakers are devices with a battery life of around 8 to 10 years. Used to control abnormal heart beat rhythm, beat abnormally low or …

Q #355
Answered

the recent escalation of conflict and prevailing tensions in the Middle East spilling over the neighbouring…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/355) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the recent escalation of conflict and prevailing tensions in …"

Reply

Mr Ramful: Madam Speaker, I will seek your indulgence, my reply will be quite long. Thank you. Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that in light of the ongoing conflict in …

Q #356
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recent recruitment of manual grade workers, comprising scavengers, refuse collectors, general workers and ha…

Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Local Government

"(No. B/356) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to recent recruitment of manual grade workers, comprising scavengers, refuse collectors, general …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, at the very outset, I wish to inform the House that pursuant to section 4(1) for the Local Government Service Commission Act 1975, the power of …

Q #357
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nursing studies, he will state whether consideration – (a) is being given for the provision of scholarships…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Tertiary Education

"(No. B/357) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to nursing studies, he will state whether consideration – (a) is being given for …"

Reply

Dr. Sukon: Madam Speaker, I thank hon. Dr. Prayag for this question. Let me begin with an unvarnished truth. Mauritius has a nursing shortage. It is not a future problem. It is a …

Q #358
Answered

youth unemployment, he will – (a) state the current rate thereof gender-wise, region-wise and by educational…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/358) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will – (a) state the current rate thereof …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, according to Statistics Mauritius, as at December 2025, the rate of unemployment among youths, that is, aged between 16 and 24 years, was 16.8%, …

Q #359
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the Pharmacy Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) whether Mr B. N. h…

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

"(No. B/359) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Pharmacy Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the Pharmacy Board is set up in accordance with Section 3 of the Pharmacy Act, inter-alia, to exercise control over the manufacture, importation, …

Q #360
Answered

the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at Vieux Grand Port, he will, for…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/360) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at Vieux Grand Port, he …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, in regard to the project at La Tour des Hollandais located at Vieux Grand Port, I am informed by the National Heritage Fund, which operates under the …

Q #361
Answered

the Mauritian Global Business Sector, she will state whether her Ministry has conducted a thorough and detai…

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

"(No. B/361) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Mauritian Global Business Sector, she will state whether her Ministry has conducted …"

Reply

Dr. Ms Jeetun: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this very pertinent question. Madam Speaker, the Supreme Court of India has on 15 January 2026 in the case of Tiger …

Q #362
Answered

illegal dumping in drains, rivers and canals and the contribution thereof to flooding, he will – (a) for the…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Environment

"(No. B/362) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to illegal dumping in drains, rivers and canals and the …"

Reply

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/362. Madam Speaker, local authorities carry out the cleaning drains …

Q #363
Answered

the digitalisation of the National Archives, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom informa…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/363) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the digitalisation of the National Archives, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Archives Department that the Digitalisation Programme, which is an ongoing exercise, has already enabled, under Phase 1 …

Q #364
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the vehicle fitness centre in Rodrigues, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Nationa…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Land Transport

"(No. B/364) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the vehicle fitness centre in Rodrigues, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the NLTA that there is currently one vehicle examination centre in Rodrigues, which is manned by a vehicle examiner of the NLTA, …

Q #365
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the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the expected re-openin…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/365) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the expected …"

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(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMS – MAURITIAN CANDIDATES – PERFORMANCE & REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #366
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the performance of Mauritian candidates in the last Cambridge International Examinations, he will state the…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/366) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) GRAND BAY WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN – PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP – IMPLEMENTATION 161

Q #368
Answered

the transfer of firefighters between the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service and the Rodrigues Fire and Rescue…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Local Government

"(No. B/368) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the transfer of firefighters between the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service and the Rodrigues Fire and Rescue …"

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(Withdrawn) UNEXPLOITED AGRICULTURAL LAND – REASONS – MEASURES PROPOSED

Q #370
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unexploited agricultural land, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total ext…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/370) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to unexploited agricultural land, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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(Withdrawn) ANSE RAFFIN, RODRIGUES – UNSTABLE BOULDERS –– CAUSES & OUTCOME – INQUIRY

Q #371
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the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in Rodrigues, on 05 Ap…

Mrs Collet · Rodrigues · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/371) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in Rodrigues, on 05 April …"

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(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – CULTURAL COOPERATION

Q #373
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the proposed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation with the Rodrigues Regional As…

Mrs Collet · Rodrigues · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/373) Ms R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the proposed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation with the Rodrigues Regional Assembly for the …"

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(Withdrawn) FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL KREOL – CONCEPT REVIEW – CULTURAL HERITAGE ENHANCEMENT

Q #374
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the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given for a review of the conc…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Tourism

"(No. B/374) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given for a review of the …"

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(Withdrawn) SKIPPER’S LICENCE – APPLICATIONS RENEWED & REJECTED – PROFILING ASSESSMENT

Q #376
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the Skipper's licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, information…

Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Tourism

"(No. B/376) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Skipper's licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, …"

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(Withdrawn) METHADONE PROGRAMME – TECHNICAL JOINT WORKING GROUP – IMPLEMENTATION TIME FRAME

Q #379
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the persistent presence of stray dogs at the Sodnac Wellness Park and the Farquhar Recreational Park, he wil…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/379) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the persistent presence of stray dogs at the Sodnac Wellness …"

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(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – STAFF REDUCTION – REASONS

Q #380
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the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/380) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) TWAHA ACADEMY – ALLEGED AGGRESSION & ILL-TREATMENT MINORS CASE – INQUIRY

Q #382
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the alleged cases of aggression and ill-treatment of two minors at the Twaha Academy, she will, for the bene…

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

"(No. B/382) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the alleged cases of aggression and ill-treatment of two minors at the Twaha Academy, …"

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(Withdrawn) BLACK RIVER (LA BALISE) BOAT PASSAGE – DESILTING WORKS

Q #383
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the Black River (La Balise) boat passage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to th…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Local Government

"(No. B/383) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Black River (La Balise) boat passage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the …"

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(Withdrawn) GOODLANDS – LABOUR OFFICE – RELOCATION, EMPLOYEES TRAINING & UPSKILLING

Q #384
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the Labour Office in Goodlands, he will state whether consideration will be given for the relocation thereof…

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

"(No. B/384) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the Labour Office in Goodlands, he will state whether consideration will be given for the …"

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(Withdrawn) RODRIGUAN ATHLETES – SPORTS FUNDS ALLOCATED

Q #386
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the participation of athletes from Rodrigues in international competitions, he will – (a) for the benefit of…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/386) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the participation of athletes from Rodrigues in international competitions, he will – (a) for the benefit of the …"

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(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 12 – DAMAGED ROAD SIGNS – REPAIR & REINSTATEMENT

Q #388
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the road signs reportedly damaged, faded or not clearly visible in Constituency No. 12, he will, for the ben…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/388) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the road signs reportedly damaged, faded or not clearly visible in Constituency No. 12, he will, for the …"

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(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – APPLICATIONS REQUIREMENT – CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER

Q #389
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the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether it…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/389) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) ALPHA CLEANING GROUP – EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEES’ DEPORTATION – REASONS & SANCTIONS

Q #392
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the case of approximately 80 expatriate employees of the Alpha Cleaning Group recently deported or in the pr…

Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/392) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the case of approximately 80 expatriate employees of the Alpha Cleaning Group …"

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(Withdrawn) SUPERMARKETS/HYPERMARKETS – LEVYING CHARGES – REGULATION & CUSTOMER IMPACT

Q #393
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the practice of supermarkets and hypermarkets levying charges, including remises de fin d’année and marketin…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/393) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the practice of supermarkets and hypermarkets levying charges, including remises de fin …"

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(Withdrawn) MOTORWAYS MONITORING & POLICING – SAFE CITY SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS – POLICE MONITORING

Q #394
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the monitoring and policing of motorways, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to –…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Land Transport

"(No. B/394) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the monitoring and policing of motorways, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) …"

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Reply (The Prime Minister): I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that in December 2017, the Police signed a contract on a lease basis over a period of 20 years with …

Q #395
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the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the curr…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Information Technology

"(No. B/395) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, …"

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(Withdrawn) BROWN SEQUARD HOSPITAL – UNCLAIMED CORPSES – MEASURES ENVISAGED

Q #396
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the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of unclaimed corpses in the mortuary thereof, i…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/396) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of unclaimed corpses in the …"

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(Withdrawn) POST OFFICES – RENOVATION/PERMANENT CLOSURE – ALTERNATIVE MEASURES

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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 Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Madam Speaker, I beg to move that all the business on today’s Order Paper be exempted from the …

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PUBLIC BILL Second Reading THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING, COMBATTING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM AND COUNTERING PROLIFERATION FINANCING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL (No. III of …

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ADJOURNMENT The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Dr. Boolell …