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

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Sitting of 15 July 2025

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Q #641
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the Horse Racing Integrity Division, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Gambling Regulat…

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

"(No. B/641) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House is aware, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act, was passed on 04 July 2025, and came into operation on 07 …

Q #642
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drugs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to – (a…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/642) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) POLICE FORCE – REWARD MONEY SYSTEM – DISBURSEMENT MECHANISM

Q #643
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reward money, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/643) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I am replying to Parliamentary Questions B/643 and B/646 together. I am informed by the Commissioner of Police …

Q #644
Answered

the COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Com…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/644) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) SAFE CITY PROJECT – CAMERAS INSTALLED – CONTRACT COST

Q #645
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the Safe City Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, inform…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/645) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister 24 of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to PQ I B/51 on 17 December 2024 where I had provided details of the main components of …

Q #646
Answered

reward money, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as…

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

"(No. B/646) 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 …"

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(Vide Reply to PQ B/643) The Deputy Speaker: Hon. First Member for Savanne and Black River! MAUBANK LTD – ATTORNEYS & BARRISTERS – FEES

Q #647
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Maubank Ltd., he will for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the number of Attorn…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/647) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Maubank Ltd. is a subsidiary owned by Maubank Holdings Ltd. The Government of Mauritius is in turn the …

Q #648
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the 95 kg of cocaine worth Rs 1.4 billion seized in a backhoe loader on 04 July 2019, he will, for the benef…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/648) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I again wish to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to Parliamentary Question B/205 on March of this year where I gave details …

Q #649
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the Public Sector Debt, he will state – (a) the level thereof in the year. (i) 2014, and (ii) 2024, respecti…

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

"(No. B/649) Mr M. Seeburn (Second 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regards part (a) of the question, the Public Sector Debt nominal terms amounted to Rs238 billion as at the end of December 2014 and …

Q #650
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the Accounts of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, he will state – (a) the measures and remedial actions, if a…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/650) 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 …"

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Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, the National Audit Office has observed the following shortcomings in the financial statements of Financial Year 2023/24 of the …

Q #651
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the Dubai Expo 2020, he will state the names of the former Ministers, Parliamentary Private Secretaries and…

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

"(No. B/651) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) MRS S.O., ATTORNEY AT LAW – FEES & ALLOWANCES & FRINGE BENEFITS

Q #652
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Mrs. S.O., Attorney at Law, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total quantu…

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

"(No. B/652) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) MRS. N. D. J. N. – EXCISE DUTY CONCESSION – IMPERSONATION – INQUIRY

Q #653
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Mrs. N. D. J. N., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Revenue Authority and the…

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

"(No. B/653) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) CUREPIPE, MALHERBES – 24 SEPT 2024 INCIDENT – INQUIRY STATUS

Q #654
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the incident which occurred on or about 24 September 2024 at Malherbes, in Curepipe, he will, for the benefi…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/654) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) ROSE BELLE CIVIL STATUS OFFICE – PROPOSED RELOCATION

Q #655
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the Rose Belle Civil Status Office, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Civil Status Offi…

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

"(No. B/655) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) FORMER PRIME MINISTER – ADVISERS DETAILS

Q #656
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the Advisers whose services were retained by the former Prime Minister, he will state the names and pay pack…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/656) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) SOCIAL MEDIA – CYBERBULLYING – REPORTED CASES & MEASURES TAKEN

Q #657
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cyberbullying on social media, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/657) 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 …"

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Reply: With regard to part (a) (i) and (ii) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that since January 2025 to 11 July 2025, 113 cases having a connotation …

Q #658
Answered

foreign workers recruited since January 2015 to November 2024 having overstayed their Occupation Permit and…

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

"(No. B/658) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) POLICE OFFICERS – FOOT & BICYCLE PATROLS – EQUIPMENT UPGRADE

Q #659
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Police Officers assigned to foot and bicycle patrols, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

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

"(No. B/659) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) SODNAC WELLNESS PARK – OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT – PROPOSED REPLACEMENT

Q #660
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the Sodnac Wellness Park, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Employees Welfare Fund, inf…

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

"(No. B/660) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS PORTS AUTHORITY – RODRIGUES MISSION – PURPOSE & DETAILS

Q #661
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the recent mission undertaken by the Chairperson and officers of the Mauritius Ports Authority to Rodrigues,…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/661) 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 …"

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Reply: I am informed that the purpose of the visit was to discuss the recommendations of the Port Master Plan as well as taking cognisance of port operational constraints in …

Q #662
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the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airp…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/662) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) MR P.K.J. & MRS K.J. – IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY ACQUISITION ALLEGATIONS – INQUIRY

Q #663
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the allegations levelled against Mr P.K.J. and Mrs K.J. in relation to the acquisition of immoveable propert…

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

"(No. B/663) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) BANK OF MAURITIUS – GOVERNOR & DEPUTY GOVERNORS – REMUNERATION

Q #664
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the current Governor and Deputy Governors of the Bank of Mauritius, he will, for 127 the benefit of the Hous…

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

"(No. B/664) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) RIAMBEL TO RIVIÈRE NOIRE – BEACH EROSION – COASTAL REHABILITIATION

Q #665
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the declining birth rate, he will state the measures being taken to address same.

Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Social Integration

"(No. B/665) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the declining birth rate, he will state the measures …"

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The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, according to United Nations and World Health Organisation, by 2050, nearly 75% of countries are …

Q #666
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Child Beyond Control, she will state the number of reported cases thereof at the level of her Ministry, indi…

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

"(No. B/666) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to Child Beyond Control, she will state the number of reported cases thereof at …"

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Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member may wish to note that the legislation no longer provides for Child Beyond Control. If she is referring to Child with …

Q #667
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the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Quality Assurance Agency of the United Kingdom and the Hi…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Tertiary Education

"(No. B/667) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Quality Assurance Agency of the …"

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Dr. Sukon: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the MoU between QA UK and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) was signed on 19 May 2025. 36 I am informed …

Q #668
Answered

the Mauritius 37 Post Offices in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, informa…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Information Technology

"(No. B/668) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Mauritius 37 Post Offices in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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The Minister of Education and Human Resource (Dr. M. Gungapersad): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will answer this PQ on behalf of the substantive Minister of …

Q #669
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the speed cameras, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic Management and Road Safety…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Land Transport

"(No. B/669) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the speed cameras, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic Management and Road …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit that the Photographic Enforcement Device Project implemented between 2012 …

Q #670
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the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National L…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Land Transport

"(No. B/670) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that it has not received any …

Q #671
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the proposed introduction of a new administrative framework and a new Sports Bill, he will state where matte…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/671) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of a new administrative framework and a new Sports Bill, he will state where matters stand, …"

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The Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare (Ms A. Navarre-Marie): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the absence of the substantive Minister, I am replying to this question. I …

Q #672
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the payment of the Transition Unemployment Benefit, he will, for each of the years since 2020 to 2024, state…

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

"(No. B/672) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the payment of the Transition Unemployment Benefit, he will, for each of the years since …"

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Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, section 84 of the Workers’ Rights Act stipulates that – “A worker shall be entitled to a transition unemployment benefit where [his employment …

Q #673
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the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Dev…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/673) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the Forbach B42 Road connects the village of Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet over a length …

Q #674
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the Office of Public Sector Governance, she will – (a) state new approach adopted, if any, regarding the fun…

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

"(No. B/674) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Office of Public Sector Governance, she will – (a) state new approach adopted, if …"

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Dr. Ms Jeetun: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the Office of Public Sector Governance (OPSG) plays a very important role in fostering good governance …

Q #675
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the Village of Bel Air Rivière Sèche, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bel Air Rivière…

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

"(No. B/675) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Village of Bel Air Rivière Sèche, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bel Air …"

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Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that there is currently no public toilet block operated by the Council in the centre of Bel Air Rivière Sèche. …

Q #676
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Acute Cardiac Emergencies, he will state the number of patients referred from the SAMU of the Jawaharlal Neh…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/676) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Acute Cardiac Emergencies, he will state the number of patients referred from the SAMU of the …"

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Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Acute Cardiac Emergencies are second life- threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention and if not treated promptly, these …

Q #677
Answered

the football pitches in the Villages of Bel Air Rivière Sèche, St Michelle and Ernest Florent, he will, for…

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

"(No. B/677) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitches in the Villages of Bel Air Rivière Sèche, St Michelle and Ernest Florent, he will, …"

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Mr Woochit: I wish to provide a detailed update regarding the status of football ground under the purview of Flacq District Council. The Bel Air Rivière Sèche football ground …

Q #678
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the synthetic football pitches, also known as “futsal”, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain inform…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/678) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the synthetic football pitches, also known as “futsal”, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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The Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare (Mrs A. Navarre-Marie): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there is a significant difference between pitches used to …

Q #679
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green spaces, children’s playgrounds and public gardens falling under the aegis of the Municipal City Counci…

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

"(No. B/679) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to green spaces, children’s playgrounds and public gardens falling under the aegis of the …"

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Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis that there are currently 79 green spaces, 9 public gardens and 44 children’s …

Q #680
Answered

the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the renovation or relocation there…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/680) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the dispensary at Palma, he will state if consideration will be given for the renovation or …"

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Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Palma Community Health Centre stands on a plot of land of 15 perches which was donated by the Municipal Council of Quatre …

Q #681
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the tuna fishing industry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the revenue obtai…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/681) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the tuna fishing industry, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to the first part of the question, the total revenue obtained by the government in respect of …

Q #682
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minor B. C. G. A. L., he will state the reasons why the Invalid’s Basic Pension to which he was entitled was…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Social Integration

"(No. B/682) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to minor B. C. G. A. L., he will state the reasons why …"

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Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that in accordance with Section 8 National Pensions Act 1976, the criteria for someone to benefit from an Invalid’s …

Q #683
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the recent accident that occurred in a diving centre in the north of the island, he will, for the benefit of…

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

"(No. B/683) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the recent accident that occurred in a diving centre in the north of the island, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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The Minister of Energy and Public Utilities (Mr P. Assirvaden): M. le président, avec votre permission, je vais répondre à cette question. Je suis informé que Blue World Explorer …

Q #684
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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 Local Government

"(No. B/684) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the St Martin Dam Leisure Park project in Quartier Militaire, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as highlighted in my previous reply to Parliamentary Question B/489 on 13 May 2025, the St Martin Dam Leisure Park project at Quartier …

Q #685
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Mauritius Diplomatic Missions Overseas, he will state – (a) the number thereof currently in operation, indic…

Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/685) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to Mauritius Diplomatic Missions Overseas, he will …"

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The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries (Dr. A. Boolell): Mr Deputy Speaker, I am standing for the substantive Minister for Foreign Affairs on …

Q #686
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the Résidence Hortensia at Mare d’Albert, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Ho…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/686) Mr G. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Résidence Hortensia at Mare d’Albert, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

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Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the NHDC Housing Estate at Mare d’Albert known as Résidence Hortensia was completed in April 2024 and delivered to the eligible …

Q #687
Answered

the new Government Mobile App KOREK!, he will state the Government services and documents that will be avail…

Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Information Technology

"(No. B/687) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the new Government Mobile App KOREK!, he will state the …"

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Reply

The Minister of Education and Human Resources (Dr. M. Gungapersad): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I will reply to this PQ on behalf of my colleague, the …

Q #688
Answered

public higher education institutions, he will state the – 68 (a) number of overseas students enrolled therei…

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

"(No. B/688) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research whether, in regard to public higher education institutions, he will state the – 68 (a) number of …"

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Reply

Dr. Sukon: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard part (a) of the question, which requires detailed statistical information, I am proposing, with your permission, to table this part …

Q #689
Answered

the proposed setting up of an incinerator at Crève Coeur, he will state where matters stand, giving details…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Local Government

"(No. B/689) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed setting up of an incinerator at Crève Coeur, he will state where matters stand, …"

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Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House about the setting up of an incinerator at Crève Coeur, a plot of land measuring 1200 m2 was acquired by the …

Q #690
Answered

the small sugarcane planters, he will state the measures being taken to secure – (a) adequate labour availab…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/690) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the small sugarcane planters, he will state the measures being …"

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Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much hon. Member for putting the question. Mr Deputy Speaker Sir, I will seek your indulgence, but the reply is so long that I might as well circulate …

Q #691
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the New Cancer Centre, he will state – (a) the number of patients undergoing treatment thereat, indicating t…

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

"(No. B/691) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the New Cancer Centre, he will state – (a) the number of patients undergoing treatment thereat, …"

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Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National Cancer Centre, currently manages approximately 21,000 active cancer cases. According to the latest National Cancer Registry which …

Q #692
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the plots of State land at Camp Carol and Kenya, he will state the mechanism, if any, put in place for the r…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/692) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the plots of State land at Camp Carol and Kenya, he will state the mechanism, if any, put in place for …"

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Reply

Mr Mohamed: It was an exchange of national importance. Issues were at stake, but we managed to sort it out. So, thank you very much. I am informed that in 1983, Government …

Q #693
Answered

the current diversion of the exit road from Place d’Armes to the North through the Royal Street or SSR Stree…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/693) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the current diversion of the exit road from Place d’Armes to the North through the Royal …"

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Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in 2015, the Road Development Authority (RDA) commissioned a traffic study with a view to reviewing traffic scheme in …

Q #694
Answered

the free transport allocation paid to bus operators in respect of students and beneficiaries of the Basic Re…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Land Transport

"(No. B/694) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the free transport allocation paid to bus operators in respect of students and beneficiaries of the Basic …"

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Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am tabling the requested information which was obtained from the National Land Transport …

Q #695
Answered

bus routes 16, 80, 113 and 113a, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transp…

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

"(No. B/695) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus routes 16, 80, 113 and 113a, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport …"

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Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA)… The Deputy Speaker: If your answer is long, you can circulate it. It …

Q #696
Answered

the current practice of enlistment of supply teachers in Mauritius, he will state if an assessment of the ad…

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

"(No. B/696) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the current practice of enlistment of supply teachers in Mauritius, he will state if an …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me at the outset convey my gratitude to all supply teachers who have helped my Ministry to palliate the shortages of academic staffs …

Q #697
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the disposal of pet carcasses, he will state if consideration will be given either for the allocation of a p…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Local Government

"(No. B/697) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the disposal of pet carcasses, he will state if consideration will be given either for the allocation of a …"

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Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in accordance with section 50 of the Local Government Act 2011 as subsequently amended, the responsibility of the removal and safe disposal of …

Q #698
Answered

the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Au…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/698) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, now known as the Motorway M3 Road was initiated by the …

Q #699
Answered

beach erosion in the region stretching from Riambel to Rivière Noire, he will state the measures currently b…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Environment

"(No. B/699) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to beach erosion in the region stretching from Riambel to Rivière …"

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Reply

Reply: The Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change is implementing an ongoing coastal rehabilitation programme in an integrated and sustainable …

Q #700
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the Morne Public Beach, especially, at the stretch between the Riu and St Regis hotels, he will state if con…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Environment

"(No. B/700) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the Morne Public Beach, especially, at the stretch between the Riu and …"

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(Withdrawn) BAIE DU TOMBEAU – ELECTRICITY PYLON COLLAPSE (29 JUNE 2025) – INQUIRY & SAFETY ASSESSMENT

Q #701
Answered

the collapse of a concrete electricity pylon on a car on 29 June 2025 at St Joseph, in Baie du Tombeau, he w…

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

"(No. B/701) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the collapse of a concrete electricity pylon on a car on 29 June 2025 at St Joseph, …"

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Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Electricity Board (CEB) that the collapse of a concrete electricity pole on a car on Sunday 29 June 2025 at St Joseph Road, Baie du Tombeau, …

Q #702
Answered

the number of vehicles equipped with Autogas kit using Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) as fuel decanted from cook…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/702) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the number of vehicles equipped with Autogas kit using Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) as …"

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(Withdrawn) MONTAGNE BLANCHE – NEW FIRE STATION – PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION

Q #703
Answered

the proposed Construction of a New Fire Station at Montagne Blanche, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

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

"(No. B/703) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed Construction of a New Fire Station at Montagne Blanche, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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(Withdrawn) PROTECTED SANDALWOOD SPECIES – HARVESTING & TRADE – LICENCES – CONSERVATION PROGRAMME

Q #704
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the protected sandalwood species, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) how…

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

"(No. B/704) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in 130 regard to the protected sandalwood species, he will, for the …"

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(Withdrawn) PRINCIPAL MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS – 2025-2026 BUDGET – FUNDED POSTS REDUCTION

Q #705
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the reduction in the number of funded posts for the position of Principal Medical Laboratory Technologists (…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/705) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the reduction in the number of funded posts for the position of Principal Medical Laboratory …"

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Reply

Reply: There were 18 posts in the grade of Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist on the establishment of my Ministry during Financial Year 2024-2025, out of which, 12 posts …

Q #706
Answered

incinerator services in Constituency No.13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will state the current st…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Local Government

"(No. B/706) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to incinerator services in Constituency No.13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will state the …"

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(Withdrawn) WAKASHIO SHIPWRECK – COMMISSION OF INQUIRY – COMPENSATION

Q #707
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the Wakashio Shipwreck, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) where matters…

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

"(No. B/707) Mr t. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) ask the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Wakashio Shipwreck, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) MORCELLEMENT AUREA – VERDUN-TERRE ROUGE ROUNDABOUT – WIDENING & REINSTATEMENT

Q #708
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the new Belle Rive Hermitage Bypass connecting the Verdun-Terre Rouge-Trianon Link Road through the B48 Road…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/708) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new Belle Rive Hermitage Bypass connecting the Verdun-Terre Rouge-Trianon Link Road through …"

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

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MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Deputy 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 BILL First reading On motion made and seconded, the Financial Crimes Commission (Amendment) Bill (No. XVI of 2025) was read a first time. Second Reading THE FINANCIAL …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 11.30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister rose and …