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

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Sitting of 17 December 2024

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Q #40
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barristers and attorneys of the private practice whose services were retained by the former Commissioner of…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/40) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it has always, always been the practice before 2015 for the Police to be represented either by the Attorney General’s Office in any court 19 …

Q #41
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cases of alleged falsification of statistics in the recent years thereby projecting a different state of the…

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

"(No. B/41) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, indeed, it is abundantly clear that most statistics have been deliberately falsified in order to create an illusion of an economic boom in the …

Q #42
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the Property Development Scheme, he will state the amount of funds allocated to social projects thereunder f…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/42) 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 to …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the House will recall that in 2007, mandatory social programs were introduced for projects under the Integrated Resort Scheme. These programs …

Q #43
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the construction of a new runaway at the Plaine Corail Airport in Rodrigues, he will state – (a) the terms a…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/43) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Acting Financial Secretary that the Rodrigues Airport Project has four components which is estimated to cost around USD …

Q #44
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official missions undertaken by the former Speaker of the National Assembly between 19 July 2024 to 04 Octob…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/44) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the former Speaker of the National Assembly was elected on 18 July 2024. He submitted his resignation on 05 October 2024, that is, one day …

Q #45
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the 26 Gambling Regulatory Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information a…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/45) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: As regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority that since 2019, the services of legal advisers retained by the …

Q #46
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the amount of Rs19 million earmarked in the 2024/2025 budget under the Small Development Projects (Indian Gr…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/46) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, on 19 January 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of India and the Government of Mauritius for financial …

Q #47
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the domestic departure terminal for Rodrigues at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he wil…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/47) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Island whether, in regard to the …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by Airport Terminal Operations Ltd that the area adjacent to the external doors of the Domestic Departure Lounge for Rodrigues …

Q #48
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the Forensic Science Laboratory, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to…

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

"(No. B/48) 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that during the past 10 years, the Forensic Science Laboratory has been functioning in a very inefficient and …

Q #49
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the depreciation/devaluation of the Mauritian Rupee since 2014, he will – (a) state the number of times the…

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

"(No. B/49) 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, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that over the period December 2014 to November 2024, the Bank …

Q #50
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the current economic situation, he will state the extent of debt burden on the economy in terms of interest…

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

"(No. B/50) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as indicated in the ‘State of the Economy’ document which I laid on the Table of the National Assembly on 10 December, public sector gross debt …

Q #51
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the Safe City Project, he will state the number of cameras installed since the implementation thereof to dat…

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

"(No. B/51) 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 …"

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Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that a contract was signed between the Mauritius Police Force and Mauritius Telecom on 19 December 2017, for a value of USD 466 …

Q #52
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the case of alleged murder of late S. K., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissione…

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

"(No. B/52) 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 the case of the alleged murder of late S.K. is ongoing at the level of the Major Crime and Investigation team of the …

Q #53
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the cancellation of the Mystik Festival Musical Concert which was scheduled for Saturday 07 December 2024, h…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/53) 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) 149 ALLEGED TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS – COMMISSION OF INQUIRY – UPDATE

Q #54
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the Cabinet decision dated 25 October 2024 for arrangements to be made for the setting up of a Commission of…

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

"(No. B/54) 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) ILLEGAL RALLIES & MOTOR RACING – CONTROL – LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Q #55
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Santalum Album trees, commonly known as sandal wood, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

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"(No. B/55) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to Santalum Album trees, commonly known as sandal wood, he will, for the benefit …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-17-december-2024
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Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Second Member for Rodrigues. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Plant Protection Office of my Ministry that no phytosanitary …

Q #56
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the Rivière des Anguilles Dam, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authorit…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/56) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Rivière des Anguilles Dam, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-17-december-2024
Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, le sud de l’île Maurice dépend principalement des prélèvements d’eaux pluviales et du pompage des eaux souterraines, les principales sources …

Q #57
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roads at Camps la Serpe, Chemin La Forge, MCB Road and Chemin Cooperative in Bel Air, he will state if any s…

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

"(No. B/57) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to roads at Camps la Serpe, Chemin La Forge, MCB Road and Chemin Cooperative in Bel Air, he will state if any …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed by the District Council of Flacq that a survey was carried out on 12 December 2024 by its officers. It was observed that the …

Q #58
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Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resourc…

Mr Saumtally · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Education and) Human Resource —

"(No. B/58) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether he will state if consideration will be given for the conversion of the Sebastopol MITD into a State Secondary …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the issue of conversion of the Sebastopol MITD Centre into a State Secondary School does not arise. 39 The …

Q #59
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Port Mathurin Port Development Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the implementation there…

Mr Francois · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/59) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to Port Mathurin Port Development Master Plan, he will state where matters stand …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) 41 Madam Speaker: Thank you, hon. Minister. Yes, Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac! STATE SECONDARY ACADEMIES & REGIONAL SCHOOLS – GRADE 10 …

Q #60
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illegal rallies and motor racing in public places and along public roads, he will state if his Ministry will…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Youth and Sports —

"(No. B/60) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to illegal rallies and motor racing in public places and along public roads, he will state if his Ministry …"

Reply

Reply (The Prime Minister): I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, under section 125 of the Road Traffic Act, a person who promotes or takes part in motor races on a …

Q #61
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State Secondary Academies and Regional Schools, he will state the yearly intake of boys and girls at Grade 1…

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

"(No. B/61) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to State Secondary Academies and Regional Schools, he will state the yearly intake of boys …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I am informed that in the wake of the implementation of the Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education reforms, provision was made for successful …

Q #62
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the Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital 45 at Constance, he will state if his Ministry has carried out a comprehen…

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

"(No. B/62) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital 45 at Constance, he will state if his Ministry has carried out a …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, as a newly appointed minister, I am visiting all hospitals to enquire on the state of affairs thereof. Accordingly, I carried out a site visit at Flacq …

Q #63
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drain projects undertaken by the Land Drainage Authority and the Drains Infrastructure Construction Ltd., si…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/63) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq &Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drain projects undertaken by the Land Drainage Authority and the Drains Infrastructure Construction Ltd., …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Land Drainage Authority Act 2017 was proclaimed on 22 May 2018, and the Land Drainage Authority became operational on 01 June 2018. Madam Speaker, …

Q #64
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the Central Water Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the…

Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Energy and Public Utilities —

"(No. B/64) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Central Water Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) de la question, je suis informé que madame Y.L., ancienne auditrice interne en chef de la CWA, a soumis sa …

Q #65
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the new market fair in Bel Air, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of F…

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

"(No. B/65) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the new market fair in Bel Air, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-17-december-2024
Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am informed by the District Council of Flacq that the old market fair in Bel Air was a private one which does not fall under its control …

Q #66
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the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Land Transport —

"(No. B/66) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am sure that the House will be stunned to note that the last approved audited accounts of the National Transport Corporation relate to 55 …

Q #67
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the General Workers at his Ministry, he will state the date for the holding of the last three recruitment ex…

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

"(No. B/67) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the General Workers at his Ministry, he will state the date for the holding of the last …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-17-december-2024
Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the post of General Worker falls under the Workmen’s Class and is generally filled by delegated powers conferred by the Public Service Commission. The …

Q #68
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the Insurance Industry Compensation Fund, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, informat…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Financial Services and Economic Planning —

"(No. B/68) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Insurance Industry Compensation Fund, she will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Dr. Mrs Jeetun: Madam Speaker, section 88 of the Insurance Act 2005 provides for the establishment of the Insurance Industry Compensation Fund (IICF) and for the fund to be …

Q #69
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digital innovation/transformation towards Industrial Revolution 5.0, he will state the measures being envisa…

Ms Daureeawo · Riviere des Anguilles and Souillac · to Information Technology

"(No. B/69) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to digital innovation/transformation towards Industrial …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that Industrial Revolution 5.0 represents the next transformative phase in global technological advancement, where the …

Q #70
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the ongoing renovation of the football ground in Bois Des Amourettes, he will state where matters stand, ind…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Local Government —

"(No. B/70) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the ongoing renovation of the football ground in Bois Des Amourettes, he will state where matters …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the District Council of Grand Port that it has no renovation project for the football ground at Bois des …

Q #71
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the new water pipes being currently installed along coastal road of Grand Port, Anse Jonchée and Bambous Vir…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Energy and Public Utilities —

"(No. B/71) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the new water pipes being currently installed along coastal road of Grand Port, Anse …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, the project to renew the old defective distribution network along the coastal road of Grand Port, including Anse Jonchée and Bambous Virieux, is in …

Q #72
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the regular interruption in water supply in several areas in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand…

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

"(No. B/72) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the regular interruption in water supply in several areas in Constituency No. 10, Montagne …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that to improve water supply in the region of Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, we are …

Q #73
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SMK Navin Soonarane Gymnasium located at Ebène, he will state if same is still homologated for volley ball t…

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

"(No. B/73) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to SMK Navin Soonarane Gymnasium located at Ebène, he will state if same is still homologated for volley …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MONTAGNE LONGUE HOSPITAL - FACILITIES & SERVICES

Q #74
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the Montagne Longue Hospital, he will state the – (a) operating hours thereof; (b) facilities available and…

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

"(No. B/74) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Montagne Longue Hospital, he will state the – (a) operating hours thereof; (b) …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, the Long Mountain Hospital is classified as a district hospital falling under SSRN regional hospital and caters for a population of 28,233. In regard to …

Q #75
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escalators or lifts placed in public places, he will state if consideration will be given for – (a) the regu…

Ms Daureeawo · Riviere des Anguilles and Souillac · to Labour and Industrial Relations —

"(No. B/75) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard in regard to escalators or lifts placed in public places, he will state if …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-17-december-2024
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Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the safety of hoists and lifts at places of work is governed by Section 53 of the …

Q #76
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the proposed reduction in the price of Mogas and diesel, he will state where matters stand.

Mr Adrien Duval · to Commerce and) Consumer Protection —

"(No. B/76) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member of Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the proposed reduction in the price of Mogas and diesel, he will state where matters …"

Reply

Reply: There has already been a decrease of Rs5 per litre in the retail prices of Mogas and diesel on 13 December 2024. RODRIGUES – VULNERABLE FAMILIES – NEW SHELTER POLICY

Q #77
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the procurement of 1,000,000 Molnupiravir capsules at Rs79.92 each, he will state if – (a) an inquiry is bei…

Ms Daureeawo · Riviere des Anguilles and Souillac · to Health and Wellness —

"(No. B/77) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the procurement of 1,000,000 Molnupiravir capsules at Rs79.92 each, he will state if – (a) an …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that on 07 December 2021, the Ministry awarded a contract to CPN Distributors Ltd. through emergency procurement method for the supply of …

Q #78
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the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he will, for the benef…

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

"(No. B/78) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, he …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, covers an extent of some 150 km of drain …

Q #79
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the pedestrian bridge used by the inhabitants of St Pierre Centre and Cité Myosotis to go to the St Pierre R…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/79) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the pedestrian bridge used by the inhabitants of St Pierre Centre and Cité Myosotis to go to the …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-17-december-2024
Reply

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that Cité Myosotis is cut off from St Pierre Centre and St Pierre RCA School by River Profonde. At present, in order to get access to the …

Q #80
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irregular transport services in the regions of Melle Jeanne, Madame Azor, Melville and Poudre D’Or Village,…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Land Transport —

"(No. B/80) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to irregular transport services in the regions of Melle Jeanne, Madame Azor, Melville and Poudre D’Or Village, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that buses plying along Routes 187 and 178 serve the regions of Melle Jeanne, Madame Azor, …

Q #81
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motor vehicles damaged during the passage of cyclone Belal, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Financial Services and Economic Planning —

"(No. B/81) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to motor vehicles damaged during the passage of cyclone Belal, she will, for the …"

Reply

Dr. Mrs Jeetun: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Services Commission that following damages sustained by several motor vehicles during flooding caused by Cyclone …

Q #82
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Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether he wi…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Housing and Lands —

"(No. B/82) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether he will state if the company Smart Clinics has obtained the lease of two arpents of Pas Géometrique at Colonel Dean Street …"

Reply

Mr Babajee: Madam Speaker, is the Minister aware of a court case against the Ministry of Housing and Lands where the previous owner is seeking damages for Rs1 billion and whether …

Q #83
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football pitch and other playgrounds, in particular, in the regions of Grand Bay and Petit Raffray falling u…

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

"(No. B/83) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to football pitch and other playgrounds, in particular, in the regions of Grand Bay and Petit Raffray falling …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that upon assuming office, I have requested officers of my Ministry to consider the waiving of fees payable by users of …

Q #84
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the irregular bus services in the regions of St Hubert, St Hilaire, Beau Jardin and Deux Bras, he will, for…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Land Transport —

"(No. B/84) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the irregular bus services in the regions of St Hubert, St Hilaire, Beau Jardin and Deux Bras, he will, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that there are six buses owned by individual bus operators which are licensed to operate …

Q #85
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the high increase in average prices of selected commodities, he will state if – (a) his Ministry proposes to…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Commerce and) Consumer Protection —

"(No. B/85) Mrs D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the high increase in average prices of selected commodities, he will state if – (a) his Ministry …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to apprise the House that my Ministry is presently working on a new policy to address the issue …

Q #86
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the diagnostic and therapeutic equipment lying dormant at the National Cancer Centre, he will state if – (a)…

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

"(No. B/86) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the diagnostic and therapeutic equipment lying dormant at the National Cancer Centre, he …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, in reply to part (a) of the question, I am informed that no site visit was effected in July 2024. Instead, a preliminary site visit was carried out by a …

Q #87
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the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, he will state if consideration will be given for the introduction the…

Ms Daureeawo · Riviere des Anguilles and Souillac · to Attorney-General —

"(No. B/87) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, he will state if consideration will be given for the introduction …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, I have taken cognisance of the draft Police and Criminal Justice Bill which was prepared in 2019 under the previous government. I understand that in …

Q #88
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assistance extended for the repair of damaged concrete housing units and/or rusty corrugated iron sheets hou…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Housing and Lands —

"(No. B/88) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to assistance extended for the repair of damaged concrete housing units and/or rusty corrugated iron sheets housing units, …"

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Reply: Since there has been recent change in Government, the national policy for a proper shelter for vulnerable families will be revisited in line with the measures to be …

Q #91
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Driving Instructor’s Licence granted in June 2024, he will state the number of applications received therefo…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Land Transport —

"(No. B/91) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Driving Instructor’s Licence granted in June 2024, he will state the number of applications received …"

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(Withdrawn) TAMARIN, LA PRENEUSE & BLACK RIVER – BYPASS PROJECT – FEASIBILITY STUDY

Q #92
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the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of any pr…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to National Infrastructure —

"(No. B/92) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River, he will state if his Ministry is in presence of …"

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(Withdrawn) NATIONAL WHOLESALE MARKET – VEGETABLES & FRUITS AUCTIONS – MODE OF OPERATION

Q #93
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the coming into operation of the National Wholesale Market at Wooton in 2023, he will, for the benefit of th…

Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/93) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the coming into operation of the National Wholesale Market at Wooton …"

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Reply: The current facilities at the National Wholesale Market include an auction hall of 6,700 m2, some 46 loading bays, and parking space of 1,375 m2. The Mauritius …

Q #95
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the State Trading Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to th…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Commerce and) Consumer Protection —

"(No. B/95) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the State Trading Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, …"

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Reply: Information regarding the legal fees paid by the STC from 2014 to November 2024, along with the details thereof, is being placed in the Library of the National Assembly.

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ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE OF QUESTIONS – PQs ORDER – DRAWING OF LOTS Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister, hon. Deputy Prime Minister, hon. Leader of the Opposition, hon. Members, …

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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 …

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MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that all the business on today’s Order Paper be exempted from the provisions of paragraph (2) of …

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PUBLIC BILLS First Reading On motion made and seconded, the following Bills were read a first time – (a) The Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill (No. XIX of 2024) (b) The …

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PUBLIC BILLS Third Reading On motion made and seconded, The Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill (No. XIX of 2024) was read a third time and passed. Second Reading THE …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Friday 20 December 2024 at 3.00 p.m. The Deputy Prime Minister rose and …