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

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Parliamentary Questions, in full — public, searchable, copypastable.
Sitting of Tuesday 17 March 2026

87 questions, one shortened day.

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Q #1
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the delayed ratification of the Chagos Archipelago treaty signed in May 2025, he will state the expected con…

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

"(No. B/1) 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 regard …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to Parliamentary Questions B/1, B/2 and B/21 together, as they all relate to the same subject matter. Madam …

Q #2
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the delay in the ratification of the Chagos Archipelago treaty signed in May 2025, he will state whether Gov…

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

"(No. B/2) 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 …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/1) Madam Speaker: Yes, all right. Hon. Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue. Yes, your time now! MAURITIUS POLICE FORCE – BODY-WORN & VEHICLE …

Q #3
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the Mauritius Police Force, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, i…

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

"(No. B/3) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the Hon. Member to my reply to Parliamentary Question B/1127 at the Sitting of 02 December 2025 wherein I had indicated that a …

Q #4
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synthetic drugs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information…

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

"(No. B/4) 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 parts (a) and (a) (i) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from 01 September 2024 to 12 March 2026, …

Q #5
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the water projects in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the quantum…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/5) 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 water …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, Government remains firmly committed to ensuring inclusive and a balanced development across the Republic of Mauritius, including Rodrigues. As …

Q #6
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the ongoing war in the Middle East and the probable repercussions thereof on our economy, he will state the…

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

"(No. B/6) 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

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Mr Jhummun! Mr Jhummun: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I think the hon. Prime Minister has already answered that question. Madam Speaker: Okay. …

Q #7
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the Director of Audit, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number of oversea…

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

"(No. B/7) 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) Madam Speaker: B/8! Your second question, hon. Jhummun! INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS – MIC INVESTMENTS

Q #8
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the Independent Power Producers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Investment…

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

"(No. B/8) 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 your permission, I will reply to Parliamentary Questions B/8 and B/15 together, as they relate to the same subject matter. With regard to …

Q #9
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the Mauritian economy, he will state the assessed impact thereon of the ongoing international conflict in th…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/9) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Let me try a last question. B/10, Mr Beejan! MR N.K. – ALLEGED DRUG-RELATED CASE – INQUIRY

Q #10
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the alleged drug-related case against one Mr. N.K., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the C…

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

"(No. B/10) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, based on intelligence obtained on 09 March 2017, a joint operation was carried out at the …

Q #11
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the International Casino Exhibition in Barcelona held in January 2026, he will, for the benefit of the House…

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

"(No. B/11) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority that the 2026 International Casino Exhibition, widely known as ICE, was held from 19 to 21 …

Q #12
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the Extended Continental Shelf in the Mascarene Plateau Region, he will state whether, during the recent Sta…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/12) 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

(Withdrawn) PALMAR PUBLIC BEACH – 25 JAN 2026 INCIDENTS – ENFORCEMENT MEASURES

Q #13
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the incidents of 25 January 2026 at Palmar Public Beach, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

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

"(No. B/13) 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) TRIOLET - MR. R. D. B. & SPOUSE AGGRESSION – ARRESTS EFFECTED

Q #14
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the aggression committed against one Mr. R. D. B. of Residence Mère Theresa, in Triolet, reported on or abou…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/14) 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

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, on 08 March 2026, Mr R.D.B, aged 42 and residing at Triolet, reported a case of assault against him and his spouse at the …

Q #15
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financial assistance granted to entities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius I…

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

"(No. B/15) 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

(Vide Reply to PQ B/8) RODRIGUES – AIR MAURITIUS FLIGHTS – HARD LANDING INCIDENTS

Q #16
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flights operated by Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/16) 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 flights …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by both the Department of Civil Aviation and Air Mauritius Ltd that there have been two recent hard landing incidents at Plaine Corail Airport. The first …

Q #17
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the Chagos Archipelago, he will state whether his office has been formally notified of the statement made by…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/17) 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

(Withdrawn) MAURITIAN ECONOMY – MOODY’S DOWNGRADE – COMPREHENSIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Q #18
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the Mauritian economy, he will state whether a comprehensive impact assessment thereon has been carried out…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/18) 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

(Withdrawn) DRUG TRAFFICKING & DEALERS – MONEY LAUNDERING – VEHICLE SEIZURES & ARRESTS

Q #19
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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/19) 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

(Withdrawn) PORT LOUIS – ABANDONED VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADS – PARKING SPACE

Q #20
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abandoned vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, informati…

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

"(No. B/20) 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 whether, …"

Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that as at 14 March 2026, a total of nine vehicles had been identified as abandoned on …

Q #21
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the Chagos Archipelago, he will state the current state of the negotiations with the United Kingdom, includi…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/21) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

(Vide reply to PQ B/1) RODRIGUES – EARTHQUAKES – WARNING PROTOCOL

Q #22
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the frequent occurrence of earthquakes in or near Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/22) 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

Reply: Mauritius and its outer islands are not entirely free from earthquake risks and tremors, although the region is generally considered to have a relatively low level of …

Q #23
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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/23) 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) MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT – IMPACT ON MAURITIAN ECONOMY – ENERGY CRISIS – PREPAREDNESS PLAN

Q #24
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the Mauritian economy, he will state Government assessment of the implications and impacts thereon of the cu…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/24) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-07-april-2026
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(Vide Reply to PNQ) IRAN WAR – ECONOMIC IMPACT & FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES – IMPORTS ASSESSMENT

Q #25
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the impact and financial consequences on the national economy due to the ongoing war in Iran, he will state…

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

"(No. B/25) 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

(Vide Reply to PNQ) RODRIGUES – HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & WASTE – PROTOCOL & PROCEDURES

Q #26
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the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he will state the – (a) diplomatic measures being taken by Governme…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/26) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he will state the – (a) …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Mr A. Duval: It would be mine, Madam Speaker. B/27. MAURITIUS TOURISM AUTHORITY – MR J.A, PART-TIME CHAIRMAN – DISMISSAL, REINTERGRATION & SUSPENSION

Q #27
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Mr. J.A., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism Authority (MTA), informat…

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

"(No. B/27) Mr A. Duval ( Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to Mr. J.A., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism Authority (MTA), …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Madam Speaker, Mr J.A. was appointment as part-time Chairman of the Tourism Authority Board on 08 January 2025 under Section 4(2) (a) of the Tourism Authority Act. …

Q #28
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the MV Wakashio shipwreck, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to where matters sta…

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

"(No. B/28) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the MV Wakashio shipwreck, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, the House will recall the previous government was never in favour of making public the report of the Court of Investigation into the grounding of MV …

Q #29
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the impact of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global petroleum markets, he will state, wh…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/29) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the impact of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global petroleum …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Now, we have the hon. Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière. KREOL MORISIEN – NCE & SC EXAMINATION – REGISTERED & RECRUITED TEACHERS

Q #30
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the Kreol Morisien, he will state – (a) the number of secondary schools currently offering same as a subject…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/30) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Kreol Morisien, he will state – (a) the number of secondary schools currently …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that currently 75 secondary schools are offering Kreol Morisien (KM) as a subject from …

Q #31
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measures undertaken to address the issue of delays in the processing of applications for the issue of licenc…

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

"(No. B/31) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to measures undertaken to address the issue of delays in the processing of applications …"

Reply

Dr. Ms Jeetun: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for the question. Madam Speaker, in my reply to the PQ B/1146 in December 2025, I informed the House that there were 120 …

Q #32
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Club Med Albion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Authority, i…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Land Transport

"(No. B/32) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Club Med Albion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Authority, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, Club Méditerranée, also known as Club Med, is a five-star rated hotel located at Albion and comprises 295 rooms and 40 villas. The hotel operates …

Q #33
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internet connection, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the mobile network operators in Maur…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Information Technology

"(No. B/33) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to internet connection, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: I thank the hon. Member for this question, Madam Speaker. The House will recall that on 28 February 2025, I made a statement regarding the mobile network problem at …

Q #34
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Gas Oil, Mogas, Jet Fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

Mr Juman · Port-Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/34) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to Gas Oil, Mogas, Jet Fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: Now, I call hon. Second Member for Savanne and Black River! LE MORNE-CASE NOYALE MAIN ROAD – ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

Q #35
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the main road from Le Morne to Case Noyale, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic M…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Land Transport

"(No. B/35) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the main road from Le Morne to Case Noyale, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Traffic …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit of my Ministry that the main from Le Morne to Case Noyale goes through stretches of …

Q #36
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the Umrah Pilgrimage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Islamic Cultural Centre, the li…

Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/36) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Umrah Pilgrimage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Islamic Cultural …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I shall answer this question in my capacity as Minister responsible for Hajj. Madam Speaker: Okay. Mr Mohamed: So, as it stands, the …

Q #37
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the river running adjacent to the Camp Fouquereaux Football Ground, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Local Government

"(No. B/37) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the river running adjacent to the Camp Fouquereaux Football Ground, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Municipal Council of Vacoas- Phoenix that the river running adjacent to the Camp Fouquereaux Football Ground is River Plaines …

Q #38
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applications for Fishermen Cards, he will state the number thereof received over the past one year, indicati…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/38) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to applications for Fishermen Cards, he will state the number thereof …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply made to PQ B/987 at the Sitting of 11 November 2025 where I had informed the House …

Q #39
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the Special Needs Education Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/39) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Special Needs Education Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, at the outset, let me thank the hon. Member for this question which is her third one related to autistic children after those she asked on 18 …

Q #40
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the Ducray (Abercrombie) Health Centre, he will state whether consideration will be given for the infrastruc…

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

"(No. B/40) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Ducray (Abercrombie) Health Centre, he will state whether consideration will be given for …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I presume that the health centre to which the hon. Member is referring to is, in fact, Sainte-Croix Community Health Centre (CHC) which is located in …

Q #41
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St Hubert, St Hilaire and neighbouring villages, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Nati…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Land Transport

"(No. B/41) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to St Hubert, St Hilaire and neighbouring villages, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, in my replies to PQs B/84 and B/22 at the Sittings of 17 December 2024 and 04 February 2025, the House was apprised of the operational situation …

Q #42
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mortuary facilities in the public hospitals, he will, in each case, state the maximum capacity thereof, indi…

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

"(No. B/42) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to mortuary facilities in the public hospitals, he will, in each case, state the maximum …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the maximum number of chambers in different mortuaries is as follows –  SSR Hospital – 12;  Victoria Hospital – 9;  SAJ …

Q #43
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the escalating geopolitical tensions and the potential impact thereof on global trade routes and supply chai…

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

"(No. B/43) 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 regard to the escalating geopolitical tensions and the potential impact …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: So, now we have hon. Etwareea! FOND DU SAC – OPEN STREET MARKET – ACCIDENTS RISKS

Q #44
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the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he will state – (a) whether Government has conducte…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/44) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS – FUEL & FOOD SUPPLY – PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Q #45
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the potential risks of accidents during the Sunday open street market in Fond du Sac, he will, for the benef…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D’or · to Local Government

"(No. B/45) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the potential risks of accidents during the Sunday open street market in Fond du Sac, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to the potential risks of accident during the Sunday open market held at Fond du Sac, I wish to inform the House that based on information …

Q #46
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the New Goodlands Market Fair, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of Ri…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D’or · to Local Government

"(No. B/46) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the New Goodlands Market Fair, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the New Goodlands Market Fair currently comprises three blocks, namely Block A, B and E. …

Q #47
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Heavy Fuel Oil, Mogas, Diesel and Kerosene, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Tra…

Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/47) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to Heavy Fuel Oil, Mogas, Diesel and Kerosene, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) ABERCROMBIE – METHADONE DISTRIBUTION – PROPOSED RELOCATION

Q #48
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methadone distribution at Abercrombie, he will state where matters stand as regard the proposed relocation t…

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

"(No. B/48) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to methadone distribution at Abercrombie, he will state where matters stand as regard the proposed …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with the setting of MUGA project in the vicinity of Sainte Croix, a request was made to my Ministry to relocate the existing methadone dispensing site …

Q #49
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licensing fees collected from businesses in Constituency No. 6, since 2015 to 2024, he will, for the benefit…

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

"(No. B/49) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to licensing fees collected from businesses in Constituency No. 6, since 2015 to 2024, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr R. Duval: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Tourism Authority that it does not keep the figures in respect of licensing fee collected from businesses constituency-wise. …

Q #50
Answered

the Invalidity Pensions, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed major reforms thereof, indicat…

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

"(No. B/50) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the Invalidity Pensions, he will state where …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for her renewed interest in this particular reform. Madam Speaker, the present system has caused much suffering and …

Q #51
Answered

the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

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

"(No. B/51) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Ms Anquetil: Je vous remercie, Madame la présidente. En passant, j’ai deux questions. Madam Speaker: Okay. Ms Anquetil: J’avais deux questions. Will the …

Q #52
Answered

the promotion of sports, he will state the initiatives and/or programmes implemented since October 2024 to d…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/52) Dr. Ms Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the promotion of sports, he will state the initiatives and/or programmes implemented since …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, this question provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the comprehensive and strategic action which my Ministry has undertaken to propel …

Q #53
Answered

the proposed construction of the Belle Rose Market in Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

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

"(No. B/53) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the proposed construction of the Belle Rose Market in Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, in regard to the proposed construction of Belle Rose Market Fair in Quatre Bornes, I am informed by the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes that a plot …

Q #54
Answered

hazardous substances and waste in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Environm…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Environment

"(No. B/54) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to hazardous substances and waste in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Reply: Hazardous wastes are wastes, that even in low concentration, have the potential to affect human health or the environment because of its chemical, physical, or biological …

Q #56
Not answered

abandoned vehicles lying on public roads, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National La…

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

"B/56 The Honourable Third Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue (Mr Caserne) To ask the Honourable Minister of Land Transport – Whether, in regard to abandoned vehicles lying on public roads, he will, for the benefit of …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-28-april-2026 → tuesday-05-may-2026
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Q #57
Answered

the Metro Express Light Rail Transit System, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

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

"(No. B/57) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Metro Express Light Rail Transit System, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS POST LTD – POST OFFICES – PAYMENT SERVICES

Q #58
Answered

services provided in post offices, including payment of bills and road tax, he will, for the benefit of the…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Information Technology

"(No. B/58) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to services provided in post offices, including payment of bills and …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS’ WELFARE FUND – NUMBER OF MEMBERS – CONTRIBUTION COLLECTED 138

Q #59
Answered

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

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Land Transport

"(No. B/59) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the …"

Reply

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

Q #60
Answered

the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state the current number of unclaimed corpses in its mortuary, indicatin…

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

"(No. B/60) 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 its …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) GLOBAL UNCERTAINTIES – FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION

Q #61
Answered

potential food shortages and high prices thereof, especially, in the current times of war, global uncertaint…

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

"(No. B/61) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand Baie and Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to potential food shortages and high prices thereof, especially, in …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) ELECTRONIC MONITORING BRACELETS – IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME

Q #63
Answered

children currently placed in public hospitals by the Child Development Unit, she will, for the benefit of th…

Mr Juman · Port-Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/63) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port-Louis Maritime & Port-Louis East) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to children currently placed in public hospitals by the Child Development Unit, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) DISTRICT COUNCIL PAMPLEMOUSSES – BUDGET 2025-2026 – ALLOCATED FUNDS & PROJECTS

Q #64
Answered

the funds allocated to the District Council of Pamplemousses during the last Budget exercise, he will, for t…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Local Government

"(No. B/64) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the funds allocated to the District Council of Pamplemousses during the last Budget exercise, he will, for the …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that funds are allocated to local authorities, including the District Council of Pamplemousses, under Grant-in-Aid and Capital Expenditure …

Q #66
Answered

the Anjalay Coopen Stadium, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Sports Council,…

Mr Juman · Port-Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/66) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port-Louis Maritime & Port-Louis East) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Anjalay Coopen Stadium, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) EBÈNE CYCLING LANE – COST & NEEDS ANALYSIS

Q #67
Answered

the cycling lane at Ebène, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the project…

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

"(No. B/67) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the cycling lane at Ebène, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) NATIONAL PENSIONS FUND – BALANCE – RETURN ON INVESTMENT

Q #68
Answered

the National Pensions Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) balanc…

Mr Juman · Port-Louis Maritime and Port Louis East · to Social Integration

"(No. B/68) Mr E. Juman (First Member for Port-Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the National Pensions Fund, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BRITANNIA POST OFFICE – RENOVATION – REOPENING DATE

Q #69
Answered

the proposed renovation of the Britannia Post office, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Information Technology

"(No. B/69) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the proposed renovation of the Britannia Post office, he will, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MONT BLANC WATER TREATMENT PLANT – EXCESS WATER DEMAND – SITE VISIT

Q #70
Answered

the Mont Blanc Water Treatment Plant, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water A…

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

"(No. B/70) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Mont Blanc Water Treatment Plant, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORT – CURRENT STATE ASSESSMENT – CORRECTIVE MEASURES

Q #71
Answered

public bus transport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Authori…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/71) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to public bus transport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) REGISTERED FISHERMEN – COMPENSATION & LUMP SUM – DEATH GRANT

Q #72
Answered

the registered fishers in mainland Mauritius and Rodrigues Island, respectively, he will state, for the past…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/72) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the registered fishers in mainland Mauritius and Rodrigues Island, …"

Reply

Reply: Registered fishermen of Rodrigues fall under the purview of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA). As regards part (a) of the question, 362 artisanal fishermen and 18 net …

Q #73
Answered

the Fédération Mauricienne de Judo, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to where ma…

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

"(No. B/73) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Fédération Mauricienne de Judo, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to where …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER – ELIGIBILITY 145

Q #74
Answered

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/74) 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 the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS – MAINTENANCE & UPGRADING – COSTS INCURRED

Q #1
Answered

the maintenance and upgrading of the infrastructure of public primary and secondary schools across Mauritius…

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

"(No. A/1) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the maintenance and upgrading of the infrastructure of public primary and secondary schools …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-31-march-2026 → tuesday-07-april-2026
Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, the annual budget allocated to maintenance and upgrading works for the Financial Year 2025/26 is Rs50 million and Rs147.5 million …

Q #2
Answered

the number of veterinary officers required to provide adequate services to animal rearers registered at the…

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

"(No. A/2) 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 number of veterinary officers required to provide adequate …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-28-april-2026
Reply

Reply: According to records available from the Small Farmers Welfare Fund, there are currently 921 registered breeders who are serviced by 19 veterinary officers of the Division …

Q #3
Answered

the implementation and overall governance of the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he w…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Education and Human Resource – With regard to the implementation and overall governance of the Foundation Programme in Literacy

"(No. A/3) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource with regard to the implementation and overall governance of the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-05-may-2026
Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, I am informed that the appointment of key coordinating positions within the FPLNS is being undertaken in accordance with established …

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ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES MR SATHIAMOORTHY SUNASSEE Madam Speaker: Yes, hon. Prime Minister, obituaries! The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness that we have …

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

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MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Prime Minister: 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 Optical Council (Amendment) Bill (No. I of 2026) was read a first time. Second Reading THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Mr Mohamed rose and seconded. Question put …