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

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Sitting of 18 March 2025

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Q #128
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the construction of a New Air Traffic Control Tower at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport,…

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

"(No. B/128) 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, …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-18-march-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the construction of the New Air Traffic Control Tower project at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport was …

Q #129
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the Safe City Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, inform…

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

"(No. B/129) 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, on 19 December 2017, a contract was signed between the Mauritius Police Force and Mauritius …

Q #130
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the Smart City Scheme, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the total land surfac…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/130) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-18-march-2025 → tuesday-06-may-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Economic Development Board that since the introduction of the Smart City Scheme in 2015, 19 projects have been issued with …

Q #131
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proliferation of drugs in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of…

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

"(No. B/131) 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from Tuesday 12 November 2024 to Wednesday 12 March 2025, 1,076 drug cases have been reported …

Q #132
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the constant rise in the prison population, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Maur…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/132) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to inform the House that, following the retirement of the Commissioner of Prisons on 08 31 …

Q #133
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the Surinam Industrial Building situated at Souillac Cemetery Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/133) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Development Bank of Mauritius that there are actually two buildings at Souillac Cemetery Road. One building has two floors …

Q #134
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the Claim for Extended Continental Shelf in the region of Rodrigues Island, he will state where matters stan…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/134) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-18-march-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, this question would be very, very long to answer. I am proposing to tabling the information. Madam Speaker: Okay! Hon. Fourth Member for Port …

Q #135
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the proposed broadening of the mandate of the Public Accounts Committee, he will state where matters stand,…

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

"(No. B/135) 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as it has been clearly spelt out under the heading “Restoring Sound Macroeconomic Fundamentals” in the Government Programme 2025-2029, …

Q #136
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an 35 alleged case of assault on a group of persons on Sunday morning of 09 March 2025 at the St Felix Publi…

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

"(No. B/136) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-18-march-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that at around 01 20 hours on Sunday 09 March 2025 at Chemin Grenier Police Station, Mr J. F. and …

Q #137
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pilots employed by Air Mauritius Ltd., he will – (a) state if consideration will be given for an investigati…

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

"(No. B/137) 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, …"

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Reply

Reply: As I have stated before, transparency and accountability will underpin all actions of this Government. In this respect, contrary to the previous government, I have decided …

Q #138
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illegal motorcycle rallies on motorway M3, particularly from the Terre Rouge and Mamezelle Laure roundabout,…

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

"(No. B/138) 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 …"

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Reply: Under section 125 of the Road Traffic Act, a person who promotes or takes part in motor races on a road, should obtain the consent of the Commissioner of Police. I am …

Q #139
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recent incidents on members of the public at public beaches, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

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

"(No. B/139) 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) DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARIES –RECRUITMENT EXERCISE 2023

Q #140
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the recruitment exercise for the post of Deputy Permanent Secretaries, advertised in 2023, he will, for the…

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

"(No. B/140) 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) GOODLANDS POLICE STATION – POLICE OFFICERS & VEHICLES

Q #142
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driving licences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/142) 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 …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-18-march-2025
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Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, as far back as April 2008, a leading consulting firm, namely De Chazal Du Mée (DCDM), was commissioned to assess the …

Q #143
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the 95 kgs of cocaine discovered in the engine of a tractopelle in July 2019, he will, for the benefit of th…

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

"(No. B/143) 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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(Withdrawn) 175 METRO EXPRESS PROJECT PHASE 3 – FEASIBILITY STUDY – PROJECT COST

Q #144
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the 29th Volleyball Championship for Zone VII region held from 01 to 08 March 2025 in Mauritius, he will sta…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/144) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the 29th Volleyball Championship for Zone VII region held from 01 to 08 March 2025 in Mauritius, he will state the …"

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Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Confederation Africaine de Volleyball Zone 7 entrusted the Mauritius Volleyball Federation with the responsibility to host …

Q #145
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La Source Football playground, he will state – (a) if he has been made aware of – (i) the non-compliance the…

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

"(No. B/145) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to La Source Football playground, he will state – (a) if he has been made aware of – (i) the …"

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Mr Woochit: Thank you. Madam Speaker, I have been informed by the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes (MCQB) that the La Source Football Playground was originally equipped with …

Q #146
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road safety, he will state if consideration will be given for the opening, as a matter of urgency and public…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/146) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to road safety, he will state if consideration will be given for the opening, as a matter of urgency and …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-18-march-2025
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Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Flic-en-Flac B34 Road starts at Cascavelle and ends at Wolmar. Presently, the Flic-en-Flac village is accessible through this single road, limiting …

Q #147
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the Cote D’Or National Sports complex, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Mult…

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

"(No. B/147) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Cote D’Or National Sports complex, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I am tabling the information as provided by the Mauritius Multisports Infrastructure Limited. I wish to inform the House that …

Q #148
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the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he will, 45 for the benefit of the House, obtain t…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Information Technology

"(No. B/148) Dr. Ms. R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the Information and Communication Technologies …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CANCER CARE ECOSYSTEM – CARE STANDARDS (No. B /149) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to …

Q #150
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children with Autism, he will state the facilities provided thereto in public schools, indicating the – 48 (…

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

"(No. B/150) Mr A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to children with Autism, he will state the facilities provided thereto in public …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. First Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue for this question. I wish to inform the House that …

Q #151
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flood mitigation at La Louise, he will state if the consultancy stage therefor has been completed and, if so…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/151) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation at La Louise, he will state if the consultancy stage therefor has been …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the hon. Member to give me the opportunity to shed light on the status of the drain project at La Louise. The region of La …

Q #152
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Trio Road and Chemin Macadam in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, respectively, he will state if he has been made…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/152) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Trio Road and Chemin Macadam in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, respectively, he will state if he has …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, j’ai été informé de l’état déplorable de nos routes mentionné par l’honorable membre à Triolet et à Baie du Tombeau. Il convient de souligner que …

Q #153
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the Cycle Network Project for the regions of Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and Ebène, he will state the – (a) scope…

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

"(No. B/153) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Cycle Network Project for the regions of Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and Ebène, he will state the – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that my Ministry enlisted the services of a consultant in 2019 to develop design standards for the integration of cyclist …

Q #154
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the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

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

"(No. B/154) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the District Council of Pamplemousses had, on 29 September 2023, appointed Vyyaass Consulting Engineer Ltd as consultant …

Q #155
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designated Evacuee Centres on the occurrence of natural disasters in Constituency No. 20, Beau Bassin and Pe…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Social Integration

"(No. B/155) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to designated Evacuee Centres on the occurrence of natural …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the procedures adopted in the event of a cyclonic and torrential rains are spelt out in the National Disaster …

Q #156
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medical negligence in public hospitals, he will state the number of reported alleged cases thereof by patien…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/156) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to medical negligence in public hospitals, he will state the number of reported alleged cases thereof by …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, upon receipt of an alleged case of medical negligence within the public health institutions, my Ministry initiates the necessary action to …

Q #157
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primary and secondary schools, he will state if he has been made aware of the deplorable state of some of th…

Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/157) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to primary and secondary schools, he will state if he has been made aware of the deplorable …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle. To be brief, yes. In fact, most of the primary and …

Q #158
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Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Huma…

Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/158) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether he will state if he has been made aware of an incident that occurred at the Professor Hassan Raffa …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, let me make it clear that I am going to answer a very sensitive question. So, I hope we keep it at that level because we …

Q #159
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the bare land of an extent of 8 arpents situated at Martinière Road, Surinam, currently abandoned and being…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Local Government

"(No. B/159) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the bare land of an extent of 8 arpents situated at Martinière Road, Surinam, currently abandoned and …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Thank you. I am informed that the plot of land situated at Martinière Road, Surinam, was initially vested under the Ministry of Local Government on 14 December 1988, …

Q #160
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the National Land Transport Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Land Transport

"(No. B/160) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the National Land Transport Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Land transport Authority (NLTA) that there are currently six vacancies at the Administrative and …

Q #161
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fishermen cards, he will state the – (a) number thereof allocated to fishermen in Baie du Tombeau, Pointe au…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/161) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to fishermen cards, he will state the – (a) number thereof …"

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Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the number of fishermen cards allocated to the …

Q #162
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Active Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Sports Council, informati…

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

"(No. B/162) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to Active Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Sports Council, …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question which provides me with an opportunity to enlighten the House on this program that was …

Q #163
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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/163) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River are connected through the Black River A3 Road. The western region, including these …

Q #164
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the proposed reforms in the Education sector, he will state if consideration will be given for the introduct…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/164) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the proposed reforms in the Education sector, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the context of our strategy to have an inclusive and value-based education while reckoning the specificity of Rodrigues, my Ministry …

Q #165
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access to justice, he will state the measures being envisaged to – (a) ensure that citizens from economicall…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/165) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney- General whether, in regard to access to justice, he will state the measures being envisaged to – (a) ensure that citizens from economically disadvantaged …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to draw the attention of the House that, as per section 4 of the Legal Aid and Legal Assistance …

Q #166
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Mr P.U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian desp…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/166) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to Mr P.U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I make no apology for what will be a long reply to that question by the Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac. …

Q #167
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the Metro Express project phase 3 connecting Rose Hill to Réduit and to be subsequently extended to St Pierr…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Land Transport

"(No. B/167) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Metro Express project phase 3 connecting Rose Hill to Réduit and to be subsequently extended to St Pierre via …"

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(Withdrawn) CWA – PIPE LAYING PROJECT – FUNDS DISBURSED – CONTRACT DETAILS

Q #168
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the pipe laying project across the island, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Wa…

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

"(No. B/168) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe laying project across the island, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

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(Withdrawn) PARKING SPACES – PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES –REGULATIONS & PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Q #169
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parking spaces reserved to persons with disabilities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain informat…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Land Transport

"(No. B/169) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to parking spaces reserved to persons with disabilities, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity that free parking permits are issued by its Empowerment Unit to persons with …

Q #170
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the procurement of Thermal scanners during the COVID-19 Pandemic, he will state the number thereof ordered t…

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

"(No. B/170) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the procurement of Thermal scanners during the COVID-19 Pandemic, he will state the number …"

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(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – ELECTIVE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – PROCEDURES & COMPOSITION

Q #171
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the Mauritius Football Association, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information as t…

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

"(No. B/171) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Mauritius Football Association, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BRITANNIA ORGANIC PROJECT – STATUS & FUNDS INVESTED

Q #172
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the Britannia Organic project, he will state where matters stand as to the work in progress thereof, indicat…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/172) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Britannia Organic project, he will state where …"

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Reply: Following a call for Expression of Interest launched in 2016 in respect of the Britannia Organic Zone covering around 66 arpents, 10 promoters were selected, and each was …

Q #173
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dormitories put at the disposal of foreign workers as provided for in the Occupational Safety and Health Act…

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

"(No. B/173) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to dormitories put at the disposal of foreign workers as provided for in the Occupational …"

Reply

Reply: Lodging accommodation for foreign or migrant workers is governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and the Occupational Safety and Health (Employees’ Lodging …

Q #175
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the National Transport Corporation, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Land Transport

"(No. B/175) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) 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 to the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) SSRN HOSPITAL – BABY S. – FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Q #176
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Baby S. admitted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the SSRN Hospital on 21 October 2022, she will state…

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

"(No. B/176) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to Baby S. admitted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the SSRN Hospital on 21 …"

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(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – CONTAINER PARK – SPACE PROVISION

Q #177
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the container park in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the measure…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/177) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the container park in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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(Withdrawn) ASSAULTS ON STAFF OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS – REPORTED CASES – REMEDIAL ACTIONS

Q #178
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assaults on staff of public hospitals, he will state the number of reported cases thereof on doctors, nurses…

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

"(No. B/178) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North a& Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to assaults on staff of public hospitals, he will state the number of reported cases thereof …"

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Reply: I wish to inform the House that since January 2024 to date, cases of assaults in public hospitals were reported as follows – - 3 cases (non-medical staff) at SSRN …

Q #179
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the proposed relocation of pig farm/s found at Carreau Accacia, Le Bouchon, he will state where matters stand.

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

"(No. B/179) 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 proposed relocation of pig farm/s found at Carreau Accacia, …"

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(Withdrawn) FSC/OECD REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE – ACHIEVEMENTS – FUNDING & EXPENDITURE

Q #180
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the FSC/OECD Regional Centre of Excellence, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Centre,…

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

"(No. B/180) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the FSC/OECD Regional Centre of Excellence, she will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) COP30 – NDC 3.0 – CONSULTATIONS

Q #182
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the pension funds managed by the State Insurance Company of Mauritius Ltd., she will, for the benefit of the…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Financial Services and Economic Planning

"(No. B/182) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the pension funds managed by the State Insurance Company of Mauritius …"

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(Withdrawn) NLTA – TEMPORARY PUBLIC SERVICE LICENSES – BUSES & TAXIS

Q #184
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monkeys, he will state the number thereof exported, yearly, since 2014 to date, indicating the – (a) average…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/184) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the number thereof exported, …"

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(Withdrawn) 184 PBAT – HEADMASTER & DEPUTY HEADMASTER – APPOINTMENT CASES

Q #186
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the case referred to the Public Bodies Appeal Tribunal regarding the appointment of officers to the grades o…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/186) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the case referred to the Public Bodies Appeal Tribunal regarding the appointment of officers to the …"

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(Withdrawn) POSTE DE FLACQ – FLOODING ISSUES – MITIGATION ACTIONS

Q #187
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the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the subsequent site visit effected…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/187) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the subsequent site visit …"

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(Withdrawn) CHAMAREL/PLAINE CHAMPAGNE ROAD – REOPENING – ROAD SAFETY SURVEY

Q #189
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disability pensions, he will state the number of persons whose invalid pensions have been cancelled over the…

Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Social Integration

"(No. B/189) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to disability pensions, he will state the number of …"

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(Withdrawn) GOODLANDS MEDICLINIC – OPERATING HOURS – FACILITIES & SERVICES

Q #190
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the Goodlands Mediclinic, he will state the – (a) operating hours thereof; (b) facilities available and serv…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/190) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Goodlands Mediclinic, he will state the – (a) operating hours thereof; (b) facilities available …"

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(Withdrawn) TRUST FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS – STUDENTS/ATHLETES PROGRAM SUPPORT – BENEFICIARIES

Q #192
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road safety, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether his Ministry is in…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Local Government

"(No. B/192) Dr. Ms Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to road safety, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether his …"

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Reply (The Minister of National Infrastructure): With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the local authorities and the Road Development Authority (RDA) that …

Q #193
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the Public Service Excellence Award, he will state the – (a) objectives thereof; 188 (b) eligibility criteri…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/193) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the Public Service Excellence Award, he will state the – (a) objectives thereof; 188 (b) …"

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(Withdrawn) CWA – EASTERN REGIONS – PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS

Q #194
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the pipe replacement projects in the villages of Palmar, Quatre Cocos, and Belle Mare/Mare du Puits locality…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/194) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe replacement projects in the villages of Palmar, Quatre Cocos, and Belle Mare/Mare du Puits …"

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(Withdrawn) LODGING ACCOMMODATION PERMIT – APPLICATION & DELIVERY

Q #195
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Lodging Accommodation Permit, he will state the – (a) expected timeframe for an inspection to be carried out…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/195) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to Lodging Accommodation Permit, he will state the – (a) expected timeframe for an …"

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(Withdrawn) MOTORWAYS M1, M2 & M3 – STREET LIGHTING – FUNCTIONALITY

Q #196
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the street lighting system on motorways M1, M2 & M3, including the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoo…

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

"(No. B/196) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the street lighting system on motorways M1, M2 & M3, including the new bypass road leading …"

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Reply: The provision and maintenance of all street lightings found along Motorways M1, M2 and M3, including the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam …

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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 Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill (No. IV of 2025) was read a first time. Second Reading THE …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 11.30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister rose and …