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

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Sitting of Tuesday 21 April 2026

103 questions, one shortened day.

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Q #398
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the proposed establishment of a Special Economic Zone at Côte d’Or, he will state the – (a) proposed incenti…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/398) 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(Withdrawn) CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO – UK-MAURITIUS AGREEMENT – BIOT SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT – CONSEQUENCES

Q #399
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/399) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PNQ) Madam Speaker: So, you are right, hon. Jhummun. It is your turn! SBM HOLDINGS LTD – GOVERNMENT SHAREHOLDING – TOXIC LOANS WRITTEN OFF (2014-2024)

Q #400
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SBM Holdings Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) percentage of s…

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

"(No. B/400) 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, SBM Holdings Ltd is the holding and ultimate parent company of the SBM Group, which includes SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. It is a public company …

Q #401
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the Police Family Protection Unit, Northern Division, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

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

"(No. B/401) 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, in 2022, the Police Family Protection Unit and the Brigade Pour la Protection des Mineurs …

Q #402
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the Finance and Revenue Section of the Mauritius Police Force, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

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

"(No. B/402) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Finance and Revenue Section of the Mauritius Police Force is responsible for budget …

Q #403
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the public service, he will state the measures being envisaged to ensure – (a) increased transparency and ac…

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

"(No. B/403) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, transparency in recruitment in the public service is crucial to ensure fairness, meritocracy, and public confidence in government institutions. …

Q #404
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the proposed amendments to the Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act, he will state where matters stand, indicatin…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/404) Mr J. F. Francois (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, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to refer the hon. Member to my reply to his Parliamentary Question B/1194 on the same subject. …

Q #408
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the upgrading of Mauritius to the Special Data Dissemination Standard Plus (SDDS+) status by the Internation…

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

"(No. B/408) 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

(Withdrawn) INDIAN OCEAN MARITIME SECURITY – BILATERAL AGREEMENTS & STRATEGIC COOPERATION

Q #409
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the current strategic importance of the Indian Ocean as a maritime route and as a potential source of raw ma…

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

"(No. B/409) 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

(Withdrawn) SAINT LOUIS POWER PLANT – TURBINES PROCUREMENT – CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS – ARRESTS & INTERROGATIONS

Q #411
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the inquiry initiated into allegations of corruption in relation to the procurement of turbines for the Sain…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/411) 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) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD – DEPUTY CEO (MR S.M.) – APPOINTMENT & CONTRACT RENEWAL

Q #414
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human trafficking, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, informatio…

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

"(No. B/414) 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

(Withdrawn) REPUBLIC OF CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE) – OFFICIAL VISIT – OUTCOME 114

Q #415
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his recent official visit to the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), he will state the outcome thereof, indicat…

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

"(No. B/415) 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

(Withdrawn) CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO – PROPOSED SOVEREIGNTY TRANSFER – CONSULTATIONS

Q #416
Answered

the proposed agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland an…

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

"(No. B/416) 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

(Vide Reply to PNQ) RACING DOPING CASE – MR D. S. – INQUIRY & OUTCOME

Q #417
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the case of Mr D. S. tested positive for cocaine following a test carried out on or about 18 October 2025, h…

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

"(No. B/417) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) GOLDEN VISA SCHEME – PROPOSED INTRODUCTION – POTENTIAL SUCCESS & RISKS

Q #419
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Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether Airport Holdings…

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

"(No. B/419) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) NEW COURT HOUSE – MAINTENANCE CONTRACT – DETAILS

Q #420
Answered

the deployment and adoption of the SuperApp KOREK in Rodrigues Island, he will state – (a) the measures bein…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Information Technology

"(No. B/420) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the deployment and adoption of the SuperApp KOREK in Rodrigues Island, he will state …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will be replying to PQ B/420, PQ B/466 together as they pertain to the same subject. Madam Speaker, the blueprint for …

Q #421
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the road signs reportedly damaged, faded or not clearly visible in Constituency No. 12, he will, for the ben…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/421) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the road signs reportedly damaged, faded or not clearly visible in Constituency No. 12, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, following the last general elections, the portfolio of maintenance of road traffic signs and road markings has been entrusted to my Ministry. As …

Q #422
Answered

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

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Local Government

"(No. B/422) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the transfer of firefighters between the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service and the Rodrigues Fire and Rescue …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, at the very outset, I wish to refer the hon. Member to the reply to Parliamentary Question B/303 dated 08 April 2025, which clearly sets out the legal …

Q #423
Answered

the post offices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Posts Ltd. and table the…

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

"(No. B/423) 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 post offices, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I would like to refer to replies given to previous PQs, wherein I highlighted the difficult financial situation of …

Q #424
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/424) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the expected …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-28-april-2026
Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National History Museum of Mahebourg, which is a national heritage building dated back to the French colonial period, had to be closed by …

Q #425
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/425) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the persistent presence of stray dogs at the Sodnac Wellness …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, nice to see you in the Chair. Welcome back! I am informed by the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare that …

Q #426
Answered

the interim committee set up by his Ministry following the dissolution of the Managing Committee of the Asso…

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

"(No. B/426) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the interim committee set up by his Ministry following the dissolution of the Managing Committee of the …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, my Ministry dissolved the Managing Committee of the Mauritius Badminton Association on the 10 March 2026 pursuant to section 9 (9) of the Sports …

Q #427
Answered

the proposed setting up of a new centralised taxi stand in Goodlands, he will state whether a plot of State…

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

"(No. B/427) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the proposed setting up of a new centralised taxi stand in Goodlands, he will state whether a plot of State …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mohamed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the NLTA that presently, there is no designated taxi stand in Goodlands. Taxis with base of operation at Goodlands and …

Q #428
Answered

the interception and monitoring of telecommunications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain informa…

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

"(No. B/428) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the interception and monitoring of telecommunications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House would know, for a court order to be issued, there must be an application made for such a court order. And, in view of the subject …

Q #429
Answered

the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd. and SPV 30MW Belle V…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/429) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd. and SPV 30MW …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, je souhaite aborder en priorité la partie (c) de la question. Selon les informations communiquées par le Central Electricity Board, le …

Q #430
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drama, music and arts, he will state whether consideration will be given for the setting up of appropriate i…

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

"(No. B/430) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to drama, music and arts, he will state whether consideration will be given for the setting up of appropriate …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to the question, I wish to state unequivocally that this Government attaches the highest importance to the development of …

Q #431
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the development and construction of the Vacoas Urban Terminal Project, he will, for the benefit of the House…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Local Government

"(No. B/431) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the development and construction of the Vacoas Urban Terminal Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question regarding the development and construction of the Vacoas Urban Terminal Project. Mr Deputy …

Q #432
Answered

the alleged procurement of counterfeit spare parts by the former management of the National Transport Corpor…

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

"(No. B/432) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the alleged procurement of counterfeit spare parts by the former management of the National Transport …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to first thank the hon. Member for her follow-up question on the NTC following PQs B/370 of 15 April 2025 and B/430 of 06 …

Q #433
Answered

the projected installation of speed cameras along the Valetta bypass, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Land Transport

"(No. B/433) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the projected installation of speed cameras along the Valetta bypass, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Yes. The Deputy Speaker: Okay, short answer. Mr Osman Mahomed: I have ten PQs on me today, so, quite lengthy. The Deputy Speaker: Try to be brief, straight to …

Q #434
Answered

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

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/434) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in Rodrigues, on 05 April …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-28-april-2026
Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Rodrigues Regional Assembly that following the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse …

Q #435
Answered

the vaping devices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the measures taken or be…

Mr Saumtally · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/435) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the vaping devices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the measures taken …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mauritius initially regulated the consumption of vaping devices and e-cigarettes in 2008, through the Public Health (Restriction on Tobacco …

Q #436
Answered

children admitted in paediatric wards of public hospitals, he will state the policy regarding the presence o…

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

"(No. B/436) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to children admitted in paediatric wards of public hospitals, he will state the policy regarding the …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the policy of the Ministry of Health and Wellness is founded on the principles of family-centred and child- …

Q #437
Answered

the proposed implementation of a cut-off drain project at Beau Bois, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/437) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed implementation of a cut-off drain project at Beau Bois, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the region of Beau Bois was very severely impacted following several past flooding events. …

Q #438
Answered

the implementation of Bus Route 16D, namely, Rose Hill via Belle Rose, Clémencia and Camp de Masque Pavé to…

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

"(No. B/438) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the implementation of Bus Route 16D, namely, Rose Hill via Belle Rose, Clémencia and Camp de Masque Pavé to …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the NLTA that three buses owned by individual operators are licensed to provide bus services along route 16D (Rose …

Q #439
Answered

the water pump failures at Nouvelle France over the past few months, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

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

"(No. B/439) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water pump failures at Nouvelle France over the past few months, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe que le nouveau réservoir de service de Nouvelle France a une capacité de stockage de 2500 m³. Elle fournit de l'eau à 3530 …

Q #440
Answered

electric vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity Board, informa…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/440) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electric vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity Board, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) de la question, je suis informé par le Central Electricity Board (CEB) que la consommation énergétique quotidienne …

Q #441
Answered

the vacant posts within his Ministry, he will state the number thereof grade-wise, indicating when same will…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/441) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the vacant posts within his Ministry, he will state the number thereof …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) EX-CHA/EDC HOUSES – ASBESTOS ISSUES – INTER-MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE WORK PLAN

Q #442
Answered

the Inter-ministerial Committee set up to look into all issues pertaining to Ex-CHA/EDC houses containing as…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/442) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Inter-ministerial Committee set up to look into all issues pertaining to Ex-CHA/EDC houses …"

Reply

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. At its meeting of Friday 10 April 2026, Cabinet agreed to the setting up of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to look into all issues …

Q #443
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/443) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Skipper's licence, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ROAD TRAFFIC ACT & REGULATIONS – FINES – DIGITAL PAYMENT

Q #444
Answered

the payment of fines under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, he will state where matters stand as to the…

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

"(No. B/444) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the payment of fines under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, he will state where matters stand …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset I wish to inform the House Road Traffic Act was amended in September 2019 through the Road Traffic (Amendment No. 3), Act …

Q #445
Answered

the New Court House, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether a maintenance c…

Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/445) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the New Court House, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether a maintenance …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) FOREIGN WORKERS’ RECRUITMENT – AUTHORISED AGENCIES – MONITORING MECHANISMS

Q #446
Answered

foreign workers, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (i) current numb…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/446) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (i) …"

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(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – OFFICERS POSTING – REDUCTION REASONS

Q #449
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/449) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) WATER SUPPLY – MUDDY/MURKY WATER COMPLAINTS –REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #450
Answered

water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/450) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water …"

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(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS – MAURITIAN CANDIDATES’ PERFORMANCE – REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #454
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/454) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the performance of Mauritian candidates in the last Cambridge International …"

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(Withdrawn) FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION

Q #455
Answered

the proposed implementation of the Fleet Management System, he will state where matters stand.

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

"(No. B/455) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the proposed implementation of the Fleet Management System, he will state where matters stand."

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(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 8 – WATER PIPE LAYING WORKS – ROADS REINSTATEMENT

Q #456
Answered

water pipe laying works carried out in Constituency No. 8, Quartier Militaire and Moka, he will, for the ben…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/456) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water pipe laying works carried out in Constituency No. 8, Quartier Militaire and Moka, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) APPEAL COMMITTEE – PENDING APPEALS – REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #458
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the Appeal Committee of his Ministry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the nu…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Land Transport

"(No. B/458) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Appeal Committee of his Ministry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information …"

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(Withdrawn) ALALILA PLATFORM – TAXIS OPERATORS REPRESENTATIONS – ACTIONS TAKEN

Q #460
Answered

the introduction of the Alalila platform powered by Uber in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House…

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

"(No. B/460) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the introduction of the Alalila platform powered by Uber in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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(Withdrawn) RENEWAL ENERGY TRANSITION – WIND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE – DEVELOPMENTS

Q #461
Answered

our objective to accelerate our energy transition in terms of renewable energy sources, he will state the ex…

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

"(No. B/461) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to our objective to accelerate our energy transition in terms of renewable energy …"

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(Withdrawn) VACOAS-PHOENIX – NEW DRAINS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS – PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2025 TO APRIL 2026

Q #462
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the construction of new drains within the township of Vacoas-Phoenix, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Local Government

"(No. B/462) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the construction of new drains within the township of Vacoas-Phoenix, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) BOIS DES AMOURETTES – CREMATION GROUND – ROAD REINSTATEMENT

Q #464
Answered

the cremation ground at Bois des Amourettes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

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

"(No. B/464) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the cremation ground at Bois des Amourettes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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(Withdrawn) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – ISLAND-WIDE NETWORK COVERAGE – IMPROVEMENT MEASURES

Q #465
Answered

the rolling out of Artificial Intelligence, he will – (a) state whether increased pressure on bandwidth requ…

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

"(No. B/465) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the rolling out of Artificial Intelligence, he will – (a) …"

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(Withdrawn) KOREK MOBILE APPLICATION – PUBLIC ACCESS – FACILITATION

Q #466
Answered

the KOREK mobile application, he will state the measures, if any, undertaken by his Ministry to facilitate p…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Information Technology

"(No. B/466) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the KOREK mobile application, he will state the measures, if any, …"

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(Vide Reply to PQ B/420) ROSE BELLE – FOOTBALL GROUND – ACCESS FEES

Q #468
Answered

the access fees to the football ground at Rose Belle, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/468) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the access fees to the football ground at Rose Belle, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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(Withdrawn) TWAHA ACADEMY – MINORS AGGRESSION ALLEGATIONS – INQUIRY

Q #469
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/469) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the alleged cases of aggression and ill-treatment of two minors at the Twaha Academy, …"

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(Withdrawn) MEDICATIONS – REGISTRATION – ALTERNATIVE PROCUREMENT

Q #470
Answered

medications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Pharmacy Board, information as to the nu…

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

"(No. B/470) Dr F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to medications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Pharmacy Board, …"

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(Withdrawn) BOIS PIGNOLET, MAIN ROAD – WATER LEAKAGE – REMEDIAL ACTIONS 121

Q #472
Answered

the water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from t…

Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/472) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he will, for the benefit of …"

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(Withdrawn) CULTURAL DESK – PROPOSED SETTING UP

Q #473
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/473) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as a one-stop shop for concert organisers and …"

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(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS POST LTD – FINANCIAL SITUATION – REASONS & REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #476
Answered

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

Mr Beejan · Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/476) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to Petit Raffray Village, he will state whether consideration will be given for the construction of a …"

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(Withdrawn) SAINT-CROIX SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE – NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Q #477
Answered

the demolition of the building housing the Saint-Croix Social Welfare Centre to make way for a Multi-Use Gam…

Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/477) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the demolition of the building housing the Saint-Croix Social Welfare Centre to …"

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(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS & RODRIGUES – PIG BREEDING – PORK & PORK PRODUCTS – MARKET DEMAND

Q #478
Answered

pig breeding, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the number of pigs currently b…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/478) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to pig breeding, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the …"

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(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – DIRECTOR OF AUDIT REPORT – STRUCTURAL REFORMS – EVALUATION MECHANISMS

Q #480
Answered

the shortcomings noted by the Director of Audit in his last report in respect of Rodrigues Island, he will s…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/480) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the shortcomings noted by the Director of Audit in his last report in respect of Rodrigues …"

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(Withdrawn) GRAND BAY WATERFRONT – MASTERPLAN PREPARATION & IMPLEMENTATION

Q #481
Answered

the Grand Bay Waterfront, he will state whether consideration is being given for the preparation of a Master…

Mr Beejan · Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or · to Environment

"(No. B/481) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the Grand Bay Waterfront, he will state whether consideration is …"

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(Withdrawn) MINISTRY OF GENDER – POST OF PSYCHOLOGIST– SCHEME OF DUTIES

Q #482
Answered

the post of psychologist at the level of her Ministry, she will state the – (a) scheme of duties and qualifi…

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

"(No. B/482) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the post of psychologist at the level of her Ministry, she will state the – (a) …"

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(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER – PREREQUISITE

Q #483
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/483) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will, for the benefit of …"

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(Withdrawn) CLIMATE CRISIS – SOCIAL PROTECTION – VULNERABLE PERSONS

Q #484
Answered

the social protection of vulnerable persons against the impact of climate crisis, he will state the – (a) me…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Social Integration

"(No. B/484) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the social protection of vulnerable persons against the impact of climate …"

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(Withdrawn) DRUG ADDICTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS – PUBLIC HEALTH DATA & MEASURES 124

Q #485
Answered

drug-related health conditions, he will state the number of adolescents admitted in public health institutio…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/485) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to drug-related health conditions, he will state the number of adolescents admitted in public health …"

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(Withdrawn) GRANT-AIDED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS – TEACHER REDUNDANCIES

Q #486
Answered

teachers employed in Government grant-aided private secondary schools, he will, for the benefit of the House…

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

"(No. B/486) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to teachers employed in Government grant-aided private secondary schools, he will, for …"

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(Withdrawn) NPF & NSF– FINANCIAL POSITION & INVESTMENTS

Q #489
Answered

the National Pensions Fund and the National Solidarity Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Social Integration

"(No. B/489) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the National Pensions Fund and the National Solidarity Fund, he …"

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(Withdrawn) SECONDARY SCHOOLS – SYNTHETIC DRUG CASES & PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Q #491
Answered

the secondary schools, he will state the number of reported cases of introduction, possession and consumptio…

Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/491) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the secondary schools, he will state the number of reported cases of introduction, possession and …"

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(Withdrawn) ELECTRICITY TARRIF INCREASE 15% – HOUSEHOLDS IMPACT

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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: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that all the business on today’s Order Paper be exempted from the provisions of …

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PUBLIC BILLS First Reading On motion made and seconded, the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill (No. V of 2026) was read a first time. At this stage, Madam Speaker took …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Dr. Boolell rose and seconded. Question …