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

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B/76
Q #76
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the recent seizures of assets by the Financial Crimes Commission, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

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

"(No. B/76) Mr R. Jhummun (The 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 …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, Sections 56 and 113 of the Financial Crimes Commission Act provide that where in the discharge of their functions, the Financial Intelligence …

B/77
Q #77
Answered

the Senior Chief Executives, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries and Assistant Permanent Sec…

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

"(No. B/77) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked 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, the grades of Senior Chief Executive, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Assistant Secretary (formerly known as Assistant …

B/78
Q #78
Answered

assaults on and molesting of Police Officers on duty, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the…

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

"(No. B/78) 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, I wish to state very clearly that I strongly condemn any acts of assault, intimidation or molestation against Police Officers and other public …

B/79
Q #79
Answered

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/79) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as I have stated on several occasions, the economic mismanagement and irresponsible fiscal stewardship of the previous Government have driven …

B/80
Q #80
Answered

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/80) 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, let me first inform the House that after the 2010 General Elections, I was made aware of a dispute between Mauritius and Seychelles over …

B/81
Q #81
Answered

the Mauritian diaspora, he will state – (a) whether consideration is being given for the strengthening of th…

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

"(No. B/81) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Economic Development Board that the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme, which was established in 2015, has attracted some 614 …

B/82
Q #82
Answered

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/82) 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) RODRIGUES – GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE – REPORTED CASES

B/83
Q #83
Answered

Gender-Based Violence in Rodrigues Island, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commission…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/83) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: According to the United Nations Declaration, Gender-Based Violence is any act of violence directed against a person on the basis of their gender, resulting in, or likely to …

B/85
Q #85
Answered

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/85) 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) MAURITIAN ECONOMY – DIVERSIFICATION – 5-10 YEARS’ ROAD MAP

B/86
Q #86
Answered

the Mauritian economy, he will state the specific new sectors Government proposes to develop with a view to…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/86) 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: As the country at large is aware, when we took office in November 2024, we inherited an economy in deep distress, marked by structural imbalances and weakened …

B/87
Q #87
Answered

the recent flooding in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether a…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/87) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third 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: I shall reply to PQ B/87 and PQ B/91 together as they relate to the same subject. I am informed by the Rodrigues Regional Assembly that during the torrential rains from 14 …

B/88
Q #88
Answered

drug dealing, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police and the Financia…

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

"(No. B/88) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MAURITIAN PASSPORT – BIOMETRIC PASSPORT – PROPOSED REPLACEMENT

B/89
Q #89
Answered

the Mauritian passport, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed replacement thereof by the biom…

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

"(No. B/89) 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: The specifications for the biometric passport will be finalised shortly. Some of the main features of the biometric passport would include the following – (a) an embedded …

B/90
Q #90
Answered

the granting of licences to local and international apprentice jockeys and jockeys respectively, he will, fo…

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

"(No. B/90) 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) RODRIGUES – RECENT FLOODING – SUPPORT TO VICTIMS

B/91
Q #91
Answered

the recent flooding in Rodrigues Island, he will state whether consideration is being given for the granting…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/91) 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 recent …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/87) MR F. D. & FAMILY – DRC REFUGEES – WORK PERMITS & SCHOOLING FACILITIES

B/92
Q #92
Answered

Mr and Mrs F. D., and their five children, refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo/Republic of Congo,…

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

"(No. B/92) 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

Reply: Mr F.D., his spouse Mrs O.N. and their three children, all nationals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, landed in Mauritius on 06 July 2024. They arrived in …

B/93
Q #93
Answered

the allegations of manipulation of official statistics and data referred to in the State of the Economy Repo…

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

"(No. B/93) 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) POLICE QUARTERS – RETIREMENT ON MEDICAL GROUNDS – ACCOMMODATION POLICY REVIEW

B/94
Q #94
Answered

Police Officers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information…

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

"(No. B/94) 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) EDB – DEPUTY CEO, MR S.M. – APPOINTMENT & CONTRACT’S TERMS & CONDITIONS

B/96
Q #96
Answered

the Rodrigues Police Band, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, in…

Mrs Henriette-Manan · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/96) Ms D. Henriette-Manan (Third 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: The Police Band Unit operates under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of the Special Mobile Force. The unit is currently staffed with 65 Police Band Officers of …

B/97
Q #97
Answered

the assets seized by the Financial Crimes Commission since November 2024 to date, he will, for the benefit o…

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

"(No. B/97) 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) RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES – NUMBER REGISTERED & UNREGISTERED, INSPECTIONS & HYGIENE & SAFETY STANDARDS

B/98
Q #98
Answered

the public health institutions, he will state the total number of nurses and doctors required on a daily bas…

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

"(No. B/98) Dr F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the public health institutions, he will state the total number of nurses and doctors required …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that my Ministry is currently undertaking a comprehensive human resources for health assessment with regard to the medical and nursing …

B/99
Q #99
Answered

the proposed reform of the educational sector, he will state where matters stand.

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

"(No. B/99) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether in regard to the proposed reform of the educational sector, he will state where matters stand."

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Member for this PQ which will allow me to inform the House where matters stand regarding the proposed reform in the educational …

B/100
Q #100
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/100) 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

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, in my written reply PQ B/1098 of the Sitting of 25 November 2025, I have provided the reason why the Anjalay Coopen Stadium is not fully …

B/101
Q #101
Answered

electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the N…

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

"(No. B/101) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that under the present registration system, both non-plug-in hybrid and plug-in hybrid …

B/102
Q #102
Answered

old and abandoned vehicles, he will state the measures being taken to address the issue at the level of his…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to Environment

"(No. B/102) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to old and abandoned vehicles, he will state the measures being …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the Solid Waste Management Division of my Ministry had commissioned a feasibility study on the setting up and operation …

B/103
Q #103
Answered

the Tourist Enterprise License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, in…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Tourism

"(No. B/103) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Tourist Enterprise License, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Tourism Authority, information …"

Reply

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Mr M. Yeung Sik Yuen): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to this PQ. I am informed by the Tourism Authority …

B/104
Q #104
Answered

the country’s water resources management, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Water Resou…

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

"(No. B/104) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the country’s water resources management, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, mon ministère dispose d'un plan directeur pour la gestion intégrée des ressources en eau à Maurice. Le plan directeur définit la feuille de …

B/105
Q #105
Answered

the eighteen clubs seeking affiliation to the Federation Mauricienne de Judo, he will, for the benefit of th…

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

"(No. B/105) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether in regard to the eighteen clubs seeking affiliation to the Federation Mauricienne de Judo, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I would like to refer the House to my reply to PQ B/220 at our Sitting on 25 March 2025 wherein I had stated that while I am fully prepared to …

B/106
Q #106
Answered

the Managing Committee of the Association Mauricienne de Badminton, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

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

"(No. B/106) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Managing Committee of the Association Mauricienne de Badminton, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, being given that this question requires a long answer, I am tabling, with your permission, the chronology of events that have led to the decision to …

B/107
Q #107
Answered

the protection of the youth from cyberbullying, cyberviolence, online suicide and sextorsions, he will state…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Information Technology

"(No. B/107) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the protection of the youth from cyberbullying, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to, first, thank the hon. Member for this question. As I had already indicated in my reply PQ B/135 on 02 December 2025, there has been …

B/108
Q #108
Answered

the collaboration between his Ministry and local district councils for integrating sports facilities into a…

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

"(No. B/108) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’ Or) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the collaboration between his Ministry and local district councils for integrating sports facilities into …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I wish to highlight that despite the fact that there is no established Memorandum of Understanding or codified joint action plan between my Ministry …

B/109
Q #109
Answered

funds allocated between 2015 and 2024, for road works, including the construction of new roads, resurfacing…

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

"(No. B/109) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to funds allocated between 2015 and 2024, for road works, including the construction of new roads, …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the District Council of Rivière du Rempart that a total sum of Rs215,097,613 was disbursed …

B/110
Q #110
Answered

the swimming pool at Pavillon, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Sports Counc…

Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/110) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the swimming pool at Pavillon, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Sports …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Sports Council that leakages were detected in the silica sand filter of the Pavillon Swimming Pool and the problem …

B/111
Q #111
Answered

the Appeal Committee of his Ministry, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information a…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Land Transport

"(No. B/111) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) 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 therefrom, information …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, the next question is for Mr Edouard! QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, RODRIGUES – CT SCAN APPARATUS – PROPOSED REPLACEMENT

B/112
Q #112
Answered

the proposed replacement of the CT Scan at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rodrigues Island, he will state where…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/112) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposed replacement of the CT Scan at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Rodrigues Island, he will state where matters …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commission of Health, Rodrigues that the existing CT scanner apparatus is out of order since the end of November 2023. The initial …

B/113
Q #113
Answered

work permit, he will state the number of pending applications therefor since June 2025 to date, indicating t…

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

"(No. B/113) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to work permit, he will state the number of pending applications therefor since June 2025 to …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, over the past few years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of applications received for permits at my Ministry from 36,129 in 2023 to …

B/114
Q #114
Answered

the Police de l’Environnement, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to –…

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

"(No. B/114) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the Police de l’Environnement, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Bhagwan: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the Police de l’Environnement is a unit within the Mauritius Police Force and was established in December 2000 with a …

B/115
Q #115
Answered

the residential care homes, he will state the – (a) current number thereof being – (i) registered, and (ii)…

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

"(No. B/115) 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 residential care homes, he will state the – …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT – RATE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMMES

B/117
Q #117
Answered

youth unemployment, he will state – (a) the current rate thereof by gender, region and educational level, an…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/117) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to youth unemployment, he will state – (a) the current rate thereof by gender, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – PORT MATHURIN – DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – IMPLEMENTATION

B/118
Q #118
Answered

Port Mathurin, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Ports Authority, information…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/118) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to Port Mathurin, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius …"

Reply

Reply by the Prime Minister: I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/118 and B/132 together as they relate to the same subject matter. The Mauritius Ports Authority is …

B/120
Q #120
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/120) 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) BROWN SEQUARD HOSPITAL – UNCLAIMED CORPSES – MEASURES

B/123
Q #123
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/123) 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) HeForShe CLUBS – COMMUNITY CENTRES – COMPOSITION – PROJECTS

B/124
Q #124
Answered

the HeForShe Clubs, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the Community Centres w…

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

"(No. B/124) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the HeForShe Clubs, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ELECTRONIC MONITORING BRACELETS – IMPLEMENTATION – PROPOSED TIMEFRAME

B/125
Q #125
Answered

the use of electronic monitoring bracelets, he will state where matters stand as to the – (a) implementation…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/125) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the use of electronic monitoring bracelets, he will state where matters stand as to the – (a) implementation thereof, …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BRITANNIA POST OFFICE – RENOVATION – EXPECTED REOPENING DATE

B/126
Q #126
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/126) 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) MORC. LA CONFIANCE, BEAU-BASSIN – FOOTBALL PLAYGROUND – RENOVATION

B/129
Q #129
Answered

the renovation of the football playground at Morcellement La Confiance, in Beau-Bassin, he will, for the ben…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Local Government

"(No. B/129) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the renovation of the football playground at Morcellement La Confiance, in Beau-Bassin, he will, for the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) FATF & ESAAMLG – GREY LIST RISK – STRATEGIC/TECHNICAL DEFICIENCIES & MEASURES

B/131
Q #131
Answered

the risk of the Republic of Mauritius being grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force or the Eastern an…

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

"(No. B/131) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the risk of the Republic of Mauritius being grey-listed by the Financial Action Task …"

Reply

Reply: I would like to be a bit elaborate in my reply, as this question, if not properly addressed, may have a negative impact on the Financial Services Sector. This Government …

B/132
Q #132
Answered

the container park in Rodrigues Island, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Por…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/132) 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 Island, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/118) RODRIGUES – LAND DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN – PROJECT STATUS

B/135
Q #135
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/135) 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) GRAND SABLE FOOTBALL GROUND – LIGHTING FACILITIES

B/138
Q #138
Answered

the project for the installation of lighting facilities at the football ground of Grand Sable, he will, for…

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

"(No. B/138) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the project for the installation of lighting facilities at the football ground of Grand Sable, he …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MAURITIAN GLOBAL BUSINESS SECTOR – INDIAN SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT – IMPACT

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Q #139
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the Mauritian Global Business Sector, she will state if her Ministry has conducted a thorough and detailed a…

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

"(No. B/139) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Mauritian Global Business Sector, she will state if her Ministry has conducted a …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PENALTY POINT SYSTEM – IMPLEMENTATION OUTCOME

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Q #140
Answered

the Penalty Point System effective from January 31, 2026, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain info…

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

"(No. B/140) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Penalty Point System effective from January 31, 2026, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ROAD CONGESTION – STUDY – DECONGESTION STRATEGY

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Q #141
Answered

road congestion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Authority, informat…

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

"(No. B/141) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to road congestion, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS – EXPORT VOLUME & VALUE – GDP CONTRIBUTION

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Q #143
Answered

exports of goods produced locally, he will state the total volume and value thereof in respect of each of th…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/143) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to exports of goods produced locally, he will state the total …"

Reply

Reply: At the outset, let me underline that Export-Oriented Enterprises (EOE) still constitute a vital segment of the Mauritian economy, acting as a major pillar for industrial …

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Q #144
Answered

Mauritian nationals proceeding overseas for medical treatment, he will state the number thereof over the pas…

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

"(No. B/144) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Mauritian nationals proceeding overseas for medical treatment, he will state the number …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MIDDLE EAST GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION – FOOD SECURITY – CONTINGENCY PLAN

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Q #147
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food security, he will state the contingency plan being put in place, if any, in the light of the current ge…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/147) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to food security, he will state the contingency plan being …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS WELFARE FUND – MEMBERS & BENEFICIARIES – CONTRIBUTION

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Q #148
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/148) 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) NADC – DRUGS ADDICTION – REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES & STATEGY

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Q #5
Answered

drug addiction, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Agency for Drug Control, inf…

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

"(No. A/5) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

Reply: The National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) has informed that the current Rehabilitation Programme is offered by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Non- Governmental …

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Q #6
Answered

the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he will state the – (a) number and purpose of off…

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

"(No. A/6) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Foundation Programme in Literacy, Numeracy and Skills, he will state the – (a) number …"

Reply

Reply: As regards part (a) of the question, I undertook an official visit to Rodrigues Island from 20 to 24 February 2026 inter alia to take stock of progress achieved in the …

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Q #7
Answered

recruitment in the public sector, he will state whether consideration will be given for – (a) a revision of…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. A/7) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to recruitment in the public sector, he will state whether consideration will be …"

Reply

Reply: I wish to inform the House that any review of the existing qualifications requirements at entry level requires a policy decision. In this context, a preliminary …

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Q #8
Answered

the Ripailles Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given for the – (a) provision of ad…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Health and Wellness

"(No. A/8) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Ripailles Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given for the – (a) …"

Reply

Reply: Ripailles Community Health Centre (CHC) is currently being accommodated in a rented building of an extent of 1,000 square feet at Royal Road, Ripailles since 01 July 2004. …

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Papers Laid

PAPERS LAID

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Record

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)

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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 Bill

PUBLIC BILLS

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Record

PUBLIC BILLS First Reading On motion made and seconded, the following Bills were read a first time – (a) The Certificate of Character Bill (No. II of 2026) (b) The Anti-Money …

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Adjournment

ADJOURNMENT

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Mr Mohamed rose and seconded. Question put …