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

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Sitting of 25 March 2025

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Q #197
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SMS PARIAZ Ltd, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Gambling Regulatory Authority, inform…

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

"(No. B/197) 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, in the Government Programme, under the subtitle “Restoring integrity in the gaming industry”, we have undertaken to restore public confidence …

Q #198
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Agaléga, he will state the terms and conditions of the agreement signed between the Government of Mauritius…

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

"(No. B/198) 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-25-march-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that on 27 February 2015, Cabinet had agreed to the signing of a MoU with the Government of India for the …

Q #199
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the ‘Brigade pour la protection de la famille’ he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the C…

Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/199) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, 32 Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-25-march-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the ‘Police Family Protection Unit’ was set up in September 1994, to attend to cases of …

Q #200
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the increasing number of reported cases of noise pollution and disturbances, he will state if he will consid…

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

"(No. B/200) 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, …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-25-march-2025
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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Police de l’Environnement is established under section 14 of the Environment Act 2024 to provide to the Director of Environment such …

Q #201
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riding motorcycles without helmets, with modified loud exhausts and without license plates on public roads,…

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

"(No. B/201) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that crackdown on motorcyclists riding without helmets or motorcycles with modified loud exhausts …

Q #202
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abandoned and unattended vessels at the Port, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauriti…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/202) 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, as regards part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Acting Director-General of the Mauritius Ports Authority that as at date, there are …

Q #203
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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/203) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that as from 11 November 2024 to 24 March 2025, thirty-one …

Q #204
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Port Mathurin Port Development Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the implementation there…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/204) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of 117 Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to …"

Reply

Reply: The Mauritius Ports Authority is required under Section 5 of the Ports Act to prepare and periodically update a port master plan for Mauritius and Rodrigues with a view to …

Q #205
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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/205) 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

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 10 July 2019, at around 15:30 hours, the employees of Scomat Ltd, located at Grewals Lane, Pailles, discovered three …

Q #206
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the death of Mr P. K. on 11 December 2020, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commission…

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

"(No. B/206) 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 …"

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Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on 11 December 2020 at 09.40 hrs, Police attended a request at “La Roche qui Pleure”, Souillac and found the dead body of …

Q #207
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the fight against drugs in Constituency No. 9 Flacq and Bon Accueil, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/207) 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) POLICE INQUIRIES – CHARGES AGAINST SUSPECTS – RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS RANKS

Q #208
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Police inquiries, 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/208) Mrs 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) GOODLANDS POLICE STATION – POLICE OFFICERS & VEHICLES

Q #209
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the Goodlands Police Station, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police,…

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

"(No. B/209) 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

(Withdrawn) MAURITIAN PASSPORT – BIOMETRIC FORMAT – CONVERSION 121

Q #210
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the Mauritian passport, he will state if consideration will be given for the conversion thereof into biometr…

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

"(No. B/210) 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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(Withdrawn) DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARIES –RECRUITMENT EXERCISE 2023

Q #211
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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/211) 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) MAURITIUS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY – NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION – EXTENSION TO RODRIGUES REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

Q #212
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the proposed construction of a new building to house the Mauritius National Assembly under the India- Maurit…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/212) 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 …"

Reply

Reply: It is worth recalling that in 2015 the then Minister of Financial Services, Good Governance and Institutional Reforms unveiled what the previous government described as …

Q #213
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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/213) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked 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, Le …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, the question is where matters stand. Matters are still at a standstill. We will address them forcefully to ensure that the …

Q #214
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the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects by SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd., and SPV 30MW Belle Vue 3 Ltd.,…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/214) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects by SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd., and SPV 30MW Belle …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, avec votre permission, je répondrai ensemble aux questions parlementaires B/214 et B/244 car elles portent sur des sujets similaires. Madame …

Q #215
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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/215) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Goodlands Mediclinic started its operation in October 2014 and offers comprehensive healthcare services to meet the community’s …

Q #216
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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/216) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the State Trading Corporation that in April 2020, the then General Manager of the Corporation was requested by the Permanent Secretary …

Q #217
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the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain ther…

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

"(No. B/217) 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 Authority, …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that for the period January 2015 to November 2024, the services of 49 …

Q #218
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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/218) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries 53 whether, in regard to monkeys, he will state the number thereof exported, …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that in the year 2014, a total of 8,809 monkeys were exported as compared to 13,484 monkeys in the year 2024. The average …

Q #219
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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/219) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, j’ai été informé par la Central Water Authority, que la mise en œuvre des projets de remplacement des tuyaux proposés dans les villages des Palmar, …

Q #220
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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/220) 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

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, I wish to inform the House that the situation at the Mauritius Football Association was one of the most pressing issues …

Q #221
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the current poor mobile and internet network coverage in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, o…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Information Technology

"(No. B/221) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the current poor mobile and internet network coverage in Rodrigues, he will, for the …"

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Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority that two mobile operators, namely Cellplus Mobile Communications …

Q #222
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the Liverpool Football Academy Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/222) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the Liverpool Football Academy Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

Reply

Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that as at December 2024, a sum of Rs154,789,022 has been disbursed by the Ministry for the operation management and payment …

Q #223
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the pipe laying projects currently being undertaken along the coastal road of Vieux Grand Port, Bois des Amo…

Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/223) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the pipe laying projects currently being undertaken along the coastal road of Vieux Grand …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Flacq-Mahebourg B28 Road is a classified road that links several coastal villages, such as Vieux Grand Port, Bois des Amourettes, Bambous …

Q #224
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the program Support to Students/Athletes pursuing Tertiary/Vocational Studies (Locally & Abroad), he will, f…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/224) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the program Support to Students/Athletes pursuing Tertiary/Vocational Studies (Locally & Abroad), he will, for …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-25-march-2025
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Mr Nagalingum: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports was set up under the Finance and Audit (Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports) Regulations 2002. Its …

Q #225
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National Heritage Sites in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Herita…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Arts and Culture – PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS PAGE 10 of 21 Parliament House

"(No. B/225) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to National Heritage Sites in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Heritage Fund …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the National Heritage Fund, a parastatal body operating under aegis of my Ministry, …

Q #226
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Lodging Accommodation Permit, he will state the – (a) expected time frame for an inspection to be carried ou…

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

"(No. B/226) 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 time frame for an …"

↳ Deferred to tuesday-25-march-2025
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(withdrawn) BEL AIR RIVIÈRE SÈCHE SSS – LACK OF FENCING

Q #227
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the Bel Air Rivière Sèche State Secondary School for girls, he will state if he has been made aware that sam…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/227) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Bel Air Rivière Sèche State Secondary School for girls, he will state if he has been made …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the Bel Air Rivière Sèche State Secondary School was constructed some 15 years ago. I wish to inform the House that …

Q #228
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Phase 3 of the Metro Express project connecting Rose Hill to Réduit and to be subsequently extended to St Pi…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Land Transport

"(No. B/228) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Phase 3 of the Metro Express project connecting Rose Hill to Réduit and to be subsequently extended to St Pierre …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the phase 3 of the Metro Express Project which pertains to the extension of the Metro line over a distance of 3.4 km …

Q #229
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invalidity pensions, he will state the number of persons whose pensions have been cancelled over the past fo…

230 · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Social Integration

"(No. B/229) 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 invalidity pensions, he will state the number of …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me thank the hon. Member for this question and also let me take this opportunity to congratulate the hon. Member for his …

Q #230
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the Immaculée Conception School located at corner Jules Levieux Street and Monseigneur Leen Street Ward 4, h…

Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/230) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Immaculée Conception School located at corner Jules Levieux Street and …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regard to part (a) of the question, I have been informed that the Immaculée Conception School is no longer being used for educational …

Q #231
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the Chamarel/Plaine Champagne Road, he will state if – (a) a road safety survey has been effected prior to i…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/231) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Chamarel/Plaine Champagne Road, he will state if – (a) a road safety survey has been effected …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Plaine Champagne B103 Road starts at Les Mares and ends at Chamarel Village, and is approximately 13 km long. Several significant signs of …

Q #232
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Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Land Transport

"(No. B/232) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether he will state if he has been made aware of the acute problem of bus transportation affecting the inhabitants …"

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Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the House is aware that I have been replying to several Parliamentary Questions recently about the poor level of bus transport service …

Q #233
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the lack of qualified and unqualified workers in the Mauritian economy, he will state the measures being pro…

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

"(No. B/233) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the lack of qualified and unqualified workers in the Mauritian economy, he will state the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Second Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! BUSES & TAXIS – TEMPORARY ROAD LICENCES DELIVERY – INQUIRY

Q #234
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the issue of temporary public service licenses to buses and taxis, he will – (a) for the benefit of the Hous…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/234) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the issue of temporary public service licenses to buses and taxis, he will – (a) for the benefit of the …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that prior to the amendment which was brought to section 77 of the Road Traffic …

Q #235
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the traffic lights situated at the junction of Victoria and Avenue Belle Rose, he will state if consideratio…

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

"(No. B/235) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the traffic lights situated at the junction of Victoria and Avenue Belle Rose, he will state if …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the junction of Victoria Avenue, Sir Guy Forget Avenue and Avenue Belle Rose is a signalised cross junction 86 …

Q #236
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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/236) 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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Mrs Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the report of the Fact-Finding Committee set up to shed light on the circumstances that led to Baby S. being …

Q #237
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the Financial Services Commission/Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (FSC/OECD) Regional…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Financial Services and Economic Planning – PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS PAGE 13 of 21 Parliament House

"(No. B/237) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning whether, in regard to the Financial Services Commission/Organisation for Economic Co-operation and …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) PLAINE MAGNIEN – SHELTERED FARMING PARK – BENEFICIARIES

Q #238
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sheltered farming park at Plaine Magnien, he will state and table a list of the beneficiaries thereof, indic…

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

"(No. B/238) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to sheltered farming park at Plaine Magnien, he will state and …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BEAU CHAMP, BEL AIR, PONT LARDIER & CAROLINE – BYPASS ROAD PROJECT

Q #239
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the villages of Beau Champ, Bel Air, Pont Lardier and Caroline, he will state if his Ministry is in presence…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/239) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the villages of Beau Champ, Bel Air, Pont Lardier and Caroline, he will state if his Ministry is in …"

Reply

Reply: As part of its National Road Strategy Network, the Road Development Authority (RDA) intends to implement the Motorway M4 project which aims to improve connectivity between …

Q #240
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the National Pension Appeal Tribunal, he will state – (a) the number of pending cases thereat; (b) the timef…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Social Integration

"(No. B/240) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to the National Pension Appeal Tribunal, he will state …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BEL AIR – DEPLORABLE ROADS – REMEDIAL WORKS

Q #241
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the Père Dorbec Road and Chemin Kamilaye in Bel Air, he will state if he has been made aware of the deplorab…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/241) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Père Dorbec Road and Chemin Kamilaye in Bel Air, he will state if he has been made aware of the …"

Reply

Reply: Pipe replacement works are being carried out along Railway Road, Damree Road, Dorbec Road and its laterals in the region of Bel Air, Flacq by the Central Water Authority. …

Q #242
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Phases 2 and 3 of the Ring Road Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Develop…

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

"(No. B/242) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Phases 2 and 3 of the Ring Road Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) POSTE DE FLACQ REGION – FLOODING ISSUES – MITIGATION PLAN

Q #243
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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/243) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RENEWABLE ENERGY HYBRID FACILITIES PROJECT – PPA – BREACH & DAMAGES

Q #244
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the renewable energy hybrid facilities projects by SPV 30MV Belle Vue 2 Ltd., and SPV 30MV Belle Vue 3 Ltd.,…

Mr Apollon · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/244) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the renewable energy hybrid facilities projects by SPV 30MV Belle Vue 2 Ltd., and SPV 30MV …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/214) 127 RESIDENCES CITÉ LA CHAUX – STATE LAND – LEASEHOLDERS

Q #245
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State land at Residences Cité La Chaux, he will state the number of leaseholders thereof, indicating the mec…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/245) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State land at Residences Cité La Chaux, he will state the number of leaseholders thereof, indicating …"

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(Withdrawn) QUATRE BORNES – PAVILLON FOOTBALL PLAYGROUND – UPGRADING

Q #246
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the Pavillon Football playground in Quatre Bornes, he will state if consideration will be given to – (a) imp…

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

"(No. B/246) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Pavillon Football playground in Quatre Bornes, he will state if consideration will be given to – …"

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(Withdrawn) CWA – PIPE LAYING PROJECT – CONTRACTORS & FUNDS

Q #247
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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/247) 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) STRAY DOGS – RISING POPULATION – REMEDIAL ACTIONS

Q #249
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the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the proposition to making the documen…

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

"(No. B/249) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to the proposition to …"

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(Withdrawn) MAHEBOURG, HARRY LATOUR STADIUM – RENOVATION WORKS

Q #252
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the pig farms set up by the Ministry at St Martin, he will state the – (a) number of pig farmers granted lea…

Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/252) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the pig farms set up by the Ministry at St Martin, he will state the – …"

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(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD – OBJECTIVES & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Q #254
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the Public Service Excellence Award, she will state the – (a) objectives thereof; (b) eligibility criteria t…

Ms Collet · Rodrigues · to Public Service and Administrative Reforms

"(No. B/254) Ms R. M. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms whether, in regard to the Public Service Excellence Award, she will state the – (a) objectives thereof; (b) …"

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(Withdrawn) TAXI OPERATORS WELFARE FUND – FUNDS COLLECTED & EXPENSES

Q #255
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the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the a…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Land Transport

"(No. B/255) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) 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) …"

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(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES – USAGE MECHANISM & SENSITISATION CAMPAIGN 130

Q #259
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Chikungunya, he will state the number of suspected cases thereof, since January 2025 to date, reported – (a)…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/259) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Chikungunya, he will state the number of suspected cases thereof, since January 2025 to date, reported – …"

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(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 13 – HOUSING UNITS – DISMANTLING

Q #260
Answered

the housing units containing asbestos, he will state the number thereof identified in Constituency No. 13, R…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Environment

"(No. B/260) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the housing units containing asbestos, he will state the …"

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(Withdrawn) CHIKUNGUNYA – REPORTED CASES (JAN-MARCH 2025)

Q #261
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Chikungunya, he will state the number of reported cases thereof since January 2025 to date, indicating the m…

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

"(No. B/261) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to Chikungunya, he will state the number of reported cases thereof since January 2025 to date, …"

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Reply: Presently, there are three confirmed local cases of Chikungunya. Two of the cases were notified to the Ministry by a private clinic and one was detected at Dr. Yves …

Q #262
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the football pitch situated behind the St Esprit Church in Bel Air, he will state if he has been made aware…

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

"(No. B/262) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the football pitch situated behind the St Esprit Church in Bel Air, he will state if he has been made aware of …"

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(Withdrawn) NTC – SPARE PARTS – PROCUREMENT EXERCISE 133

Q #263
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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/263) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) SICOM LTD – PENSION FUNDS 2012-2024 – MISMANAGEMENT

Q #264
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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 – PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS PAGE 20 of 21 Parliament House

"(No. B/264) Mr R. Jummun (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 Ltd., …"

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(Withdrawn) PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE (TAXI) LICENSE – HOTEL-BASED OPERATORS

Q #265
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the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence with hotels as base of operation issued over the past ten years, h…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Land Transport

"(No. B/265) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Public Service Vehicle (Taxi) Licence with hotels as base of operation issued over the past ten years, he …"

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(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS EEZ – FISHING LICENSES – FOREIGN COMPANIES

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

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PUBLIC BILLS First Reading On motion made and seconded, The Public Inquiries Bill (No. V of 2025) were read a first time. Second Reading THE BAIL (AMENDMENT) BILL (No. III …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 08 April 2025 at 11.30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister rose and …