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

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Sitting of Tuesday 28 April 2026

81 questions, one shortened day.

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Q #493
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drug trafficking offences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, in…

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

"(No. B/493) 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(Withdrawn) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD – MR S.M., DEPUTY CEO – CONTRACT & APPOINTMENT DETAILS

Q #494
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Mr. S. M., Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Board, he will, for the benefit of the…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/494) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Economic Development Board that Mr S.M. was appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 11 April 2023 on a 3-year …

Q #495
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the Cybercrime Unit, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the – (a) current compo…

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

"(No. B/495) 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, in regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that the Cybercrime Unit is headed by an officer of the rank …

Q #496
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tax revenue collection, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Revenue Authority,…

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

"(No. B/496) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) that as at 31 March 2026, the total amount of tax revenue outstanding at the level of …

Q #497
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prohibited items found in the possession of detainees within correctional facilities after attending court,…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/497) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) 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 Prisons that all detainees are systematically searched upon their return from Court. From 01 January 2023 …

Q #498
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alleged corruptive practices in Ministries, State-owned enterprises and parastatal bodies, he will, for the…

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

"(No. B/498) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Crimes Commission that since the establishment of the Financial Crimes Commission in March 2024, 327 cases of …

Q #499
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the interception of telecommunications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whet…

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

"(No. B/499) 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) MR A.C.P. & TWIN BROTHER’S ARRESTS – REASONS/CIRCUMSTANCES & DEPARTURE OBJECTIONS

Q #500
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Mr A.C.P. arrested on or about 03 April 2026 and the subsequent arrest of his twin brother, he will, for the…

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

"(No. B/500) 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) Madam Speaker: Yes, next question! Hon. Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles, Dr. Ms Daureeawo! Dr. Ms Daureeawo: Thank you, Madam Speaker. B/502! Madam Speaker: …

Q #501
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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/501) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Crimes Commission that the then Independent Commission Against Corruption initiated investigations on the …

Q #502
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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/502) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that, for the period 01 January 2024 to 24 April 2026, a total of 26 cases of human trafficking …

Q #503
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international air travel routes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airports of Mauritius Lt…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/503) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to draw the attention of the House that information regarding this question have been obtained from the Department of Civil Aviation as …

Q #504
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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/504) 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

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, at the launch of the Mauritius-India Business Meeting last September in Mumbai, I had announced the setting up of a Special Economic Zone in …

Q #505
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the country’s foreign currency reserves, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bank of Maur…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floreal · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/505) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to …"

Reply

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to Parliamentary Questions B/505 and B/511 together, as they relate to the same subject matter. As I have …

Q #506
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the post of Director of Supervision at the Bank of Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

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

"(No. B/506) 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) AIR MAURITIUS LTD – STRATEGIC PARTNER – SHORTLISTED PARTNERS

Q #507
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Air Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from Airport Holdings Ltd., information as…

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

"(No. B/507) 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) MAURITIUS PRISON SERVICE – DRUG & MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENCES – INTERDICTED OFFICERS

Q #508
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drug-related and/or money laundering offences within the Mauritius Prison Service, he will, for the benefit…

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

"(No. B/508) 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) BANK OF MAURITIUS – FOREIGN EXCHANGE SHORTAGE – REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #511
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foreign exchange, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bank of Mauritius, information as t…

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

"(No. B/511) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/505) GAMBLING REGULATORY AUTHORITY – BOOKMAKERS’ LICENCES – NUMBER

Q #514
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bookmakers licences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Gambling Regulatory Authority, i…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/514) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) 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) COVID-19 PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT FUND – RS 3 BILLION – SILVER BANK DEPOSIT

Q #515
Answered

the then COVID-19 Projects Development Fund, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

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

"(No. B/515) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) ELECTORAL REFORMS PROPOSALS – PUBLIC CONSULTATION & REVIEW PROCESS

Q #517
Answered

the public consultation exercise in respect of the proposed Electoral Reforms, he will state the number of p…

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

"(No. B/517) 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) ALALILA PLATFORM – REGULATORYAPPROVAL & TAXI OPERATORS’ REPRESENTATIONS

Q #518
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/518) 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 …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question which is of national importance. Let us be clear when we speak of synthetic drugs in our …

Q #519
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the Law Practitioners Complaints Commission, he will state the composition thereof.

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

"(No. B/519) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the Law Practitioners Complaints Commission, he will state the composition thereof."

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, section 5(1) of the Law Practitioners (Disciplinary Proceedings) Act 2025 provides that the Law Practitioners Complaints Commission shall consist of a …

Q #520
Answered

the current financial situation of the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain in…

Mr Edouard · Rodrigues · to Information Technology

"(No. B/520) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the current financial situation of the Mauritius Post Ltd., he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. Member for this question and with your permission I wish to recall my responses to PQs B/424, B/515 and B/434 where I …

Q #521
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/521) 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

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe que des projets de pose de tuyaux d'une longueur d'environ 23,7 km ont été mis en œuvre dans le cadre du programme de …

Q #522
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the incorporation of cycle lanes into 13 road projects, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from t…

Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floreal · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/522) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incorporation of cycle lanes into 13 road projects, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"

Reply

Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House may be aware, in 2020, the then Government adopted a policy decision to include cycle lanes in all newly constructed roads. In …

Q #523
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the fruit and vegetable sellers of the northern region, he will state whether consideration will be given fo…

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

"(No. B/523) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the fruit and vegetable sellers of the northern region, he will …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that Government is fully cognisant of the operational constraints that may be faced by fruit …

Q #524
Answered

foreign workers working in Rodrigues Island, he will state the – (a) number of work permits – (i) issued ove…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Labour and Industrial Relations

"(No. B/524) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers working in Rodrigues Island, he will state the – (a) number of work permits – (i) …"

Reply

Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that over the past five years, work permits have been issued in respect of 20 foreign workers to take up employment in Rodrigues …

Q #525
Answered

the recent alleged exportation of subsidised flour to the Comoros Islands, he will – (a) state whether any l…

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

"(No. B/525) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the recent alleged exportation of subsidised flour to the Comoros Islands, he will – …"

Reply

Mr Yeung Sik Yuen: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in September 2025, someone came to see me at the office to inform me about the alleged exportation and sales of subsided flour to …

Q #526
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/526) 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 …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Food and Agriculture Research and Extension Institute that currently 24,385 pigs are …

Q #527
Answered

the Black River (La Balise) boat passage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to th…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Local Government

"(No. B/527) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Black River (La Balise) boat passage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the …"

Reply

Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, I wish to inform the hon. Member that my Ministry is not responsible for dredging or desilting works at La Balise boat …

Q #528
Answered

the Mohunlall Mohit Government School, situated at L'Avenir, he will state whether the electricity supply is…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/528) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Mohunlall Mohit Government School, situated at L'Avenir, he will state whether the …"

Reply

Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the disruptions to the electricity supply at Mohunlall Mohit Government School situated at L'Avenir are …

Q #529
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/529) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the National Pensions Fund was established under Section 37 of the National Pension Act 1976 which shall be …

Q #530
Answered

the Fisherman Registration Card, he will state whether consideration will be given for the introduction of a…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/530) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Fisherman Registration Card, he will state whether consideration will be …"

Reply

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, Sir. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as at date, there are 2506 registered fishermen or fishers and in accordance with Section 120 (3) of the Fisheries …

Q #531
Answered

Mogas and Gas Oil, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State Trading Corporation, informa…

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

"(No. B/531) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to Mogas and Gas Oil, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the State …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CLIMATE CRISIS – VULNERABLE PERSONS – SOCIAL PROTECTION MEASURES

Q #532
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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/532) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Subron: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mauritius being a small island developing state is highly vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as severe tropical cyclones, flash floods, …

Q #533
Answered

the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given for a review of the conc…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Tourism

"(No. B/533) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the Festival International Kreol, he will state whether consideration will be given for a review of the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central. ENERGY TRANSITION – RENEWABLE RESOURCES – WIND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Q #534
Answered

the country’s objective to accelerate its energy transition in terms of renewable energy sources, he will st…

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

"(No. B/534) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the country’s objective to accelerate its energy transition in terms of renewable …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, le CEB m'informe qu'il existe actuellement un parc éolien à la centrale de Plaine des Roches d'une capacité installée de 9,35 mégawatts, et qui …

Q #535
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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/535) 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, …"

Reply

Ms Navarre-Marie: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, my Ministry has been made aware of seven alleged cases of child ill-treatment at the Twaha Academy Boarding School. Mr Deputy Speaker, …

Q #536
Answered

public transport in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land…

Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil · to Land Transport

"(No. B/536) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to public transport in Constituency No. 9, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land …"

Reply

Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Constituency No. 9, Flacq-Bon Accueil, spans over a reasonably wide geographical area. It comprises several villages and residential …

Q #537
Answered

overseas medical treatment, he will state the number of Mauritian patients having resorted thereto over the…

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

"(No. B/537) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the hon. Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to overseas medical treatment, he will state the number of Mauritian patients having resorted thereto …"

Reply

Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that my Ministry provides financial assistance under Overseas Treatment Scheme for patients requiring medical …

Q #538
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/538) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the recent water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m'informe que la région de Bois Pignolet, située dans la circonscription No. 4 – Port Louis Nord et Montagne Longue, compte un total de 836 …

Q #539
Answered

the e-billing system implemented by Mauritius Telecom, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain informa…

Mr Beejan · Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or · to Information Technology

"(No. B/539) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the e-billing system implemented by Mauritius Telecom, he will, for …"

Reply

Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. Member for the question. I am informed that Mauritius Telecom has introduced e-billing as part of its green …

Q #540
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/540) 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 …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as one-stop-shop for concert organisers and artists, I wish to inform …

Q #541
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/541) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) SHELTER CAP L’ESPOIR – ACTING SHELTER MANAGER– QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Q #542
Answered

the Shelter Cap L’Espoir, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the identity of t…

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

"(No. B/542) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Shelter Cap L’Espoir, she will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information …"

Reply

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

Q #543
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/543) 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 …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MINISTRY OF LAND TRANSPORT – APPEAL COMMITTEE – PENDING APPEALS – REMEDIAL MEASURES

Q #544
Answered

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/544) 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 …"

Reply

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

Q #545
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/545) 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 …"

Reply

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

Q #546
Answered

the unclaimed corpses at the mortuary of the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state – (a) the number thereof,…

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

"(No. B/546) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the unclaimed corpses at the mortuary of the Brown Sequard Hospital, he will state – (a) …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BEL AIR-TROU D'EAU DOUCE – TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY – NEW BUS ROUTE – TAXI LICENSE ISSUANCE

Q #547
Answered

transport connectivity between Bel Air and Trou d'Eau Douce, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

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

"(No. B/547) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to transport connectivity between Bel Air and Trou d'Eau Douce, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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(Withdrawn) MARE CHICOSE LANDFILL STATION –MAINTENANCE CONTRACT – CONTRACTOR’S DETAILS

Q #548
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the contract for the transportation, operation and maintenance of the Mare Chicose Landfill Station, he will…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Environment

"(No. B/548) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the contract for the transportation, operation and …"

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(Withdrawn) RESIDENCE LAVANDE HOUSING COMPLEX, DAGOTIERE – VESTED SITE – MAINTENANCE MEASURES

Q #550
Answered

the Residence Lavande Housing complex at Dagotiere, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the N…

Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/550) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the Residence Lavande Housing complex at Dagotiere, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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(Withdrawn) ELECTRICITY TARIFFS – 15% INCREASE – IMPACTS – MITIGATING MEASURES

Q #553
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the announced 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs as from May 2026, he will, for the benefit of the H…

Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/553) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the announced 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs as from May 2026, he will, for the …"

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(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 7 – WOMEN’S CENTRE – EXPECTED REOPENING

Q #554
Answered

the Women’s Centre in Constituency No. 7, Piton and Rivière du Rempart, she will, for the benefit of the Hou…

Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/554) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the Women’s Centre in Constituency No. 7, Piton and Rivière du Rempart, she will, for …"

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(Withdrawn) FOREIGN WORKERS – LICENSING, COMPLIANCE & SAFEGUARDS

Q #556
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the recruitment of foreign workers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain the – (a) list of the agen…

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

"(No. B/556) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the recruitment of foreign workers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain the – (a) list …"

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(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO.18 – DRAINS CONSTRUCTION

Q #557
Answered

the construction of drains in Constituency No.18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of…

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

"(No. B/557) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of drains in Constituency No.18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, he will, for the …"

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(Withdrawn) TRUST FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS – MR N. V.’S REVOCATION – INQUIRY & IRREGULARITIES

Q #558
Answered

the revocation of Mr N. V. as Chairperson of the Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports, he will state – (a) th…

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

"(No. B/558) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the revocation of Mr N. V. as Chairperson of the Trust Fund for Excellence in Sports, he will state – …"

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(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – STAFF REDUCTION – REASONS

Q #559
Answered

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

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

"(No. B/559) 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) SAINT-CROIX – SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE – DEMOLITION – NEW BUILDING

Q #560
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/560) 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) BAMBOUS – BLACK RIVER DISTRICT COURT – RENOVATION & FUNDS ALLOCATION

Q #561
Answered

the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of th…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Attorney-General

"(No. B/561) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) BASIC INVALIDITY PENSION – APPLICATIONS (NOV 2024-APR 2026) – PROCESS EFFICIENCY

Q #562
Answered

applications for the Basic Invalidity Pension received since November 2024 to date, he will, for the benefit…

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

"(No. B/562) 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 applications for the Basic Invalidity Pension …"

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(Withdrawn) RESIDENCE NHDC LAVANDE, DAGOTIERE – BUS SERVICES & ROUTES – AVAILABILITY

Q #26
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the safety of approximately 4,000 residents, including schoolchildren of Residence NHDC Lavande, Dagotière,…

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

"(No. A/26) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the safety of approximately 4,000 residents, including schoolchildren of Residence NHDC Lavande, …"

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Reply: As per the 2022 Housing and Population Census published in May 2024, the Village of Dagotière, comprising Lower and Upper Dagotière, has an estimated population of …

Q #27
Answered

low rainfalls, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether – (a) an assessment t…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Environment

"(No. A/27) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to low rainfalls, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

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Reply: In line with the Government Programme 2025-2029, Government recognises the importance of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) as natural shields to protect our people and …

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OBITUARY MR LOUIS PERCY LAFRANCE Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister! The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it is with sadness that we have learnt of the demise of Mr Louis Percy …

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PAPERS LAID The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Papers have been laid on the Table – A. Office of the Speaker The Special Report of the Public Accounts Committee, First …

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MOTION SUSPENSION OF S.O. 10(2) The Deputy Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister! The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that all the business on today’s Order Paper …

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PUBLIC BILL Second Reading THE CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER BILL (No. II of 2026) Order read for resuming adjourned debate on the Second Reading of the Certificate of Character …

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ADJOURNMENT The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 05 May 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Mr Mohamed rose and seconded. Question put …