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

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Sitting of 28 October 2025

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Q #899
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his recent State Visit to the Republic of India, he will – (a) state the – (i) composition of the accompanyi…

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

"(No. B/899) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as I stated during my press conference on 27 September 2025 following my State visit to India, I was invited by Shri Narendra Modi to visit …

Q #900
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Dr. R. S., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Bank of Mauritius (BoM), information as to…

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

"(No. B/900) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as I have stated in my reply to the Private Notice Question of the hon. Leader of the Opposition on 07 October 2025, an amount of Rs5.5 million …

Q #901
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the National Agency for drug Control, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the –…

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

"(No. B/901) 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, The National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) Act was proclaimed on 15 May 2025. The NADC is a statutory body entrusted to 27 coordinate the …

Q #902
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the National Assembly Elections, he will state if Government proposes to amend the legislation 29 aiming at…

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

"(No. B/902) 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I wish to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to PQ B/816 on 07 October 2025. As I had indicated then, Government is currently working on …

Q #903
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the illegal use, consumption and trafficking of synthetic drugs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obta…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/903) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: With regard to part (a) of the question, Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that from January 2025 to 23 October 2025, 974 suspects …

Q #904
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the Commission on the Prerogative of Mercy, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to…

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

"(No. B/904) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North and 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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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Commission on the Prerogative of Mercy is established in accordance with section 75(2) of the Constitution and consists of a Chairperson …

Q #905
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the Development Bank of Mauritius Ltd., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom information…

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

"(No. B/905) 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 …"

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The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, it is clear that the policy of the previous Government was to recruit at any cost in order to win the elections and recruitment at the …

Q #906
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the Advisers whose services were retained by the former Prime Minister, he will state the names and pay pack…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/906) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) 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) BANK CHARGES, FEES & COLLATERAL SECURITIES – REVIEW & GLOBAL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT

Q #907
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the bank charges, fees and collateral securities regarding loans granted by financial institutions, he will,…

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

"(No. B/907) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) MR M.R. – MAURITIAN ASSETS, TRAVELS – POTENTIAL INQUIRY

Q #908
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Mr M.R., he will for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the number of assets acquired…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/908) 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 …"

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(Withdrawn) NATIONAL MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY INDEX – POLICY INTEGRATION

Q #909
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the development of a National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) for Mauritius in collaboration with the…

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

"(No. B/909) 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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Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by Statistics Mauritius that under the SADC Protocol on Statistics, Member States are required to develop and …

Q #910
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the Police Helicopter Squadron, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Polic…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/910) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in …"

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Reply: The Police Helicopter Squadron (PHS) was established in 1974 through a Police Standing Order No. 102 as a unit of the Mauritius Police Force and is responsible for the …

Q #911
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the early termination of the contract for the lease of lands earmarked for the Neotown project at Les Saline…

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

"(No. B/911) 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 …"

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The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): In December 2009, my Ministry signed a 99-year lease agreement with Les Salines Development Ltd, a company set up in Mauritius …

Q #912
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the defunct Special Striking Team (SST) set up in August 2022, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

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

"(No. B/912) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"

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(Withdrawn) SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SUSPENSION – 01 NOVEMBER 2024 – REASONS & IMPACT

Q #913
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the suspension of the social media platforms on 01 November 2024 in Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of t…

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

"(No. B/913) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) CASINOS OF MAURITIUS – PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING – TIMEFRAME

Q #914
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the proposed restructuring of the Casinos of Mauritius, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain inform…

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

"(No. B/914) 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, …"

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(Withdrawn) 135 RODRIGUES – PORT MATHURIN PORT AREA – DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Q #915
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the Port Mathurin Port Area, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Ports Authorit…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/915) 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 the …"

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Reply: I am informed by the Acting Director-General of the Mauritius Ports Authority that the latter organisation is presently not undertaking any development works at Port …

Q #916
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the proposed introduction of a Freedom of Information Bill in the Assembly, as announced in the Government P…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Prime Minister

"(No. B/916) 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 …"

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Reply: As announced in the Government Programme 2024-2029, a Freedom of Information Act will be introduced to provide for more transparency in relation to the decisions of public …

Q #917
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mothers experiencing severe perinatal mental health issues, he will state the – (a) reported number thereof…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/917) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to mothers experiencing severe perinatal mental health issues, he will state the – (a) …"

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Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the mental condition of pregnant women is investigated once patient has mental health issues or shows obvious signs of …

Q #918
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the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from SME Mauritius…

Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Industry

"(No. B/918) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives whether, in regard to the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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(Withdrawn) SAINT-JEAN CEMETERY – DAMAGED TOMBS BY FLOODING – RESTORATION

Q #919
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the 300 tombs at the Saint- Jean Cemetery which were damaged during the floods which occurred between 08 Nov…

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

"(No. B/919) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the 300 tombs at the Saint- Jean Cemetery which were damaged during the floods which occurred …"

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Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that as per records available at my Ministry, following the flooding which occurred in the region of Saint-Jean Cemetery whereby, amongst …

Q #920
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the current state of the main road at Chemin Grenier, particularly the stretch from the taxi stand to the Fa…

Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/920) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the current state of the main road at Chemin Grenier, particularly the stretch from the taxi stand …"

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Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Chemin Grenier Road B10 is a classified road linking several villages namely Surinam, Riambel, Chemin Grenier and Rivière des Galets. The Central …

Q #921
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reported case/s of Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia amidst goats being reared by small farmers across Maur…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/921) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to reported case/s of Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia amidst …"

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The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Division of the Veterinary Services of the Ministry that Contagious Caprine …

Q #922
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the Grand Port Road in Nouvelle- France, he will state whether consideration will be given for the installat…

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

"(No. B/922) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the Grand Port Road in Nouvelle- France, he will state whether consideration will be given for the …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit (TRMSU) of my Ministry that the village of Nouvelle France is crossed by Savanne …

Q #923
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Saint-Jean Road in Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether an…

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

"(No. B/923) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Saint-Jean Road in Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Metro Express Ltd that an Emergency Response Plan is in place along Saint-Jean Road in Quatre Bornes. This plan was prepared …

Q #924
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the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) and the Introduction of the Foundation Programme in Litera…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/924) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) and the Introduction of the Foundation Programme in …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, allow me before starting to answer this main question to wish good luck to all the 14,837 PSAC students who have started their PSAC examinations …

Q #925
Answered

the tender launched in 2023 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Min…

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

"(No. B/925) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the tender launched in 2023 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with …"

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Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the answer being very lengthy, I would like to circulate it. The Deputy Speaker: Thank you. Please circulate. Any supplementary? The hon. …

Q #926
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the post of the Director of the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA), he will, for the benef…

Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/926) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the post of the Director of the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regards part (a) of the question, according to the existing scheme of service for the post of Director at the Early Childhood Care and …

Q #927
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the Cité la Cure Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given for the provision of denta…

Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Health and Wellness

"(No. B/927) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the Cité la Cure Area Health Centre, he will state if consideration will be given for the …"

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Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, dental services are provided through 71 dedicated dental clinics as well as the major hospitals outpatient dental units across the island. As …

Q #928
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the Port- Louis North State Secondary School, he ill state the – (a) number of students enrolled thereat, in…

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

"(No. B/928) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Education and Human source whether, in regard to the Port- Louis North State Secondary School, he ill state the – (a) number of …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that 160 students are enrolled at the Port-Louis North State Secondary School for …

Q #929
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the “Projet de Relance du football” in Mauritius, he will state the – (a) annual budget that is being propos…

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

"(No. B/929) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the “Projet de Relance du football” in Mauritius, he will state the – (a) annual budget that is being …"

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(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: So, we go to B/930. The Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – SCHOOL ENROLLMENT – STUDY/SURVEY ON …

Q #930
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children with special needs, including those suffering from epilepsy and autism, he will state the number th…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Education and Human Resource

"(No. B/930) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to children with special needs, including those suffering from epilepsy and autism, …"

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Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there are about 3000 children with special education needs, including around 649 suffering from autism and 140 from …

Q #931
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Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary employed by the Sugar Industry Labour Welfare Fund in 57 Social Wel…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/931) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to Office Auxiliary/Senior Office Auxiliary employed by the Sugar Industry Labour …"

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(Withdrawn) FOOTBALL PROFESSIONALISATION – IMPLEMENTATION – EXPECTED TIME FRAME

Q #932
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the professionalisation of football in Mauritius, he will state where matters stand, indicating the expected…

Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue · to Youth and Sports

"(No. B/932) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the professionalisation of football in Mauritius, he will state where matters stand, indicating …"

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(Withdrawn) STATUS OF THE ARTIST ACT – EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION – ROADMAP

Q #933
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the local artists, he will state whether his Ministry has developed a clear roadmap to ensure the effective…

Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière · to Arts and Culture

"(No. B/933) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the local artists, he will state whether his Ministry has developed a clear roadmap to ensure the …"

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Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to local artists and the Status of the Artist Act, my Ministry has initiated a review of the legislation in line with the measures …

Q #934
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the fees and charges for services provided by the private healthcare sector, he will state whether measures…

Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Commerce and Consumer Protection

"(No. B/934) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection whether, in regard to the fees and charges for services provided by the private healthcare sector, he …"

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The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall answer this question. I wish to refer the hon. Member to the reply I …

Q #935
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the proposed introduction of the Police and Criminal Justice Bill in the Assembly, he will state where matte…

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

"(No. B/935) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of the Police and Criminal Justice Bill in the Assembly, he will state where matters stand, …"

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Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House is aware, there have been several parliamentary questions over time in relation to the Police and Criminal Justice Bill, formerly …

Q #936
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the buildings and premises rented by Ministries and Government Departments, he will, for the benefit of the…

Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River · to National Infrastructure

"(No. B/936) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the buildings and premises rented by Ministries and Government Departments, he will, for the benefit of …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding part (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the question, I wish to inform the House that these elements of information are available at the …

Q #937
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the flood mitigation measures in the region of La Louise, Quatre Bornes, he will state if consideration will…

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

"(No. B/937) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the flood mitigation measures in the region of La Louise, Quatre Bornes, he will state if …"

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Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with a view to addressing the flooding issues holistically and mitigating the incidence of flooding in the region of La Louise, I am informed …

Q #938
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the presence of asbestos in residential buildings, he will state the number of housing units concerned there…

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

"(No. B/938) 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 presence of asbestos in residential buildings, he …"

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Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Solid Waste Management Division of my Ministry that in Constituency No. 4, there are 38 housing units at Longue Mountain …

Q #939
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the islets in the lagoon of Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be given to amending the Forests…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Agro-Industry

"(No. B/939) 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 islets in the lagoon of Rodrigues, he will state if consideration will be …"

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The Minister of Health and Wellness (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, presently two islets found in the lagoon of Rodrigues namely, Île aux Cocos and… The Deputy Speaker: …

Q #940
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the microchipping of dogs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain and table copy of the contract awar…

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

"(No. B/940) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the microchipping of dogs, he will, for the benefit of the …"

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Reply

Reply: The procurement exercise for the supply of microchips was carried out at the level of the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW). The letter of award was issued to …

Q #941
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the renovation works undertaken at the Harry Latour Stadium, he will state where matters stand. 70

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

"(No. B/941) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Youth and Sports whether, in regard to the renovation works undertaken at the Harry Latour Stadium, he will state where matters stand. 70"

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(Withdrawn) CITÉ LA FERME, BAMBOUS – WASTE WATER NETWORK PROJECT – STATUS

Q #942
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the waste water network project in Cité La Ferme, Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fro…

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

"(No. B/942) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the waste water network project in Cité La Ferme, Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

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Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, concernant la partie (a) de la question, la WMA m’informe que la Cité La Ferme à Bambous est un lotissement de type CHA comprenant environ 275 …

Q #943
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the proposed construction of parking space for vehicles, with the upcoming proposed Quatre Bornes Urban Term…

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

"(No. B/943) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the proposed construction of parking space for vehicles, with the upcoming proposed Quatre Bornes Urban …"

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Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by Metro Express Ltd that to address the issue of lack of parking, pick-up and drop-off facilities around the Quatre Borne …

Q #944
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Gaza, following recent findings and official statements from the United Nations (UN) and other international…

Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix · to Foreign Affairs

"(No. B/944) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to Gaza, following recent findings and official statements from the …"

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Mr Ramful: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are profoundly disheartened by the atrocities which have been taking place in Gaza. For the past two years, we have witnessed the …

Q #945
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shortage of water supply in the regions of Baie du Cap and Coteau Raffin, he will, for the benefit of the Ho…

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

"(No. B/945) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to shortage of water supply in the regions of Baie du Cap and Coteau Raffin, he will, for the …"

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Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, concernant la partie (a) de la question, la CWA m’informe qu’un réservoir de 10 m³, donc 1000 Litres, a été installé le long de Reserve Road près …

Q #946
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ginger, he will state whether he is in presence of representations from planters thereof as to any unfair co…

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

"(No. B/946) 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 ginger, he will state whether he is in presence of …"

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(Withdrawn) 80 AFRICAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTRE – PRESERVATION OF INTEGRITY – ACTIONS TAKEN

Q #947
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the African Network Information Centre, he will state the key actions taken to preserve the integrity thereo…

Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien · to Information Technology

"(No. B/947) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation whether, in regard to the African Network Information Centre, he will state the key …"

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Dr. Ramtohul: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the outset, I wish to inform the House that the African Network Information Centre, also known as AFRINIC, is a company limited by …

Q #948
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the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled to be held in Brazil in November 2025, h…

Mr François · Rodrigues · to Environment

"(No. B/948) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled to be held …"

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Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the 30th session of the Conference of Parties, that is, COP30 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held from …

Q #949
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the recently constructed waterfronts along the coastal regions of Quatre Sœurs to Bois des Amourettes, he wi…

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

"(No. B/949) 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 the recently constructed waterfronts along the coastal regions …"

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Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the coastal stretch from Quatre Sœurs to Bois des Amourettes within the district …

Q #950
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noise pollution emanating from modified exhaust systems or loud sound equipment installed in motor vehicles,…

Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac · to Environment

"(No. B/950) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change 84 whether, in regard to noise pollution emanating from modified exhaust …"

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Mr Bhagwan: Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it will be a bit of a long reply. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that section 2(1)… The Deputy Speaker: If it …

Q #951
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the villages of Mont Choisy, Vale, Grand Bay, Fond du Sac, Sottise, Calodyne and Goodlands, he will, for the…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Energy and Public Utilities

"(No. B/951) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the villages of Mont Choisy, Vale, Grand Bay, Fond du Sac, Sottise, Calodyne and Goodlands, he …"

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Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je remercie l’honorable membre. Je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que les régions de Mont Choisy, Vale, Grand Baie, Fond du Sac, …

Q #952
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cases of children with serious behavioural concerns, she will state if she is aware of the request made by P…

Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka · to Gender Equality and Family Welfare

"(No. B/952) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to cases of children with serious behavioural concerns, she will state if she is aware …"

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(Withdrawn) The Deputy Speaker: The hon. First Member for Savanne and Black River, last question for today! FLIC EN FLAC, CASCAVELLE, TAMARIN, LA GAULETTE & LE MORNE REGIONS – …

Q #953
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the irregular water supply in the regions of Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La Gaulette and Le Morne, he…

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

"(No. B/953) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply in the regions of Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La Gaulette and Le …"

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Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que les régions de l’île comprenant Flic-en-Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La Gaulette et Le Morne sont …

Q #954
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inspection of autoclaves and boilers at various public Hospitals sites, he will state – (a) the names and qu…

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

"(No. B/954) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port-Louis South & Port-Louis Central) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to inspection of autoclaves and boilers at various public Hospitals sites, he will state – …"

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(Withdrawn) FOND DU SAC – PORTION NO. 40 – COMPULSORY LAND ACQUISITION – DUE COMPENSATION

Q #955
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the compulsory land acquisition of portion number 40 for the construction of drains for flood mitigation mea…

Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to Housing and Lands

"(No. B/955) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the compulsory land acquisition of portion number 40 for the construction of drains for flood mitigation …"

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Reply: I am informed that the amount due to the former landowner of Portion Number 40 at Fond du Sac was credited to the account of the Public Notary, appointed to draw the deed …

Q #956
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the high prevalence of synthetic drug addiction across the island, he will state the number of synthetic dru…

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

"(No. B/956) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the high prevalence of synthetic drug addiction across the island, he will state the number of …"

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(Withdrawn) POINTE DU DIABLE – ADDITIONAL PARKING FACILITIES – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Q #957
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Pointe du Diable near Bambous- Virieux, he will state – (a) whether consideration will be given for the prov…

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

"(No. B/957) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to Pointe du Diable near Bambous- Virieux, he will state – (a) whether consideration will be given for …"

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(Withdrawn) 140 MORC. RAMLAGUN, VALLÉE DES PRÊTRES – FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES

Q #958
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flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, particularly in Morcellement Ramlagun, in…

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

"(No. B/958) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, particularly in …"

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(Withdrawn) MELVILLE, GRAND GAUBE – BUS ROUTE 178 – IRREGULAR TRANSPORT FACILITIES

Q #959
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bus route 178 in Melville, Grand Gaube, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land…

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

"(No. B/959) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to bus route 178 in Melville, Grand Gaube, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National …"

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Reply: Route 178 runs between Melville to Mme Azor and 6 buses are licensed to operate along this route. The problems encountered by commuters along this route were previously …

Q #3
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abandoned/seized/unused vehicles lying in the compounds of Line Barracks, SMF Complex in Vacoas, Divisional…

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

"(No. A/3) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member 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 regard to …"

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Reply: A total of 484 vehicles, including motorcycles, are presently lying in the compounds of Line Barracks, the SMF Complex in Vacoas, Divisional Headquarters, and various …

Q #4
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junction Daruty and Vale, he will state if a survey has been carried out to assess the traffic congestion oc…

Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or · to National Infrastructure

"(No. A/4) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to junction Daruty and Vale, he will state if a survey has been carried out to assess the traffic …"

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Reply: The junction of Mapou-Goodlands Road (A5 Road) and Vale Road (B12 Road) is a signalised T-junction. With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed that a survey …

Q #5
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a building constructed by the District Council of Pamplemousses at Forbach Road, Fond du Sac, he will state…

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

"(No. A/5) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie &Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to a building constructed by the District Council of Pamplemousses at Forbach Road, Fond du Sac, he will state …"

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Reply: The District Council of Pamplemousses had initiated the construction of a building to be used as a hall in 2018/19. The building was of an extent of 213 m² consisting of …

Q #6
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commercial pleasure craft licences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism…

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

"(No. A/6) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to commercial pleasure craft licences, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Mauritius Tourism …"

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Reply: For period 2015-2024, the Mauritius Tourism Authority has issued a total of 186 commercial pleasure craft licences for the coastal belt of Mont-Choisy to Poudre d’Or as …

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PAPERS LAID The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, the Papers have been laid on the Table – A. Prime Minister’s Office Ministry of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications …

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

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PUBLIC BILLS First Reading On motion made and seconded, the following Bills were read a first time – (i) The Criminal Code (Amendment No. 2) Bill (No. XXVI of 2025); (ii) The …

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ADJOURNMENT Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister! The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I beg to move that this Assembly do now adjourn to Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 11.30 a.m. The …