The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that on Sunday 25 January 2026 at about 15:50 hours, an …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/150 and B/160 together as they relate to the same subject matter. The Port …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I shall reply to Parliamentary Questions B/151 and B/158 together, as they relate to the same subject matter. In regard to part (a) of the …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority that as per Section 22.2 of the Rules of Racing 2024, any jockey and apprentice jockey is …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that for the period 01 January 2026 to 27 March 2026, a total of 650 cases of Driving under the …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, there are currently 14 vacant positions at the Registrar-General’s Department in different grades. This includes 6 vacancies in the grade of …

The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, in June 2020, in the context of COVID-19 pandemic, the previous Government agreed to implement, amongst others, a Wage Support Loan Scheme for …

(Withdrawn) EMMANUEL ANQUETIL BUILDING – SPACE AVAILABILITY – REFURBISHMENT

Reply: I am informed that the Emmanuel Anquetil Building built in 1979, requires significant refurbishment. In 2024, former occupants, namely the Ministry of Health and Wellness …

(Vide Reply to PQ B/151) DIRECTOR OF AUDIT REPORT – FY 2024-2025 – CONTENT ASSESSMENT & CORRECTIVE MEASURES

(Withdrawn) PORT LOUIS HARBOUR – NEW MASTER PLAN – INVESTMENT PHASES

(Vide Reply to PQ B/150) BASIC RETIREMENT PENSION – AGE ELIGIBILITY INCREASE – SOCIO- ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(Withdrawn) EDB – MR S. M., DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – APPOINTMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

(Withdrawn) WOMEN MURDERS & SUSPICIOUS DEATHS – 01 JANUARY 2026-MARCH 2026 – INQUIRIES

(Withdrawn) MAURITIUS POLICE FORCE – MORTUARY VANS – ACQUISITION & DEPLOYMENT

Reply: I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that since March 2020, the services of Police mortuary vans have been decentralised to ensure a faster response for the …

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – PLAINE CORAIL AIRPORT – NEW RUNWAY CONSTRUCTION

(Withdrawn) MONEY LAUNDERING – DRUG TRAFFICKING PROCEEDS – ARRESTS & SEIZED VEHICLES 133

(Withdrawn) POLICE QUARTERS – RETIREMENT ON MEDICAL GROUNDS – ACCOMMODATION POLICY REVIEW

(Withdrawn) SDDS+ STATUS – MAURITIUS UPGRADING – MEASURES ADOPTED & BENEFITS

(Withdrawn) HON. PAUL RAYMOND BÉRENGER RESIGNATION – SUBSEQUENT RESIGNATIONS

(Withdrawn) HON. PAUL RAYMOND BÉRENGER RESIGNATION – PRIOR MEETING – RESIGNATION REASONS

(Withdrawn) FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 – MBC MATCHES BROADCASTING – ARRANGEMENTS

(Withdrawn) RDA – ROAD DECONGESTION – STUDY

Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that lodging accommodation for migrant workers and other guest employees are governed by the Occupational Safety and Health …

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) that it has been able to maintain its provisional …

The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/175. In respond of the rising incidence of vector-borne diseases, …

(Withdrawn) ELECTRONIC MONITORING BRACELETS – TIME FRAME 39

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, the Bail Act was amended in 2011 to provide in section 8(4) thereof, for the imposition of electronic monitoring for a limited category of defendants or …

Mr Osman Mahomed: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that raised tables are traffic calming measures installed on public roads and are placed at locations where a …

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, la CWA m'informe que les régions de Quatre Bornes, Palma, Bassin, Belle Rose, Sodnac et Cité Kennedy, qui font partie de la zone …

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, in accordance to the prescribed Scheme of Service, a Specialist/Senior Specialist is responsible for provision …

Mr Mohamed: Thank you, Madam Speaker. The 8000 residential units were designed to cater for 400 units per constituency. I am informed by the NSLD that as date, the construction …

Dr. Ramtohul: Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. Member for this question. I am informed by Mauritius Post Ltd. that it currently operates a total of 114 outlets, …

Mr Bachoo: Madam Speaker, there are presently two methadone dispensing sites in Mahebourg, namely at Mahebourg Hospital with 363 patients, and Mahebourg Methadone Day Care …

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, now, we go to Dr. Aumeer! RENT-TO-OWN SCHEME – ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, HOUSING UNITS AVAILABILITY & EXPECTED DELIVERY DATES

Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, social housing units are reserved for applicants with a monthly household income of up to Rs48,000. However, there are applicants who, though eligible …

Mr Subron: Madam Speaker, given the issue to be addressed, I am seeking your indulgence to enable me to provide a more elaborate reply to this question. I wish to inform the …

Mr Woochit: Madam Speaker, with regard part(a) of the question, I am informed that there are currently 17 football grounds in the district of Black River. Out of these, 12 falls …

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. François. Madam Speaker, I am informed that farmers are registered with the Small Farmers Welfare Fund in line with Section 16 of the …

Dr. Boolell: Thank you very much, hon. Member. Now, Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) the of the question, I am informed that the National Parks and Conservation Service …

Ms Navarre-Marie: Madam Speaker, on 10 March 2026, it was reported in the press that Mrs Y. B. was missing and her partner Mr A.R. was arrested as there was suspected foul play. …

Dr. Sukon: Madam Speaker, let me say it from the outset that Rodrigues is not an afterthought in our blue economy agenda but rather a priority. Rodrigues, as a partner, is a …

Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Land Drainage Authority has awarded a contract to Setec Mauritius in February 2025 for the formulation of a Land Drainage Master …

Dr. Gungapersad: Madam Speaker, on various occasions, I have highlighted the importance that my Ministry gives to our children in Rodrigues. That is why the specificities of …

Dr. Boolell: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to PQs B/194, B/201 and B/209 together as they relate to the same subject matter. But I will seek the indulgence of …

(Withdrawn) YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT – STATISTICS & JOB INITIATIVES

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUAN ARTISTS – CULTURAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT – OPPORTUNITIES

(Withdrawn) INTERNATIONAL WARS & CLIMATE CHANGE – IMPACT ON FOOD SECURITY – AGRICULTURAL POLICY 136

(Vide Reply to PQ B/194) MAURITIUS HANDBALL ASSOCIATION – FINANCIAL REVAMPING STRATEGY

(Withdrawn) TOURISM ACT – MARINE MAMMALS PROTECTION – AMENDMENTS

(Withdrawn) LAGOONS – SWIMMING & SPEED LIMIT ZONES – DEMARCATION ZONES

(Withdrawn) FISHERMAN REGISTRATION CARD – CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER REQUIREMENT

(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMS 2025 – PERFORMANCE REMEDIAL MEASURES

(Withdrawn) LEASING COMPANIES – REGISTERED & OPERATING IN MAURITIUS – FATF NON-COMPLIANCE

(Withdrawn) BROWN SEQUARD HOSPITAL – UNCLAIMED CORPSES ISSUE – MEASURES ENVISAGED 138

(Withdrawn) GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION – FOOD SECURITY – CONTINGENCY PLAN

(Vide Reply to PQ B/194) FREE INTERNET SCHEME – BENEFICIARIES – VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS

(Withdrawn) SECONDARY SCHOOLS – SYNTHETIC DRUGS – REPORTED CASES & PREVENTIVE MEASURES

(Withdrawn) MINOR F.A. – HOSPITALISATION – MEDICAL CONDITIONS

(Withdrawn) OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE, SECOND FLOOR – NATIONAL HERITAGE SITES – CLASSIFICATION

(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO. 11 – ROAD SAFETY – SPEED TABLES INSTALLATION

(Withdrawn) MAHEBOURG WATERFRONT – STEEL JETTY REPLACEMENT – ESTIMATED COST

(Withdrawn) MAURITIAN GLOBAL BUSINESS SECTOR – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA – INDIA DTAA – IMPACT ASSESSMENT

(Withdrawn) UNEXPLOITED AGRICULTURAL LAND – REASONS – MEASURES PROPOSED

(Withdrawn) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING – NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK – PROPOSAL

(Withdrawn) MALDIVES – DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS SUSPENSION – ESTABLISHED COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

(Withdrawn) BRITANNIA POST OFFICE – PROPOSED RENOVATION – COMPLETION & REOPENING DATES

(Withdrawn) GRAND SABLE FOOTBALL GROUND – LIGHTING FACILITIES

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES LABOUR OFFICE – LABOUR DISPUTES – JURISDICTION REVIEW

(Withdrawn) MAHEBOURG MUSEUM – RENOVATION WORKS – REOPENING TIMELINE

(Withdrawn) MAURI-FACILITIES – NATIONAL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN – SERVICES & RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Reply: Mauri-Facilities Management Co. Ltd was transferred from Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd to the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change on 11 April …

(Withdrawn) NOUVELLE FRANCE – WATER PUMP FAILURES – WATER RESTORATION MEASURES

(Withdrawn) GLYPHOSATE – BANNING – SAFE AGRO-ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES

Reply: The importation of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides is currently authorised for use in Mauritius under strict regulatory control in accordance with the Dangerous …

Reply: My Ministry held the “Assises du Travail et de l’Emploi” from 23 to 25 September 2025, whereby the implementation of the 40-hours work week in non-essential sectors, as …