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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Tuesday, 17 December 2024

10th Parliament· 15 debates· 315 speeches· 101 speakers

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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Questions: Paddy Stocks, Fuel Price Revisions, and Teacher Scarcity (Q.11, Q.12, Q.10/2024) 5 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • STOCKS OF PADDY MAINTAINED BY INSTITUTIONS/PERSONS: DETAILS — The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka on behalf of the Hon. Kins Nelson

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development seeking details on the President’s requested report on existing paddy stocks. It asked for the date of the request, the institutions or persons holding paddy stocks, the quantities held by each, and the measures taken to control rice prices.

      AgriculturePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe tabled a written answer stating that, as of 25 October 2024 and based on a 5 November 2024 report, the Consumer Affairs Authority had inspected rice mills in 20 districts and collected data on stocks of Nadu, Samba, Keeri Samba and other paddy varieties, with details provided in annexes and a CD. He further stated that Gazettes No. 2414/02 and 2414/04 of 9 December 2024 fixed the Maximum Retail Price for rice, and that raids were continuing against outlets selling above the MRP.

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    • FUEL PRICE REVISIONS FROM 21.10.2024 TO 30.11.2024: DETAILS — The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka on behalf of the Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara

      AI summary Gayantha Karunatilleka, on behalf of Dayasiri Jayasekara, asked the Minister of Energy for details of all fuel price revisions between 21 October and 30 November 2024, including revised prices by fuel type and whether each change followed the fuel pricing formula. He requested the formula-based prices that would have applied at each revision, and asked whether the Government accepts the formula introduced by the previous Government, its reasons if not, and what steps will be taken to pass international fuel price reductions on to consumers.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy tabled a written answer stating that fuel prices were revised on two occasions, with no changes on 31 October 2024 and revised prices set on 30 November 2024, including Petrol 92 at Rs. 309, Auto Diesel at Rs. 286, and Kerosene at Rs. 188 per litre. He said pricing was based on the fuel price formula, though no adjustment was made for Sapugaskanda refinery profit or loss, and provided formula-based price figures for each fuel category. He further stated that the current legal framework applies the formula, which is being studied for possible future revisions, and that reductions in international prices are passed on to consumers through monthly price alignment.

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