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Sitting of Tuesday, 18 February 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 135 speeches· 52 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation 8 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip (on behalf of the Minister of Energy) JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Energy, the Minister reported that fuel-related tax revenue amounted to Rs. 265.63 billion and profits to Rs. 42.04 billion for the relevant period. He stated that investigations are ongoing into whether fraud occurred in fuel sales, and that no definitive conclusion can be given until they are completed. Other parts of the question were deemed not applicable.

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    • Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Government’s earlier statements that fuel taxes, including around Rs. 50 per litre, were unfair and would be reduced. He asked whether those assurances were inaccurate or whether the Government still intends to reduce the taxes, noting that five months had passed without action and requesting a timeframe for any reduction.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is taking steps to reduce taxes and has not imposed any new taxes, while providing the maximum possible reliefs. He said a detailed report would be submitted and that the Government would explain how the Petroleum Corporation incurred losses, including the role of former Ministers in charge, with the relevant Minister expected to respond.

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    • Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara queried whether the relevant Minister was present, stating that the line Minister would be best placed to answer the matter. He indicated that, if the Minister was unavailable, the question would be raised on another day.

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    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed a Member that the main question and one supplementary had already been asked, and directed that the second supplementary question be asked when the relevant Minister is present. He stated that the Member’s current turn was over except for the remaining supplementary question.

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    • Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whether the Government has entered into any new fuel supply contracts, alleging that fuel continues to be procured from the same suppliers under the same premium arrangements as before. He also challenged claims that new appointees to petroleum-related institutions would serve without benefits, citing reported allowances paid to the current Chairman, Executive Director, and CPSTL Managing Director, and asked the Minister to confirm whether he accepts these details.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said further details would be provided later regarding payments for household electricity, air conditioning and water bills, as well as the reduction of an insurance premium from USD 37. He indicated that the Minister would subsequently clarify the benefits or payments received by various officers.

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