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Sitting of Thursday, 20 March 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 137 speeches· 47 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 1: Government Institutions - Security Companies (Q.1/4/2024) 6 speeches
    • ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government regarding companies providing security services to government institutions. The matter sought information on the use of private security companies in public institutions, under Question No. 1 (4/2024), but no further details of the answer or supplementary exchanges are provided in the excerpt.

      Law & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

      AI summary The Minister provided a written response listing, under Extraordinary Gazette No. 2412/08 of 25 November 2024, 24 ministries, 87 departments and 376 statutory boards. He stated that detailed institutional information had been compiled in Attachments 01–21, with some delays due to institutional changes since 2015, and identified Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd., LRDC Services (Pvt) Ltd. and the Civil Security Department as providers of government security services. He further noted that Public Finance Circular No. 445 of 12 August 2010 governs procurement of security services by public institutions and that the relevant attachments were placed in the Library on two CDs.

      Public FinanceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB

      AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi raised concerns that despite the large number of State institutions, only a small proportion use State security service providers, while private security contracts have reportedly involved irregularities. He asked whether the Government would strengthen and expand the two State security entities, including by using retired military and Civil Security personnel, so they could provide security for more State institutions and reduce fraud and corruption in contracting.

      Public FinanceSecurity & DefenceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

      AI summary The Minister stated that Circular No. 445 already provides the governing framework for the matter, but acknowledged that past problems may have occurred during implementation. He undertook to examine the issue and take necessary steps to strengthen future State provision.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB

      AI summary Asked whether the Government would take concrete, due-process steps to recover losses and pursue those responsible in broader corruption matters, citing the Avant Garde case as an example. Part of the intervention was expunged by order of the Chair.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Government would take action against any institutions or individuals found to have acted improperly, rather than limiting the matter to discussion.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →