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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Import of Vehicles Under Duty-Free Permits (Q.508/2025) 18 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for details on duty-free vehicle permits issued to government employees since the suspension of vehicle imports, including whether imports under those permits remain suspended, the duration of any suspension, and the procedure if permission is granted. He also urged Ministers to provide proper answers to parliamentary questions, referring to an outstanding response concerning a committee report related to the Police Minister.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary As at 30 June 2025, 25,508 persons were recorded in relation to the matter raised in the question. The Minister stated that no decision had yet been taken on the relevant issue, that the process was temporarily suspended, and that subsequent sub-questions were therefore not applicable.

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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised the issue of duty-free vehicle permits promised to public officers, noting that many have been waiting five to seven years after permits were issued. He acknowledged concerns raised with the IMF about foreign exchange outflows of about USD 25,000 per vehicle, but said the Finance Ministry had proposed rupee-based alternatives, such as monthly payments over 36 or 60 months. He urged the Government to resolve the uncertainty faced by about 25,000 permit holders.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake proposed that, as vehicle imports resume, payments to the Government be made in rupees. He suggested using unspent capital expenditure allocations from the current year, noting that funds remain available for that purpose.

      Public Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake indicated that he was raising a question but did not state its content in the provided excerpt. No specific issue, proposal, or demand is identifiable from the text given.

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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Government’s lack of a decision on vehicle permits for around 25,000 eligible officers, including retirees and judicial officers. He proposed that, instead of providing vehicles or using foreign exchange, the Government should take over the permits and compensate holders in rupees, using savings from underperforming capital expenditure.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Permits are currently temporarily suspended, and the Ministry of Finance has not taken any decision to resume them. Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that decisions made by the previous government do not bind the current administration, which he said will manage public finance independently while stabilizing the economy.

      Public Finance Full speech →
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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that the question before Parliament had not been answered. He noted that although his side was not in the Finance Ministry at the time, permits had nevertheless been issued, and said that regardless of which government issued them, those permits now exist.

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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned whether vehicle permits already issued would be honoured and whether vehicles could be imported under them. He argued that public officers need proper facilities to perform their duties and noted that successive governments have issued such permits. He rejected blame being placed on the Opposition and directed the question to the Deputy Minister for a clear decision.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that vehicle imports under official permits are temporarily suspended, while officers retain the right to apply for permits. He provided annual permit figures, noting that larger numbers were issued in previous years, and argued that the current Government should not be blamed for the accumulated issue while it is working to stabilize the economy. He also urged the Opposition not to emotionally incite officers over the matter.

      Law & OrderPublic Finance Full speech →
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB

      AI summary Kins Nelson formally raised a question in Parliament. No further details or context were provided in the speech.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down.

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