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Sitting of Friday, 6 February 2026

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 214 speeches· 62 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Divisional Secretariats Vehicle Requirement (Q.1571/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB

      AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government for details on vehicle availability in Divisional Secretariats, including the total number of Secretariats, vehicles allocated, and the adequacy and roadworthiness of those vehicles. He sought information on how many Secretariats lack roadworthy vehicles and whether the Government has a systematic programme, timeframe, and budgetary allocations to provide or maintain vehicles needed for administrative and field duties.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister answered that there are 339 Divisional Secretariats and 2 sub-offices, with 628 vehicles in use, but the fleet is inadequate and largely old, including 223 vehicles over 20 years old and 108 over 15 years old. He stated that Cabinet approval has been granted to purchase vehicles for essential public services and field duties, with a need for 465 vehicles identified for District and Divisional Secretariat administration. The Ministry submitted its observations and report to the Comptroller General on 13 October 2025, and further approvals and funding steps are to be handled through the Comptroller General and Ministry of Finance.

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    • The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB

      AI summary The Member asked what measures the Government is considering to address transport difficulties faced by staff in Divisional Secretariats, particularly field and development officers in remote areas who struggle to report on time due to limited public transport. He specifically sought the Government’s position on establishing or strengthening a common vehicle pool for these officers.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister JJB

      AI summary Arrangements are being made through District Secretaries to allocate vehicles from a pool to address transport shortages in districts. The Minister said the planned purchase of over 1,700 vehicles is not solely for MPs but also for Government institutions, including Divisional Secretariats and departments in agriculture, livestock, land and local authorities, where many vehicles are decades old. He stated that the Government will consider the concerns raised and provide facilities where vehicle problems exist.

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    • The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB

      AI summary Lal Premanath welcomed the Minister’s stated measures and asked whether the Government has considered a formal programme to reassign vehicles brought into the country for large-scale projects funded by bodies such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. He specifically queried whether such vehicles could be allocated to public institutions facing vehicle shortages and transport difficulties.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that some vehicles acquired for projects under other Ministries are currently available. He indicated that the matter could be discussed and appropriate action taken.

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