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Sitting of Wednesday, 18 February 2026

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 228 speeches· 66 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Amendment of Laws Pertaining to Explosives (1745/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Thushari Jayasingha asked the Minister of Defence for details on the regulation of explosives used for commercial purposes, including planned legal amendments, storage and issuance procedures, responsible officers, district-level assistant officers, and the status of the Controller of Explosives post. She also sought information on commercial explosives licences, active licensees, the licensing process, regulatory oversight, private storage facilities, security measures, and limits on quantities issued to licensees.

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    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence answered on behalf of the Minister regarding the regulation of explosives, stating that action is being taken in line with a 2025 Cabinet decision and that storage, issuance, licensing and supervision are governed by the Explosives Act, related regulations, and Defence Ministry Circular 01/2024. He explained that the Defence Secretary functions as Controller of Explosives, supported by Deputy and Assistant Controllers, with 13 Assistant Controllers covering districts and police officers of Sergeant rank or above empowered as inspectors. He provided licence and permit figures as of 30 November 2025, including 58 import licences, 514 supplier licences, 1,355 permits, and 232 fireworks manufacturing licences, and said 33 stores are under direct police protection while 2,179 other storages are supervised by local police.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary Asked what measures have been taken to regulate chemicals, beyond those already discussed, that could affect national security.

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    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB

      AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera stated that authorities have identified 15 chemicals posing high national security risks. He said 7 are regulated by the Controller of Explosives, one by the Registrar of Pesticides, and 7 previously unregulated chemicals will be placed under the oversight of the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention under the Ministry of Defence.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha asked what steps have been taken to update laws relating to chemical regulation, as a second supplementary question.

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    • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB

      AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera stated that a Cabinet Memorandum has been submitted and regulations are being drafted to control chemicals identified as potential threats, including future additions. He said regulatory authority over 8 of 15 identified chemicals has already been delegated to relevant institutions, while oversight of the remaining 7 is proposed to be assigned to the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The Ministry of Defence is involved in preparing the necessary legal instruments.

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