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Sitting of Friday, 6 March 2026

10th Parliament· 15 debates· 160 speeches· 55 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for details on foreign assistance received by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children from February 2024 to March 2025. He requested information on the donor country and organization, the amount received in US dollars, approvals from the Department of External Resources and the Ministry Secretary, the official heading the relevant Child and Women’s Affairs Division during that period, and the projects on which the funds were spent.

      Public FinanceWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister answered a question regarding Japanese and IOM assistance to the Sri Lanka Police, stating that no monetary grant was received but IOM supervised and implemented support activities under Japan’s “UPLIFT” project. He said equipment and refurbishment support were provided to the Children and Women Abuse Prevention and Investigations Division, including the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, NCMEC, the 109 complaint desk, a temporary shelter for women, child-friendly waiting facilities, and training for 109 call centre officers. He also stated that ministry approval was obtained for accepting donated equipment and listed the senior officers responsible during the relevant period.

      Security & DefenceWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake challenged the Minister’s statement that no funds were received for the Centre, citing reports that USD 166,000, or Rs. 49.8 million, had been received without Department of External Resources approval in 2019. He requested that the Minister recheck the briefing and account for the funds, alleging that work worth even Rs. 12 million had not been completed.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary Japan’s assistance through the IOM to the Ministry was provided in the form of equipment, including computers and furniture, rather than monetary donations, according to available records. If any financial assistance had been received, the Department of External Resources would have been involved, but no such reports are currently available. The Minister said the matter could be re-examined if necessary.

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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister to investigate an alleged fraud involving funds for a Children and Women protection centre. He cited claims that Rs. 49.8 million had been received for tenders and procurements, but only about Rs. 12 million worth of goods had been purchased, leaving around Rs. 35 million unaccounted for, and referred to alleged involvement of senior police officers while requesting that the matter be ascertained and acted upon.

      Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that complaints alleging receipt of funds had been investigated and found unsubstantiated. He clarified that the Ministry had received a goods consignment, with instructions issued to accept it, but repeatedly confirmed that no cash had been received. He added that there was no obstacle to conducting a further inquiry if required.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →