The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

23 January 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures

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Ananda Wijepala stated that the Government is prepared for debate and defended the new circular on ministerial entitlements. He said vehicle fuel allocations, adviser numbers, and other perks for Ministers and State Ministers had been reduced compared with previous practice, and clarified that the only adjustment was equalizing drivers’ overtime at 180 hours for both Ministers and State Ministers. He urged Members not to misrepresent the circular.

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¶ 01 We are ready for any debate. Under previous circulars, Ministers had three vehicles and 2,250 litres petrol; we reduced to 900 litres. Advisers are limited to two, not 50 or 92 as before. Perks of Ministers and State Ministers have been reduced. The only change is equalizing drivers’ OT at 180 hours—previously Ministers’ drivers had 200 and State Ministers’ 150; now both 180. Do not misrepresent the circular.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 23 January 2025 ·No. 1738314169039521 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 January 2025. No. 1738314169039521. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/10576