The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning

24 February 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day

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The Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning corrected the record on the Budget deficit, stating that it is Rs. 2,200 billion rather than the Rs. 2,900 billion cited by another Member.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chair, the Budget deficit is Rs. 2,200 billion, not the figure cited by the Hon. Member—I heard him say Rs. 2,900 billion. The correct amount is Rs. 2,200 billion. Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Monday, 24 February 2025 ·No. 1741236032093385 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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