The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam

All Ceylon Tamil Congress· Jaffna· 27 February 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments

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Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam welcomed the response but urged that the relevant charge or requirement be waived at least for senior citizens, stating that he remained unconvinced by the explanation. He then referred the House to Annexure IV of the President’s Budget Speech, indicating a continued focus on budget-related provisions.

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¶ 01 I am happy to hear that, but at least for senior citizens, please waive it. I remain unconvinced.

¶ 02 Then, Annexure IV of the President’s Budget Speech.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 27 February 2025 ·No. 1741437399068186 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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