Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 8 April 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Welfare Benefits Gazette Discussion and Clarifications

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Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Gazette proposes to increase both the number of welfare beneficiaries and the payment amounts. He said the Parliamentary Business Committee considered the matter that day, and that it was being presented with the agreement of the Chief Opposition Whip and the understanding of Parliament, with no objection to further discussion in Committee.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Gazette seeks to increase the number of welfare beneficiaries and the payment amount. The Parliamentary Business Committee met today to take this decision. However, after discussions with the Chief Opposition Whip, by agreement and with the understanding of Parliament, this is presented today. There is no obstacle to discussing it in Committee.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 8 April 2025 ·No. 1747715041076408 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 April 2025. No. 1747715041076408. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/15039