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The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kegalle· 6 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Import of Cut Flowers and Plants - Details (Q.1463/2025)

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The Department of National Botanic Gardens has been reviewing staffing shortages and possible responses, but no final solution was presented. The Member also stated that concerns about eligibility for assistance would be examined and answered, and relevant material was placed in the Library.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, the Department of National Botanic Gardens has discussed staffing gaps and possible measures on several occasions, and we are attentive, though I cannot present a definitive solution at this moment. Regarding assistance eligibility concerns, we will examine the matter and respond appropriately.

¶ 02 Placed in the Library.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 6 January 2026 ·No. 23111 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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