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The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 17 December 2024 ·Oral question: Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024)

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Chaminda Wijesiri asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development about the reported “garlic scam,” seeking confirmation of public concerns and details of any investigations conducted. He requested the names of involved persons or institutions, the estimated loss, and a breakdown of measures already taken and planned, or reasons if no action had been taken.

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¶ 01 asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development:

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House— (i) whether he is aware that a widespread dialogue took place in the society recently regarding the garlic scam; (ii) whether an investigation has been conducted regarding the scam concerned; (iii) if so, what its details are; (iv) the names of persons and institutions involved in the scam; (v) the loss caused by the scam; and (vi) the measures that have been taken so far and what future measures are going to be taken regarding the scam, separately?

¶ 03 (b) If not, why?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 17 December 2024 ·No. 1734685396083959 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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