The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kurunegala· 22 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Cashew Corporation - Establishment, Objectives and Operations

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Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara raised concerns that low-priced imported cashew kernels, allegedly entering the country in violation of regulations, are undercutting local traders and growers. He asked the Minister whether steps have been taken to prevent such illicit imports.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Minister. The biggest challenge facing our local cashew traders and growers is low-priced imported kernels undermining the market, often entering contrary to regulations. Have you taken steps to stop such illicit imports?

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 22 January 2026 ·No. 23203 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 January 2026. No. 23203. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/22430