The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kurunegala· 9 January 2025 ·Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions

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Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order regarding copra imports, noting that he had previously proposed importing copra. He stated that when a state entity handled the process, crude oil was imported instead and created problems, and argued that allowing private companies to import would ensure better-quality copra.

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¶ 01 Sir, a Point of Order. Hon. Minister, we suggested importing copra earlier. But when a state entity handled it, crude oil was imported instead, causing problems. If private companies import, they will bring quality copra.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 9 January 2025 ·No. 1738229262040729 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 January 2025. No. 1738229262040729. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/23710