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The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Nuwara - Eliya· 9 May 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025)

Education
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On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Deputy Minister tabled answers to a question regarding National Schools in the Dehiwala DS Division. He stated that there is no boys’ National School in the Division, no current plan to establish one, and no ongoing programme to create new National Schools or convert any school in the Division to National School status.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education:

¶ 02 Answer tabled.

¶ 03 (a) (i) There is no boys’ National School in Dehiwala DS Division, and there is no plan at present to establish one. (ii) At present, no new National Schools are being established, and no school in that Division has been selected for conversion. (iii) Answer as per (ii) above. (iv) Answer as per (ii) above.

¶ 04 (b) Not applicable.

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Hansard, Friday, 9 May 2025 ·No. 1748600585013314 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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