Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kurunegala· 19 March 2025 ·Debate: Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security)

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Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha questioned the Government’s proposed Rs. 1 billion allocation for essential food relief packs during the Sinhala and Hindu New Year season. He asked for clarification on the intended beneficiaries, including whether the relief would go to Aswesuma recipients, workers, office staff, or the wider public.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chair, the Budget Document mentions providing a relief pack of essential food items during the New Year season. Let me begin there. Sinhala and Hindu New Year is weeks away. Your budget sets aside Rs. 1 billion for this. Who exactly will receive it—Aswesuma beneficiaries, all workers, office staff, or the general public?

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 19 March 2025 ·No. 1748499233099643 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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