The Hon. Rohana Bandara

8 January 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act

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Hon. Rohana Bandara questioned the Government’s plan to purchase over 300,000 metric tons of paddy with an allocation of Rs. 30 billion, arguing that the implied per-kilogram price would be below farmers’ expectations. He noted that the Government had previously demanded Rs. 130 per kilo while in Opposition and asked what price it intends to pay farmers this season, given higher production costs and current farmer demands.

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¶ 01 My second supplementary: You said the Government will buy over 300,000 MT and has allocated 30 billion rupees. That implies a low per-kilo price. You demanded 130 rupees per kilo in the past when you were in Opposition; production costs are even higher now. Farmers demand 130 rupees. With the allocated funds, that seems impractical. What price do you expect to pay per kilo this season?

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ·No. 1737023464031571 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Rohana Bandara. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 January 2025. No. 1737023464031571. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/27576