The Hon. Sajith Premadasa — Leader of the Opposition

20 February 2026 ·Procedural: Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege

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Raised concern that the disability allowance had again been delayed, noting that the previous month’s payment was made around the 26th rather than the usual 10th–15th and that the current month’s payment had not yet been made. Requested the relevant Minister to ensure timely payment to persons with disabilities, and acknowledged the Minister’s detailed reply while seeking further clarifications.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, before my clarifications, a brief request to the Hon. Anil Jayantha: the disability allowance is delayed again this month, as last month it was paid only around the 26th instead of the 10th–15th. It has not been paid yet this month. Kindly ensure timely payment for our disabled community.

¶ 02 I thank the Hon. Minister for the detailed reply and look forward to detailed clarifications accordingly.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 20 February 2026 ·No. 23331 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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