The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna – Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government

17 March 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions)

Public Finance

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The Minister tabled a written answer detailing Rs. 509.28 million in allocations across 14 Divisional Secretariats, with figures listed for each division and sectoral allocations for roads and infrastructure. The response clarified that education allocations are made to the relevant line Ministry and Western Provincial Council rather than to Divisional Secretariats, provided expenditure details where applicable, and stated that all projects were completed by 31 December 2025.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, I table the answer.

¶ 02 - Answer tabled.

¶ 03 (a) (i) Total allocations to 14 Divisional Secretariats amount to Rs. 509.28 million. Examples (Rs. million): - Panadura 33.94; Bandaragama 32.16; Horana 37.07; Ingiriya 30.20; Bulathsinhala 22.55; Madurawala 32.31; Millaniya 28.90; Kalutara 51.50; Beruwala 27.80; Dodangoda 35.81; Mathugama 48.46; Agalawatta 33.99; Palindanuwara 28.73; Walallavita 55.86. Total: 509.28.

¶ 04 (ii) Sectoral allocations by DS Division (Education, Roads, Infrastructure) are detailed in the table. Note: Allocations for Education are not made to DS Offices; those are provided to the line Ministry and Western Provincial Council.

¶ 05 (iii) Expenditure to date by sector is provided. For Education at DS level, not applicable for the reason above.

¶ 06 (iv) All projects were completed by 31.12.2025.

¶ 07 (b) Not applicable.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 17 March 2026 ·No. 23387 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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