The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 9 April 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business)

Public Finance

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Ravi Karunanayake stated that at the Committee on Public Finance he and others urged the Government to accept and proceed with the matter, arguing it would benefit the future. He noted that the Government initially refused but later agreed, and emphasized that the advice was given in good faith.

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¶ 01 I wish to add: I too was there at COPF. We told the Government to accept and proceed—it is good for the future. They first said “No,” and later agreed. The Deputy Minister is here. We said this in good spirit.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 9 April 2025 ·No. 1747807095041246 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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