10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 6 February 2026 ·Oral question: Private Notice Questions: MSMEs and Kalmunai Massacre Site

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Attention was drawn to difficulties faced by small and medium-scale paddy millers, including the non-receipt of promised concessional interest loans. It was stated that small millers account for about 65 percent of paddy purchasing, and the Government was asked to respond and take prompt action.

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¶ 01 Finally, I draw attention to a pressing matter. At present, small and medium-scale paddy millers face severe issues. The concessional interest loans said to be provided have not been received. About 65 percent of paddy purchasing is done by small millers. I request the Government to act promptly and provide answers.

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Hansard, Friday, 6 February 2026 ·No. 23270 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sajith Premadasa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 February 2026. No. 23270. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4639