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The Hon. Ajith P. Perera (on behalf of the Hon. Kins Nelson)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 10 April 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Second Round and Supplementary Questions

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Asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development for information on the status of two CWE rice supplying complexes in Hingurakgoda and Pannegamuwa, each reportedly with a 2,000 kg per hour capacity. The question seeks details on when the facilities were last used, why they are underutilized, what the audit report stated, and what measures will be taken to restore them to operation.

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¶ 01 RICE SUPPLYING COMPLEXES IN HINGURAKGODA AND PANNEGAMUWA: CURRENT STATUS Question No. 641/2025, to the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development:

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House: (i) whether there are two CWE rice supplying complexes in Hingurakgoda and Pannegamuwa with 2,000 kg/hour capacity; (ii) the last year they were used; (iii) reasons for underutilization; (iv) matters stated in the audit report; and (v) measures to restore them to operational status? (b) If not, why?

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Hansard, Friday, 10 April 2026 ·No. 23479 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera (on behalf of the Hon. Kins Nelson). 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 April 2026. No. 23479. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6044