The Hon. Hector Appuhamy
Hector Appuhamy argued that Sri Lanka’s limestone reserves are a major national resource that could support cement production for 100–150 years and reduce reliance on cement imports if better utilized. He questioned the basis and authority under which the former Holcim operation was re-leased after its ownership change, and asked whether the Government is satisfied with the fees charged for exploiting the limestone resource.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 My first supplementary: Limestone is a major national resource with vast extents capable of serving 100–150 years. We are not utilizing it properly. More cement factories could be established so we need not import cement. Holcim’s ownership changed. On what basis was it re-leased? By whom—company, Government, or institution? Also, are you satisfied with the Government fees charged for the limestone resource?
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- Hansard, Wednesday, 18 June 2025 ·No. 1751280704002343 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Hector Appuhamy. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 18 June 2025. No. 1751280704002343. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6746