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

The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma

6 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone (Q.5/2024)

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The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma said earlier governments faced a “broken economy,” institutional inefficiency, inadequate financial provision, and loss of experienced staff in agencies such as the Surveys Department. He stated there is no immediate solution, but the Government is preparing a programme, allocating resources, involving provincial stakeholders, and motivating officials to expedite implementation.

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¶ 01 Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, as you described, the previous governments’ report cards show that, within a broken economy, institutional inefficiency and lack of proper financial provisions prevented success. As you noted, the Surveys Department and many related agencies have lost experienced personnel; many left even the country. There is no overnight solution. We are preparing the necessary program and allocating resources to push this forward as fast as possible, with strong commitment. We also look to involve provincial stakeholders and motivate officials to drive the program forward.

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Hansard, Thursday, 6 February 2025 ·No. 1739271735020022 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 February 2025. No. 1739271735020022. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/678