The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 5 March 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Widows' and Orphans' Pensions (Q.6)

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The Deputy Minister of Defence acknowledged procedural delays within the Ministry and stated that public days, particularly those chaired by the Defence Secretary, are used to summon applicants and resolve issues through a formal programme. He said measures have been organized to reduce delays and expedite payments.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, some necessary delays occur within our Ministry processes. Through public days, especially those chaired by the Defence Secretary, we summon applicants and expedite resolution under a formal programme. We have organized measures to minimize delays and expedite payments.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 5 March 2026 ·No. 23375 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 March 2026. No. 23375. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6928