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The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Ratnapura· 21 May 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question Q.841/2025: Colombo National Art Gallery Renovation

Religion & Culture
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The Minister responded to an unexpected supplementary question concerning the Museum, noting that the main question related to the Art Gallery. He said he could not provide an immediate answer but would examine the proposal, including the reasons for the change and any connection to tourist footfall or visitor demand, and report back to the House.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, while the main question was on the Art Gallery, I will address this supplementary on the Museum. I cannot give an immediate answer as this is an unexpected supplementary. However, I will study your proposal, examine the background, why the change was made, whether it relates to tourist footfall and visitor demand, and report to the House shortly.

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Hansard, Thursday, 21 May 2026 ·No. 23621 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 May 2026. No. 23621. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/7279