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The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kurunegala· 20 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Export Crops and Coconut Production Targets (Q.49/2026)

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Asked what measures the Ministry will take regarding large-scale husk-based manufacturers in the Kurunegala District, particularly around Chariyapola and Panduwasnuwara, where major firms and multinationals are said to influence husk and related product prices. He stated that this situation disadvantages small and medium-sized enterprises and sought a ministerial response on possible intervention.

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¶ 01 My second supplementary: In Kurunegala District, many large-scale husk-based manufacturers operate around areas like Chariyapola and Panduwasnuwara, alongside several multinationals. These large firms influence prices of husks and related products, disadvantaging SMEs. What steps will the Ministry take?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 20 January 2026 ·No. 23200 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 January 2026. No. 23200. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/8946