2023-01-26
News Categories : Committee News
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) which met yesterday (Jan. 25) under the chairmanship of Hon. (Prof.) Ranjith Bandara held a four-pointer discussion as an extension of the Committee meeting held on 19.01.2023. Accordingly, the Committee looked into the following extensively;
1. Recommendation to estimate the cost of production reasonably for the purpose of setting a fair price for eggs in the market.
Given the directive at the previous COPE meeting held, the Secretaries to the Ministries of Trade and Agriculture, today, presented a price formula to determine the price of an egg having calculated the relevant cost of an egg accordingly.
Having discussed the formula presented and the matter of concern in depth, the Committee Chairman Hon. (Prof.) Ranjith Bandara instructed the respective officials to revisit the pricing formula due to various practicality concerns in applying the formula presented.
The officials present stated that they shall revisit the pricing formula taking into consideration all matters discussed at the Committee meeting held.
2. Extensive discussion pertaining to the securing of the domestic poultry industry
COPE was of the view that the domestic poultry industry should be secured to which the officials present accorded.
COPE reveled that domestic producers representing the poultry industry conveyed to the Committee that if the price of an egg can be kept at Rs. 51 for a period of 1 ½ months until the poultry industry can be stabilized, the price of an egg can be reduced thereafter.
The Committee was also of the view that whilst considering protecting the poultry industry, the respective authorities should also look at the context from the perspective of the consumer and act fair by all parties.
3. Scrutiny presided over the egg shortage in the market.
It was disclosed at COPE that there exists a temporary dearth of approximately 3 million eggs per day. The officials present stated that there is no precipitated process in the poultry industry as a solution to this. Therefore, officials stated that it has been agreed upon to import a limited number of eggs to the industry in consideration of the consumer.
4. Attention extended on providing eggs to consumers at a fair price.
Taking into consideration all factors presented before COPE, the Committee was of the view that all efforts must be made to find a solution to the matter at discussion which is fair by the consumer.
Accordingly, the Committee Chairman Hon. (Prof.) Ranjith Bandara instructed the respective officials to inform the public of the measures taken and to reassure that all parties are collectively working towards finding a practical solution to the matters of concern.
Members of Parliament Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Hon. Nimal Lanza, Hon. Jagath Kumara Sumithraarachchi, Hon. Premnath C. Dolawatte, Hon. Madhura Withanage, Hon. (Prof.) Charitha Herath as well as high officials representing the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, Ministry of Agriculture, Consumer Affairs Authority and other respective institutions were present at the Committee meeting held.
2026-07-16
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) extensively reviewed the Auditor General's Reports relating to the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka for the years 2021 to 2024, as well as its current performance.The discussion took place when the Committee met in Parliament under the chairmanship of its Chair, Hon. Member of Parliament Kabir Hashim.During the meeting, the Committee focused on a number of matters, including the conduct of examinations and the process of releasing examination results, the use of information technology systems, human resource management, procurement procedures, the submission of annual reports to Parliament, and the implementation of the recommendations of the Auditor General.Officials also briefed the Committee on the measures taken to further enhance the Department's current performance and service efficiency, as well as the programmes scheduled to be implemented in the future.The Committee also discussed the action taken in response to the observations of the Auditor General and instructed the officials to take the necessary steps to expedite the implementation of the remaining recommendations.The meeting was attended by Committee Members Hon. Deputy Ministers Nalin Hewage and Sugath Thilakarathna, and Hon. Members of Parliament Chanaka Madugoda, Dr. M. L. A. M. Hizbullah, Hector Appuhamy, T. K. Jayasundara, Chandana Sooriyarachchi, Lal Premanath, Ruwanthilaka Jayakody, Dr. Janaka Senarathna and Sunil Rathnasiri.
2026-07-16
Parliamentary Caucus for Youth focused on the importance of obtaining the views and proposals of young people on the Draft National Youth Policy.The matter was discussed at the sixth meeting of the Parliamentary Forum for Youth, held recently in Parliament under the chairmanship of Hon. Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara.During the meeting, an extensive discussion was held on the Draft National Youth Policy. Attention was also drawn to obtaining the views and proposals of the Members of the Caucus with a view to incorporating the needs and aspirations of young people into the policy in a more effective manner.It was further emphasised that the Parliamentary Caucus for Youth will continue to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of the voices of young people in the policy formulation process.The meeting was attended by Hon. Members of Parliament and officials.
2026-07-16
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education recently discussed and approved the final report of the Committee appointed to make recommendations for the establishment of an Education Council in Sri Lanka which had been endorsed by the Sub-Committee on the Establishment of an Education Council.The approval was granted at the meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education held in Parliament under the chairmanship of Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.During the meeting, the Chair of the Sub-Committee, Hon. Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, presented the report to the Committee. The report incorporates the observations and recommendations made following a comprehensive study conducted by the panel of experts appointed by the Ministry to formulate recommendations for the establishment of an Education Council in Sri Lanka.Thereafter, the Committee sought the views and proposals of its members on the contents of the report. Following an extensive discussion, the Ministerial Consultative Committee approved the report.The meeting was attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, and officials of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.
2026-07-10
The Committee on High Posts, which met in Parliament recently (Jul. 08), has granted its approval for the appointment of Mr. D.P. Wickramasingha as the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation.The meeting was chaired by the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and was attended by Hon. Ministers Bimal Rathnayake and Dr. Upali Pannilage, as well as Hon. Members of Parliament Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Rishad Bathiudeen, K. Kader Mastan, Kumara Jayakody, Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan, and Attorney-at-Law Chamindrani Kiriella.
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