2026-02-19 / Debate (Continued): Judicature (Amendment) Bill and Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill - Committee and Third Reading

Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha

2026-02-19

Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha addressed the Deputy Minister, arguing that the core problem in the matter under discussion is not pricing but supply capacity, which is causing queues and restricted daily distribution. He urged an urgent investigation and a lasting solution, warning of potential escalation similar to the crisis experienced in 2022.

The issue is not primarily price, Deputy Minister, but capacity. Because of this choice, queues are forming and daily supply is throttled. Investigate urgently and implement a durable fix—before it snowballs as it did in 2022.