910/’16
Hon. Sunil Handunnetti,— To ask the Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs,—
(a) Will he inform this House—
(i) the date on which the Poonthottam camp in Vavuniya in which war displaced persons are housed was opened;
(ii) whether that camp is still being maintained;
(iii) if so, the number of persons residing in that camp at present;
(iv) whether toilet, water and electricity facilities have been provided to it;
(v) whether a proposal for the settlement of these displaced persons permanently in another location has been put forward;
(vi) if so, what it is; and
(vii) since these people are living in that area preserving Sinhala-Tamil harmony while becoming familiar with the lifestyle of Vavuniya for many years, the reason for the inability to construct a housing complex and settle them in the same location ?
(b) If not, why?
Asked Date
2016-11-19
Asked by
Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, M.P.
Ministry
Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Northern Development & Hindu Religious Affairs
Legislature
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Resettling people of Ponthottam Refugee Camp Vavuniya
Answered Date
2017-02-07
Answered by
Hon. D. M. Swaminathan, M.P.
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