994/’16
Hon. Udaya Prabhath Gammanpila,—To ask the Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs,—
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) a musical concert by the name of “Wayo” was scheduled to be held on 24th September 2016, to raise funds for the Army hospital;
(ii) buying two tickets for the concert at the cost of Rs.7,500/= each had been made compulsory to the officers employed at the Army Hospital bearing the rank of Major and above, while buying one ticket at the cost of Rs.7,500/= had been made compulsory to the officers in the other ranks; and
(iii) the officers have faced inconvenience due to the inability to pay such a large sum of money?
(b) Will he inform this House whether action will be taken to refund the money thus forcefully obtained from the particular officers?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2016-12-02
Asked by
Hon. Udaya Gammanpila, M.P.
Ministry
Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Legislature
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Forcible selling of high priced tickets for Wayu musical festival at the Army Hospital to staff officers
Answered Date
2017-01-24
Answered by
Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, M.P.
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