1277/’16
Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera,—To ask the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development,—
(a) Is he aware that,—
(i) the fishing community that is committed to nurture the national economy of Sri Lanka as well as its people continue to engage in their industry amidst serious obstacles; and
(ii) in addition to the numerous sufferings they go through, they have to be victims of harassments by foreigners who loot the marine resources?
(b) Will he inform this House,—
(i) separately, of the number of Sri Lankan fishermen and vessels in the custody of foreign states as a result of violating the international marine boundary;
(ii) of the number of Sri Lankan fishermen in custody at present separately, as per each state ;
(iii) of the number of foreign fishermen in the custody of this country as a result of violating Sri Lankan marine boundary, separately as per the country of their origin; and
(iv) of the steps taken to liberate the Sri Lanka fishermen in the custody of foreign states?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2017-02-21
Asked by
Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera, M.P.
Ministry
Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economic Affairs
Legislature
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Sri Lankan fishermen in custody of foreign countries
Answered Date
2017-02-21
Answered by
Hon. GAYANTHA KARUNATHILLEKA, M.P.
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