Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (19) revealed allowances and benefits provided to Members of Parliament at present.

She made this revelation while responding to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Chaminda Wijesiri.

According to the disclosure:

Meanwhile, Members of Parliament also receive a fuel allowance based on the distance from their elected district to Parliament.

For national list MPs, this is calculated as 419.76 liters of diesel per month, paid at the approved market rate on the first day of each month.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya also emphasized that these allowances are structured to cover official duties and transportation costs.

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