COL dispute in Cabinet again

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For a second time, the weekly ministerial meeting last Tuesday discussed the rise in cost of living.The issue was raised by Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa. Unlike the earlier occasion, this time, the main Minister responsible, Rishad Bathiudeen was calm and listening. Joining the discussion with a remark was President Sirisena. He said Finance Ministry officials had told him that they were not being consulted when matters relating to the cost of living were discussed.

This prompted a query from Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera. He asked the President for the identities of those who had complained.
Mr. Sirisena did not disclose the names but said that the Finance Ministry also should get more involved in issues that could help bring down the cost of living.

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