Carbon tax was not removed, I am disappointed

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Minister Ajith P Perera said he was disappointed that the carbon tax was not removed.

"It is an unfair tax. At a parliamentary group meeting prior to the budget, I asked why this tax was not removed," he said.

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DamithW Wednesday, 06 March 2019 02:53 AM

Because , Government need Money , It is completely bankrupt.

gunasena Wednesday, 06 March 2019 05:47 AM

They did not removed it because they do not have a logical sense. During election you all as unp mp can see the results.

CO2CO Wednesday, 06 March 2019 08:35 AM

Mr. Minister, it will be the carbon related to the environment that will destroy the humans and animals on Planet Earth. The carbon tax need to be mandatory.

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