Minister of Parliament Reforms and Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilake made these remarks today (27th June) participating the opening of the SPC mobile outlet in front of the Colombo- Fort Railway station. The SPC has established its outlets at Colombo- Fort Railway station, Maradana Railway station, Karapitiya teaching hospital, Mawanella general hospital, and at the Kirindiwela central college. These outlets will provide the customers the discounts up to 50% for their purchases.

According to the Minister, the SPC, which was devoured by the corruption has now shown a progress in comparison to the previous government. Minister also recalled the involvement of Parliamentary COPE committee to remove the former Chairman of the Corporation due to corruption.

Minister Karunathilake highlighting the corruptions said: “Previous SPC authorities sold one kilo of wasted papers for Rs.4/- in an unsolicited manner without any tender process. After I assumed duties, together with my Deputy Minister Karunarathne Paranawaithana moved a Cabinet Paper to sell these wasted papers. We were able to sell a kilo at Rs.45/-.”

Deputy Minister Karunarathne Paranawithana, and the new Chairman of the SPC Ravi Kalansooriya were also present.