He made this observation in Parliament today in response to a question for oral answers by UNP parliamentarian Buddhika Pathirana.
Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said that the procedure of providing vouchers instead of clothing materials for official school uniforms has been extremely successful. Up to yesterday 95 percent of the voucher program has been completed and the last date to obtain the vouchers has been extended up to 28th February, he added.