Adviser to current Prez was a member of salary hike committee: RW

• Says salary increases are possible and should be implemented immediately

By Yohan Perera   

Duminda Hulangamuwa was a member of Udaya Seneviratne committee which recommended a salary hike for the public servants during the previous regime, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.   

“The decision to increase salaries for public servants was made consulting all members of Udaya Seneviratne committee. All its members approved the salary hike,” Mr. Wickremesinghe told a gathering in  Pannala.   

“There is a possibility of increasing salaries and it should be implemented immediately,” he added.   

“Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has said it is necessary to obtain the approval of officials for the cabinet to make a decision.  It looks as if she is not aware of the constitution. I can teach her about the constitution if she wants to learn,” he also said.   

Also, Mr Wickremesinghe questioned as to what has become of the NPP-led trade unions who fought for the rights of public servants during the past years.