[2] In addition, since all ministers are members of parliament they are entitled to allowances and benefits of parliamentarians.
[3] A Minister is entitled to an official residence, they have an office and personal staff allocated from their ministry.
4 (VVIP/VIP) Helicopter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force are charted by the ministry.
Traditionally security for the ministers have been provided by the Sri Lanka Police since the 1987–1989 JVP insurrection.
During emergencies military units have been allocated to bolster security to certain ministers based on treat levels.