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Sitting of Monday, 24 February 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 174 speeches· 53 speakers

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  10. 10 Procedural Procedural: Committee on High Posts and Security Concerns 8 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB

      AI summary Moved that, under Standing Order 127 and the parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024, the Chair of the Committee on High Posts be held by Prime Minister Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, in accordance with the Committee of Selection’s decision of 22 February 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over eight homicides reported between 18 and 21 February, describing underworld killings and hired criminal activity as a national security issue despite the President’s contrary view. He requested an explanation from the Government on an alleged security failure linked to intelligence information, including a photograph and profile reportedly available before a courtroom murder. He called for a clearer, more structured and disciplined mechanism for responding to national security intelligence.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB

      AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is treating the matter seriously and will not allow it to become a national security threat. She said necessary measures have already been taken and are continuing under the President’s leadership, with relevant Ministers involved, and indicated that the Media Minister would provide clarification on related issues circulating in the media.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised concerns about intelligence functioning and analysis, citing statements that prior information existed about a possible killing in Gampaha but not about an incident in Colombo. He drew a parallel with the delayed response to prior warnings before the Easter attacks and urged the Government to give special attention to improving intelligence analysis and response, rather than focusing only on how to classify the security threat.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that the President and relevant ministers had already briefed Parliament and committees on the incident, which the Government says does not pose a threat to national security. He said investigations into organized criminal gang clashes are ongoing, including arrests and questioning of Police and security personnel, with possible questioning of judiciary members, and that details would not be disclosed if they could prejudice inquiries. He added that further information could be provided during the Defence Ministry and Public Security committee discussions on the 28th, within investigative limits.

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