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  7. 7 Procedural Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification 70 speeches
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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested permission to seek a clarification under Standing Order 33, citing the Speaker’s own statement that such clarification could be sought.

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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned an apparent contradiction in the Chair’s ruling, noting that clarification had initially been permitted but was then refused. He sought consistency on whether Members could seek clarification during the proceedings.

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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly stated that clarification may be sought, referring to an earlier remark by another member. The intervention appears to address a procedural or explanatory point in the debate.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake provided the Government’s answer regarding the Board of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, naming Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Harsha Duminda Abeywickrama as Chairman and listing his academic and professional qualifications. He stated that the Board has eight members and tabled detailed information on their qualifications, previous positions, and current appointments, with annexures placed in the Library. He added that part (b) of the question was not applicable.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a supplementary question to the Minister concerning longstanding railway safety and staffing issues, specifically referring to around 2,100 unprotected railway gate watchers. He sought attention to this matter within the Minister’s portfolio, in the context of efforts to address railway-related safety concerns.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter with the consent of the relevant Minister. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the manner in which the House was being conducted and asked that the relevant member be asked whether he agreed. He clarified that his intervention was not about “hoppers,” indicating he was contesting the handling or framing of the exchange.

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    • The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB

      AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti briefly rose to a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti invoked Standing Order 34(2), emphasizing that a parliamentary question should not be used as a pretext for debate. He requested that this rule be communicated and enforced in response to members allegedly not adhering to it.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural point, asserting that he was entitled to the floor and that it was his allotted time to speak. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or specific proposal was presented in this excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked whether the Minister was willing to respond to his question, clarifying that he did not intend to initiate a debate. He stated that he would stop if the Minister was not prepared to answer.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that another Member be allowed to speak. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not address substantive policy or legislative issues.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly rose to address a question before the House. The provided extract contains no substantive details on the issue, proposal, or argument raised.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara cautioned against interpreting the matter in the way suggested, indicating that the statement or issue under discussion should not be understood in that manner. No substantive policy proposal or detailed argument was presented in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera, noting his involvement in drafting the new Standing Orders, clarified the convention governing Questions Time. He stated that both Opposition and Government backbenchers may seek clarifications on government affairs, and that Members may ask a subject Minister a question not strictly related to the main question, which the Minister may answer or decline at discretion.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the procedure being followed, stating that even courts do not act in that manner. The intervention appears to challenge the fairness or propriety of the parliamentary process under discussion.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Asked the Chair to allow the relevant Minister to state whether he was willing to answer the question, emphasizing that only confirmation of the Minister’s willingness was being sought.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa briefly challenged an opposing interpretation of the term “subject,” indicating disagreement or confusion over how it was being understood in the debate. The available excerpt is too limited to identify the specific bill, policy area, or substantive proposal being discussed.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly stated that members should also be aware of an additional point, but the provided excerpt does not include the substance of that point.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that supplementary questions should remain relevant to the original subject under discussion. He advised that unrelated matters should be submitted as separate questions through the proper procedure.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly noted that questions had also been raised from the Opposition side. The intervention appears to respond to procedural exchanges during questioning rather than advancing a substantive policy position.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that questions should remain relevant to the subject under discussion. He added that Ministers were prepared to answer any question that was related to the subject.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said that during the previous day’s debate on the National Transport Commission Bill, he and his Deputy Minister had already addressed the death of a man in an elephant-train collision in substantial detail. He stated that the matter had been sufficiently clarified and required no further elaboration.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought to proceed with his second supplementary question while objecting to interruptions or shouting in the Chamber. He warned that if the exchange continued in that manner, they would move to another issue.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a supplementary question regarding the controversy over 323 containers, referring to claims made by Hon. Minister Arutchuna that they contained Prabhakaran’s weapons. He noted that the committee which released the containers was chaired by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and emphasized that the Port operates as a commercial entity.

      Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that irregular practices occur within Sri Lanka Customs, citing instances where imported chocolates are allegedly relabelled or renamed and sold locally. He raised this as an example of issues requiring attention in customs oversight and enforcement.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission from the Chair to raise a question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the excerpt provided.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Chair for an opportunity to speak and indicated that he would be brief.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara made a procedural intervention requesting that his supplementary question be written for him. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised in the recorded statement.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he wanted assistance in drafting a parliamentary question, stating that he would submit the main question and two supplementary questions later. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or demand was raised in the speech.

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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly interjected to ask where a particular statement or provision was stated. The intervention appears to seek clarification on the source or location of a referenced point in the debate.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly prompted that the question be asked. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was presented in the recorded remark.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that accurate and consistent information be provided to Parliament on the matter in question. He said differing information had been given in response to inquiries, and argued that correct disclosure was necessary to clear the Government of the allegation.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Requested that the relevant customs house and port of arrival for the goods be provided, stating that the matter cannot be resolved without those details.

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    • The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB

      AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe raised a Point of Order concerning the handling of oral questions under Standing Orders 31 to 37, specifically referring to Standing Order 34(1). He suggested that a workshop on Standing Orders be conducted for the Opposition, indicating recurring procedural issues in the House.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Chair whether the relevant Minister was prepared to answer his second supplementary question. His intervention was procedural, seeking confirmation on whether the supplementary question would receive a response.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya urged Members to maintain decorum during a sitting set aside for condolence references, noting that family members of four late Members and schoolchildren were present in the gallery. She requested that Members avoid political performances or disruptions during the allotted condolence time and said substantive national questions could be addressed on another occasion.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission to ask a supplementary question related to his main question before 11.00 a.m. while stating that the House had not wasted time. He also noted respect for the families of deceased Members and indicated that condolence expressions would be made.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about a reported crisis involving 323 containers, noting public claims that they contained weapons belonging to Prabhakaran. He sought clarification from the Minister on the matter.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that matters raised regarding the issue should be clarified through the CID investigation, noting that Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara had been summoned to give a statement and had claimed to know relevant facts. He said the investigation should establish the truth and that any evidence Jayasekara provides to the CID would be appropriate.

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