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The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 18 December 2024 ·Oral question: Oral Questions (Questions 1–10)

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Clarified that Standing Order 86 applies to debates and restricts multiple speeches by a Member within a debate, but does not apply to Question Time. He instructed Members to rely on the relevant Standing Orders governing Questions instead of invoking SO 86.

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¶ 01 For clarity on Standing Orders: Standing Order 86 falls under “Debates” and limits multiple speeches by a Member in a debate. It does not govern Question Time. Please refer to the correct provisions for Questions rather than SO 86.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 18 December 2024 ·No. 1735286612086554 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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