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The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 11 September 2025 ·Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question

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Ravi Karunanayake referred to the earlier position that Standing Order 27(2) should be used for matters of national importance and noted that, following amendments, his questions had been referred to Ministries. He emphasized that Members remain committed to raising important questions collectively and said those questions should receive answers.

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¶ 01 Adding to what he said, Mr. Speaker, about six months ago it was said 27(2) should be used for nationally important matters. After those amendments, as I understand, my Questions have been referred to Ministries. I spoke collectively. Still, we remain committed to asking important Questions, and they should be answered.

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Hansard, Thursday, 11 September 2025 ·No. 1758278142029989 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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