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The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Matara· 21 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins

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Hon. Sunil Handunnetti contrasted past parliamentary discipline under former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, saying Members responded when called to order and were deterred by being named. His remarks referred to the authority of the Chair and order in parliamentary proceedings.

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¶ 01 You saw Speakers who would say “Order, please!” and Members would sit. You were even afraid by name. During Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa’s Speakership, you were afraid.

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Hansard, Friday, 21 March 2025 ·No. 1747297753031842 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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