The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 6 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged the Minister’s response, citing Standing Order 34(18). He argued that parliamentary questions may not only seek information within a Minister’s responsibility but also urge action on such matters.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

¶ 02 Hon. Minister, I do not agree with your answer. Standing Order 34(18) says: “The proper purpose of a question shall be to obtain information on a matter within the special cognizance of the Minister to whom it is addressed or to urge action thereon.” One may so urge.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 6 January 2026 ·No. 23111 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 January 2026. No. 23111. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17551