The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 5 May 2026 ·Procedural: Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement

Parliamentary Procedure

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Sajith Premadasa questioned the decision to shorten an agreed parliamentary debate scheduled from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. He asked by what authority the debate time had been reduced by half an hour, noting that the original timing was on the record.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, after agreeing to a debate, you clearly stated in the House 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. It is on record. By what authority can this be reduced by half an hour?

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 5 May 2026 ·No. 23546 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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