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The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 7 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions

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Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Deputy Minister had adequately answered the Member’s question and that two supplementary questions had already been allowed. He objected to further repeated questioning after clear answers had been given, arguing that it was contrary to parliamentary procedure.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Hon. Deputy Minister gave an excellent answer to the Hon. Member’s question. That is the first point. Secondly, you gave him opportunities for two Supplementary Questions, and after very clear answers were given, repeated questioning violates our procedures.

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Hansard, Friday, 7 February 2025 ·No. 1739786070060795 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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