The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 9 January 2025 ·Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions

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Hon. Bimal Rathnayake explained that the allotted one hour for the proceedings could not be managed as planned due to competing needs. He said some Members had given up earlier speaking slots, but extending the sitting beyond 5.30 p.m. would create additional costs and staff constraints, so speaking times were reduced for practical reasons.

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¶ 01 We allocated one hour, but due to various needs, time management was not ideal. We decided that Hon. Anil Jayantha and Hon. Upali Pannilage would forego earlier slots. If we extend, we run beyond 5.30 p.m.; there are costs and staff constraints. Hence we reduced times for everyone’s convenience.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 9 January 2025 ·No. 1738229262040729 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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