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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 noted that extending sittings beyond 5.30 p.m. creates additional costs and logistical difficulties for Parliament and Members. He emphasized the need for better time management in parliamentary proceedings.

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¶ 01 Extending past 5.30 p.m. poses costs and logistical issues for Parliament and Members. Time management is important.

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Hansard, Thursday, 9 January 2025 ·No. 1738229262040729 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 January 2025. No. 1738229262040729. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/23732