The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Galle· 23 May 2025 ·Procedural: Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Procedural Matters and Opposition Questions

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Gayantha Karunathilleka said the Opposition should also be able to request inquiries where necessary, not only the Government. He noted that committees may need to be appointed and asked that, before nominating an Opposition member, the Speaker consult the Leader of the Opposition or the Opposition Leader’s Office.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, as a precedent, the Opposition too requests inquiries where necessary, not only those proposed by the Government. Committees will have to be appointed. Also, before nominating a member from the Opposition, please consult the Leader of the Opposition or that Office.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 23 May 2025 ·No. 1750228312097834 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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