The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning

8 January 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act

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Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma raised a point of order to clarify that, despite a reference to the “Deputy Minister of Finance,” he had no connection to the statement being discussed. He alleged that a false claim had been repeated in Parliament and said it was misleading the House.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a point of order.

¶ 02 Mr. Speaker, since “Deputy Minister of Finance” was mentioned, I too wish to clarify that I was not connected to any such statement. Someone has come here repeating a lie to mislead Parliament.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ·No. 1737023464031571 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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