The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kurunegala· 8 January 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued)

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Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whether a circular from the Presidential Secretary existed requiring approval for meetings and warned that, from the next day, Ministers might need clearance from Minister Wijitha Herath. He argued that such restrictions would hinder ministerial work and urged the Government not to silence opposition voices or constrain Ministers’ freedom to act.

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¶ 01 You may not have it yet. Ask your Secretary whether such a circular from the Presidential Secretary exists. From tomorrow you will need approval from Minister Wijitha Herath for such meetings. These restrictions will cause problems. Do not try to silence us; allow Ministers to work freely. This Bolshevik party—your leader is at the forefront. Please conclude? Give me one more minute—

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