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The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 6 June 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions

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Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification on the application of Standing Orders during supplementary questions, noting acceptance that only two supplementaries are permitted. He questioned the instruction to Hon. Hesha Withanage to confine himself to the original question, arguing that questions should be allowed within the relevant Minister’s subject area to avoid procedural confusion.

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¶ 01 We accept that only two supplementaries are allowed. But you told Hon. Hesha Withanage to confine to the original question. Standing Orders allow questions within the Minister’s subject. Please clarify; otherwise we are at cross purposes.

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Hansard, Friday, 6 June 2025 ·No. 1750753418078417 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 June 2025. No. 1750753418078417. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/28199