The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Mahanuwara· 6 June 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order

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Rauff Hakeem raised a procedural point regarding questions under Standing Order 27(2), noting that such questions are raised on important matters. He stated that where the relevant Minister is absent, the Leader of the House may provide the answer, citing past practice.

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¶ 01 Hon. Leader of the House, there is a practice. Questions under SO 27(2) are asked because they are important. If the Minister is not present, the Leader of the House can provide the answer. This has been done before.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 6 June 2025 ·No. 1750753418078417 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 June 2025. No. 1750753418078417. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/28404