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The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 9 April 2026 ·Oral question: Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements

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Minister Kumara Jayakody noted that the question contained 15 sub-questions under eight main questions, contrary to Standing Orders, but said he would respond in the public interest. He emphasized that Standing Order 27(2) is intended for urgent matters of public importance and stated that the requested answers were provided in Annex 01, including a detailed table.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, within the eight primary questions, there are 15 sub-questions, which is contrary to Standing Orders. However, for public awareness, I will answer.

¶ 02 Under Standing Order 27(2), only a matter of urgent public importance should be answered within limited time. I respond as follows:

¶ 03 1. The answer is provided as Annex 01 (a detailed table).

¶ 04 2. The answer is provided as Annex 01 as well.

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Hansard, Thursday, 9 April 2026 ·No. 23475 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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