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The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 24 October 2025 ·Procedural: Ministerial Statement: Amendments to Appropriation Bill 2026 and Ministerial Reshuffle

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The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to concerns about whether the Budget scheduled for 7 November could proceed following the reshuffle. He stated that the matter had been discussed and resolved at the Office of the Leader of the House, and confirmed that the Budget would be presented, debated, and any necessary amendments introduced at Committee Stage, citing precedent and assuming responsibility.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, yesterday both Members asked whether the Budget scheduled for 07 November could be presented given the reshuffle. That was the issue discussed at the Office of the Leader of the House. We resolved it. The Budget will be presented, the debate will be held, and relevant amendments will be brought at Committee Stage. There is ample precedent. We take responsibility.

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Hansard, Friday, 24 October 2025 ·No. 22644 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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