Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 21 October 2025 ·Procedural: Point of Order on Foreign Affairs Statement

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri noted that Ministers are often not present throughout parliamentary debates, although exchanges occur between the Government and Opposition. He pointed out that the Minister has only 10 or 15 minutes to respond, implying concern about the adequacy of ministerial engagement or replies during debates.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, during a debate the Minister is not present throughout. The debate proceeds between Government and Opposition. He has only 10 or 15 minutes to reply; however—

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 ·No. 22635 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 October 2025. No. 22635. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29502