The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 20 February 2026 ·Procedural: Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege

Parliamentary Procedure

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Sajith Premadasa insisted that the relevant Minister should answer a question, noting that time had been allocated while the Speaker was in the Chair and the Leader of the House was being represented. He urged the Deputy Speaker to allow the Minister to respond, criticizing avoidance of answers in procedural terms.

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¶ 01 Yes, the time was given. It was obtained because my Speaker is in the Chair, and you are acting for the Leader of the House. Whatever happens, the Minister should answer. Those who cannot answer are the ones who run away.

¶ 02 Hon. Deputy Speaker, now please allow him to answer.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 20 February 2026 ·No. 23331 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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