The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 23 July 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Citing Standing Order 33(2), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna noted that the Speaker has authority to limit the time allowed for supplementary questions and answers. He raised concern that excessive time had been spent on an answer the previous day and implied that stricter time management should be applied.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, Standing Orders— please look at Standing Order 33(2). It clearly states, I quote: “The Speaker may limit the time allowed for raising of supplementary questions and answers thereto.” Yesterday, hours were spent on an answer.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 23 July 2025 ·No. 1754386160089643 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 July 2025. No. 1754386160089643. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4079