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The Hon. Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 8 January 2026 ·Oral question: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Ministerial Statements

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Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a Point of Order regarding the Special Select Committee appointed to examine the issue of 323 containers, noting that no meeting had been convened despite November and December having passed. He requested that the Minister of Justice, as Chair of the Committee, either proceed with the Committee’s work or clarify otherwise, and provide a schedule of meeting dates so Members could plan accordingly.

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¶ 01 Point of Order: A Special Select Committee was appointed regarding the 323 containers issue. November and December have passed; it is now January, and no meeting has been convened. The Minister of Justice chairs this Committee. Either proceed or state otherwise, and provide a roadmap with meeting dates so Members can plan.

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Hansard, Thursday, 8 January 2026 ·No. 23118 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 January 2026. No. 23118. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4878