The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 18 June 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Urgent Debate Motion on Israel–Iran War (Standing Order 19)

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Sajith Premadasa thanked the Chair for granting the debate but argued that the seriousness of the issue warranted more than the allotted two hours. He requested additional time for the debate, either later that day or the following day.

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¶ 01 We thank you for granting the debate. Given the gravity of the issue, two hours is insufficient; we request more time, today or tomorrow.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 18 June 2025 ·No. 1751280704002343 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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