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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 21 May 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers)

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), objecting that a Question submitted under Standing Order 27(2) on the Elephant Pass Saltern had not been permitted. He said production at the saltern had stopped for 12 days and workers were protesting, and asked why such Questions were not being taken up and answered by the relevant Minister.

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¶ 01 Sir, I raise a point of Order under Standing Order 92(2)(a). Under 27(2), a party leader may raise a Question. I submitted a 27(2) Question regarding a serious issue at the Elephant Pass Saltern. After I submitted it, they have prevented the Question being raised. For 12 days, no production has occurred there; workers are protesting. Why are our 27(2) Questions not being taken and answered by the Minister?

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Hansard, Wednesday, 21 May 2025 ·No. 1749121318003248 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 May 2025. No. 1749121318003248. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/8114