A special ‘Party Leaders’ Meeting was held yesterday (February 22) to discuss the request made by the Opposition regarding increasing the representation of Opposition Members of Parliament in Parliamentary Committees, Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said. The meeting, held in Parliament yesterday Chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne was also attended by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Expressing gratitude for the Speaker’s decision announced on February 19, Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake had informed the Speaker in writing regarding the Government’s stance on this matter and the letter was read out during the meeting. Subsequently, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilleka reiterated the request to increase Opposition representation in Parliamentary Committees, to which the Leader of the House said that the Government’s position on this matter would be provided as soon as possible after due consideration.
