A Party Leaders meeting to consider the demands made in giving more representation to the Opposition Members in Committees.

• Government agrees to effectively consider the extended representation requested by the Opposition
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that a special ‘Party Leaders’ Meeting was held today (2025.02.22) to discuss the request made by Opposition regarding increasing the representation of Opposition Members of Parliament in Parliamentary Committees.
This meeting, held in Parliament Chaired by the Hon. Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, was also attended by the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Expressing gratitude for the Hon. Speaker’s decision announced on 2025.02.19, the Leader of the House had officially informed the Hon. Speaker in writing regarding the Government’s stance on this matter, and the letter was read out in during the meeting.
Subsequently, the Chief Opposition Whip reiterated the request to increase Opposition representation in Parliamentary Committees, to which the Leader of the House stated that the Government’s position on this matter would be provided as soon as possible after due consideration.