Srilanka, Feb. 24 -- Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera stated that a special 'Party Leaders' Meeting was held to discuss the request made by the Opposition regarding increasing the representation of Opposition Members of Parliament in Parliamentary Committees on Saturday (22).
This meeting Chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, was also attended by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Expressing gratitude for the Speaker's decision announced on Wednesday (19), the Leader of the House had informed the Speaker in writing regarding the Government's stance on this matter.
The Chief Opposition Whip reiterated the request to increase Opposition representation in Parliamentary Committees, to which the Leader of the Hou...