UNP MP Sajith Premadasa took the chair during the debate in Parliament on Wednesday. Parliament convened with Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody chairing the session.

As per procedure in the event that the speaker, deputy speaker or committee chairman are not present in the chamber, a regular MP can chair the session.  This is the first instance in which MP Sajith Premadasa has chaired a sitting in parliament.

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