28 October 2016 03:14 pm
Joint opposition group leader Dinesh Gunawardane said the debate should be held before the budget. “We like to have a full day debate on the COPE report before the budget is presented," he said.
House Leader Lakshman Kiriella responding said a date for the debate would be set by the party leaders. “We are ready for a debate because there is nothing for us to be worried about," he said. (Yohan Perera and Kelum Bandara)