Skills Development and Vocational Training Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday said that the Deputy Speaker succeeded in conducting the Parliamentary proceedings in a very peaceful manner as Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was not in Chair.

“Parliamentarian Ananda Kumarasiri managed to conduct the Parliamentary session in a peaceful manner while maintaining decorum as he had a good upbringing and schooling,” he said.

Minister Jayasekara added that President Maithripala Sirisena focused on how Parliamentary proceedings are conducted in a peaceful manner while respecting Parliamentary rules and traditions at the All Party Representatives meeting that was held on Sunday,” the Minister said.

The Minister added that the Parliamentary sessions conducted on November 14, 15, 16 with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in the Chair brought the august assembly to disrepute. He said that Speaker Karu Jayasuriya should be held responsibility for this situation.

“The Speaker’s arbitrary decisions have led to the tense situation in Parliament,” he said.

Meanwhile Ports and Shipping Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe thanked all Parliamentarians who helped maintain peace in the House following a request made by the President.