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The Deputy Chairperson of Committees is a position in the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
| Deputy Chairperson of Committees of Sri Lanka | |
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since 21 November 2024 | |
| Inaugural holder | James Aubrey Martensz |
| Formation | 14 October 1947 |
Independent All Ceylon Tamil Congress United National Party Sri Lanka Freedom Party Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization National People's Power
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