Sitting of Friday, 7 February 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Announcements: Privilege Question on Non-Allocation of Speaking Time 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Ministerial Reports and Annual Reports 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Tabled 5 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary A petition from Mr. M.M. Wimalarathna of Mahagedara, Mahulpotta, Bandarawela was tabled for the attention of Parliament.

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   • The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB

     AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama tabled two petitions in Parliament on behalf of Mr. B.G.W. Jayasinha of Kirindivela and Mr. R.P.K.A.W.K. Ranasinghe of Siyambalape. No details of the petitions’ subject matter or requested relief were provided in the statement.

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   • The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka JJB

     AI summary The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka tabled two petitions in Parliament, one from Mr. R.M. Jayasundara of Wattegama and another from Mr. S.M. Viraj Kumara Samarawira of Katugastota.

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   • The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB

     AI summary A petition from Mr. G.L. Piyasena of Meegahatenna, Galkatigahena was tabled for the consideration of Parliament.

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   • The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB

     AI summary Mrs. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna tabled five petitions from residents of Matale, Galewela, Alwatta, and Walawela. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions 99 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: National Schools in Colombo North 2 speeches ▸
6. 6 Papers Ministerial Statements on Justice Department, Foreign Employment, and Hydrated Lime Importation 26 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment 8 speeches ▸
8. 8 Debate Private Members' Motion 1: Acquisition of Estate Roads to the Government 25 speeches ▸
9. 9 Debate Private Members' Motion 2: Proper Procurement Programme for Co-operatives 15 speeches ▸
10. 10 Debate Private Members' Motion 3: Making Arrangements for Maintaining a Rice Reserve 16 speeches ▸
11. 11 Debate Private Members' Motion 4: Appointment of Labour Welfare Officers 9 speeches ▸
12. 12 Debate Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament 20 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Private Members' Motion 6: Select Committee to Investigate COVID-19 Cremation Decisions 14 speeches ▸
14. 14 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures 6 speeches ▸