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Sitting of Wednesday, 19 February 2025

10th Parliament· 10 debates· 157 speeches· 62 speakers

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  2. 2 Papers Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements 9 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 of the Sri Lanka Newspapers Corporation. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mass Media, and the House agreed.

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    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised a point of order concerning Mannar, stating that the District Coordinating Committee had decided against mineral sand mining there due to concerns over sea and land levels. He noted that local Members of Parliament were present at that meeting and urged that the decision not to permit mining be respected.

      Parliamentary ProcedureEnvironmentLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that although a District Coordinating Committee decision carries political and social significance, existing licences remain valid legal instruments for companies. He said the issue should be addressed by the relevant Ministers taking responsibility and visiting the area rather than relying on correspondence, and assured Parliament that Ministers would be informed to meet affected people urgently, explain the situation, and determine the next steps.

      Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

      AI summary Asked the Minister whether the matter under discussion could be stopped immediately, seeking prompt action from the Government.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House undertook to examine the matter raised and take appropriate action.

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    • The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Central Advisory Unit on Engineering Works. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, and the proposal was agreed to.

      Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Environment presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the Ministry’s report on observations and actions taken regarding matters in a Committee on Public Accounts report. He proposed that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Archives. He proposed that the report be referred to the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and the House agreed.

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