Sitting of Wednesday, 19 February 2025
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Order of business
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- 1 Opening Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees 11 speeches
- 2 Papers Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements 9 speeches
- 3 Petitions Petitions Presented by Members 7 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question No. 152/2024: Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya 6 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question No. 179/2024: CEB Payment of Loans and Staff Emoluments 8 speeches
- 6 Procedural Procedural: Question No. 3 Deferred 1 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Questions: Holuwagoda Development Project and Sports Facilities 9 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question (Second Round): Flood Control in Kolonnawa DS Division 3 speeches
- The Hon. Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. S.M. Marikkar) SJB
AI summary On behalf of Hon. S.M. Marikkar, Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on flood control projects planned but not yet implemented in the Kolonnawa Divisional Secretary’s Division. He requested information on whether implementation plans exist, the expected timelines, funding sources, and responsible implementing agencies for each project, and asked for reasons if no such plans have been made.
Infrastructure Full speech → - The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB
AI summary The Minister tabled details of pending works under the Kolonnawa Stormwater Drainage and Environmental Improvement Project, including canal rehabilitation, culvert or box structure reconstruction, stormwater retention ponds, and pumping stations across the Dahamwela, Passenna, Salalihini, and Dandutota canal systems. He stated that rehabilitation in the Kolonnawa DS Division, including Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa areas and related secondary canals, is planned for 2025–2029 using Treasury funds, with SLLDC responsible for engineering and primary canal works and the Pradeshiya Sabha responsible for secondary canals. He also noted that the Kalu Palama pump installation project is awaiting National Procurement Agency approval and that implementation depends on required approvals and fund allocation.
- 9 Oral question Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order 13 speeches
- 10 Debate Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading 90 speeches