Sitting of Thursday, 20 February 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1740657427093848 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Parliament Opening 1 speeches
- 2 Papers Papers Presented 5 speeches
- 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 9 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question: Foreign Employment and Worker Protection (Q.1/2025) 11 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Prison Officer Staffing and Overcrowding (Q.2/2025) 20 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Hospitals and Health Services in Kalutara District (Q.422/2025) 12 speeches
- 7 Procedural Privilege Question 3 speeches
- 8 Procedural Leader of Opposition Statement on Court Security 2 speeches
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concern over a killing on court premises, describing it as a serious threat to national security and public confidence in the judicial system. He urged the Government not to withdraw security provided to judges and to strengthen protection for judicial officers, journalists, civil society, the public, and Members of Parliament. He called for a special investigation and firm action, while asking the Speaker to ensure MPs’ security as their institutional guardian.
- The Hon. Speaker procedural
- 9 Procedural Government Response on Court Security 1 speeches
- 10 Debate Budget Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate 84 speeches
- 11 Adjournment Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing 23 speeches
- 12 Oral question Oral Question: Karapitiya Teaching Hospital Staff Matter (Incomplete) 2 speeches