Sitting of Monday, 24 February 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Report of Industrial Technology Institute 1 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB

     AI summary A petition from Mr. M.A. Nishantha Kumara of Nabada, Warakagoda, Pahala Karannagoda was presented to Parliament.

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   • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

     AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody presented seven public petitions to Parliament from residents of Minuwangoda, Gampaha, Makawita, Moragoda, Doranagoda, and Heiyantuduwa. The petitions were formally tabled for parliamentary consideration without further detail on their subject matter.

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   • The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB

     AI summary Hon. Thanura Dissanayake presented five petitions from residents of Unapathaya, Kundasale, Asgiriya, Hodiyadeniya, and Hanthana for the attention of Parliament.

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   • The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB

     AI summary Two public petitions were presented on behalf of Mr. A. Pakir Meedin of Mawathagama and Mrs. P.M. Muthumunika of Ihala Nethnipalagama.

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   • The Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB

     AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of Mr. A.H.M. Rafi of Kurinjampitiya and Mr. M.I. Mahir of Palavi, Puttalam. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 1 - 445/2025 (Defence) 5 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 2 - 446/2025 (Industrial Zones) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 3 - 447/2025 (Forest Conservation) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 4 - 449/2025 (Housing) 3 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 5 - 453/2025 (Plantation and Community Infrastructure) 3 speeches ▸
9. 9 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy 21 speeches ▸
10. 10 Procedural Procedural: Committee on High Posts and Security Concerns 8 speeches ▸
11. 11 Debate Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day 82 speeches ▸
12. 12 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities 32 speeches ▸
13. 13 Adjournment Adjournment 1 speeches ▸