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 ▸
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 ▾
   • The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB

     AI summary Padmasiri Bandara asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing whether two NHDA-owned Pradeepa Halls in Modara and Maligawatta had been leased for 30 years to politically connected persons, and whether proper Government Chief Valuer assessments and procurement procedures were followed. He also sought details on the alleged sale of 116 perches of NHDA land near the Buddhist Centre in the Maththegoda Housing Complex at Rs. 500,000 per perch, including recipients, intended use for housing, valuation status, and reasons if required procedures were not followed.

     Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
   • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB

     AI summary The Minister answered a parliamentary question on Pradeepa Halls and related land leases, stating that Government Chief Valuer assessments had not been obtained for the Modara and Maligawatta halls due to unresolved vesting and valuation processes, and that the halls were leased based on a Board decision rather than procurement. He also stated that a 109.71-perch land parcel at Maththegoda had been leased to the Venerable Muruttetuwe Ananda Thero Foundation for an annual ground rent of Rs. 453,000, based on a Government Chief Valuer assessment, to support community and religious activities.

     Land & HousingPublic Finance Full speech →
   • The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB

     AI summary Padmasiri Bandara acknowledged the Minister’s answers and stated that he had no supplementary questions.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
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 ▸