Sitting of Saturday, 1 March 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Papers Tabled: Annual Report of the Survey Department 2023 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions Presented 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Procedural Procedural: Opposition Whip Introduction 3 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

     AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka asked the Government to explain the sudden emergence of long queues at fuel stations across the country. He requested clarification on the cause of the situation and the measures being taken to prevent or resolve it.

     Cost of LivingPublic Finance Full speech →
   • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB

     AI summary Bimal Rathnayake acknowledged the importance of Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka’s issue and noted that Hon. Ravi Karunanayake would raise a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Minister of Power and Energy. He requested that, after the question is raised, the House allow a brief discussion with clarifications expected from the Minister of Power and Energy and the State Minister of Finance.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Fishery Harbours Development and Multi-Day Vessel Operations (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Shortage in Ratnapura District (Q.1/2025) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: LRC Land in Mahenawatta - Pitipana Sale (Q.3/2025) 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural: Question No. 5 stood down 3 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Bo Sapling Planting at Galle Port (Q.4/2025) 2 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy Generation 16 speeches ▸
10. 10 Debate Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) 80 speeches ▸
11. 11 Opening Ministerial Statement: Minister of Health and Media on Nurses' Concerns 1 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Privilege Matter: Vice-Chancellor Appointment - Rajarata University 4 speeches ▸
13. 13 Papers Bills Presented: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 1 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) 87 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Committee Report on Heads Considered 1 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Procedural: Motion for Adjournment 1 speeches ▸
17. 17 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Select Committee on Administration of Justice 15 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural: Parliament Adjourned 3 speeches ▸