Sitting of Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented by Members 5 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Madunagala Tourist Project (Q.1/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Cey-Nor Housing Scheme, Batticaloa (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Substandard Coconut Oil (Q.3/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Shops Leased Out in Polonnaruwa City Center (Q.4/2025) 6 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Nilwala River Salinity Barrier - Farmer Compensation (Q.5/2025) 4 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Fire Service Units in Mannar (Q.27(2)/2025) 3 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA

     AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan asked the relevant Minister to address the absence of fire service units in Mullaitivu and Mannar. He said fire engines currently have to come from Jaffna or Vavuniya, causing delays and property damage, and requested the Government to establish fire brigade divisions in both districts.

     InfrastructureLaw & Order Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna

     AI summary The Minister acknowledged that the lack of fire service units is an issue not only in Mannar but in other parts of the country as well. He said earlier requests from local authorities could not be funded by the Treasury due to the economic situation, so the Government is seeking external assistance. Discussions with Korea are underway for material, technical and capacity-building support, while World Bank-funded proposals worth Rs. 60.5 million have been prepared for fire units in Mullaitivu and Mannar, with further action being taken by the Northern Provincial administration.

     InfrastructurePublic Finance Full speech →
10. 10 Debate Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Heads 124, 216, 331, 151 and 290 27 speeches ▸
11. 11 Debate Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 133 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Final Amendments and Progress Report 18 speeches ▸
13. 13 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth 17 speeches ▸