Sitting of Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1747715041076408 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
Speeches load per item. Summaries shown here are AI-generated and labelled; verbatim text is on each speech page.
- 1 Opening Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings 85 speeches
- Principal Contents
AI summary The sitting included communications and announcements on the Public Security Proclamation, the Speaker’s Certificate, the Supreme Court determination on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, and the death of Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, along with the presentation of Auditor-General, committee, and COPE reports. Members raised oral questions and private notice issues concerning parate execution impacts on industrialists and responses to United States reciprocal tariffs, followed by a ministerial statement on the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka and a privilege matter on reports about an alleged attack on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence. The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill was read the first time, the Proceeds of Crime Bill was passed after second and third readings, an order under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act was taken up, and Parliament passed a resolution to appoint a Committee of Inquiry regarding the proposed removal of IGP T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon for alleged misconduct and gross abuse of power.
- Parliament
AI summary The sitting marked the proceedings of the Tenth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka during its First Session in 2025. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, question, or policy matter is provided in the text to summarize.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Speaker procedural
- Mr. Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees
AI summary Mr. Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. (Dr.) Risvi Sali to speak during the proceedings.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Madam Deputy Chairman of Committees
AI summary Madam Deputy Chairman of Committees called Hon. Hemali Weerasekara to speak.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Public Finance
AI summary The Committee on Public Finance, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, presented proceedings involving scrutiny of public finance matters with participation from members across parties. The discussion focused on examining fiscal issues, government revenue and expenditure oversight, and the need for accountability in implementing financial policy and related approvals. Members raised questions and observations intended to guide parliamentary oversight of public funds and ensure compliance with established financial procedures.
Public Finance Full speech → - Committee on Standing Orders and Rules
AI summary The Committee on Standing Orders and Rules, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma, was constituted with the listed Members on 8 April 2025. Its role is to consider matters relating to parliamentary Standing Orders and procedural rules, including any proposed amendments or interpretations needed for the conduct of parliamentary business.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Public Petitions
AI summary The Committee on Public Petitions was constituted with Hon. R.M. Gamini Ratnayake as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the committee. The announcement records the membership of the committee responsible for considering public petitions submitted to Parliament.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Constitutional Affairs
AI summary The Committee on Constitutional Affairs was appointed as a committee of the whole Parliament, with the listed Members to serve in accordance with the parliamentary rules. The announcement records the membership, including Hon. Jagath Wickramaratne as Chairman, and situates the matter as a procedural step relating to constitutional affairs rather than a substantive debate.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on High Posts
AI summary The Committee on High Posts was chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya and included the listed Members of Parliament. The speech records the composition of the committee for the sitting of 8 April 2025, without presenting substantive debate, policy proposals, or questions.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee of Backbench Members
AI summary The Committee of Backbench Members was appointed with Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the committee. The announcement records the committee’s composition and does not include substantive debate, policy proposals, or questions.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Standing Committee on Legislative Business
AI summary The Standing Committee on Legislative Business was constituted for the 2025–2026 session under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) S.B.S. Sali, with the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The entry records the membership of the committee, which is responsible for considering and coordinating matters relating to legislative business in Parliament.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Sectoral Oversight Committee on Government, Justice and Civil Security
AI summary The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Government, Justice and Civil Security was constituted with the listed Members serving on it, including Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam, Hon. Shanakkian Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Hon. M.K.M. Aslam, Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, Hon. Thushari Jayasinghe, Hon. (Dr.) Sellathambi Thilakanadan, Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe, Hon. Chandana Suriyaarachchi, and Hon. Major General (Retd.) G.D. Suriyabandara. The entry records the membership of the Committee rather than a substantive debate or policy argument.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Defence
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Defence met on 8 April 2025 with the listed Members present. The record provided contains only the attendance details and does not include substantive debate, proposals, questions, or decisions to summarize.
Security & Defence Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development met on 8 April 2025 with the listed Members in attendance. The entry records committee participation under the relevant ministerial advisory framework, but no substantive speech, policy position, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Digital Economy
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Digital Economy was announced for 8 April 2025, listing Members appointed to serve on the committee, including Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne, Hon. M.K.M. Aslam and others. The item was procedural in nature, relating to committee composition rather than a substantive debate or policy proposal.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education was announced with Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya as Chair and the listed Members serving on the Committee. The announcement formally records the committee’s composition for parliamentary oversight and consultation on matters relating to education, higher education, and vocational education.
Education Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha. The listed Members participated in the committee’s proceedings concerning matters within the agriculture, livestock, lands and irrigation portfolios.
Agriculture Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Vijitha Herath. The listed Members participated as members of the Committee, which is responsible for considering matters related to foreign affairs, overseas employment, and tourism policy and administration.
Foreign Affairs Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources for 8 April 2025 was constituted with Hon. Ramalingam Chandraseker as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the Committee. The entry records the membership of the Committee rather than a debate speech, proposal, or policy argument.
Agriculture Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Industries and Entrepreneur Development
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Industries and Entrepreneur Development met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, with members from government and opposition participating. The committee considered matters related to industrial development and entrepreneurship policy, providing a forum for members to raise issues, seek clarifications, and discuss proposals relevant to the Ministry’s mandate.
Employment Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation met under the chairmanship of Hon. Bimal Rathnayake with participation from Members across government and opposition. The listing records the committee membership/attendance for the 8 April 2025 sitting, providing procedural context for advisory work relating to transport, highways, ports and civil aviation matters.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Plantation and Rural Infrastructure
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Plantation and Rural Infrastructure met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. K.V. Samantha Vidyaratna, with Members representing plantation and rural constituencies in attendance. The listed proceedings indicate committee participation rather than a substantive individual speech, so no specific policy argument, proposal, question, or demand is recorded in the provided text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Health and Media
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Health and Media met on 08 April 2025 with the listed Members participating, covering matters under the health and media portfolios. The entry records the membership/attendance of the committee rather than a substantive debate or individual speech, and no specific policy proposal, question, demand, or legislative position is set out in the provided text.
Healthcare Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development met under the chairmanship of Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe on 8 April 2025, with participation from government and opposition Members. The listed membership indicates the Committee’s role in considering matters relating to trade, commerce, food security, and cooperative development, but no specific debate points, proposals, or decisions are provided in the supplied text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Labour
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Labour met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Dr. Anil Jayanta, with participation from government and opposition Members. The listed Members constituted the committee proceedings, which relate to labour-sector oversight and advisory functions, though no specific debate, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text.
Employment Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Anura Karunatilaka. The listed Members participated in proceedings concerning the Committee’s subject areas of urban development, construction and housing.
- Ministerial Advisory Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government met under the chairmanship of Hon. Prof. A.H.M.H. Abeyrathna with the participation of members listed. The meeting concerned matters within the Committee’s remit, including public administration, provincial councils, and local government, providing members an opportunity to raise issues and discuss policy or administrative concerns relevant to those sectors.
Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage, with members from across Parliament in attendance. The entry records the committee’s composition and participation rather than a substantive debate, proposal, question, or decision on a specific policy or piece of legislation.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Science and Technology
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Science and Technology for 8 April 2025 was constituted with Hon. (Dr.) Krishantha Abeyseana as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the Committee. The entry records the membership of the committee rather than a substantive debate or policy speech, and no specific proposals, questions, or legislative arguments are presented.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Ananda Wijepala, with the listed Members in attendance. The proceedings appear to record the composition or attendance of the Committee rather than a substantive speech, with no specific policy proposal, legislative argument, question, or demand provided in the text.
- Ministerial Advisory Committee on Power and Energy
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Power and Energy met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Kumara Jayakody, with participation from listed Members of Parliament. The record identifies the committee composition and context for its proceedings but does not include details of substantive discussion, questions, proposals, or decisions taken.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Youth and Sports
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Youth and Sports met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, with participation from Government and Opposition Members. The listed attendance records the Members present for the committee’s proceedings, but no substantive debate, proposals, questions, or policy decisions are provided in the supplied text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Saroja Sachchithri Polraj, with participation from listed Members of Parliament. The entry records the committee’s membership/attendance rather than a substantive debate speech, and no specific policy proposals, questions, or decisions are indicated in the provided text.
Women & Children Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Environment
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Environment for 8 April 2025 is recorded with Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendige as Chair and a listed membership of Members of Parliament. No substantive speech content, discussion points, questions, proposals, or decisions are provided in the excerpt to summarize.
Environment Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs was announced with Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi as Chairman and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the Committee’s membership for parliamentary oversight and consultation on matters relating to Buddha Sasana, religious affairs, and cultural affairs.
Religion & Culture Full speech → - Ministerial Advisory Committee on Justice and National Integration
AI summary The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Justice and National Integration met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara. The attendance list included Members from multiple parties, including Hon. Muneer Moulafar, Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam and others, indicating a committee-level discussion related to the Ministry’s justice and national integration portfolio. No specific speech content, proposals, questions or decisions were provided in the supplied text.
- Officers of Parliament
AI summary Parliament recorded the names of the Secretary-General, senior parliamentary officials, and departmental staff serving on 8 April 2025. The entry functions as an official administrative roll, listing officers across parliamentary administration, audit, security, legislative services, finance, communications, Hansard, library and research, reporting, and translation services.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
AI summary No speech text was provided to summarize. Please provide the relevant Hansard excerpt or transcript for Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s speech on 2025-04-08.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Cabinet of Ministers
AI summary The Cabinet of Ministers was listed for the sitting of 8 April 2025, identifying the Prime Minister and ministers holding key portfolios across education, transport, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, fisheries, industry, plantation infrastructure, trade, public administration, science, housing, sports, energy, labour, justice, environment, social empowerment, women and children’s affairs, public security, and religious and cultural affairs. The entry records the composition of the Cabinet and associated parliamentary roles such as Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip, rather than a substantive debate contribution or policy proposal.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Deputy Ministers
AI summary Multiple Deputy Ministers were listed as holding portfolios across economic development, agriculture, industry, transport, environment, trade, labour, defence, health, education, foreign affairs and other sectors on 8 April 2025. No substantive debate, policy statement, proposal, question or argument is included in the provided text beyond the identification of the Deputy Ministers and their respective ministries.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee of Selection
AI summary The Committee of Selection listed its membership for 8 April 2025, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. Members named included representatives from government and opposition, including Hon. Bimal Ratnayake, Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, and others.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Parliamentary Business
AI summary The Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, met on 8 April 2025 with participation from government and opposition Members. The listed membership indicates the Committee’s role in coordinating parliamentary business and scheduling matters before the House, rather than recording a substantive policy speech or debate.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Standing Orders
AI summary The Committee on Standing Orders was named with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Chairman and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the composition of the Committee for parliamentary purposes, without presenting debate, proposals, or policy positions.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee of the Whole House
AI summary The Committee of the Whole House comprised the Chairman, Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, and named Members from both government and opposition benches for proceedings on 8 April 2025. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided text beyond the listing of committee participants.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Ethics and Privileges
AI summary The Committee on Ethics and Privileges was announced or constituted with Hon. (Dr.) Krishantha Abesena as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the Committee. The entry records the membership of the parliamentary committee responsible for matters relating to Members’ ethics and privileges, rather than a substantive debate or policy argument.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Public Accounts
AI summary The Committee on Public Accounts listed its membership for the parliamentary record on 8 April 2025, headed by Hon. Aravinda Senarath as Chairman. The list includes government and opposition Members of Parliament assigned to the committee, which is responsible for examining public accounts and related accountability matters.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Government Assurances
AI summary The House was informed of the membership of the Committee on Government Assurances, with Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samarawira serving as Chairman. The announcement listed the Members appointed to the Committee, which is responsible for examining assurances, undertakings and promises made by Ministers in Parliament and monitoring their implementation.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Public Finance
AI summary The Committee on Public Finance, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, was listed as comprising members from both government and opposition parties. The entry records the composition of the Committee on 8 April 2025 rather than a substantive debate contribution, policy argument, or proposal.
Public Finance Full speech → - Committee on Ways and Means
AI summary The membership of the Committee on Ways and Means for 8 April 2025 was recorded, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harshan Suriya Peruma. The committee comprised government and opposition Members, including representatives such as Hon. Sathuranga Abeysinghe, Hon. Mano Ganesan, Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Hon. Dilith Jayawira, and others listed in the proceedings.
Public Finance Full speech → - Committee on Public Petitions
AI summary The Committee on Public Petitions was named with Hon. R. M. Gamini Ratnayake as Chairman and a list of Members appointed to serve on it. No substantive debate, policy position, or petition matter is recorded in the provided text beyond the composition of the Committee.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Constitutional Affairs
AI summary A Committee on Constitutional Affairs was constituted on 8 April 2025 with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne appointed as Chairman. The membership included Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Bimal Ratnayake, Hon. Harshan Nanayakkara, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, and Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on High Posts
AI summary The Committee on High Posts was announced with Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya as Chair and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the composition of the parliamentary committee responsible for examining and reporting on appointments to high public offices.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Backbench Committee
AI summary The Backbench Committee for 2025 was announced with Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa as Chair and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the composition of the Committee, including Members from multiple parties, as part of parliamentary procedure.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Legislative Standing Committee
AI summary The Legislative Standing Committee met on 8 April 2025 with Hon. (Dr.) Risvi Sali as Chair and the listed Members in attendance. The record provided contains only the composition/attendance of the Committee and does not include substantive debate, proposals, questions, or decisions on legislation or policy.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Security
AI summary The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Security listed its membership for the parliamentary record on 8 April 2025. The members named included Hon. G. G. Ponnambalam, Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Hon. M. K. M. Aslam, Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, Hon. Attorney (Mrs.) Dushari Jayasinghe, Hon. (Dr.) Sellathambi Tilakanathan, Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe, Hon. Chandana Suriyaarachchi, and Hon. Major General (Retd.) G. T. Suriya Bandara.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence
AI summary At the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence, members discussed defence-related administrative and policy matters with participation from government and opposition MPs, including retired military personnel. The committee context indicates consideration of issues falling under the Ministry of Defence, with members able to raise questions or concerns for ministerial response and follow-up.
Security & Defence Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development is listed as having met on 8 April 2025 with participation from government and opposition Members including Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and MPs. No substantive speech content, policy position, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text beyond the attendance list.
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy met on 8 April 2025 with the listed Members in attendance. The proceedings concerned matters under the digital economy portfolio, with participation from government and opposition Members in the consultative committee process.
Infrastructure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya. The record lists the members present, representing government and opposition MPs, for committee consideration of matters within the education, higher education, and vocational training portfolios.
Education Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. K. D. Lal Kantha, with participation from government and opposition Members. The listing records the committee’s membership/attendance but does not provide details of any specific discussion, questions, recommendations, or decisions taken at the meeting.
Agriculture Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Vijitha Herath, with the participation of ministers and members from government and opposition. The listed attendance indicates a committee proceeding concerning the subject areas of foreign affairs, foreign employment, and tourism, but no specific speech content, decisions, questions, or proposals are provided in the supplied text.
Foreign Affairs Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Ramalingam Chandraseker. The record lists the Members of Parliament who participated in the committee proceedings, but does not provide details of specific issues discussed, decisions taken, or recommendations made.
Agriculture Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Enterprise Development
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Enterprise Development met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, with a number of Members of Parliament in attendance. The entry records the composition and participation of the Committee rather than a substantive debate, proposal, or policy discussion.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation met under the chairmanship of Hon. Bimal Ratnayake with the participation of Members listed from both government and opposition. The record indicates attendance and committee proceedings for the ministry’s portfolio areas, but no specific policy proposal, question, decision, or legislative matter is provided in the supplied extract.
Infrastructure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation and Social Infrastructure Facilities
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation and Social Infrastructure Facilities met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. K. V. Samantha Widyaratna, with the participation of listed Members of Parliament. The proceedings concerned the committee’s portfolio oversight relating to plantation sector and social infrastructure facilities, though no specific motion, legislative clause, proposal, or decision is provided in the supplied text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media met under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa with participation from Members listed, focusing on matters within the health and mass media sectors. The sitting is recorded as a committee proceeding rather than an individual speech, and the provided text does not specify the substantive issues discussed, decisions taken, or proposals made.
Healthcare Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development met with Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe as Chair and the listed Members in attendance. The record provided contains only the attendance details and does not include substantive proceedings, proposals, questions, or decisions for summary.
Public Finance Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayanta, with members including Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Hon. Palani Digambaram, Hon. S. Sritharan, and others in attendance. The listed proceedings indicate the committee’s participation and membership for consideration of labour-related matters, but no specific policy proposal, question, or decision is provided in the speech details.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Anura Karunathilaka. The attendance included the listed Members of Parliament from government and opposition, indicating consideration of matters within the Ministry’s portfolio relating to urban development, construction, and housing.
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government met with Hon. (Prof.) A. H. M. H. Abayarathna as Chair and the listed Members in attendance. The record provided contains only the committee membership/attendance details and does not include any substantive speech, policy discussion, proposals, questions, or decisions to summarize.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage. Members from across parties participated, reflecting the Committee’s oversight role in matters relating to rural development, social security, and social empowerment.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Science and Technology
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Science and Technology met on 08 April 2025, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Krishantha Abesena, with the listed Members in attendance. The record indicates the committee’s composition and participation for the sitting, but does not provide details of substantive discussion, proposals, questions, or decisions taken.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Ananda Wijayapala. Members from the Government and Opposition participated, including representatives with backgrounds in public security, parliamentary affairs, and related policy areas.
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Power and Energy
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Power and Energy met on 8 April 2025 with Hon. Kumar Jayakodi as Chair and participation from members across parties. The listing records the members present for the committee proceedings, but no substantive policy discussion, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports is recorded as having met under the chairmanship of Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamaga, with the listed Members in attendance. No substantive debate, policy position, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text, beyond the identification of the committee, date, chair, and participating Members.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs met on 08 April 2025 under the chairpersonship of Hon. Saroja Savitri Pohlraj, with the participation of ministers and members including those from government and opposition. The meeting’s recorded entry lists the members present, indicating a committee sitting related to the portfolio of women and children’s affairs, but no substantive debate, proposals, questions, or decisions are provided in the supplied text.
- Ministerial Consultative Committee on Environment
AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Environment met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Pattabendi, with participation from members across government and opposition. The meeting constituted the committee’s consideration of environment-related matters, providing a forum for members to raise issues and review matters within the Ministry’s remit.
Environment Full speech → - Parliament
AI summary Parliament recorded the presiding officers for the sitting of 8 April 2025: Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Risvi Sali as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees, and Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekera as Deputy Chairman of Committees. No substantive debate, proposal, question, or policy argument is included in the provided text.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Principal Officers
AI summary The proceedings note the principal officers of Parliament present on 8 April 2025: Secretary-General Mrs. K. A. Rohanadheera, Sergeant-at-Arms and Deputy Secretary-General Mr. G. K. A. Saminda Kumara Kularathna, and Assistant Secretary-General Mr. A. H. M. H. H. S. Aberathna. No substantive speech, proposal, question, or policy argument is recorded in this entry.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament
AI summary The Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament recorded the officials serving on 8 April 2025, including Mrs. S. P. Gamaga as Assistant Secretary to the Secretary-General and Mrs. E. A. Sirisena as Parliamentary Officer. It also noted the Constitutional Council staff listed as Assistant Chief Officers: Mrs. S. R. W. Gunasekara, Miss D. I. R. Sarathchandra, and Mrs. C. S. C. Fonseka.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Internal Audit Division
AI summary The entry records the Internal Audit Division officials present on 8 April 2025: Chief Internal Auditor W. K. D. C. Vithana, Chief Officer G. N. D. Thilakarathna, and Assistant Parliamentary Officer W. R. G. S. Chamali. No substantive speech, policy position, proposal, or question is provided.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Department of Hansard
AI summary The entry lists the Department of Hansard officials associated with the parliamentary record for 8 April 2025, including the Editor, Deputy Editor, Assistant Editor, and supporting parliamentary and telecommunications officers. No substantive parliamentary argument, proposal, question, or policy issue is recorded in this item.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Administration Department
AI summary The entry records the Administration Department staff associated with parliamentary proceedings on 8 April 2025, including the Director and Deputy Director of Administration. It lists officers attached to the Establishment Branch, Members’ Services Office, Human Resource Development Office, Foreign Relations and Protocol Office, and Transport Office, with their respective designations.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Speaker procedural
- 2 Opening Opening: Message from President, Speaker's Certificate, VAT Bill Determination, and Death Notice 4 speeches
- 3 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Institutional Statements 10 speeches
- 4 Procedural Procedural: Welfare Benefits Gazette Discussion and Clarifications 7 speeches
- 5 Committee report Committee Reports: Justice and Governance Committee Reports 4 speeches
- 6 Petitions Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented 5 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) 6 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) 6 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Vavuniya (424/2025) 7 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities Trincomalee (427/2025) 6 speeches
- 11 Oral question Oral Question: Soldiers Recruitment Special Workwear (445/2025) 6 speeches
- 12 Oral question Oral Question: Question 569/2025 (Stand Down) 3 speeches
- 13 Oral question Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program 14 speeches
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