Sitting of Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings 85 speeches ▸
2. 2 Opening Opening: Message from President, Speaker's Certificate, VAT Bill Determination, and Death Notice 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Institutional Statements 10 speeches ▸
4. 4 Procedural Procedural: Welfare Benefits Gazette Discussion and Clarifications 7 speeches ▸
5. 5 Committee report Committee Reports: Justice and Governance Committee Reports 4 speeches ▸
6. 6 Petitions Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) 6 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Vavuniya (424/2025) 7 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities Trincomalee (427/2025) 6 speeches ▾
    • Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on drinking water coverage in Trincomalee District, including areas served and not served by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. He highlighted severe difficulties faced by about 5,000 families in Kuchchaveli, Pudavaikattu, Tiriyai and Salappaiyaru, and requested information on plans to supply water to those areas and improve district-wide facilities. He also sought data on water-supply interruptions in Kinniya DS Division between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2024 and the reasons for them.

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    • Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka provided answers on water supply coverage and planned improvements in Trincomalee District, noting full NWSDB piped supply in several DS Divisions, partial supply in Kuchchaveli, and no supply yet in Morawewa, Gomarankadawala, and Padavi Sri Pura. He outlined proposed MGPK and Periyaru-based schemes, the planned Waan Ela treatment plant, and ongoing community water projects, while stating that implementation is constrained by funding and the economic situation. He also stated that Kinniya DS Division has received daily water supply since March 2025 after transmission pipeline improvements enabled the Urban Council area to be supplied from the Mahamaru tower.

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    • Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof urged the Minister to expedite NWSDB water supply to Kuchchaveli, Pudavaikattu, Tiriyai and Salappaiyaru, noting that these areas remain without service despite previous commitments. He also requested special attention to water provision in Gomarankadawala, Padavi Sri Pura and Morawewa due to kidney disease concerns. He asked whether the Ministry could provide small grants for poor residents unable to bear connection costs, and sought clarification on measures to address alternate-day supply and interruptions in Trincomalee amid rising demand.

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    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka explained that community participation in pipe-laying is normally organized through Community-Based Organizations for National Community Water Supply Department projects, while National Water Supply and Drainage Board schemes are implemented directly by the Board. He stated that although 62% of the national population has piped drinking water, coverage is lower in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, which will be prioritized for future funding. He said water sources, capacities, and plans have been identified for Kuchchaveli and other Divisional Secretariat divisions, with projects to begin as funds become available.

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    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Soldiers Recruitment Special Workwear (445/2025) 6 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Question 569/2025 (Stand Down) 3 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program 14 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Oral Question: Private Tuition Regulation and Child Safety 10 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Oral Question: Chilaw General Hospital Development 4 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka Samurdhi Authority and Officer Pensions 2 speeches ▸
17. 17 Oral question Oral Question: MSME Tariff Crisis and Trade Negotiations (SO 27(2)) 18 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Trade Agreements and Privilege Matter 5 speeches ▸
19. 19 Procedural Procedural: Point of Order on Members' Conduct and Sitting Hours 4 speeches ▸
20. 20 Debate Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading 86 speeches ▸
21. 21 Procedural Procedural: Inspector-General of Police Removal Resolution and Division Vote 13 speeches ▸