Sitting of Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers - Annual Reports Tabling 6 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions 8 speeches ▾
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   • The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB

     AI summary Thilanka U. Gamage presented three public petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Nakiyadeniya in Nawala, South Adagoda in Baddagama, and Mahaheengoda in Baddagama. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech.

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   • The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R. M. Wijesundara of Hamangoda Road, Nugegodawatta, Katugastota. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech.

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   • The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB

     AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. A. G. S. Abeywardhana of Indulgodakanda, Kurunegala.

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   • The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara JJB

     AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara presented four petitions to Parliament from residents of Rambukkana, Kalutara South, Nagoda, and Aruggoda. The petitions were formally tabled for consideration under parliamentary procedure.

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   • The Hon. Sudath Balagalla JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Indunil Umesh Dissanayake of Kinagama, Bandarawela. The speech consisted solely of the formal tabling of the petition.

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   • The Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha JJB

     AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. H. P. Rajapaksha of Kegalle and Mr. N. D. Karunaratne of Alawwa. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech.

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   • The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Jagamuni Chaminda Sanjeewa of Randobe, Ambalangoda. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Lands Acquired for Kurunegala-Habarana Railway Line - Compensation/Ex-Gratia Payment (Q.1/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Bridge at Pansilgoda, Minuwangoda - Non-Completion (Q.2/2025) 7 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Lady Ridgeway Hospital - Donations for Purchase of Surgical Items (Q.3/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Sinhala and Tamil-Medium Government Schools - Teacher Vacancies (Q.4/2025) 4 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Warehouses of Co-operative Wholesale Establishment in Welisara - Lease (Q.8/2025) 4 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Director of Jaffna Teaching Hospital Appointment (Q.9/2025) 4 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Millennium City Housing Complex, Oruwala - Lands for Common Amenities (Q.10/2025) 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Questions - Various Tabled and Private Notice Questions 7 speeches ▸
12. 12 Debate Debate: Finance Act Order - Tax Exemptions and Government Policy on Renewable Energy 11 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) 29 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) 37 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Questions on Bank of Ceylon Relief and Allied Health Graduates - Final Business 8 speeches ▸