Sitting of Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1750149440002739 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Met 1 speeches
- 2 Papers Papers Presented: Orders, Regulations, Reports and Gazette 6 speeches
- 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 5 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question: Government Universities and Higher Education Admissions (Q.381/2025) 10 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: National Schools Distribution and Development (Q.381/2025) 7 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Tank Renovation under Mahaweli (Q.513/2025) 5 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: Kalpitiya Agricultural Flooding (Q.585/2025) 5 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Welangolla Estate Industrial Development (Q.791/2025) 5 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Kuliyapitiya Central College Function Hall (Q.801/2025) 5 speeches
- The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB
AI summary A response was provided to Question 801/2025 on the auditorium at Kuliyapitiya Central College, clarifying that it is not a large function hall and that the Ministry of Education has spent Rs. 206,177,622.83 to date. For partially completed “Nearest School, Best School” projects with legal complications, the matter will be referred for a Cabinet decision before further action is taken. The remaining cost has not yet been calculated and will depend on decisions regarding contract termination and a technical assessment, including the air-conditioning system.
Education Full speech → - The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB
AI summary Asked the Prime Minister whether the Government will conduct an audit into the Deyata Kirula project, citing alleged misuse and loss of public funds during its implementation. He stated that the resulting wastage had contributed to the project being stalled for years.
- The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB
AI summary Thousands of school infrastructure projects are reported to be incomplete, poorly executed, or halted, indicating a systemic issue rather than isolated failures. The priority identified is to complete such works to ensure children’s safety and school functionality, while also pursuing action over losses and non-performance across the system.
- The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB
AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake asked for a timeline to complete a hall in Kuliyapitiya, noting that about 75 per cent of the work had already been completed. He said the facility was urgently needed as a theatre space for the town and could generate revenue for both the Department and the school if finished quickly.
Infrastructure Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB
AI summary Due to contract-related issues, the relevant matters must be resolved and Cabinet approval obtained before proceeding. The stated objective is to complete as many of the affected projects as possible within the year.
Infrastructure Full speech →
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: North-Central Great Canal Project (Q.836/2025) 5 speeches
- 11 Oral question Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Matters (Q.869/2025) 3 speeches
- 12 Oral question Oral Question: Local Authorities Properties in Galle District (Q.871/2025) 5 speeches
- 13 Oral question Oral Question: Agricultural Matters (Q.874/2025) 3 speeches
- 14 Oral question Private Notice Question: VAT on Locally Produced Sugar 8 speeches
- 15 Oral question Private Notice Question: Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute Autonomous Status 12 speeches
- 16 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Drugs Shortage and Government Initiatives 9 speeches
- 17 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Issues at Elephant Pass Saltern 2 speeches
- 18 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Macroeconomic Targets for Debt Payment 4 speeches
- 19 Procedural Privilege Matter: Statement Regarding Elephant Pass Saltern 2 speeches
- 20 Papers Bills Presented: National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill 1 speeches
- 21 Debate Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading 69 speeches
- 22 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Flood Control in Kelani Valley 8 speeches
- 23 Procedural Closing Notice and Printing Information 1 speeches