Sitting of Thursday, 5 June 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Speaker's Announcements: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill Petition 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Performance Reports 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 4 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Israeli Religious and Cultural Centres Established in Sri Lanka (Q.632/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lankan Workers Migrated to Israel as Caregivers (Q.635/2025) 5 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Jaffna Teaching Hospital Voluntary Workers (Q.668/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Main Canal from Deegawapiya to Kaliodai Reconstruction (Q.702/2025) 4 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Tamil-medium Government Schools in Kalutara District A/L Subject Streams (Q.714/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) 9 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: National Health Development Fund (Tabled Answer) 2 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling 10 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Questions: Azad Maulana Easter Attacks Statement and Government School Constructions in Monaragala (Tabled Answers) 6 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana) SJB

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs regarding Azad Maulana’s statement to Channel 4 on the Easter Sunday attacks. It asked for the date of the statement, whether the Minister was aware of the public discussion that followed, and what measures would be taken to bring Maulana to Sri Lanka to record further statements.

      Justice & Human RightsSecurity & DefenceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs

      AI summary The Minister tabled responses regarding the Channel 4 broadcast of 6 September 2023, stating that the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced a formal investigation based on a complaint by Rev. Rohan Silva under Colombo Fort Magistrate Case No. B 35802/2024. He also stated that related measures are being pursued through State diplomatic channels, but details cannot be disclosed at present as it may prejudice the process.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena) SJB

      AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of W.H.M. Dharmasena, asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on construction projects begun in government schools in the Monaragala District under the “Nearest School–Best School” programme during the Good Governance period. The question sought the number of projects, expenditure incurred, how many were completed or remain incomplete, and what steps will be taken to complete the unfinished works promptly.

      InfrastructureEducationPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the member tabled a written answer regarding construction works. The answer stated that 237 constructions had been completed at a cost of Rs. 1,436.79 million, with no remaining works and no further applicable details.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe (on behalf of the Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage) JJB

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development regarding expired food items reportedly accumulated at the CWE Welisara Warehouse Complex. It sought clarification on whether the Minister was aware of the stock, why it had been stored there, why it had expired, and what action would be taken against officials responsible for allowing such a large quantity of food items to expire.

      Cost of LivingPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe – Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development

      AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer stating that Lanka Sathosa operates a rented returns dispatch warehouse at Welisara to store expired or unsellable vendor-supplied items pending return. He said vendors are contractually required to take back expired goods, so the institution incurs no loss, and attributed expiries to items not being sold within the stipulated shelf-life. He further stated that expired items amount to 0.5 per cent of purchased volume and that no disciplinary action against employees has been reported.

      Public Finance Full speech →
13. 13 Oral question Questions by Private Notice: Coconut Industry and Northern Provincial Health Service (Q.27(2)) 11 speeches ▸
14. 14 Papers Bills Presented: Companies (Amendment) Bill and Provincial Councils Election Act (Amendment) Bill 3 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading 66 speeches ▸
16. 16 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Prevention of Criminal Activities Affecting Livelihood of Fishermen of Ampara and Batticaloa 25 speeches ▸