Sitting of Friday, 6 June 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Commencement and Speaker's Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual and Committee Reports 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: Dedicated Economic Centres (Q.12/2024) 8 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Sub Post Office Building (Q.74/2024) 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

     AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media whether the Government is aware that the Palukamam post office in the Porathivupattu Divisional Secretary’s Division, Batticaloa District, is operating from a temporary building without a permanent facility. He requested clarification on whether steps will be taken to construct a permanent building and the expected timeframe for doing so.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa — Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip

     AI summary The Minister stated that the facility in question is a Sub Post Office, not a main Post Office, and that the Department does not construct buildings for Sub Post Offices because the Sub Postmaster must provide suitable premises under Postmaster General guidelines. He explained that previous monthly premises allowances have been revised according to revenue bands, with the relevant Sub Post Office, earning about Rs. 75,000 per month, eligible for an allowance of Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 6,000. He added that departmental construction is undertaken only on state land.

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   • The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

     AI summary Rasamanickam highlighted continued reliance on post offices in rural Batticaloa and cited long-standing unmet needs in Maankadu, Pattipalai, Ambalangoda and Kokkatticholai, including lack of basic utilities and poor location. He asked whether the Ministry would implement a special programme to identify rural postal service needs across the North, East and South, establish new Sub Post Offices where necessary, and improve facilities and resources at existing rural post offices.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that requests for new sub post offices are being reviewed against public need, revenue, geography, and community links, noting that some loss-making offices must still be maintained due to location. He said the Budget allocated Rs. 600 million to build 12 post offices and 2 sub post offices, and Rs. 700 million for repairs. He emphasized that expansion must be gradual because the Postal Department operates at a loss and depends on Treasury support, with new SPOs to be opened based on necessity and sustainability.

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   • The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

     AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam said district-level requests would be submitted through the District Coordinating Committee. He suggested modernizing Sri Lanka Post beyond traditional mail services, potentially with international assistance, using its existing network and locations as a convenience-service model similar to Australia Post.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that although the postal network and staff base remain strong, several profitable services have been removed from the postal sector. He said the Government is working to restore such services while addressing constraints in vehicles and staffing, including seeking approvals and funding to renew the vehicle fleet. He outlined postal modernization, profitability, and a review of the post and sub-post office structure as key objectives.

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5. 5 Procedural Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions 59 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Major Ports Revenue and Expenditure (Q.95/2024) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification 70 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) 16 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Questions: Second Round 7 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Mahaweli Re-awakening Week (Q.619/2025) 5 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship 16 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements 14 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order 32 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination 14 speeches ▸
15. 15 Papers Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction 7 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs 46 speeches ▸
17. 17 Adjournment Adjournment: Adjournment Motion and Questions 13 speeches ▸