Sitting of Friday, 11 July 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1753082553092748 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Establishment of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs 1 speeches
- 2 Papers Tabling of Annual Reports - Ministers 5 speeches
- 3 Petitions Presentation of Petitions 7 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Questions - First Round 18 speeches
- 5 Procedural Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions 9 speeches
- 6 Debate US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion 20 speeches
- 7 Procedural Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege 65 speeches
- 8 Papers Presentation of Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill 2 speeches
- 9 Procedural Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter 26 speeches
- An Hon. Member
AI summary An Hon. Member briefly addressed the Deputy Speaker, but the speech was interrupted before any substantive point, proposal, or question was made.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB
AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip requested that Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe be given time to clarify a matter raised earlier in the proceedings.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB
AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe rose on a point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded beyond the interrupted attempt to speak.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB
AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that allegations made in the House, particularly regarding Prabhakaran’s weapons and national security threats, were being broadcast live and should not be made without evidence. He urged those making such claims to appear before the relevant authorities, including the CID, and provide evidence rather than using Parliament to spread falsehoods.
- The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB
AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe demanded that a warrant be produced, challenging an opposing claim or accusation made during the debate. He also objected to what he characterized as false statements, calling for an end to such remarks.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB
AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe questioned the location or production of a warrant. The intervention appears to be a brief procedural or legal challenge seeking clarification on whether a warrant existed or was available.
Justice & Human Rights Full speech → - The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB
AI summary No substantive remarks are available to summarize beyond the fragment “In a certain building—”.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB
AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara told the addressed party to comply with a request to appear before court. The remark was a brief procedural exhortation rather than a substantive policy statement.
Justice & Human Rights Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- An Hon. Member
AI summary An Hon. Member demanded that money taken from the President’s Fund be returned and called for those responsible to leave office.
Public Finance Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of order concerning disorder in the House. He urged the Deputy Speaker to maintain control so parliamentary proceedings could continue.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna made no substantive remarks beyond addressing the Chair, as the speech was interrupted.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna attempted to begin reading a statement, but was interrupted. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the matter was contained in the Act and sought to read the relevant provision to the House.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- 10 Debate Private Members' Motion No. 1: Co-operative Rural Banks Supervision 14 speeches
- 11 Debate Private Members' Motion No. 3: Livestock Sector Enhancement 18 speeches
- 12 Debate Private Members' Motion No. 4: Making Every Youth Gainfully Employed 22 speeches
- 13 Adjournment Adjournment - Fishing Practices in Trincomalee and Parliamentary Decentralized Funds 12 speeches