Sitting of Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Convened 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports 6 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions Presented 3 speeches ▸
4. 4 Papers Papers: Additional Reports Tabled 2 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Reservoirs and Tank Management (Q.3/2025 – 794/2025) 7 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure 15 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order and Interjections on Historical Matters 9 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) 38 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Tourism Zones in Matara District (Q.6/2025 – 866/2025) 7 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Sea Erosion in Puttalam District (Q.9/2025 – 956/2025) 6 speeches ▾
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    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Environment whether he is aware of severe sea erosion along the Puttalam District coast, including loss of land, property and religious statues. He noted prior interventions by coastal conservation authorities but alleged inadequate funding by previous governments, and requested details of measures being taken to prevent further erosion in the district.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Environment responded to a question on coastal erosion in Puttalam District, identifying affected areas including Iranavila, Ambakandavila, Ilanthadiya, Alankuda, Kudaawa, Kandakkuliya and Karukapane, with erosion worsened by monsoons and storms and affecting property, livelihoods and access routes. He stated that while beach nourishment using deep-sea sand is the preferred scientific solution, current economic constraints have led to priority being given to lower-cost coastal protection structures. He outlined ongoing and planned 2025 works amounting to Rs. 62.5 million and proposed 2026 works amounting to Rs. 73 million, including revetments, groynes and emergency protection measures in several locations.

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    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns about worsening coastal erosion along the Puttalam stretch from Modaragam Aru through Wilpattu to Mannar, citing damage to fishing communities, homes, harbours, boat landing areas, and traditional shore-based activities. He said existing protections, including the Chilaw rock revetment, are being overtopped and requested urgent funding, a ministerial site visit, and the creation of a rock stockpile for rapid response during erosion events.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi said he would personally inspect the matter in coordination with the Coast Conservation Department. He committed to preparing a prompt action plan and stated that maximum intervention would be made to resolve the issue.

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    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Ajith Gihan urged the Minister to intervene urgently over accelerating erosion, allocate necessary funds, and provide relief to affected people.

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12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Grant of LRC Lands for Factory Establishment (Q.10/2025 – 997/2025) 6 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Second Round Questions (Q.1, 2, 3/2025 – Second Round) 7 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions – Sri Lanka Electricity Bill Scheduling 11 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) – Simplified VAT (SVAT) Abolition 4 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) – Kankesanthurai Port Renovation Delay 9 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Government Policies on Paddy Purchase and Rice Import 7 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural: Kodhagoda Gunarathana Nahimi Foundation Bill – First Reading 3 speeches ▸
19. 19 Debate Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading 94 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Committee Stage: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Clauses and Amendments 6 speeches ▸
21. 21 Adjournment Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment 15 speeches ▸