Sitting of Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions under Article 121(1) - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill 1 speeches ▸
3. 3 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports 7 speeches ▸
4. 4 Petitions Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) 10 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Drainage Infrastructure - Batticaloa (Q.3/185/2024) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Petroleum Corporations and Companies (Q.5/623/2025) 6 speeches ▾
   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

     AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that four companies are engaged in the relevant petroleum sector activity: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Lanka Indian Oil Company, RM Parks (Pvt) Ltd, and Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. He confirmed the accuracy of the referenced statement and said legal advice is being sought on possible steps to revise the related agreements.

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   • The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB

     AI summary Asked for details on the Sampur Solar Power Plant jointly developed by Sri Lanka and India, following the tariff framework signed on 1 April 2025. Specifically sought clarification on the benefits to Sri Lanka and the division of project ownership.

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   • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

     AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that the project is understood to be a 50:50 joint venture between the Ceylon Electricity Board and an Indian state enterprise. He noted that agreements have been signed and land preparation is proceeding in two phases, beginning with a 50 MW solar plant followed by a 70 MW plant.

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   • The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB

     AI summary Kins Nelson asked how the State will generate revenue from the 24 Trincomalee oil tanks leased to the CPC for refurbishment on a 50-year basis once refurbishment is completed. He also sought clarification on whether discussions are underway with foreign companies regarding the project.

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   • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

     AI summary Of the 24 tanks handed over, refurbishment work is ongoing on four, with two nearing completion, and new pipelines are required. The Minister stated that the Government is engaging countries and companies for investment and plans to call public tenders after the four tanks are opened to secure further investment.

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7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: SLTB Bus Journey Cancellations (Q.6/1075/2025) 4 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Park Properties Fraud Investigation (Q.7/1081/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Government Management Service Recruitment (Q.9/1091/2025) 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Q.10/1102/2025 (Deferred) 3 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) 9 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Tellippallai Base Hospital Financial Irregularities 5 speeches ▸
13. 13 Opening Ministerial Announcement: National Youth Conference Statement 2 speeches ▸
14. 14 Papers Bills Presented: National Building Research Institute Bill 1 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations 90 speeches ▸
16. 16 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Youth Engagement for Sustainable Development Goals 10 speeches ▸