Sitting of Tuesday, 19 August 2025
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Order of business
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- 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate 1 speeches
- 2 Petitions Petitions under Article 121(1) - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill 1 speeches
- 3 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports 7 speeches
- 4 Petitions Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) 10 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Drainage Infrastructure - Batticaloa (Q.3/185/2024) 6 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Petroleum Corporations and Companies (Q.5/623/2025) 6 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: SLTB Bus Journey Cancellations (Q.6/1075/2025) 4 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Park Properties Fraud Investigation (Q.7/1081/2025) 6 speeches
- The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB
AI summary The question sought an update from the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs on the progress of investigations into alleged financial frauds involving Park Properties (Pvt.) Limited. It requested information on the current status of the inquiry and any action being taken by the relevant authorities.
- The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB
AI summary The Minister provided police data on 126 complaints against the company, mainly at the Mirihana Special Crime Investigation Division, where 95 complaints are under investigation with witness and director statements being recorded. He said arrests cannot currently be made because company members have obtained an interim order in Court of Appeal Writ Application No. 751/24, valid until 10 November 2025, though the Police Legal Division is seeking to have it vacated. He added that four cases have been filed, while the remaining complaints have been reported to court, settled, or referred for civil action.
- The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB
AI summary Asked whether, in light of an interim order restraining arrests and the large number of complaints across the country, the Government would consider pursuing other legal measures against the directors concerned.
Justice & Human Rights Full speech → - The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB
AI summary At the next court sitting, the Police Legal Division will make submissions and take necessary steps regarding the matter. Ananda Wijepala stated that special attention would be given to the issue.
Law & Order Full speech → - The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB
AI summary Asked whether the company in question is still buying and selling land in a manner that defrauds the public. She further sought clarification on whether investigations have been initiated and whether regulatory or prohibitory action will be taken if required.
- The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB
AI summary Every complaint received is under investigation. Continuation of the relevant businesses will depend on court determinations, and further action will be taken in accordance with court orders.
Justice & Human Rights Full speech →
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Government Management Service Recruitment (Q.9/1091/2025) 6 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: Q.10/1102/2025 (Deferred) 3 speeches
- 11 Oral question Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) 9 speeches
- 12 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Tellippallai Base Hospital Financial Irregularities 5 speeches
- 13 Opening Ministerial Announcement: National Youth Conference Statement 2 speeches
- 14 Papers Bills Presented: National Building Research Institute Bill 1 speeches
- 15 Debate Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations 90 speeches
- 16 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Youth Engagement for Sustainable Development Goals 10 speeches