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 ▸
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 ▾
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question alleging financial irregularities at the Tellippallai Base Hospital oncology unit, including the use of private bank accounts for public donations and a Rs. 30 million building contract allegedly entered into without due approval. He said complaints had been made to CIABOC and other authorities but no arrests or action had followed. He asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether CIABOC would investigate the alleged misappropriation, why no action had been taken against the doctors and officials named, and whether the Government would now examine the bank accounts and contract and institute legal proceedings.

      Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcareJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB

      AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that he could respond within two days on matters falling under the Ministry of Public Security. He clarified that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is an independent body and not under his Ministry, while indicating he could address related complaints made to the Police or CID if details are provided.

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    • The Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna sought permission from the Chair to ask a supplementary question.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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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 ▸