Sitting of Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Parliamentary Announcements 11 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Tabled and Committee Reports 13 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 3 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Appointment of Directors to Road Development Authority (Q.?/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) 7 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Bungalow in Kalugalle Estate - False Ownership (Q.?/2025) 4 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Housing Schemes and NHDA Land Allocation (Q.?/2025) 8 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Lands in Kilinochchi District - Freehold Deeds or Land Permits (Q.1178/2025) 5 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Foreign Employment Agencies - Details (Q.1234/2025) 5 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Lands in Anuradhapura District Leased Out for Development (Q.1241/2025) 4 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: LRC Lands Allocated for Industrial Purposes - Kegalle District (Q.1250/2025) 9 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Government Schools in Eastern Province - Teacher Vacancies (Q.1112/2025) 11 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions 18 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection 38 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) 26 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Division Vote on UAE Agreement 7 speeches ▾
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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the sitting time be extended until the conclusion of the day’s debate.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe said drug and underworld networks had developed over decades with political links, and that ongoing investigations would be given independence and support to identify and punish those responsible. He argued that, in the context of bankruptcy and heavy debt, Sri Lanka must attract investment, promote tourism, and sustain remittance growth to rebuild the economy. He urged Parliament to approve the Agreement before the House by a two-thirds majority as part of a broader effort to secure long-term foreign direct investment and economic stability.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary A division was requested following the relevant proceedings. After the Division Bell was rung, the House proceeded in accordance with parliamentary voting procedure.

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17. 17 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges 19 speeches ▸