Sitting of Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Auditor-General's Report - Tabling and Printing 2 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Committee report Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports 2 speeches ▸
4. 4 Petitions Petitions Presented 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Use of Plastic and Polythene - Minimization (Q.1/2025) 8 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Three-Storey Building of Thelijjawila Central College, Matara - Renovation (Q.1083/2025) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Lands Belonging to Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority - Trincomalee District (Q.1102/2025) 7 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Questions: Irrigation Department Tanks and Land Reform Commission Lands - Kalutara District 9 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Shortage - Galle District 6 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised a question to the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing regarding the acute shortage of drinking water in the Galle District. He asked what measures would be taken to address the shortage and sought clarification on the halted construction of a 50,000 cubic litre water tank at the Wakwella Water Pumping Station, including the reasons for stopping the project midway.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that water supply interruptions in the Galle District are due to inadequate production capacity, with only 74,270 cubic metres available daily for 146,600 active connections after 30 per cent non-revenue water losses. He said the NWSDB has approved a Rs. 37 billion, 30,000 cubic metres per day treatment plant from the Hapugala intake, now before the National Procurement Agency, with foreign financing discussions under way and commencement expected in 2027. He added that an earlier 50,000 cubic litre tank project was halted during the 2021–2023 economic crisis, and that the new treatment plant is expected to address needs in coastal, adjacent, and some inland areas of Galle.

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    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Chanaka Madugoda raised concerns about irregular water supply in Galle District, noting its impact on tourism, hoteliers, ten leading schools, and the general public. He asked whether the Government would provide a concrete solution through the upcoming Budget and sought a positive assurance from the Minister on future plans.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the drinking water project for the coastal tourism belt from Aluthgama to Habaraduwa is planned to commence in 2027 and is included in the 2026 priority document. He said approvals are being pursued through the NWSDB Board and the National Procurement Agency, but the project could not be included in the 2026 Budget due to the time needed for NPA approval procedures.

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    • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

      AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda asked whether the National Water Supply and Drainage Board could provide interim drinking water to affected areas while the longer-term project, expected to receive Budget funding in 2027, is implemented. He noted that completion could take a further three to four years and stressed that residents should not have to wait several more years for relief.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka stated that a project is planned for completion within three years, with the issue expected to be resolved by around 2030. He said non-revenue water in Galle District is currently about 30 per cent, mainly due to ageing equipment and old pipelines, and that a programme, including World Bank-supported projects, is being implemented to reduce it to about 10 per cent. He added that these measures are expected to increase district water availability by about 20 per cent and provide interim relief.

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11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District 11 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Transfer of Resources - Northern Province (Tabled Answer and Deferred Question) 4 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Questions - Leader of Opposition and Hon. Adaikkalanathan 10 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Ministry Statement: Security of Former Presidents 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Privilege Matter: Submission of False Information to Constitutional Council 27 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading 70 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Motion to Amend Standing Orders of Parliament 4 speeches ▸
18. 18 Adjournment Adjournment and Adjournment Questions 8 speeches ▸