Sitting of Thursday, 9 October 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Announcements 8 speeches ▸
2. 2 Oral question Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) 21 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District 22 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question 3: Telecommunication Towers in Mahaweli System C 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions 9 speeches ▸
6. 6 Debate Ministry Statements and Clarifications on Independent Commissions and Provincial Council Elections 45 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural: Bills Presented and Privilege Matter Motion 4 speeches ▾
   • Bills Presented

     AI summary The Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill was presented by Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya. The Bill was ordered to be printed, referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and scheduled for Second Reading on 23 October 2025.

     Public Finance Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB

     AI summary Moved a procedural motion, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88. The House agreed that sittings would run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) applied at 11.30 a.m. and adjournment at 5.30 p.m.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
   • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

     AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised on 22 July 2025 by Hon. Chandrani Kirielle, alleging a breach of her parliamentary privileges, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was made under Standing Order 118B.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
   • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

     AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha seconded the motion under consideration. The House then put the question and agreed to it.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
8. 8 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Implementation of Manifesto "A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life" - Opening Speeches 14 speeches ▸
9. 9 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches 22 speeches ▸
10. 10 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Multiple Speakers 25 speeches ▸
11. 11 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion 34 speeches ▸
12. 12 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches 8 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers 6 speeches ▸