Sitting of Friday, 24 October 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening of Parliament and Privilege Matter 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Tabling of Reports: Monetary Policy Deviation, Public Accounts Report, Public Finance Committee Report 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions: W.P. Erandi Lanka Weerasinghe 1 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Mines and Minerals Regulation (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Question stood down 3 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: (Q.4/2025) - Question stood down 3 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: International and School Cricket Stadiums (Q.5/2025) 5 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Palmyrah as a Crop of Significant Value (Q.6/2025) 5 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Long-Distance Bus Services (Q.7/2025) 5 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: SLTB Bus Depot in Pottuvil DS Division (Q.8-9/2025) 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Health Service Delivery - Supplementary Questions and Answers 9 speeches ▸
12. 12 Papers Tabling of Answers: Lakhanda Radio Service and Vocational Training Centres 2 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution 6 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion 17 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Amendments to Appropriation Bill 2026 and Ministerial Reshuffle 12 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Oral Answer: Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka and Reparations (Q. raised 08.10.2025) 10 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Export of Rough Gems and Foreign Currency 9 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns 13 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that two questions raised under Standing Order 27(2) by the Leader of the Opposition and Hon. Ravi Karunanayake contain multiple parts and require more time than the two minutes available for a proper ministerial response. He indicated that he would instead use the allotted time to refer briefly to the Appropriation Bill.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa noted that the scheduled time for Votes of Condolence had already begun and requested that the relevant answers be deferred to the next available opportunity, subject to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake having no objection.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Requested that the answers be presented on the 8th.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that the reorganization of Ministries does not create a procedural or legal issue under the Appropriation Bill, as allocations are being transferred between existing Heads and Programmes following the amalgamation and creation of Ministries. He explained that any additional cost for the personal staff Vote of a new Minister can be met through Treasury miscellaneous expenses under Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, without a Supplementary Estimate. He emphasized that the total approved Government expenditure of Rs. 7,190 billion remains unchanged.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought clarification from the Minister on the timing of responses to two questions raised under Standing Order 27(2) by both government and opposition members. He asked whether the answers would be provided at the next available opportunity.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a brief point following an oral question from the previous day, stating that it concerned the privileges of Members of Parliament. He indicated he would not take much time, framing the matter as a procedural issue regarding parliamentary privileges.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Raised concerns over insecurity faced by local authority leaders and Members of Parliament, alleging the spread of underworld violence and “state terrorism” affecting public service. He asked when the requested MIMD risk assessment for elected representatives would be conducted and when adequate protection would be provided. He also demanded action to apprehend those responsible for the daylight assassination of a Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman who had reportedly sought police protection, and urged engagement with the IGP to ensure security for citizens and elected representatives.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly began responding to a matter raised by the Leader of the Opposition. The provided excerpt contains no substantive details on the issue, position, proposal, or question addressed.

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    • The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided speech excerpt.

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    • The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe raised concerns about threats to the safety of Members of Parliament, stating that he had faced a serious life threat in the Ampara District and had complained to the Inspector-General of Police and the Minister of Public Security. Referring to a recent incident and earlier requests made at a meeting chaired by the President, he asked that appropriate action be taken to ensure the security of people’s representatives.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Police investigation teams are examining the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, including telephone data, with the expectation that both the gunmen and those who planned the attack will be arrested soon. The Minister of Public Security is expected to brief Parliament on risk assessments and security arrangements for threatened people’s representatives. Investigations are also ongoing into Provincial Councillors alleged to have links with the underworld or organized criminal gangs, with disclosures to be made by the Ministry in due course.

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19. 19 Procedural Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe 19 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat 21 speeches ▸
21. 21 Procedural Notice of Motion: Adjournment of Parliament 2 speeches ▸
22. 22 Adjournment Votes of Condolence: Opening and Lunch Suspension 3 speeches ▸
23. 23 Adjournment Votes of Condolence: Seven Former Members of Parliament 29 speeches ▸
24. 24 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Voting Rights for Female Divisional Secretaries at Diyawadana Nilame Election 13 speeches ▸