Sitting of Saturday, 8 November 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Auditor-General's Report: Parts XVIII, XX, XXI, XXII 2 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 4 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Grant by Asian Development Bank to Colombo Municipal Council (Q.739/2025) 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government for details of an Asian Development Bank grant to the Colombo Municipal Council for improving Colombo’s sewerage system. He sought the total grant amount, the amount utilized, whether any unutilized funds had been deposited in a council account, the value of such funds, and what action would be taken regarding them.

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   • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

     AI summary The Minister provided details of Asian Development Bank loan financing used by the Colombo Municipal Council for sewerage improvements in Colombo, listing utilized amounts under the Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project and the Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Program. He stated that no portion of the ADB funds had been placed in deposit accounts without being utilized, making the related follow-up questions inapplicable.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana questioned the effectiveness of repeated allocations for wastewater management, citing about USD 178 million from the ADB, LKR 13.6 billion in the previous Budget, and LKR 2.5 billion for Beira Lake-related work this year. He asked what further measures the Government would take to address continuing deficiencies in sewage and solid waste disposal systems for Colombo residents.

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   • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

     AI summary The Minister acknowledged remaining gaps in the Greater Colombo wastewater projects and outlined the status of ADB-funded components, noting that several sewer rehabilitation, supply, and consultancy contracts have been completed while some pumping station, Kirulapone, and other works remain incomplete. He stated that further allocations are required and that the Government aims to complete outstanding works under the two projects by 31 December 2027. He also said foundational measures are underway to improve solid waste management operations and introduce new interventions.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised concerns about inadequate sewerage, solid waste and drainage systems in parts of Colombo, including Colombo 5, 6 and 7. He said around 600 metric tons of Colombo’s daily waste is dumped at the Wattala disposal site in his district, causing odour, pollution, health risks and contamination of waterways in the Muthurajawela area, particularly during rains. He urged urgent intervention and measures to promote recycling.

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   • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

     AI summary The Minister acknowledged the concerns raised and stated that outstanding wastewater works are targeted for completion by the end of 2027. He also said initial steps are being taken to address municipal solid waste management issues.

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5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) 5 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Construction of Bridges Across Bryanthurai Kandam River and Heda Oya in Ampara (Q.1212/2025) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Question No. 1467/2025 (1) - Text not received 1 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Financial Assistance Provided to Public During COVID Pandemic (Q.1492/2025) 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Increase of Production of Grains and Yams - Allocations from Budget 2025 (Q.1467/2025) 3 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Benefits of Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement and Negotiations on ETCA 3 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Privilege Question: Breach of Privilege raised by Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake on 23.10.2025 3 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Privilege Motions 1 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 79 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 (continued) 3 speeches ▸
15. 15 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Suspension of Development Projects Approved by Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha 16 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Oral Question: Kalutara District Sports Complex - Maintenance 2 speeches ▸