Sitting of Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Sri Lanka Standards Council and Institution Reports 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented 5 speeches ▸
4. 4 Procedural Procedural Matters: Chief Opposition Whip, Points of Order 9 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB

     AI summary Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga asked the Minister of Defence for detailed information on personnel recruited to the Tri-Forces under direct entry for professional duties, including numbers by force, professions, reasons for this recruitment category, deployment differences, and rank and promotion arrangements. He also sought clarification on whether such personnel would be removed in any Tri-Forces reorganization, whether counts or assessments had been made, and whether programmes had been discussed for those to be removed or retired.

     Security & DefenceEmployment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

     AI summary Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera provided figures on direct-entry recruitment to the Tri-Forces and said such personnel are employed in specified construction, technical, agro-technical, administrative and specialist trades according to service needs. He stated that these recruits receive only limited orientation rather than full military and weapons training, are deployed within their recruited trades, and are promoted under service-specific procedures. Regarding Tri-Forces reorganization, he said no decision has been taken to remove or compulsorily retire such personnel, while programmes including a planned “Mission Reboot” pilot are being developed to integrate retiring and retired service members’ skills into the national economy.

     EmploymentSecurity & Defence Full speech →
   • The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB

     AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga noted that many directly recruited military personnel and war veterans retire around ages 40 to 42 with trade skills acquired during service. He asked whether the Ministry would create pathways to upgrade and certify those skills and guide retirees into employment, particularly for those who do not wish to become entrepreneurs.

     Security & DefenceEmployment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

     AI summary Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera stated that plans regarding retirees would cover both those interested and not interested in entrepreneurship, as well as current personnel nearing retirement and those already retired. He said the Government would consider their varied skills and professional competencies in shaping the relevant measures.

     Employment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB

     AI summary Requested further details on the identified programme as a follow-up question.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
   • The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB

     AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that the Government is developing a programme to grant NVQ certification to Tri-Forces personnel based on their practical skills and service experience. He said discussions have been held with relevant ministers, ministries, and the Vocational Training Authority to implement a special programme, “Ranaviru Vāpasāyaka Abhiman,” under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development. The initiative has identified 28 focus sectors and aims to support ex-service personnel in entering the national labour force and contributing to the economy.

     EducationSecurity & DefenceEmployment Full speech →
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Ministerial Clarifications 10 speeches ▸
8. 8 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues 23 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Affected Persons Due to Construction of Broadlands Hydropower Plant (Q.1404/2025) 8 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board - Purchasing Spare Parts (Q.1428/2025) 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Banks and Financial Institutions in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1182/2025) 3 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) 13 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Ministerial Statements: Debt Sustainability and SVAT Impact 7 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Morning) 13 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Sitting Suspended for Lunch 1 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) 81 speeches ▸
17. 17 Adjournment Adjournment: Termination of Driving Licences for Foreign Tourists (Three-wheelers) 24 speeches ▸