Sitting of Friday, 21 November 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Tabling of Papers: Regulations and Annual Reports 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented to Parliament 1 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Vavuniya Dedicated Economic Centre (Question No. 1) 9 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Medical Centres Providing Siddha Medicine in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts (Question No. 4) 7 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Provision of Jobs for Unemployed Graduates (Question No. 5) 3 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Questions: Second Round – Unemployed Graduates and Bovine Semen 5 speeches ▸
8. 8 Procedural Points of Order and Procedural Matters 3 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 31 concerning the scheduling of parliamentary Questions submitted to the Table Office. He alleged that the previous practice of listing Questions in order had been changed to favour the Government and requested guidance to protect Members’ right to ask Questions and ensure the proper order is maintained.

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   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested the Speaker to issue clear guidance regarding parliamentary Questions. He noted the relevant member had retired and was now attached to the Office of the Leader of the House, indicating a need for procedural clarity.

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9. 9 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Vacancies and Cadre Revision of Base Hospital, Puttalam 14 speeches ▸
10. 10 Debate Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day 112 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Committee Stage Report – Heads Passed 1 speeches ▸
12. 12 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Improvement of Facilities for Salt Production in Kinniya DS Division 6 speeches ▸