Sitting of Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 22979 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Papers Papers: Annual Report of Chilaw Plantation Company 2022 1 speeches
- 2 Oral question Oral Question: Employees' Provident Fund Information Access (Q.1/2025) 7 speeches
- 3 Oral question Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Training Centres in Tamil Medium (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question: Yatiyantota Garagoda Bridge Renovation (Q.3/2025) 6 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Hospitals in Ratnapura District 2 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Palmyrah Toddy Waste and Thikkam Distillery 2 speeches
- 7 Procedural Procedural: Privilege Matter and Standing Orders Discussion 37 speeches
- Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised a matter of privilege under Standing Order 91(c), objecting to allegations made in the House that he had uttered falsehoods. He denied the allegation and tabled two letters dated 21 and 30 August 2025 sent to the Officer-in-Charge of the Boralasgamuwa Police Station by the Public Security Committee of GN Division 280B, Badabadda, as evidence for his clarification.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a question of privilege, stating that he had been accused of making false statements and should not be silenced. He clarified that his earlier point was that obtaining a police clearance required a recommendation from the relevant Public Security or Civil Security Committee.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB
AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a Point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is recorded in the provided excerpt.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that allegations of breaches of a Member’s privileges should be handled according to the established parliamentary procedure. He requested the Chair to ensure that the relevant Standing Orders are followed.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that he raised the matter under the relevant Standing Orders and objected to interruptions. He referred to letters from the Public Security Committee concerning Ms. Roshani and Thesanya Jayawardena, noting that they had been tabled and placed in the Library.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Deputy Speaker not to create a precedent by allowing a privileges matter to be raised under the guise of a Point of Order. Citing Standing Order 91(c), he said the Member was entitled only to raise a Point of Order within the allotted time, and asked that proceedings continue strictly in accordance with the Standing Orders.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural query asking who determines the speaking time in the debate. He sought clarification from the Chair on the allocation or control of time.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly indicates that he can proceed, noting the presence of a clock, likely in reference to managing speaking time during the debate.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB
AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the address to the Chair, so no policy position, proposal, question, or argument can be summarized.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged the Chair to ensure that all Members, including the Opposition Leader, are treated according to the Standing Orders. He cautioned against setting procedural precedents based on personalities and called for proceedings to be conducted strictly under parliamentary rules.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a matter under Standing Order 91(c), stating that improper imputations had been made regarding his earlier statements. He referred to two letters he had tabled from the Chairman of the Badabadda Public Security Committee concerning police clearance requests for Abeysekara Pathiranage Sakusha Roshani and Thesanya Jayawardena, and asked for time to clarify the facts.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa drew attention to a notice displayed outside the Matara Police, asking members to examine the announcement. No further substantive argument or proposal is provided in the excerpt.
Law & Order Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa cited requirements for obtaining a Police Certificate, specifically noting that a “Letter from the Civil Defence Committee” was listed among the necessary documents. He urged the House not to react with agitation while he presented this point, implying concern over the use of such a requirement in the certification process.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary The Leader of the Opposition referred to a Matara Police noticeboard listing a “Letter from the Civil Defence Committee” among documents required for a Police Certificate, and said that requirement had been erased after the issue was raised in Parliament. He tabled both versions of the documents and asked that the public judge whether his earlier claim was truthful, rejecting allegations that he had misled Parliament.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Deputy Speaker’s interruptions during proceedings, asking why they were occurring more than usual that day. No substantive policy issue or legislative proposal was raised in the remark.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa rejected accusations that he had lied and maintained that he was stating the truth. He criticized the summoning of journalists to the CID over their reporting, describing it as unacceptable, and urged that such actions be stopped.
- The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB
AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB
AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of Order citing Standing Orders 92(2)(b), 28, and 91(c). He sought clarification on the requirement under Standing Order 28 that notice be given for Motions unless otherwise provided, stating that the listed categories require the written permission of the Speaker.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to an alleged breach of Standing Orders, arguing that parliamentary procedure should not be relaxed merely because a Member speaks loudly. He requested the Deputy Speaker to apply any such leniency equally to all Members.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to the manner in which proceedings were being conducted, stating that no Standing Order permits such behaviour. He urged the Deputy Speaker to enforce parliamentary rules, particularly the proper procedure for raising Questions of Privilege, and not to allow disorderly conduct or be intimidated by raised voices.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB
AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly interjected to clarify that his side was not responsible for shouting in the Chamber. The remark appears to respond to disorder or accusations during the debate, without raising a substantive policy issue or proposal.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Chair not to be deterred by shouting in the Chamber and to enforce the Standing Orders. Speaking as Leader of the House, he said he has a duty to prioritize Government business, move proceedings forward, and coordinate between the Executive and the Legislature, and requested that disorder or noise not be allowed to undermine parliamentary procedure.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB
AI summary Sajith Premadasa reiterated that the matters he raised were brought under the provisions of the Standing Orders.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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- 10 Papers Papers: University Annual Reports 2022-2023 7 speeches