Sitting of Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23332 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Meeting 2 speeches
- 2 Papers Papers: Auditor-General's Special Reports 4 speeches
- 3 Papers Papers: Regulations and Reports Presented 7 speeches
- 4 Petitions Petitions: Presentation of Public Petitions 6 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) 8 speeches
- The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB
AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the House to observe one minute of silence before proceeding with business, in honour of those who died in the severe adverse weather tragedy. The House then observed the silence.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK
AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details on education and examination arrangements on Eluvaitivu Island in the Jaffna District. He requested the number of government schools, the last year Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya students sat for the GCE Ordinary Level examination at the school’s own centre, the current examination centre used by those students, and the obstacles to holding the examination on the island.
Education Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB
AI summary There are two government schools on Eluvaitivu Island, including Sarawanabawa College, which has existed since 1999 but has not been designated as a GCE (Ordinary Level) examination centre. Students sit the examination at St. Anthony’s College, Kayts, because candidate numbers from the school are low and have declined to five in 2024, so they are assigned to the nearest centre.
Education Full speech → - The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK
AI summary Asked whether special boat transport arrangements would be made during the examination period for students travelling to St. Anthony’s College, Kayts, given the difficulties they face in reaching and staying near the exam centre.
- The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government would look into providing improved transport support for students who need to travel to Kayts.
- The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK
AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan asked the Prime Minister to establish, through the Divisional Secretary and Government Agent, a mechanism to make appropriate arrangements for affected students during the examination period.
Education Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB
AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya briefly affirmed that the requested action or commitment would be carried out. No further policy details, proposals, or questions were included in the statement.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
- 6 Oral question Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) 11 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question by Private Notice: History of Tamil Kings in School Curriculum 5 speeches
- 8 Procedural Personal Explanation: Hon. Ravi Karunanayake 2 speeches
- 9 Procedural Bills Presented: Universities (Amendment) Bill and Privilege Matters Referrals 4 speeches
- 10 Debate Debate: Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Heads) 13 speeches
- 11 Debate Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) 78 speeches
- 12 Debate Debate and Supplementary Estimate: Relief for Cyclone Ditwah Affected Persons 7 speeches
- 13 Adjournment Adjournment 1 speeches