Sitting of Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23111 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening of Parliament and Official Business 15 speeches
- Official Report
AI summary The Official Report records the sitting’s agenda, including a Presidential message on a Public Security Proclamation and announcements on the Supreme Court determination regarding the Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Sri Lanka Bill, the Auditor-General’s Report, and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports. Proceedings included oral and written answers to questions, private notice questions on the proposed National Electricity Policy and Sri Lanka–United States trade negotiations, and debate or consideration of regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act. The House also considered a resolution under the Public Security Ordinance and a proposal to appoint a Select Committee on the electoral system for Provincial Council elections.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s speech is not included in the prompt beyond his name, offices, and the date. Please provide the Hansard speech text to enable a concise procedural summary.
Public Finance Full speech → - Cabinet of Ministers
AI summary The Cabinet of Ministers list records the composition of the Government as at 6 January 2026, naming the Prime Minister and ministers responsible for each portfolio. It sets out key ministerial responsibilities across education, transport, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, industry, public administration, justice, energy, labour, security, housing, and other sectors, serving as a procedural statement of Cabinet membership rather than a debate contribution.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - State Ministers
AI summary A list of State Ministers and their portfolios was presented for the record on 6 January 2026, covering finance, agriculture, industries, transport, defence, health, education, foreign affairs, power and energy, and other key sectors. The entry identifies the ministers responsible for each State Ministry, establishing the ministerial assignments relevant to subsequent parliamentary business and oversight.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Panel of Chairmen
AI summary The House announced the appointment of a Panel of Chairmen for 2026, naming sixteen Members to preside over sittings when required. The list included Members from across parties and districts, such as Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, Imran Maharoof, Rohini Kumari Wijeratne, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Sagarika Athawuda, and others.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Selection
AI summary The Committee on Selection was constituted for the 2026 parliamentary session under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. Its membership includes representatives from government and opposition parties, with the listed Members appointed to determine and nominate members to parliamentary committees as required under Standing Orders.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Parliamentary Business
AI summary The Committee on Parliamentary Business met on 6 January 2026 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, with participation from Government and Opposition Members. The listed Members considered parliamentary business arrangements, including scheduling and procedural matters for forthcoming sittings.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Standing Orders
AI summary The House appointed a Committee on Standing Orders chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, with the listed Members serving on it. The motion concerned the composition of the committee responsible for considering and reporting on matters relating to the Standing Orders of Parliament.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - House Committee
AI summary A House Committee was appointed with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the committee. The announcement records the committee’s membership for parliamentary business on 6 January 2026.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Ethics and Privileges
AI summary The Committee on Ethics and Privileges, chaired by Hon. (Prof.) Krishantha Abeysena, was listed with its membership for the parliamentary record on 6 January 2026. No substantive debate, motion, inquiry, or policy position is recorded in the provided text beyond the composition of the Committee.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Committee on Public Accounts
AI summary The Committee on Public Accounts was constituted with the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the membership of the parliamentary oversight committee responsible for examining public accounts and related financial administration matters.
Public Finance Full speech → - Mr. Speaker procedural
- Mr. Speaker procedural
- Mr. Speaker procedural
- Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne
AI summary Parliament was informed of a message from the President regarding a proclamation issued on 28 December 2025 under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance. The proclamation brings Part II of the Ordinance into operation throughout Sri Lanka from that date, citing the cyclonic storm disaster situation, protection of public order, and maintenance of essential supplies and services under Article 155(4) of the Constitution.
- 2 Papers Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports 11 speeches
- 3 Petitions Petitions and Procedural Matters 13 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question: Fishermen in Pottuvil DS Division - Provision of Facilities (Q.1397/2025) 11 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Balance Funds of Members of EPF - 30 Per Cent Withdrawal Permitted (Q.1436/2025) 7 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Import of Cut Flowers and Plants - Details (Q.1463/2025) 7 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath) 8 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) 32 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) 7 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) 10 speeches
- 11 Oral question Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) 8 speeches
- 12 Oral question Oral Question: Co-operative Hospital Gampaha Administration and Irregularities (Q. relating to Lasith Bhashana Gamage) 4 speeches
- 13 Oral question Oral Question: Passport Issuance Delays for Sri Lankans Living Abroad (Q. relating to Hon. Gayan Janaka) 3 speeches
- 14 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters 20 speeches
- 15 Oral question Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): National Electricity Policy (Hon. Sajith Premadasa) 7 speeches
- 16 Oral question Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Trade Negotiations between Sri Lanka and USA (Hon. Ravi Karunanayake) 6 speeches
- 17 Procedural Procedural: Motions at Commencement of Public Business 3 speeches
- 18 Debate Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations 39 speeches
- 19 Debate Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion 22 speeches
- 20 Adjournment Adjournment 1 speeches
- 21 Oral question Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) 22 speeches