Sitting of Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening of Parliament and Official Business 15 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports 11 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions and Procedural Matters 13 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Fishermen in Pottuvil DS Division - Provision of Facilities (Q.1397/2025) 11 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Balance Funds of Members of EPF - 30 Per Cent Withdrawal Permitted (Q.1436/2025) 7 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Import of Cut Flowers and Plants - Details (Q.1463/2025) 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Wildlife and Forest Conservation Lands in Polpithigama DS Division (Q. relating to Mrs. Geetha Herath) 8 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) 32 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) 7 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) 10 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) 8 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Co-operative Hospital Gampaha Administration and Irregularities (Q. relating to Lasith Bhashana Gamage) 4 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB

      AI summary Lasith Bhashana Gamage asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development whether the administration of the Co-operative Hospital, Gampaha is implicated in financial misappropriation, corruption, and misuse of property. He sought confirmation on whether prior complaints had gone unaddressed, and requested details on plans for a formal investigation, its timeframe, and possible action against any officials found responsible.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Upali Samarasingha - Deputy Minister of Co-operative Development JJB

      AI summary Complaints exceeding 20 have been received from members, employees and others regarding the functioning and alleged irregularities of the Gampaha Co-operative Hospital, with related annexes tabled. Five complaints are in the final stage of inquiry under Section 47(2) of the Western Province Co-operative Societies Statute, and authority has been delegated to investigate additional complaints. Investigations may take up to 18 months but will be expedited, and any proven disciplinary or financial misconduct may lead to disqualification of directors, employee disciplinary action, and recovery proceedings under the relevant statutory provisions.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB

      AI summary Lasith Bhashana Gamage questioned the Co-operative Development Department’s handling of inquiries under Section 47(2), noting that a 2014 inquiry’s directives were allegedly not implemented and that another inquiry was requested in 2025. He said several Gampaha District co-operative institutions, including the co-operative hospital, banking system, trading service, and SANASA banking, were not being adequately supervised. He asked what action would be taken against officials who fail to perform their duties properly, while acknowledging that many officers are honest and capable.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Upali Samarasingha JJB

      AI summary Hon. Upali Samarasingha stated that co-operative matters have been devolved to Provincial Councils since the 13th Amendment, creating shared responsibilities between the line Ministry and Provincial Councils. He said the Government is preparing amendments to the Co-operative Act to establish a unified legal framework, and assured intervention in the district’s co-operative issues to secure justice and take legal action where abuses or legal violations by officials are found.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Passport Issuance Delays for Sri Lankans Living Abroad (Q. relating to Hon. Gayan Janaka) 3 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters 20 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): National Electricity Policy (Hon. Sajith Premadasa) 7 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Trade Negotiations between Sri Lanka and USA (Hon. Ravi Karunanayake) 6 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Procedural: Motions at Commencement of Public Business 3 speeches ▸
18. 18 Debate Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations 39 speeches ▸
19. 19 Debate Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion 22 speeches ▸
20. 20 Adjournment Adjournment 1 speeches ▸
21. 21 Oral question Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) 22 speeches ▸