Sitting of Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Papers Presented 7 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Procedural Condolences and Privilege Matter 1 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Questions: Prime Minister 28 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Factories in Ekala Industrial Zone (Q.1564/2025) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Q.1576/2025 (Adjourned) 2 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Holiday Bungalows in Somawathiya National Park (Q.1631/2025) 2 speeches ▾
   • HOLIDAY BUNGALOWS BUILT BY CENTRAL BANK IN SOMAWATHIYA NATIONAL PARK: DETAILS

     AI summary Padmasiri Bandara asked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for details on two hotel or holiday bungalow complexes reportedly built by the Central Bank within Somawathiya National Park. He sought information on whether the Minister was aware of them, which authority currently manages them, the total investment made, whether they are in use, and, if not, the reasons for non-use.

     Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformEnvironment Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB

     AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Minister tabled an answer confirming that two Central Bank-owned holiday bungalow buildings are located near the Somawathiya bridge and are managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The response stated that the Central Bank spent Rs. 50,606,995 on their construction in 2010 and that both buildings are currently used as holiday bungalows.

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8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Establishment of National Cadet Corps (Q.1635/2025) 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Detention Orders (Q.1638/2025) 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Questions under Standing Order 27(2) 9 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Foreign Employment Issues 6 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Points of Order and Privilege Questions 12 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Ministerial Statements and Points of Order 11 speeches ▸
14. 14 Papers Presentation of Bills: Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill 4 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill 57 speeches ▸
16. 16 Adjournment Adjournment 13 speeches ▸