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 ▸
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 ▾
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised land and administrative problems affecting Muslims in Karamunai 2/10 in the Vakarai North Divisional Secretariat area of Batticaloa, citing displacement during the war, loss of documents, and unresolved claims to ancestral and agricultural lands. He said old usufruct documents and deeds had not been converted into grants, repeated land kachcheri applications had not resulted in permits, and Forest Conservation reservations continued to restrict land use and access to basic services. He asked the Minister of Lands and Irrigation to immediately appoint a three-member committee through the Land Commissioner General to investigate these issues in Karamunai and related areas and make recommendations.

      Land & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Member’s concerns regarding the area are already under discussion with the Land Commissioner General, including matters raised previously. He stated that the Ministry is ready to act promptly on the current issues and proposed coordinating with the Member to develop an appropriate arrangement.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah asked the Deputy Minister to appoint a three-member committee through the Land Commissioner General to inquire into the matter. He noted that the Deputy Minister had promised in Parliament in October to appoint such a committee and requested that this be carried out.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Aravinda Senarath stated that discussions are underway with the relevant officials regarding the issue raised. He assured Parliament that necessary interventions would be made promptly to resolve it.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on the Vaddakkachchi Agriculture School and Farm in Kilinochchi, noting that unlike similar institutions in Thirunelveli, Kundaasale and Vavuniya-Thandikulam, it has been inactive since the 1990s. He said the farm once comprised about 400 acres, employed hundreds of workers, supported seed and livestock development, and contributed to local livelihoods, but that parts of its land are now reportedly occupied by the military and Civil Security Department. He asked the Minister to state the farm’s total acreage, how much land is held by those entities and when it will be returned, and whether the Government will restore the farm and support agricultural research, new seed varieties, livestock breeds, employment and income generation there.

      AgricultureLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne stated that the ministry is preparing a detailed response to the issues raised by the Member. He requested two weeks to submit the answer and said the matters are receiving special attention.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
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 ▸