Sitting of Friday, 9 January 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Procedural Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book 46 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented and Committee Reports 9 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: Agricultural Support (Q.1/206/2024) 4 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Policy Implementation and Case Re-filing (Q.2/219/2024) 10 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) 14 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

     AI summary Ravi Karunanayake formally asked the question listed under his name during the parliamentary proceedings.

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   • The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security JJB

     AI summary R.M. Jayawardhana stated that the Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund could respond promptly to the first part of Ravi Karunanayake’s question, but needed additional time for the second part because newly recruited staff must compile the relevant reports. He requested one week, on behalf of the Minister, to provide the answer.

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   • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

     AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to repeated delays in taking up parliamentary Questions, stating that the practice had become habitual. He warned that, at the current pace, Members would only be able to ask each Question once every four or five years.

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   • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

     AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on whether the question could be answered within a week. Following this, the question was ordered to stand down.

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8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Disaster Relief and Compensation (Q.7/726/2025) 20 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) 11 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Water Supply in Bandarawela (Q.10) 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Questions: Paddy Field Damage and Potato Imports (Q.11, Q.12) 4 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) 7 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Ministerial Statement: Education Reform Issues 9 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) 22 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Business of the Parliament Motion 2 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment 49 speeches ▸
17. 17 Debate Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations 40 speeches ▸
18. 18 Adjournment Adjournment Debate and Adjournment 8 speeches ▸