Sitting of Thursday, 22 January 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Procedural Procedural: Point of Order - Constitutional Council Ruling 1 speeches ▸
3. 3 Debate Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Motion 1 speeches ▸
4. 4 Papers Papers: Sectoral Oversight Committee Report on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources 2 speeches ▸
5. 5 Petitions Petitions Presented 5 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Kantale Hospital Facilities (Supplementary) 1 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Disabled Students Studying at State Universities - Facilities (Q. 1323/2025) 1 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question Supplementary: Disabled Students at State Universities 1 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Officers of Sri Lanka Principals' Service - Details (Q. 1348/2025) 1 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question Reply: Officers of Sri Lanka Principals' Service 1 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Buildings Housing NAITA District Office and Training Centres of Trincomalee - Lease (Q. 1555/2025) 5 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturing Plants Regulation 6 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Cashew Corporation - Establishment, Objectives and Operations 6 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Oral Question: Lonach Dairy Farm - Environmental Compliance and Waste Disposal 6 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Oral Question: Housing Projects Implemented by NHDA - Details and Transparency 6 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB

      AI summary Hon. Thilina Samarakoon asked the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply for detailed information on NHDA housing projects implemented in the Anuradhapura District between 2015 and 2019. He sought project-wise data on loans and grants, beneficiaries and selection methods, planned and completed houses, reasons for any non-completion, and any land-related issues, or an explanation if the information could not be provided.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

      AI summary The Minister provided written answers on housing projects, stating that 51 loan-funded and 13 grant-funded projects involved Rs. 470.74 million in loans and Rs. 82.40 million in grants. He said beneficiaries were selected through interviews with Divisional Secretariats and NHDA officials, covering 1,277 loan beneficiaries and 332 grant beneficiaries, with 1,556 houses planned. Of these, 973 houses had been completed and 583 remained incomplete, due to factors including lack of financial provisions, policy changes, beneficiary issues, pending approvals in wildlife or conservation areas, and inadequate road, water, and electricity infrastructure.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB

      AI summary Hon. Thilina Samarakoon asked the Minister to clarify the beneficiary selection criteria for housing projects implemented across multiple Divisional Secretariat divisions. He specifically referred to schemes in Kekirawa and Ipalogama, including Sawasthigama, Hirukiranagama, Dividinugama, and Kadiyangalla.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe questioned the implementation of schemes intended for low-income beneficiaries, alleging that selections in some cases were influenced by political favoritism. He stated that associates, relatives, supporters, and campaign workers of the then-MP were chosen instead of genuinely low-income families.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB

      AI summary The member raised concerns that housing beneficiary selection lacked transparency, resulting in some houses remaining locked after being allocated to ineligible persons. He asked whether the Government can repossess such houses and reallocate them to suitable beneficiaries, and whether loans already disbursed can be reissued appropriately to enable completion and occupation.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said many housing projects, including in Anuradhapura and Hambantota, remain incomplete or unoccupied due to construction in elephant corridors, forest areas, disputed lands, and flawed beneficiary selection. He stated that the National Housing Development Authority faces wider problems, including poor loan recovery, and has been asked to provide full information. He proposed appointing a special committee to develop national recommendations on resolving land overlaps, reallocating completed houses, selecting deserving beneficiaries, and addressing loan recovery issues.

      EnvironmentLand & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
16. 16 Oral question Oral Question: Sathosa Store Building - Construction and Maintenance 2 speeches ▸
17. 17 Oral question Oral Question: Land Provided for Middle-Income Housing Programme 2 speeches ▸
18. 18 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Employees' Provident Fund Gratuity to Pension Scheme (Standing Order 27(2)) 3 speeches ▸
19. 19 Debate Ministerial Statement: Death of Kuganeshan Dinoja from Silawatta, Mullaitivu 4 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Procedural: Privilege Question and Motion on Sittings of Parliament 2 speeches ▸
21. 21 Procedural Procedural: Privilege Motion referral 3 speeches ▸
22. 22 Procedural Bill Introduction: UNV Foundation Incorporation Bill 2 speeches ▸
23. 23 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process 76 speeches ▸