Sitting of Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Papers 5 speeches ▸
2. 2 Procedural Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter 7 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 2 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Ms. M.D.N.D.P. Kumari of Kithalawalaana, Maladeniya, Mirigama. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided.

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   • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

     AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Ranasinghege Siripala of Gonagaha, Ja-Ela.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Hazards Faced by Plantation Workers: Preventive Measures (1466/2025) 18 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.4, Q.5) 4 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: LRC Lands in Kalutara District: Details (1664/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Amendment of Laws Pertaining to Explosives (1745/2025) 6 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Labour Complaint Resolution and Child Labour (1748/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Fishery Buildings and Shore Seine Fishing in Pottuvil (1750/2025) 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Gampaha Sanasa Development Bank Complaints (1751/2025) 5 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Procedural: Question Under Standing Order 27(2) - Gross Official Reserves 4 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Procedural: Ministry Statement and Standing Order Clarification 11 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction 7 speeches ▸
14. 14 Papers Papers: Mahawilachchiya Education Centre Bill (First Reading) 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) 33 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) 85 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Procedural: Motion for Adjournment and Chair Change 3 speeches ▸
18. 18 Adjournment Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud 6 speeches ▸
19. 19 Oral question Oral Questions: Crime Statistics, Temple Jewellery, Police Releases, and Infrastructure (1745/2026 - 1851/2026) 12 speeches ▸