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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Tuesday, 7 April 2026

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 264 speeches· 84 speakers

Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23476 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard

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  1. 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel 29 speeches
    • Principal Contents

      AI summary The sitting included a Presidential message on the Public Security Proclamation and announcements on Supreme Court petitions against the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill, reports from oversight and finance committees, and the Auditor-General. Members raised questions by private notice on crude and refined oil imports and the affiliation of the National Institute of Social Development with a national university. The House considered statements on recognizing Muslim leaders of the freedom struggle as patriots and on a proposed direct ferry service between Mannar and Rameswaram. The Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill was read a second and third time and passed as amended, alongside consideration of regulations and rules under several Acts, amendments to Standing Orders, and annual and written reports.

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    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • Members of Parliament

      AI summary Members of Parliament sworn in at the first meeting of the new Parliament on 14 November 2024 are listed, with their electoral districts or National List status indicated. The record also notes subsequent National List changes, including members who entered Parliament from 2 December and 12 December 2024 and one resignation on 20 June 2025.

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    • His Excellency the President - Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake

      AI summary Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s speech is identified only by his offices—President and Minister of Defence, Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and Digital Economy—without any substantive Hansard text provided. No specific argument, proposal, question, demand, legislation, event, or policy position can be summarized from the available content.

      Public Finance Full speech →
    • Cabinet of Ministers

      AI summary The Cabinet of Ministers is listed for 7 April 2026, identifying the Prime Minister and portfolio Ministers, including the Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip. The entry records the composition of the Cabinet and ministerial responsibilities across education, transport, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, fisheries, industry, public administration, justice, security, and other sectors, without presenting a substantive debate or policy statement.

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    • Deputy Ministers

      AI summary Several Deputy Ministers across portfolios were listed in relation to the sitting, indicating the composition of ministerial representation on 7 April 2026. No substantive remarks, questions, policy proposals, or legislative arguments are provided in the supplied text beyond the names and offices of the Deputy Ministers.

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    • Panel of Chairmen

      AI summary A Panel of Chairmen was appointed for the parliamentary sitting, comprising Hon. Lakshman Nipun Arachchi, Hon. Imran Maharoof, Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Hon. Kawindran Kodeeswaran, Hon. Kings Nelson, Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Hon. Sagarika Athawuda, Hon. M.K.M. Aslam, Hon. Upul Kitsiri, Hon. Dushari Jayasinghe, Hon. Dr. Sellathambi Thilakanathan, Hon. Sujeeva Dissanayake, Hon. Prof. Sena Nanayakkara, Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe, and Hon. Kithnan Selvaraj. This was a procedural announcement identifying Members designated to preside over proceedings when required.

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    • Committees of Parliament

      AI summary Parliament announced the membership of several parliamentary committees for the 2026 session, including the Committee of Selection, Committee on Parliamentary Business, Committee on Standing Orders, Business Committee, Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Committee on Public Accounts, and Committee on Government Assurances. The lists set out the chairpersons and members appointed to each committee, covering both government and opposition Members of Parliament.

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    • Sectoral Oversight Committees

      AI summary Parliament recorded the membership and chairpersons of seven Sectoral Oversight Committees covering governance and justice, economic development and international relations, infrastructure and strategic development, education and human capital, health and women’s empowerment, environment and agriculture, and science and digital transformation. The announcement set out the appointed Members for each committee, including their respective Chairpersons, as part of the procedural constitution of the committees for parliamentary oversight work.

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    • Ministerial Consultative Committees

      AI summary The record sets out the membership of several Ministerial Consultative Committees appointed on 7 April 2026. It lists members for the committees on Defence; Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Digital Economy; Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training; and Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, including the named chairpersons where specified. No policy debate, proposal, or question is recorded beyond the procedural announcement of committee composition.

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    • Parliamentary Select Committee on the Affairs of Ports and Civil Aviation

      AI summary A Parliamentary Select Committee on the Affairs of Ports and Civil Aviation was appointed, chaired by Hon. Anura Karunathilaka and comprising the listed Members of Parliament. The committee is tasked with examining and reporting on matters relating to ports and civil aviation, including oversight of relevant policies, institutions, and sectoral issues.

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    • Special Select Committee to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection and to report, including its findings, recommendations and observations

      AI summary A Special Select Committee was appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without the mandatory physical inspection and to report its findings, recommendations and observations. The committee is chaired by Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara and includes the listed Members of Parliament representing the inquiry’s membership.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • Special Select Committee to inquire and report on the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be conducted, and to submit proposals and observations thereon

      AI summary The House named the members of the Special Select Committee appointed to inquire into and report on the electoral system to be used for Provincial Council elections. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Vijitha Herath, is tasked with submitting proposals and observations on the matter, with representatives from multiple parties included in its membership.

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    • Special Select Committee to conduct a full inquiry into the failure to be prepared to face the Cyclone Titli, and to report to Parliament with proposals and observations

      AI summary A Special Select Committee was appointed to conduct a full inquiry into Sri Lanka’s lack of preparedness for Cyclone Titli and to report to Parliament with findings, proposals, and observations. The committee is chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa and includes the listed Members of Parliament as its members.

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    • Parliament

      AI summary Parliament recorded the presiding officers for the sitting of 7 April 2026. Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne was listed as Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizwe Sally as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees, and Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekera as Deputy Chairman of Committees.

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    • Principal Officers

      AI summary Parliament recorded the principal officers serving on 7 April 2026, identifying Mrs. K.A. Rohanadeera as Secretary-General of Parliament and Mr. A.H.M.H.H.S. Abeyrathna as Assistant Secretary-General. The position of Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General was noted as vacant or not specified in the text.

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    • Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament

      AI summary The sitting records administrative announcements from the Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament, listing officials serving in parliamentary and Constitutional Council roles. It identifies Mrs. S.P. Gamake as Assistant Secretary to the Secretary-General, Mrs. E.A. Sirisena as Parliament Officer, and Mrs. S.R.W. Gunasekera, Miss D.I.R. Sarathchandra, and Mrs. C.S.C. Fonseka in specified Constitutional Council posts.

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    • Internal Audit Office

      AI summary The entry records the Internal Audit Office staff listed for 7 April 2026, naming Mr. W.K.D.C. Withana as Chief Internal Auditor, Mr. P.T.N. Fernando as Chief Officer, and Mrs. W.R.G.S. Samali as Assistant Parliament Officer. No substantive speech, policy argument, proposal, or question is included.

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    • Department of Serjeant-at-Arms

      AI summary The entry records the officials serving in the Department of the Serjeant-at-Arms as of 7 April 2026, including the Serjeant-at-Arms, Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms, Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms, and other departmental officers. It is an administrative listing rather than a substantive parliamentary speech or policy statement.

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    • Administration Department

      AI summary The entry lists the Administration Department’s senior and supporting staff as of 7 April 2026, including the Director and Deputy Director of Administration. It identifies personnel assigned to the Establishment Branch, Members’ Services Office, Human Resource Development Office, Foreign Relations and Protocol Office, and Transport Office, along with their respective designations.

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    • Hansard Department

      AI summary A staff listing was recorded for the Hansard Department and related parliamentary reporting functions as of 7 April 2026. It identifies personnel in the Right to Information Unit, stenography, records and documentation, Hansard editorial and reporting teams, committee reporting, indexing, and audio recording supervision.

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    • Finance and Supplies Department

      AI summary The entry records the staffing structure of the Parliament’s Finance and Supplies Department as at 7 April 2026, headed by Director (Finance) Mr. G. Sarath Kumara. It lists officers attached to the Finance and Accounts Office, Supplies and Services Office, and Catering Accounts Office, along with designated roles in receiving, stores, technical stores, and procurement.

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    • Engineering Services Department

      AI summary The entry records the Engineering Services Department personnel associated with the parliamentary sitting on 7 April 2026. It lists the Chief Engineer, Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, Technical Officers in electrical and civil disciplines, and an Assistant Parliament Officer, while noting that the Deputy Chief Engineer was not specified.

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    • Catering and Housekeeping Department

      AI summary The entry records the Catering and Housekeeping Department personnel serving Parliament on 7 April 2026, including senior catering, housekeeping, restaurant, garden, supervisory, kitchen supplies, and chef positions. It lists the Director of Catering and Housekeeping Services, executive and managerial staff, supervisors, and culinary staff by name, with no substantive debate, proposal, or policy issue presented.

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    • Legislative Services Department

      AI summary The entry records the staffing and office structure of the Legislative Services Department as at 7 April 2026. It lists officials serving in the Table Office, Legislative Drafting Office, committee-related offices, Library, Research, Interpretation and Translation services, including their designations and assigned sections.

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    • Information Systems and Management Department

      AI summary The entry records the Information Systems and Management Department staff associated with the parliamentary proceedings on 7 April 2026. It lists the Director, engineers, analysts, programmers, web editors, operators, technologists, and technical assistants by position and name, with some posts noted as unspecified.

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    • Communications Department

      AI summary The entry records the staffing of the Communications Department as of 7 April 2026, including the Acting Director, public outreach and media managers, officers, coordinators, and liaison officer. It is an administrative listing rather than a parliamentary speech, with no policy argument, proposal, question, or legislative issue raised.

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    • Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) - Official Report

      AI summary The provided text contains only the Hansard metadata for the sitting on 7 April 2026, including the volume, Parliament, and session details. No actual speech content is included to summarize.

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    • Members of Parliament (Returned at the General Election, 14th November, 2024)

      AI summary A procedural list records the Members of Parliament returned at the General Election held on 14 November 2024, arranged alphabetically with their electoral districts or National List status. It notes subsequent membership changes where relevant, including additions from specified dates and the death of a member.

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