Sitting of Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23476 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel 29 speeches
- 2 Opening Opening: Speaker's Announcements - Message from the President and Constitution Petitions 2 speeches
- 3 Papers Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling 10 speeches
- 4 Petitions Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presentation 4 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Prices of Essential Goods and Economic Relief Package 4 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) 22 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: Construction of Waste-to-Energy Power Plant in Karadiyana (Q.842/2025) 8 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children - Waiting Lists (Q.1030/2025) 9 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Aswesuma Programme - Appeals and Objections 22 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: School Safety - Abuse and Violence in Educational Institutions 11 speeches
- 11 Oral question Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution 21 speeches
- 12 Opening Ministry Statement: Direct Ferry Service between Mannar and India 8 speeches
- 13 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Coal Audit Report Distribution 4 speeches
- 14 Debate Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading and Related Orders (Chair Change - Introduction) 12 speeches
- 15 Procedural Procedural: Adjournment for Lunch Interval 1 speeches
- 16 Debate Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) 59 speeches
- 17 Debate Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage 27 speeches
- 18 Papers Papers: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Annual Report 2 speeches
- 19 Procedural Written Answers to Questions 9 speeches
- The Hon. Presiding Member procedural
- The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB
AI summary Ajith P. Perera submitted a written question to the Minister of Justice and National Integration on the July 2025 committee report reviewing the Debt Conciliation Ordinance and its procedures. He sought details on whether the report was received, the committee’s membership, its main recommendations, administrative actions taken, proposed legal amendments and their progress, as well as the current composition, staffing, and 2026 allocation of the Debt Conciliation Board.
- The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB
AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration responded to a question on the Debt Conciliation Board, confirming that a committee had reported on 15 July 2025 and that a Technical Committee was appointed on 22 September 2025 to review existing procedures, proposed amendments, and implementation of recommendations. He stated that legal amendments are expected following that review and provided the composition of both committees and the current Debt Conciliation Board structure, including the main board and branch boards. He also reported that the Board has 19 members, 40 staff members, and an allocation of Rs. 98 million.
Justice & Human Rights Full speech → - The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB
AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the implementation of Title Certificates under the Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998, including the Divisional Secretaries’ Divisions covered, the number issued, and staffing of the Department of Land Title Settlement. He also sought clarification on whether the Government intends to update the Act’s legal framework, what reforms are proposed, and what steps will be taken to expedite them.
Land & Housing Full speech → - The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB
AI summary The Minister reported that title registration has been implemented in 138 Divisional Secretaries’ Divisions, with 951,096 land parcels completed and 482,139 title certificates issued for private parcels by 31 December 2025, supported by 1,059 staff. He outlined proposed amendments to the Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998, including changes to institutional designations, expanded registrar appointments, cadastral map procedures, digital extracts, fee provisions, correction and rectification powers, and treatment of grants and acquired land in the title register. A draft incorporating these reforms is being prepared for submission to Cabinet approval.
- The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB
AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the “Clean Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force, including its current membership, projects implemented and completed, total and project-wise expenditure, and progress on tasks I to IX listed in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2415/59 of 19 December 2024. He also sought reasons if the requested information could not be provided.
- The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB
AI summary The Prime Minister provided details on the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, including the membership of its Task Force, expenditure of Rs. 2,497.41 million against a Rs. 5,050 million 2025 allocation, and reported financial and physical progress of 49.5 per cent and 69.86 per cent respectively by 31 December 2025. She stated that coordination structures have been established from national to village level, largely with voluntary participation, while experts, institutions, civil society, private sector actors and international partners contribute technical, financial and labour support. She also outlined donation mechanisms, related legal and administrative measures, digital and media outreach activities, and examples such as urban forests and canal plastic-reduction initiatives.
- The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB
AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration about the amendment to Section 9(a) of the Civil Procedure Code made by Act No. 43 of 2024, questioning whether allowing cases to be filed in the District Court based on the plaintiff’s residence is inappropriate. He noted the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s request to restore the previous legal position and asked for the current progress on the promised corrective amendment, or reasons if no action has been taken.
- The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB
AI summary The Minister stated that the relevant matters raised in parts (a)(i) to (iii) were all affirmed. He said a committee chaired by retired Court of Appeal Judge Ruwan Fernando, including representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, was appointed on 29 August 2025 to study the issue and recommend necessary amendments. The committee is expected to submit its report to him before 1 June 2026, and he indicated that part (c) does not arise.
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