Sitting of Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Tabling of Reports 3 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: Mulliyawalai Post Office (Q.1/1318/2025) 7 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.3, Q.4, Q.5/1563-1655/2025) 8 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project (Q.5/1655/2025) 2 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Sri Lanka's Department of Archaeology 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Digital Payment Platforms in Foreign Exchange 7 speeches ▸
8. 8 Procedural Privilege Question: Breach of Parliamentary Privilege 3 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri complained that the day’s Order Paper, prepared at short notice, was unfair because it included only five Questions for oral answers when at least ten could have been accommodated. He said time management constraints were also preventing Members who submit Questions from being given adequate time.

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   • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

     AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that he had raised a privilege matter under section 32 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament regarding an alleged obscene gesture by the Minister of Justice. He said he bore no ill will toward the Minister, described him as an old friend, and announced that he would not pursue the privilege matter, extending forgiveness and goodwill.

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9. 9 Procedural Motion on Parliamentary Sitting Times 2 speeches ▸
10. 10 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy 91 speeches ▸