Sitting of Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Session Commencement and Points of Order 4 speeches ▾
   • Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne

     AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that, under Article 121(1) of the Constitution, he had received a copy of a petition filed in the Supreme Court concerning the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill. He also announced that, following consideration by the Backbenchers’ Committee and the Committee on Parliamentary Business, the existing procedure for fixing dates and scheduling Questions for Oral Answers in the Order Paper would continue, and requested Members’ cooperation.

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   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order, without making any further substantive argument or proposal in the quoted remarks.

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   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that although he attended the Backbenchers’ Committee as a representative, he did not agree to a matter under discussion. He challenged the record or interpretation of events, referring to video evidence he said he possessed and requesting an opportunity to present it, while some remarks were expunged by order of the Chair.

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2. 2 Papers Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports 29 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) 71 speeches ▸
4. 4 Procedural Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter 42 speeches ▸
5. 5 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 99 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Tourism - Room Capacity and Occupancy Rates (Q.?) 2 speeches ▸