Sitting of Friday, 22 May 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Papers Presented 5 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions 3 speeches ▸
3. 3 Procedural Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting 20 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Ancestral lands of displaced people of Mullikulam - Resettlement (Q.68/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Land plots in Omanthai–Veppankulam distributed to public sector employees (Q.3/2025) 8 speeches ▸
6. 6 Procedural Question No. 4 Postponed 1 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Low-capacity electricity cable systems - Expansion (Q.5/2025) 4 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala asked the Minister of Energy whether the Ministry is aware of unsafe installation of electrical poles and cables in rural areas and whether investigations have been conducted into the issue. He also sought details on measures taken to expand low-capacity electricity cable systems, or reasons for any lack of action.

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   • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Energy JJB

     AI summary CEB and its subsidiaries do not install unsafe poles or cables as a matter of policy, though unsafe conditions may develop later due to natural or human factors. The Minister stated that installations follow standard procedures and that complaints about hazards are prioritized for inspection and rectification. He outlined ongoing distribution upgrades through annual system improvements and a biennial Medium Voltage System Development Plan, with Rs. 17,835 million allocated in Budget 2026 for these purposes.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala raised concerns about the continued use of wooden electricity poles in rural and hill areas, noting their vulnerability during disasters and the resulting risks to power lines, transformers and public safety. He asked what plans are in place to ensure safer, higher-standard systems in future electrification and upgrade programmes.

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   • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Energy JJB

     AI summary The Minister of Energy acknowledged concerns that although initial installations are completed to standard under supervision, safety hazards may arise later. He stated that future work would continue under proper procedures and supervision, with the concerns taken into account to improve safety and standards.

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8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Provision of drinking water in Trincomalee District (Q.6/2025) 8 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Tabled (Q.7-9, and Agricultural questions) 11 speeches ▸
10. 10 Procedural Question No. 10 - Trade/Commerce Question Stood Down 2 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Questions: CESS Phase-out and Currency Depreciation 13 speeches ▸
12. 12 Debate Ministerial Statement: Cybersecurity Incidents and Response 16 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament 29 speeches ▸
14. 14 Adjournment Adjournment Questions 11 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Question No. 01 - 2003/2026 and Question No. 2004/2026 - Hydropower Capacity 3 speeches ▸