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Sitting of Friday, 22 May 2026

10th Parliament· 15 debates· 140 speeches· 52 speakers

Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23666 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Tabled (Q.7-9, and Agricultural questions) 11 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan

      AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to acknowledge reported declines in educational standards at Kili/Kilinochchi Central College, a National School in Kilinochchi District, attributed to academic and non-academic staff vacancies and shortages of resources including furniture. Requested details of current staffing levels, reasons for unfilled non-academic posts, and timelines for filling all vacancies and addressing building and furniture needs.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Deputy Minister tabled a detailed response on Kili/Kilinochchi Central College, stating that its O/L results and SEQI rating indicate a “Good” educational standard, while A/L outcomes remain below zonal averages despite gradual improvement. He acknowledged shortages in subject teachers, non-academic staff, furniture and other resources, and said cadre approvals have been sought from the Department of Management Services. He noted that principal and teacher vacancies are expected to be addressed through scheduled recruitment processes, including the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service examination and graduate and National Diploma in Teaching recruitments, with teacher gaps expected to be resolved by the first quarter of 2027.

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    • The Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya on behalf of the Hon. Roshan Akmeemana

      AI summary Kanchana Welipitiya, on behalf of Roshan Akmeemana, asked the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation for detailed financial and operational information on the Trincomalee Port. The question sought annual profit or loss figures from 2010 to 2024, details of any jetties or terminals leased or otherwise assigned to private companies, the companies involved, and their payments to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority from 2005 to 2024. It also requested clarification on current government-owned jetties or terminals and any plans for developing the Trincomalee Port.

      Public FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Anura Karunathilaka tabled a written answer detailing Sri Lanka Ports Authority operating profits and losses from 2010 to 2024, showing losses up to 2015, profits in most later years, and a peak operating profit of Rs. 1,176.09 million in 2022. He stated that no Ports Authority-owned jetties have been leased to private companies, but the disused Vegetable Jetty has been temporarily leased to the Eastern Province Tourism Bureau for tourism-related beautification, with lease revenue and taxes reported for 2024 and 2025. He also listed jetties in the relevant port area, identifying several as not in use, and said other requested details were provided in an annexure.

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    • The Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya on behalf of the Hon. R.G. Wijerathna

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development regarding whether an officer in the National Accounts Division of the Department of Census and Statistics was interdicted in 2012–2013, the officer’s identity, and whether fair treatment had been ensured. The question also sought details on procedures to prevent distortion of sensitive economic data under the current Government, or reasons if such procedures are not in place.

      Justice & Human RightsPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera - Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister tabled a response on behalf of the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister regarding disciplinary action against Mr. H.S. Wanasinghe of the Department of Census and Statistics. He stated that Wanasinghe had been interdicted in 2014 following preliminary investigations, later reinstated subject to inquiry, paid withheld remuneration, found guilty on three charges, and punished by withholding increments, before retiring in 2016. He also said the Department’s statistics are compiled using field data, estimates, and internationally accepted methodologies, and that data distortion was therefore not applicable.

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    • The Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan on behalf of the Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation seeking detailed figures on applications and issuance of new land permits under Circular No. 2008/04 in the Lahugala and Pottuvil DS Divisions, including permits applied for, issued, pending, and recommended by the Eastern Province Land Title Settlement Department. It further asks why recommended or applied permits have not been issued and whether steps will be taken to expedite issuance to eligible applicants.

      AgricultureLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the relevant Minister, the Deputy Minister tabled details on land permit applications in the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat area under Circular 2008/04. He stated that 938 applications had been submitted, including 286 from persons belonging to Pottuvil DS Division, but no permits had been issued under the Circular, while 1,478 new permits had been issued by the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat and 712 applications remained pending. Delays were attributed to boundary disputes with Wildlife and Forest Conservation lands, staff shortages, disputes after Land Kachcheri selections, and prior alienation of some lands; a mobile service is to be held in Lahugala to expedite permits for eligible applicants.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. B. Ariyawansha

      AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation seeking data on the extent of land under Garcinia (Goraka) cultivation in Sri Lanka. It also asked whether the Minister acknowledges that cultivators are adversely affected by frequent price fluctuations, and if so, what measures will be taken to address the issue.

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    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, the answer was tabled to a question on goraka cultivation. It stated that district-wise estimated cultivation extent for 2025 was provided in an annex and outlined measures to promote cultivation, including export-oriented agricultural villages, market price publicity, free plant distribution, investment support, farmer training, media-based technical guidance, and research dissemination. The final part of the question was recorded as not applicable.

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