Sitting of Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23706 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening: Parliament session commencement 21 speeches
- 2 Papers Messages from President and Petitions 6 speeches
- Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne
AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament of a message from the President regarding a Public Security Proclamation issued under section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, in accordance with Article 155 of the Constitution. The proclamation, made in response to Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting disaster situation, was intended to safeguard normal life and maintain essential supplies and services, and had come into operation from 20th May 2026.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB
AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva stated that Order 74/2025, concerning deductions for bad debts owed to the Government by telecommunication operators, was not approved. He said further justification and a clear mechanism were requested, noting that while the concept was not opposed, no procedure currently exists to deduct such uncollected debts from operators.
Public Finance Full speech → - The Hon. Wasantha Piyathissa - Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB
AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of R.D. Asanka Vishvanath Ariyapala of Gemunupura, Ampara.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara JJB
AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara presented four petitions to Parliament from residents of Panadura, Bandaragama, Kalutara North, and Waskaduwa/Kalutara North, including petitions submitted by individuals and groups of signatories.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB
AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of G.M. Inoka Thushari and two others of Kirillawala, Webada, and W.A.D.C.R. Kumara of Yatapana, Kegalle. Both petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
- 3 Oral question Oral Questions 1-10 46 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Questions 8-27(2): Standing Order questions 34 speeches
- 5 Procedural Ministerial Statements 12 speeches
- 6 Debate Debate on Orders and Regulations (Items 1-5) 39 speeches
- 7 Debate Debate on Public Security Ordinance: Extension of State of Emergency 54 speeches
- 8 Adjournment Adjournment and Written Answers 9 speeches