Sitting of Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23707 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening: Parliament Meeting and Announcements 1 speeches
- 2 Committee report Committee Reports: Public Finance and Sectoral Oversight Committees 2 speeches
- 3 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question: Renewable Energy and Electricity Generation (Q.1) 7 speeches
- 5 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions 59 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Rebuilding Sri Lanka Account Expenditure (Q.2) 2 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: School Dropouts Since 2010 (Q.3) 12 speeches
- 8 Oral question Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) 39 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Chilaw Plantations Limited and Hospital Infrastructure (Q.5-6) 14 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Questions and Ministerial Statement: Hajj Pilgrims and Fisheries (Q.7-8, Ministerial Statement) 8 speeches
- Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter concerning reported hardships faced by Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims in 2026, including shortcomings in food, accommodation, sanitation, Mina camp facilities, and administration. He alleged reduced services despite higher charges, lack of transparency in selecting camps and service providers, inadequate consultation with experienced Hajj agents, and concerns over fund management and extra costs. He requested that the Minister accept the allegations, establish an independent inquiry commission, and appoint an experienced special committee to review arrangements and prevent recurrence.
- Mr. Speaker procedural
- Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB
AI summary The Minister thanked the Member for raising the issue and requested two weeks to provide a comprehensive reply. He stated that relevant State officials had assisted in Parliament and that he had called for a full report from the Hajj Committee before giving a complete answer.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter concerning two missing fishermen from the Vadamarachchi/Point Pedro area and sought details from the Minister of Fisheries on their identities, date of disappearance, notification to authorities, and immediate response. He questioned claims about the deployment of drones, aircraft, helicopters, and ships in the search, asked what concrete steps had been taken, and requested measures to prevent similar disappearances. He also noted that the question had been submitted the previous day and asked who would respond in the Minister’s absence.
- Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB
AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa requested additional time to provide an answer.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB
AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament that investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, initiated following a 2024 complaint and conducted with Attorney-General’s guidance under a pending Colombo Magistrate’s Court case, have produced material implicating retired Major General Tuan Suresh Sallay. He said investigators have evidence alleging that Sallay, while in senior intelligence roles, helped steer Islamist extremists towards the attacks, ignored prior warnings, suppressed sensitive information, and was linked to claims made by informants and in a Channel 4 programme. The Minister stated that these matters are being treated as potential offences under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, rejecting claims that Sallay was unlawfully arrested, detained, or tortured.
- 11 Procedural Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Motions 17 speeches
- 12 Procedural Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee 13 speeches
- 13 Debate Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution 104 speeches
- 14 Adjournment Adjournment: Issues in Health Sector 17 speeches