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
- 11 Procedural Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Motions 17 speeches
- 12 Procedural Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee 13 speeches
- The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Moved a procedural motion to exempt the proceedings on Items 1 and 2 of the main business of the Order Paper from Standing Order 27 for that day’s sitting. The motion was put to the House and agreed to.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Moved to extend, under Standing Order 102, the reporting deadline of the Select Committee on selecting the electoral system for Provincial Council Elections. The extension sought was until 17 September 2026, following the Committee’s original appointment by the parliamentary resolution of 06 January 2026, and the motion was agreed to.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF
AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the Prime Minister had previously undertaken to resolve the matter quickly and that Committee Members indicated the Government also wanted to expedite and conclude it soon. He argued that there was no need to extend the time allocated.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that objections may be raised and that political parties may hold differing views. The remark was brief and did not advance a specific proposal or demand.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip SJB
AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to extending the Select Committee’s deadline on the Provincial Council electoral system to 17 September, arguing that it would delay the elections. He said Opposition Members were prepared to submit their recommendations promptly if the Government was genuinely committed to holding the Provincial Council Elections expeditiously.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the multi-party Select Committee is tasked with recommending the electoral system and will report to the Speaker when its work is complete. He said the process is under the Speaker’s supervision, and that after the report is presented and adopted, the Government and Election Commission can take the necessary steps to conduct the election. He added that the delay preceded the current Government and emphasized that related laws must be prepared properly.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Citing Standing Orders 82(2)(b), 83 and 91(h), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order regarding the phrase “you have no brain” allegedly directed at Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe. He asked the Chair whether the Member who used the words could be ordered to withdraw them if he did not do so voluntarily.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that a referenced remark or action had not occurred and requested that it be removed from the Hansard record.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna
AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested that a particular word be expunged from the Hansard record. The remark was addressed to the Chair as a procedural correction concerning the official transcript.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB
AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Deputy Speaker to maintain order and continue proceedings without allowing the sitting to become disorderly. He noted that improper remarks may need to be expunged from the record, after which the Chair ordered an expungement and proceedings were to continue.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Deputy Speaker procedural
- 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