The Hon. Vijitha Herath

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 22 July 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Sitting Hours Extension and Land Development Bill First Reading

Parliamentary Procedure

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Vijitha Herath moved a procedural motion on behalf of the Leader of the House to vary the sitting hours of Parliament for the day, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 8. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., with Standing Order No. 8(5) to operate at 5.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.00 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House.

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¶ 01 Sir, on behalf of the Leader of the House of Parliament, I move,

¶ 02 "That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 8 of Parliament, the hours of sitting of Parliament on this day shall be 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. At 5.00 p.m., Standing Order No. 8(5) of Parliament shall operate. At 6.00 p.m., Mr. Speaker shall adjourn Parliament."

¶ 03 Question put, and agreed to.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ·No. 1753443916033328 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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