The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 20 February 2026 ·Procedural: Motion on Parliamentary Sitting Hours

Parliamentary Procedure

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The Chief Government Whip moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., applied Standing Order 8(5) at 11.30 a.m., and required adjournment at 5.30 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House.

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¶ 01 On behalf of the Leader of the House, I move: “Notwithstanding anything in Standing Order 88, the time of sitting today shall be from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.; Standing Order 8(5) to operate at 11.30 a.m.; and the Speaker to adjourn the House at 5.30 p.m.”

¶ 02 Question put, and agreed to.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 20 February 2026 ·No. 23331 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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