The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 6 February 2026 ·Procedural: Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence

Parliamentary Procedure

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A motion was moved on behalf of the Leader of the House to suspend Standing Order 88 and set the day’s sitting hours from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to.

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¶ 01 On behalf of the Hon. Leader of the House, I move:

¶ 02 That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 88, the hours 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., and at 5.30 p.m. the Speaker shall adjourn Parliament.

¶ 03 Question put, and agreed to.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 6 February 2026 ·No. 23270 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 February 2026. No. 23270. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4652