The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Member to serve in the Committee on Public Finance
2 : Member to serve in the Committee on Ways and Means
3 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for the year 2023.
(ii) Annual Report of the National Building Research Organization for the year 2023.
(iii) Annual Report of the Disaster Management Centre for the year 2023.
(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard for the year 2024.
(v) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Agriculture for the year 2024.
(vi) Regulations made by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports under Section 41 read with Sections 31 of the Sports Law, No. 25 of 1973 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2437/24 of 21st May 2025.
(vii) Annual Performance Report of the Rehabilitation of the Visually Handicapped Trust Fund for the year 2024.
(viii) Performance Report of the Department of Buddhist Affairs for the year 2024.
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration was presented by the Hon. Muneer Mulaffer, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) Second Report of the Committee on Public Accounts for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament was presented by the Hon. Aravinda Senarath, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament
(iv) The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament
(v) The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake, Member of Parliament
(vi) The Hon. Nimal Palihena, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(vii) The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama, Member of Parliament
(viii) The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Shortage, recruitment, license renewal, etc. of Pharmacists
The Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Central Bank failure of meeting inflation targets
The Hon. Deputy Minister of Economic Development replied to the above Question.
Questions of Privilege
Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, Member of Parliament
Filing a complaint regarding a breach of his Parliamentary privilege at the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee Meeting
Ministerial Statements
Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 19.06.2025 regarding shortage of essential medicines in Government Hospitals.
Privileges
The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. Eranga Gunasekara, M.P. on 08th April, 2025 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.
Votes of Condolence
Votes of Condolence on the following Ex-Members of Parliament were taken up and completed:-
(i) The Late Hon. Rajavarothiam Sampanthan
(ii) The Late Hon. A. Pilapitiya
(iii) The Late Hon. W.B. Ekanayake
(iv) The Late Hon. Lucky Jayawardana
(v) The Late Hon. (Mrs.) Malani Fonseka
Questions at the Adjournment Time
(i) The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera, Member of Parliament
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 5th August 2025.
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