The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : The stage play “Palingu Raèna”- Wingfield Family
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
• Ninth Installment – Part XLVI of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2020; and
• Second Installment – Part XIX and Ninth Installment – Part IX of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2024
in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development regarding the Guidelines on the Grant of Exemptions or Incentives to Businesses of Strategic Importance under Section 71 read with Section 52 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2454/62 of 20th September 2025
(ii) Annual Report of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health for the year 2023
(iii) Annual Performance Report of the Legal Draftsman’s Department for the year 2024
(iv) Performance Report of the Department of Public Trustee for the year 2024
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. T. B. Sarath, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(ii) The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan
Details and implementation of suspended Dry zone urban water and sanitation project
The Hon. Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply replied to the above Question.
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara under the Question asked from the Prime Minister on 06.08.2025 regarding details of ‘Prajashakthi’ program.
(ii) Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 26.09.2025 regarding issues in sugar industry.
(iii) Hon. Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Energy replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 21.03.2025 regarding details of power generation in Sri Lanka.
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House: -
(i) Order under the Special Commodity Levy Act
(ii) Rules under the Excise Ordinance
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Breast Cancer Awareness Programme” was proposed by the Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 23rd October 2025.
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