The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : A Seminar for Members of Sectoral Oversight Committees
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was presented by the Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Aruna Panagoda, Member of Parliament
(iv) The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament
(v) The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake, Member of Parliament
(vi) The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe, Member of Parliament
(vii) The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake, Member of Parliament
(viii) The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera, Member of Parliament
(ix) The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Minimum wages for Sri Lankans working in Middle East countries
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 11 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House.:-
(i) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act
(ii) Ten Resolutions under the Appropriation Act
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Empowerment of small and medium exporters in Northern Province” was proposed by the Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 23rd May 2025.
2025-06-04
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker 1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment)” filed at the Supreme CourtPresentation of Papers by the Speaker • Second Installment – Part LXV of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2022; • Second Installment – Part XLV and Third Installment – Part XVIII of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2023; and• Second Installment – Part I 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) Annual Report of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority for the year 2023.(ii) Performance Report of the Fisheries Reward Fund for the year 2024.(iii) Performance Report of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for the year 2024.(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources for the year 2024.(v) Annual Report of the Local Loans and Development Fund for the year 2023.(vi) Annual Report of the National Library and Documentation Services Board for the year 2021.Presentation of Reports from the Committees (i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration was presented by the Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development was presented by the Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.(iii) The Second Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions (i) The Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. Upul Kithsiri, Member of Parliament(v) The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage, Member of Parliament(vi) The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister Four Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-(i) The Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Danushka Ranganath, Member of Parliament(iv) The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake, Member of ParliamentQuestions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament (i) The Hon. K. Kader Masthan Recommencement of suspended railway services to the north(ii) The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera Tourism industry issuesMain 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) Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill - with amendments(ii) Regulations under the Anti - Corruption ActQuestions at the Adjournment Time Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-(i) The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, Member of ParliamentThe Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1641 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 5th June 2025.
2025-06-03
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Messages from the President 1 : Order under the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40)Announcements by the Speaker 2 : Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution 3 : Receipt of a copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment)” filed at the Supreme Court4 : Inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Caucus for Youth for the Tenth Parliament5 : A workshop for Members of ParliamentPresentation of Papers by the Speaker • Second Installment – Part LXIV of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2022; and• Second Installment – Parts XLIII and XLIV and Ninth Installment – Parts XXV and XXVI of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2023 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.Presentation of Papers (i) Order made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 3 of the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act, No. 12 of 2006 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2429/39 of 27th March 2025. (ii) Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 20 read with Sections 4(1) and 14 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 as amended by Act, No. 48 of 1985 and Act, No. 28 of 1987 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2434/12 of 29th April 2025.(iii) Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 20 read with Sections 4(1) and 14 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 as amended by Act, No. 48 of 1985 and Act, No. 28 of 1987 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2435/02 of 05th May 2025. (iv) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 24A (1) of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 in consultation with the University Grants Commission with regard to the establishment of the Institute of Allergology and Immunology of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and assign the name and style to such Institute and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2424/58 of 20th February 2025. (v) Note on Supplementary Allocations from the Development Activities Programme appearing under Expenditure Head No. 240 of the Department of National Budget for the period from 28.03.2025 to 30.04.2025 in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025. (vi) Annual Report of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka for the year 2023.(vii) Annual Report of the BCC Lanka Limited for the year 2022/2023.(viii) Regulations made by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports under Section 34 read with Section 3 of the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act, No. 33 of 2013 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/24 of 03rd April 2025.(ix) Orders made by the Minister of Justice and National Integration under Sections 2(1) and 1(2) of the Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgements Act, No. 49 of 2024 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2429/51 of 28th March 2025. Presentation of Reports from the Committees The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions (i) The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (ii) The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney at Law, 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 Local sugar production and importation The Hon. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development replied to the above Question.(ii) The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan Resource shortages and other issues at Ceylon German Tech in Kilinochchi The Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education replied to the above Question.Ministerial Statements (i) Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 09.05.2025 regarding Cabinet paper regarding purchasing of medicine under the G2G agreement. (ii) Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development replied to the Question raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 23.05.2025 on issues regarding salt production and Elephant Pass saltern. (iii) Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 23.05.2025 on issues regarding IMF agreement and repayment of foreign debt.Questions of Privilege Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, Member of Parliament False allegation against him by Hon. Sunil HandunnettiPresentation of Bills The Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament moved the following Bills entitled-(i) National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) - to amend the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act, No. 3 of 2016.(ii) Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment) - to amend the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers Act, No. 4 of 2016.(iii) Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment) - to amend the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers Act, No. 36 of 2005.Main Business of the House for Today Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper) was debated and adjourned for a future date.Motion at the Adjournment Time Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Establishing an Organisation to find solution to the flood situation” was proposed by the Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
2025-05-23
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker 1 : Appointment of Special Committee to investigate and report regarding the conduct of the Hon. Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law2 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business3 : A Seminar for Members of Sectoral Oversight CommitteesPresentation of Papers Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for the year 2024Presentation of Reports from the Committees The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions (i) The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (iii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of Parliament(iv) The Hon. Waruna Liyanage, Member of Parliament(v) The Hon. Ajith Gihan, Member of Parliament(vi) The Hon. Chandana Thennakoon, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (vii) The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (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 Issues regarding IMF agreement and repayment of foreign debt(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Issues regarding salt production and Elephant Pass salternPresentation of Bills The Hon. Minister of Energy moved the Bill entitled “Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment)” to amend the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024.Main Business of the House for Today The following Bills (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were moved by the House. Only Item No. 2 was passed by the House.:- (i) Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment)(ii) Foreign Loans (Repeal)Questions at the Adjournment Time Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-(i) The Hon. Upul Kithsiri(ii) The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PCThe Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1644 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 3rd June 2025.
2025-05-21
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker 1 : Regarding Questions raised under the Standing Orders 27(2) of the ParliamentPresentation of Papers by the Speaker (i) • Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle under Step II of the Phase III of the Project ; and • Special Audit Report on the formality, effectiveness of 6 programmes implemented by the National Youth Services Council during the period from January to August 2024 under the theme of Rescuing Youth from Pressure and the compliance with the key objectives of the Council of the Tenth Installment of the Report of the Auditor–General in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. (ii) The Report of the Auditor-General on the Performance Evaluation of the ‘Api Wenuwen Api' Fund of the Eighth Installment of the Report of the Auditor–General in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.Presentation of Papers (i) Annual Report and Annual Financial Statement of the Institute of Human Resource Advancement of the University of Colombo for the year 2022. (ii) Annual Reports of the Lakdiva Engineering Company (Pvt) Ltd for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.(iii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation for the year 2023.(iv) Annual Report of the Lanka Phosphate Limited for the year 2023/2024.(v) Annual Report of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka for the year 2021.Presentation of Petitions (i) The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara, Member of Parliament - Four Petitions (v) The Hon. Sudath Balagalla, Member of Parliament (vi) The Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (vii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake Recent power break down and solar power issuesMain 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 Finance Act(ii) Notification under the Finance ActQuestions at the Adjournment Time Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:- (i) The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney at Law(ii) The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at LawThe Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1703 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 22nd May 2025.
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