The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Regarding security arrangements for Friday, the 8th of May 2026 as Vietnamese President to address Parliament of Sri Lanka
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Wijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital for the year 2024
(ii) Annual Report of the National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities for the year 2024
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of Parliament, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Arun Hemachandra, Member of Parliament Two Petitions
(ii) The Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(iv) The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama
(v) The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Fuel purchasing and supply process of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
The Hon. Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna
Misuse and measures on restitution of non-released lands of Tamil people in North
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 07.01.2026 regarding not functioning of Vaddakachchi agricultural School and the farm.
(ii) Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 19.03.2026 regarding definition, statistics, policy etc. for poverty in the country.
Private Members’ Bills
The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled
“Mass Foundation (Incorporation)”
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 5 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-
(i) Regulations under the National Transport Commission Act
(ii) Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act
(iii) Regulations under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act
(iv) Resolution under the Public Security Ordinance - Division was taken (145 in favour; 06 against)
(v) Resolution under the Essential Public Services Act
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1816 Hrs. until 1135 Hrs. on Friday 8th May 2026.
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