The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the National Council for Road Safety for the year 2023
(ii) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Office of the Leader of the Opposition of Parliament in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(iii) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Department of Public Trustee in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions
(ii) The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera, Member of Parliament
(iv) The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth, 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
Decision to extend retirement age of Judges
The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Government’s strategy to reduce tobacco related illnesses, death, combat illicit trade and maximise lawful revenue to the State
Ministerial Statements
Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources replied to the Question raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 10.06.2026 regarding Details regarding disappearance of two fishermen at point Pedro area in Vadamarachchi.
House agreed to the following Motion moved by the Hon. Chief Government Whip,
Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard
That the time period granted to the Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard, as specified in the Resolution passed by Parliament on 21st January 2026, be extended up to 19th September 2026 in terms of Standing Order 102 of the Parliament, as the Committee needs further time to report its observations to Parliament.
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) Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill
(ii) Order under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act
Adjournment Motion
Adjournment Motion on “current situation of the country” was proposed by the Hon. Kabir Hashim, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1755 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 12th June 2026.
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