The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the University of Kelaniya for the year 2024
(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 Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Thirteen Institutions coming under its purview 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 Five Institutions coming under the purview of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(iv) 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 Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(v) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Government Printing for the year 2025
(vi) Reports 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 Institutions coming under the purview of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(vii) Reports 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 Three Institutions coming under the purview of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(viii) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for the year 2025
(ix) 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 Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(x) 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 Rubber Development Department in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xi) 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 Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Ports and Civil Aviation was presented by the Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Member of the Committee, Member of Parliament, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) 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. Rathna Gamage, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Nanda Bandara, Member of Parliament
(iv) The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan
Issuing passport and other documents for Sri Lankan refugees in India
The Hon. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam
Scam in employment in European countries
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and 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. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 07.07.2026 regarding details of reclaimed lands for Colombo Port City.
(ii) Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Women and Child Affairs replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 09.07.2026 regarding protecting the Rights of children.
Main Business of the House for Today
Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper)
were approved by the House.
Adjournment Motion
Adjournment Motion on “Building a united Sri Lankan nation” was proposed by the Hon. Thanura Dissanayake, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1746 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 24th July 2026.
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