The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution
2 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. D. V. Chanaka, M.P.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Skills Development Fund Limited for the year 2023
(ii) Annual Report of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority for the year 2024
(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 National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka 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 Institutions coming under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(v) 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 Forest Conservation (Parliamentary Series No. 489) in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(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 Department of National Zoological Gardens, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Department of Forest Conservation (Parliamentary Series No. 492) 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 Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Ditwah post disaster management and El Nino situation in the country
(ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam
Occupation of traditional pasture lands in Madavanai
Ministerial Statements
Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 10.07.2026 regarding solution for theft and piracy faced at sea by fishermen from Batticaloa and Ampara district.
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) Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) Bill
(ii) Supplementary Sum - Head 119 - Programme 01
Questions at the Adjournment Time
(i) The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1800 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 24th September 2026.
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