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The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 23rd, 30th October and 4th November 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the First Sitting week for the month of November 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, November 03rd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. Resolution for the appointment of a Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study and report on the tragic incident of Black July of 1983 and its impact and to submit its proposals and recommendations to Parliament on ensuring national harmony and providing relief to the affected people - To be moved
(Vide Notice of Motions for which no dates have been fixed, No. P. 136/2026, in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(10) of 23.10.2026)
11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Motion to be moved by the Government
 

Wednesday, November 04th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers (05 Questions)
10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (i) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (control) Act - To be approved
(These Regulations will be presented to Parliament on 03.11.2026 and the Motion thereof will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament to be issued on 04.11.2026 suspending Standing Order 27 of Parliament)

(ii) Supplementary Estimate No. 07 of 2026 — To be approved
(This Supplementary Estimate will be presented to Parliament on 03.11.2026, and the motion thereof will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament to be issued on 04.11.2026 suspending Standing Order 27 of Parliament)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Government)
 

Thursday, November 05th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.(i) Trusts (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading
(This Bill which was presented to Parliament on 21.10.2026, will be taken up for Second Reading, in the event no petitions are filed in the Supreme Court in terms of Article 121 of the Constitution against the said Bill)

(ii) Supplementary Estimate No. 08 of 2026 — To be approved
(Sri Lanka Air Force)
(This Supplementary Estimate was presented to Parliament on 03.11.2026, and the motion thereof will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament to be issued on 05.11.2026 suspending Standing Order 27 of Parliament)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

Friday, November 06th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Private Members’ Motions to be moved—
(i) Formulation of a programme to increase train services on the Puttalam Railway Line (Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney at Law)

(ii) Formulation of a systematic methodology for the planting, scientific management, and maintenance of trees within road reserves (Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage)

(iii) Converting all Colleges of Education in Sri Lanka into University Faculties (Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi, Attorney at Law)

(iv) Introduction of a Smart Grid and Smart Meters (Hon. Ravindra Bandara)

(v) Designing a programme to improve swimming skills (Hon. Rohana Bandara)

(vi) Designation of the Udawalawe Area as a Tourist Zone (Hon. Upul Kithsiri)

(vii) Favourable control and suppression of the proliferation of common water hyacinth (Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney at Law)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 16th October 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the Second Sitting week for the month of October 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, October 20th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Motion on the current situation of the Country (Opposition)
 

Wednesday, October 21st 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (i) Resolution under the Public Debt Management Act — To be approved
(Vide Item No. 3 scheduled for 20.10.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(8) issued on 09.10.2026)
(ii) Supplementary Estimate No. 06 of 2026 — To be approved
(Department of Development Finance)
(This Supplementary Estimate will be presented to Parliament on 20.10.2026, and the motion thereof will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament, No. 190 to be issued on 21.10.2026 suspending Standing Order 27 of Parliament)
5.00 p.m. To be approved without debate -
(i) Annual Reports of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (2021), (2022) & (2023)
(ii) Annual Reports of the BCC Lanka Limited (2021/2022) & (2022/2023)
(iii) Annual Reports and Accounts of the National Salt Limited (2021/2022) & (2022/2023)
(iv) Annual Reports of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (2022) & (2023)
(v) Annual Report of the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute (2023)
(Vide Item Nos. 77 to 86 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.188 of 09.10.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Thursday, October 22nd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading [L.D. - O 8/2026]
(Vide Item No. 72 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.188 of 09.10.2026)
Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading [L.D. - O 11/2026]
(Vide Item No. 73 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.188 of 09.10.2026)
5.00 p.m. To be approved without debate -
(i) Annual Report of the National Institute of Labour Studies (2022)
(ii) Annual Report of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (2022)
(iii) Annual Reports of the Janatha Estates Development Board (2015), (2016), (2017) & (2018)
(iv) Annual Report of the Ranaviru Seva Authority (2023)
(v) Annual Reports of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2022) & (2023)
(for items (i)-(iii) above, vide Item Nos. 87 to 92, for item (iv) above vide Item No. 76 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.188 of 09.10.2026, and for item (v) above vide Item Nos. 4 & 5 scheduled for 20.10.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(8) issued on 09.10.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

Friday, October 23rd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs Bill — Second Reading
(Vide Item No. 75 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.188 of 09.10.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Government)
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 25th September 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the First Sitting week for the month of October 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, October 06th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (i) Two Regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act – To be approved
(Vide Item Nos. 3 & 4 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.184 of 25.09.2026)
(ii) Order under the Foreign Exchange Act – To be approved
(Vide Item No. 5 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.184 of 25.09.2026)
(iii) Resolution under the Public Debt Management Act – To be approved
(Vide Item No. 1 scheduled for 06.10.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(7) to be issued on 25.09.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Wednesday, October 7th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister (04 Questions)
10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers (05 Questions)
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Motion to be moved by the Opposition
 

Thursday, October 8th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading
(Vide Item No. 6 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.184 of 25.09.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Friday, October 9th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Private Members’ Motions to be moved—
(i) Protection of the Diyagama Forest (Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva)
(ii) Formulation of a programme to increase train services on the Puttalam Railway Line (Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney at Law)
(iii) Appointment of a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to seek the truth about the ethnic violence that occurred during the 'Black July' of 1983, to assess the damages and to make recommendations to prevent the recurrence of such ethnic violence (Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan)
(iv) Formulation of a systematic methodology for the planting, scientific management, and maintenance of trees within road reserves (Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage)
(v) Converting all Colleges of Education in Sri Lanka into University Faculties(Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi, Attorney at Law)
(vi) Formulating a programme to exercise justice to the individuals who have become the victims of microfinance loans(Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri)
(vii) Making Sports Bodies in Sri Lanka free from politicization(Hon. Ravi Karunanayake)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 10th and 21st September 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the Second Sitting week for the month of September 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, September 22nd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Regulations under the Petroleum Resources Act – To be approved
(Vide Item No. 1 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.181 of 22.09.2026)
5.00 p.m.Tredzo Development Foundation (Incorporation) Bill— Second Reading – To be moved
(Vide Item No. 3 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.181 of 22.09.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

Wednesday, September 23rd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (i) Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading
(Vide Item No. 2 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.181 of 22.09.2026)
(ii) Supplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026 — To be approved
(Ministry of Energy)
(This Supplementary Estimate will be presented to Parliament on 22.09.2026, and the motion thereof will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament, No. 182 to be issued on 23.09.2026 suspending Standing Order 27 of Parliament)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Thursday, September 24th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. (i) Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill — Second Reading to be continued
(ii) Judicature (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading to be continued
(Vide Item Nos. 4 & 5 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.179 of 10.09.2026)
 

Friday, September 25th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. (i) Continuation of the adjourned debated on the Second Reading of the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill
(ii) Continuation of the adjourned debated on the Second Reading of the Judicature (Amendment) Bill
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 20th August 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the First Sitting week for the month of September 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, September 08th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Two Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act – To be approved
(Vide Item Nos. 4 & 5 scheduled for 08.09.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(5) to be issued on 21.08.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

Wednesday, September 9th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister (04 Questions)
10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers (05 Questions)
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill — Second Reading
(Vide Item No. 2 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.175 of 20.08.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Thursday, September 10th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Determination under the Women Empowerment Act – To be approved
(Vide Item No. 6 scheduled for 08.09.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(5) to be issued on 21.08.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Government)
 

Friday, September 11th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Private Members’ Motions to be moved—
(i) Bringing Industries related to Petroleum, Fuel and Water under the regulation of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha)
(ii) Providing an incentive to family units to increase the number of births in Sri Lanka (Hon. Ajith P. Perera)
(iii) Protection of the Diyagama Forest (Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva)
(iv) Abolishing the additional six percent pension deduction from the salaries of Pirivena Teachers (Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake)
(v) Food crop cultivation in mountainous areas (Hon. Nanda Bandara)
(vi) Developing the Kithul Industry (Hon. T.K. Jayasundara)
(vii) Establishment of a Faculty of Medicine for South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (Hon. (Dr.) M. L. A. M. Hizbullah)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 7th and 20th August 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the Second Sitting week for the month of August 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, August 18th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act – To be approved
(Vide Item No. 2 scheduled for 18.08.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(4) to be issued on 07.08.2026)
5.00 p.m.National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Bill— Second Reading – To be moved
(Vide Item No. 99 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.172 of 07.08.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

Wednesday, August 19th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Resolution under the Finance Act – To be approved
(Vide Item No. 3 scheduled for 18.08.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(4) to be issued on 07.08.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Thursday, August 20th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill — Second Reading
(Vide Item No. 87 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.172 of 07.08.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Opposition)
 

Friday, August 21st 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Supplementary Estimate No. 04 of 2026 — To be approved
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation)
(This Supplementary Estimate was presented to Parliament on 20.08.2026, and the motion thereof will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament, No. 176 to be issued on 21.08.2026 suspending Standing Order 27 of the Parliament)
1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Debate on the prevailing drought situation in certain areas of the Country (Government)
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 24th July 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the First Sitting week for the month of August 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, August 04th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (i) Supplementary Estimate No. 03 of 2026 — To be approved
(Department of National Budget)
(ii) Determination under the Constitution – To be approved
(Vide Item Nos. 1 & 2, respectively scheduled for 04.08.2026 in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament, No. 4(3) to be issued on 24.07.2026)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Motion at the Adjournment Time (Government)
 

Wednesday, August 5th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister (04 Questions)
10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers (05 Questions)
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Debate on the Report of the Committee on Public Finance, concerning the fraud linked to cybercrime in relation to the US Dollar 2.5 million debt repayment to Australia (Opposition)
 

Thursday, August 6th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (i) National Water Supply and Drainage Board (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading
(ii) Animals (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading
(The above Bills which were presented to Parliament on 21.07.2026, will be taken up for Second Reading, in the event no petitions are filed in the Supreme Court in terms of Article 121 of the Constitution against the said Bills)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Friday, August 7th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Private Members’ Motions to be moved—
(i) Promoting self-sufficiency in milk production (Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu)
(ii) Developing a programme to protect the mangrove ecosystem (Hon. Hector Appuhamy)
(iii) Expanding the railway line from Batticaloa to Pottuvil or the railway line from Matara to Kalmunai (Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe)
(iv) Establishment of a Commission to Investigate the Unilateral and Forced Cremation of the Remains of Deceased Muslims During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Hon. Imran Maharoof)
(v) Formulation of a system to stop the ripening of fruits using chemicals (Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law)
(vi) Formulation of a National Policy and Methodology for the Wildlife Management in Sri Lanka (Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna)
(vii) Establishment of a special Development Fund dedicated to reduce regional disparities in development (Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam)
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on 10th and 22nd July 2026 discussed the Business of the House for the Second Sitting week for the month of July 2026 and agreed as follows:-

 

Tuesday, July 21st 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Two Decisions under the Standing Orders of the Parliament — To be approved
(Vide Item Nos. 87 & 88 in the Order Paper of Parliament, No.164 of 10.07.2026)
2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.Adjournment Motion on the work and performance of the Committee on Public Petitions of the Tenth Parliament (to be moved by the Chair of the Committee on Public Petitions)
 

Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Questions for Oral Answers (50 Questions)
(To be scheduled by suspending Standing Order 35 of the Parliament and a Business Motion to this effect will be included in the Order Paper of Parliament on 21.07.2026)
4.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Questions at the Adjournment Time
 

Thursday, July 23rd 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Two Regulations under the Import and Exports (Control) Act – To be approved
(Vide Item Nos. 3 & 4 scheduled for 21.07.2026 in the Order Book No.4 of Parliament to be issued on 10.07.2026)
2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Motion to be moved by the Government
 

Friday, July 24th 2026
09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament
10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Questions for Oral Answers
11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Vote of No–Confidence against the Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, Minister of Justice and National Integration
(The motion thereof will be included as a No-date Motion in the Addendum to the Order Book of Parliament No. 4(2) to be issued on 22.07.2026)

 





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