2026-08-21
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:-
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Tuesday, September 08th 2026 |
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| 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) |
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Wednesday, September 9th 2026 |
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| 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 |
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Thursday, September 10th 2026 |
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| 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) |
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Friday, September 11th 2026 |
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| 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— |
| 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. | Questions at the Adjournment Time |
2026-10-16
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)
2026-09-25
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)
2026-09-11
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
2026-08-07
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)
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