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:-
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Tuesday, September 22nd 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. | 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) |
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Wednesday, September 23rd 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. | (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 |
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Thursday, September 24th 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 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) |
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Friday, September 25th 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 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 |
2026-08-21
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:- 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
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)
2026-07-24
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
2026-07-10
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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