Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha

Dr. Anil Jayantha concluded his remarks by stating that the government's debt restructuring process has enabled new bonds to be sold near par value, resulting in reduced costs and restored investor confidence. He asserted that the necessary foundation for attracting investment has been established.

Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved a procedural motion for Hon. Kins Nelson to assume the Chair of the parliamentary proceedings.

Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, acting on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, moved a motion seeking parliamentary approval for regulations made under sections 237 and 126 of the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203). The regulations were previously published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/52 on 17 December 2025 and tabled in Parliament on 6 February 2026. Cabinet approval for the regulations had already been granted prior to the motion.

Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, acting on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, moved a motion seeking parliamentary approval for regulations made under multiple sections of the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203). The regulations, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2463/04 on 17 November 2025 and presented to Parliament on 6 February 2026, were promulgated under sections 44, 123–126A, 128, 132, 132A, and 231 read with section 237 of the Act. The speaker noted that Cabinet approval had already been granted for the regulations.

Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved a resolution on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education seeking parliamentary approval for an import duties measure under Section 10 of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235). The resolution, originally presented on 2026-02-05 and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2464/15 dated 2025-11-25, had received prior Cabinet approval.

Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, moved a motion seeking parliamentary approval for a regulation made by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. The regulation was issued under sections 2 and 5 of the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2469/12 on 31 December 2025, and tabled in Parliament on 5 February 2026. Cabinet approval for the regulation had already been granted prior to the motion.

Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, moved a motion seeking parliamentary approval for a regulation made by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. The regulation was issued under Section 5 of the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007, and was originally published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2465/16 on 4 December 2025, and tabled in Parliament on 5 February 2026. The speaker noted that Cabinet approval had already been granted for the regulation.