Parliamentary Procedure

Minister K.D. Lal Kantha requested a two-week extension to provide a response to Parliamentary Question No. 03 – 1865/2026, which had been submitted by Hon. Ajith P. Perera and was listed on the Order Paper for that day's sitting.

This appears to be a procedural statement rather than a substantive speech. The Presiding Member announces that a motion has been seconded by Hon. Kins Nelson and allocates four minutes of speaking time, likely to the mover or another member to present their case.

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Ananda Wijepala, formally moved the adjournment of Parliament, with the Speaker putting the motion to the House as a question. No substantive policy arguments or proposals were made beyond the procedural adjournment motion.

The Presiding Member put a question before the House, which was agreed to by members. This indicates a motion, resolution, or proposal was formally voted upon and carried without recorded dissent.

The Presiding Member sought the agreement of the House to extend the current sitting until all scheduled business was concluded. Members responded affirmatively, thereby consenting to the extension of the parliamentary session beyond its regular hours.

This is a procedural statement from the Presiding Member, not a substantive speech. The Presiding Member simply recognized Hon. Ajith P. Perera and allocated him ten minutes to speak.

The Presiding Member intervened to notify a Member that their allotted speaking time had expired, bringing their speech to a close. This was a procedural statement with no substantive policy content.

The Presiding Member intervened to notify the Minister that their allotted speaking time had elapsed, bringing the Minister's address to a close.

The Speaker notified the Hon. Member that their allotted speaking time had come to an end, bringing their contribution to the debate to a close. No substantive policy content or argument was conveyed in this procedural statement.

The Speaker notified a Member that they had an additional 2 minutes remaining in their allotted speaking time. This was a procedural announcement with no substantive policy content.