She said the schedule for the sitting week was finalized during the Parliamentary Business Committee meetings held on June 25 and 26 under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih.
With the exception of Wednesday, when time will be allocated for questions to the Prime Minister, each sitting day will begin with business under Standing Order 22(1)–(6) from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., followed by oral questions from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and questions under Standing Order 27(2) from 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
On Tuesday, July 7, Parliament will debate and seek approval for regulations issued under the Antiquities Ordinance (Chapter 188) and Extraordinary Gazette notifications No. 2482/03 and 2482/04 issued under the Anti-Corruption Act from 11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
On Wednesday, July 8, the House will consider regulations under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, customs-related resolutions, motor vehicle regulations, and export development orders published through several gazette notifications. An opposition-sponsored adjournment debate on the challenges faced by migrant workers will be held from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
On Thursday, July 9, Members of Parliament will hold the second reading debate on three key bills concerning anti-money laundering, financial transaction reporting, and combating terrorist financing from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Questions at adjournment time will follow until 5.30 p.m.
The final sitting day, Friday, July 10, will be dedicated to debating several private members' motions. These include proposals to regulate fuel station licensing, protect heritage sites in Kolonna including Maduwanwela Walawwa, establish a Sri Lanka Baitulmal Fund, appoint student counsellors in schools, introduce a pension scheme for migrant workers, prohibit the sale of unhealthy food in school canteens, and promote tourism and economic development in Jaffna.
The day's proceedings will conclude with an adjournment motion from the government side from 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
