Tourism Minister John Amaratunga predicted that the no-confidence motion will be defeated in the House with a majority of 40  votes. 

"It is clear that 122 will support the Prime Minister. Close to 80 will  support the no-confidence motion. The motion will be defeated by 40 votes," Amaratunga said. 

"So why don't you withdraw this motion? We can have lunch and go home," he added.