PARLIAMENT

The Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, the Speaker took the Chair.


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’ :  Statement on the conduct of the Constitutional Council


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    Hon. Wajira Abeywardana                    
(ii)    Hon. Ranjith Aluvihare                        -     Three Petitions
(iii)    Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle                    
(iv)    Hon. Sunil Handunnetti                             -     Two Petitions
(v)    Hon. Namal Rajapaksa

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Douglas Devananda

Regarding mistakes in Tamil translation in School Text Books

Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education replied to the above Question.


Main Business of the House for Today

Regulations under the Regulation of Private Security Agencies Act (appearing as Item No. 2 of today’s Order Paper)

was approved by the House.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1255 Hrs. until 1030 Hrs. on Friday 8th February 2019.

*  This is an unedited version. For the official record of this day's proceedings, please refer the Hansard.