The Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
‘A’ : Discussion of Final Drafts of Standing Orders of Parliament and Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
The Progress Report of the Public Services Commission for the period from 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2017 in terms of Articles 41B (6) and 55 (5) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Presentation of Papers
Annual Performance Reports of the;
(i) Department of National Planning for the year 2016
(ii) Department of Information Technology Management for the year 2016
(iii) Department of National Budget for the year 2016
(iv) Ministry of Special Assignment for the year 2016
(v) Kalutara District Secretariat for the year 2016
(vi) Vavuniya District Secretariat for the year 2016
(vii) Ministry of Lands for the year 2016
(viii) Sri Lanka Survey Department for the year 2016
(ix) Department of Land Title Settlement for the Financial year 2016
(x) Annual Report of the Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation for the year 2013
Presentation of Petitions
(i) Hon. Wasantha Aluwihare - Three Petitions
(ii) Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle
(iii) Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa
(iv) Hon. Nihal Galappaththi - Four Petitions
(v) Hon. Edward Gunasekara
(vi) Hon. K. K. Piyadasa
(vii) Hon. Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne
(viii) Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha
(ix) Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna
(x) Hon. (Mrs.) Shanthi Sriskandarasa
(Petition stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 23(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena
Job security of the trainees recruited to the Ports Authority
(ii) The Hon. Anura Dissanayaka
Adverse effects of the Uma Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs in reply to the Question raised by the Hon. Anura Dissanayaka under Standing Order 23(2) of the Parliament on 21.03.2017 regarding the Security agreement between Sri Lanka and United State of America and the Question raised by the Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena under Standing Order 23(2) of the Parliament on 20.06.2017 regarding the Speedy accelerated action to be pursued by the government in relation to spread of Dengue consequent to drought and floods
(ii) Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Minister of Foreign Affairs made a Ministerial Statement regarding the Qatar and Gulf region crisis
Presentation of Bills
The Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and the Chief Government Whip presented the Bill entitled
“Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority (Amendment)”
to amend the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority Act, No. 17 of 1999.
Private Members’ Bills
The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardana was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled
“Wijeya Udana Foundation (Incorporation)”
The above Bill was referred to the Minister of Social Empowerment, Welfare and Kandyan Heritage for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47(5) of the Parliament.
Main Business of the House for Today
Office on Missing Persons (Establishment, Administration and Discharge of Functions)(Amendment) Bill
was passed by the House.
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Garbage disposal crisis and dengue menace in Western Province” was proposed by the Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardana.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1928 Hrs. until 1030 Hrs. on Thursday 22nd June 2017.
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