The Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
‘A’ : Request made by Disabled persons
‘B’ : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
(i) The Annual Work Programme of the National Audit Office for the year 2019 which was submitted to me by the Auditor-General in terms of the Section 35(3) of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018
(ii)
• Ninth Instalment – Part IX of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2015;
• Ninth Instalment – Part VIII of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2016; and
• Second Instalment – Parts IX, X and XI, Third Instalment – Part IV, Ninth Instalment – Part I and Tenth Instalment – Parts XXXIII and XXXIV of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2017
in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Presentation of Papers
Annual Report of the National Engineering Research and Development Centre of Sri Lanka for the year 2016
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Prof.) Ashu Marasinghe, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. M. A. Sumanthiran.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) Hon. Nihal Galappaththi
(ii) Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka
(iii) Hon. Wijepala Hettiarachchi
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Ministerial Statements
Non Cabinet Minister of Mass Media and State Minister of Defence, the Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Anura Dissanayaka under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 22.02.2019 regarding crisis in Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
House agreed to the following Motions moved by the Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, the Leader of the House of Parliament-
(i) Ministerial Consultative Committees
That notwithstanding the resolution adopted by Parliament on 24th January 2019, the designations of the following Ministerial Consultative Committees shall be re-designated as follows as per the decision taken by the Committee of Selection on 28th March 2019
• The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance and Mass Media as the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance;
• The Ministerial Consultative Committee on National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development and Youth Affairs as the Ministerial Consultative Committee on National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development and Youth Affairs; and
• The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons and Co-operative Development as the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development.
(ii) Ministerial Consultative Committees
That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 112 (1) of the Parliament the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mass Media be appointed to be designated as per the decision taken on 28th March, 2019 by the Committee of Selection.
That Ministerial Consultative Committee shall consist of the Non-Cabinet Minister in charge of the relevant subject as the Chair, State Minister, Deputy Minister and Five (05) other Members of Parliament to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to discuss and report upon such matters as are referred to it.
The quorum of above Ministerial Consultative Committee shall be three (03) Members.
(iii) Ministerial Consultative Committees
That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 112 (1) of the Parliament and the resolution adopted by Parliament on 24th January 2019, the following Ministerial Consultative Committees shall consist of Cabinet Minister or Non-Cabinet Minister in charge of the relevant subject as the Chair, State Minister, Deputy Minister and Seven (07) other Members of Parliament to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, as per the decision taken on 28th March 2019, by the Committee of Selection:—
i. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence;
ii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mahaweli Development & Environment;
iii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development and Youth Affairs;
iv. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs;
v. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Buddhasasana & Wayamba Development;
vi. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance;
vii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education;
viii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs;
ix. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine;
x. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Power, Energy and Business Development;
xi. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Internal & Home Affairs and Provincial Councils & Local Government;
xii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons and Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development;
xiii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Megapolis & Western Development
xiv. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries;
xv. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Development, Irrigation and Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development;
xvi. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Highways & Road Development and Petroleum Resources Development;
xvii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration & Disaster Management;
xviii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs;
xix. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport & Civil Aviation;
xx. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice & Prison Reforms;
xxi. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education;
xxii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Ports & Shipping and Southern Development;
xxiii. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports;
xxiv. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Development Strategies and International Trade;
xxv. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour and Trade Union Relations; and
xxvi. Ministerial Consultative Committee on Special Area Development
Main Business of the House for Today
Appropriation Bill (2019) - Committee
Appropriation Bill (2019) – Twenty Second Allotted Day - Committee Stage Debate
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 2 to 9 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House-
(i) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act
(ii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka - 2012
(iii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka - 2013
(iv) Annual Report and Accounts of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka - 2014
(v) Annual Report and Accounts of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board - 2014
(vi) Annual Report and Accounts of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board - 2015
(vii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka - 2016
(viii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka - 2015
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Renovation of Kachchalsamalangkulam tank and other tanks in Vavuniya” was proposed by the Hon. I. Charles Nirmalanathan.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1918 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 3rd April 2019.
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