The Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
‘A’ : Dinner function at the Official Residence of the Hon. Speaker
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Performance Report of the Parliament of Sri Lanka for the year 2018
(ii) Report on the Submission of observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 120(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on Road Development Authority in the First Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises for the period From 01.07.2017 to 30.09.2017 which was presented to Parliament on 24.01.2019
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Prof.) Ashu Marasinghe, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee, the Hon. M. A. Sumanthiran.
(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development was presented by the Hon. Sandith Samarasinghe, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna.
Presentation of Petitions
Hon. Malith Jayathilake
(Petition stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Ministerial Statements
Minister of Finance, the Hon. Mangala Samaraweera replied to the Questions raised by the-
• Hon. Anura Dissanayaka under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 25.01.2019 regarding suspension of duty free vehicle permit to public servants
• Hon. Douglas Devananda under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 08.03.2019 regarding “Gamperaliya” programme in Kilinochchi district
• Hon. Anura Dissanayaka under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 04.04.2019 regarding writing-off of improper microfinance loans
Presentation of Bills
The Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, the Chief Government Whip presented the Bill entitled
“Tea Research Board (Amendment)”
to amend the Tea Research Board Act, No. 52 of 1993.
Main Business of the House for Today
(i) Appropriation Bill (2019) - Committee
Appropriation Bill (2019) – Twenty Fifth Allotted Day - Committee Stage Debate
The Appropriation Bill (Budget) 2019 was passed with amendments by the House today, with a majority of 45 votes.
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 2 to 75 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-
(ii) Order under the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act
(iii) Two Orders under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act
(iv) Four Resolutions under the Customs Ordinance
(v) Nine Orders under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act
(vi) Fifteen Orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act
(vii) Three Orders under the Value Added Tax Act
(viii) Notification under the Excise Ordinance
(ix) Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements of Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd (2016/2017)
(x) Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements of People’s Bank (2016)
(xi) Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements of Bank of Ceylon (2016)
(xii) Annual Report and Financial Statements of Regional Development Bank (2015)
(xiii) Annual Report and Financial Statements of State Mortgage & Investment Bank (2014)
(xiv) Annual Report and Financial Statements of State Mortgage & Investment Bank (2015)
(xv) Annual Report and Financial Statements of Sri Lanka Savings Bank (2014)
(xvi) Annual Report and Accounts of Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (2016)
(xvii) Supplementary Sum,— Head 260— Programme 01
(xviii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 261— Programme 01
(xix) Supplementary Sum,—Head 262— Programme 01
(xx) Supplementary Sum,—Head 263— Programme 01
(xxi) Supplementary Sum,—Head 264— Programme 01
(xxii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 265— Programme 01
(xxiii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 266— Programme 01
(xxiv) Supplementary Sum,—Head 267— Programme 01
(xxv) Supplementary Sum,—Head 268— Programme 01
(xxvi) Supplementary Sum,—Head 269— Programme 01
(xxvii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 270— Programme 01
(xxviii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 271— Programme 01
(xxix) Supplementary Sum,—Head 272— Programme 01
(xxx) Supplementary Sum,—Head 273— Programme 01
(xxxi) Supplementary Sum,—Head 274— Programme 01
(xxxii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 275— Programme 01
(xxxiii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 276— Programme 01
(xxxiv) Supplementary Sum,— Head 277— Programme 01
(xxxv) Supplementary Sum,— Head 278— Programme 01
(xxxvi) Supplementary Sum,— Head 279— Programme 01
(xxxvii) Supplementary Sum,— Head 312— Programme 01 and 02
(xxxviii) Supplementary Sum,—Head 313— Programme 01 and 02
(xxxix) Supplementary Sum,— Head 314— Programme 01 and 02
(xl) Supplementary Sum,— Head 315— Programme 01 and 02
(xli) Supplementary Sum,— Head 316— Programme 01 and 02
(xlii) Supplementary Sum,— Head 317— Programme 01 and 02
(xliii) Supplementary Sum,— Head 318— Programme 01 and 02
(xliv) Supplementary Sum,— Head 319— Programme 01 and 02
(xlv) Supplementary Sum,— Head 321— Programme 01 and 02
(xlvi) Supplementary Sum,— Head 162— Programme 01 and 02
(xlvii) Supplementary Sum,— Head 311— Programme 01
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1838 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 7th May 2019.
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