The Hon. J. M. Ananda Kumarasiri, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
A: Co-opted Members to serve on Legislative Standing Committee for the consideration of the Bill entitled “Institute of Environmental Professionals, Sri Lanka (Incorporation)”
B: Co-opted Members to serve on Legislative Standing Committee for the consideration of the Bill entitled “Sri Shakyasinharama Viharastha Karyasadhaka Sanvidanya (Incorporation)”
C: Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya for the year 2018
(ii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Postgraduate Institute of English - The Open University of Sri Lanka for the year 2018
(iii) Annual Reports and Accounts of the Mantai Salt Limited for the years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Transport and Communication was presented by the Chair of the Committee, the Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna.
(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Legal Affairs (anti-corruption) and Media was presented by the Hon. Vijitha Herath, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee, the Hon. Ajith P. Perera.
(iii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education and Human Resources Development was presented by the Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee, the Hon. (Prof.) Ashu Marasinghe.
Ministerial Statements
(i) Minister of Women & Child Affairs and Social Security and Minister of Healthcare and Indigenous Medical Services, the Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 06.02.2020 regarding problems faced by Disabled Community.
(ii) Minister of Industrial Export and Investment Promotion and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Anura Dissanayaka under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 06.02.2020 regarding corruptions in Sri Lankan Airlines.
Presentation of Bills
The Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament moved the Bill entitled
“Ports and Airports Development Levy (Amendment)”
to amend the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act, No. 18 of 2011.
Votes of Condolence
Votes of Condolence on the following Ex-Members of Parliament were taken up and completed:-
(i) The Late Hon. C. Nanda Mathew
(ii) The Late Hon. (Dr.) Ranjith Atapattu
(iii) The Late Hon. Prince Casinader
(iv) The Late Hon. M. S. Themis
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1511 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 18th February 2020.
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