The Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker took the Chair.
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
Second Instalment – Parts XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI and XXII, Third Instalment – Parts X and XI, Ninth Instalment – Parts XI, XII, XIII, XIV and XV of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2019 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Chilaw Plantations Ltd for the year 2018
(ii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management for the year 2017
(iii) 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 Central Environmental Authority of the Ministry of Environment in the report of the Committee on Public Enterprises which was presented to Parliament
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development and Housing was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Nalaka Godahewa, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksha.
Presentation of Petitions
Hon. Anupa Pasqual - Two Petitions
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Motions for Leave of Absence
(i) Leave of Parliament was granted to the Hon. Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, Member of Parliament for Trincomalee Electoral District to be absent from sittings of Parliament with effect from 18.05.2021, moved by the Hon. Lakshman Kiriella.
(ii) Leave of Parliament was granted to the Hon. Palani Thigambaram, Member of Parliament for Nuwara Eliya Electoral District to be absent from sittings of Parliament with effect from 18.05.2021, moved by the Hon. Lakshman Kiriella.
Ministerial Statements
Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera, Minister of Public Security made a Ministerial Statement regarding Attorney General's Department’s investigation procedure on Easter Sunday attack.
Private Members’ Bills
The Hon. Mayantha Dissanayake was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled
“Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (Incorporation)”
Main Business of the House for Today
Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill - Second Reading (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
was debated and adjourned for tomorrow.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 1000 Hrs. on Thursday 20th May 2021.
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