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The Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker took the Chair.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation Ltd for the year 2018/2019
(ii) Annual Reports of the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Lands was presented by the Hon. S.M. Chandrasena, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Jayantha Samaraweera
(ii) The Hon. Jagath Pushpakumara
(iii) The Hon. Milan Jayathilake - Two Petitions
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
The Hon. Anura Dissanayake
Issues regarding X-Press Pearl vessel accident
Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana, Minister of Ports & Shipping and Hon. M .U. M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Justice replied to the above Question.
Ministerial Statements
Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera, Minister of Public Security made a Ministerial Statement regarding statements made by Members of Parliament on Easter Sunday attack.
Personal Explanations
Hon. Maithreepala Sirisena
Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s statement regarding him
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 4 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House.:-
(i) Minimum Retirement Age of Workers Bill - with amendments
(ii) Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill
(iii) Order under the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children Act
(iv) Regulations under the Land Acquisition Act
Questions at the Adjournment Time
Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-
(i) The Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne
(ii) The Hon. Ashoka Priyantha
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Investigation of complaints by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption” was proposed by the Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 1400 Hrs. on Friday 12th November 2021.
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