Main Business of the House for Today
Resolution moved by the Hon. Prime Minister, Minister of Internal Administration and Deputy Minister of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order that the Proclamation made by the President under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40), as amended by Act, No. 8 of 1959, Law No. 6 of 1978, and Act, No. 28 of 1988, bringing into operation the provisions of Part II of the aforesaid Ordinance throughout Sri Lanka with effect from 02nd November 2008, was approved.
Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 75 votes, extending it for another month. 85 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 10 votes were against it.
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 2, 3 and 4 of today’s Order Paper) were also passed by the House:-
(i) Two Orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act
(ii) Regulations under the Financial Transactions Reporting Act
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1634 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Thursday 6th November 2008.
