Main Business of the House for Today
Appropriation Bill (2009) - Committee
Today is the Twenty First Allotted Day of the Appropriation Bill (2009) - “Committee Stage Debate” - (Progress 3rd December).
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Budget 2009]
Resolution under the Public Security Ordinance
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 December 2008, was approved.
Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 100 votes, extending it for another month. 114 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 14 votes were against it.
Supplementary Sum - Head 103 - Programme 01: (Rs. 28,067,338,000) - Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order
was passed by the House.
(Appears as Item No. 3 of today's Order Paper)
The following items were also passed by the House:-
1. Thaliyawaka Sri Ananda Bodhi Cultural Foundation (Incorporation) Bill - Second
Reading
2. Eksath Janaisuru Padanama (Incorporation) Bill - Second Reading
3. Rev. Moonamale Dhammarathana Memorial Foundation (Incorporation) Bill -
Second Reading
4. World Fellowship of Buddhists - Sri Lanka Regional Centre Establishment
Bill - Consideration
5. Retired Senior Police Officers’ Association (Incorporation) Bill – Consideration
6. Madampe Thaniwella Maha Devale Trust (Incorporation) Bill - Consideration
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 5th December 2008.