Select Committee of Parliament to assess the Present Condition of the Parliamentary Complex
House agreed to a Motion moved by the Leader of the House of Parliament for a further extension of time till 31st August 2009.
Main Business of the House for Today
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 February 2009, was approved.
Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 54 votes, extending it for another month. 64 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 10 votes were against it.
The Leader of the House of Parliament withdrew the following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 2 and 3 of today’s Order Paper), with leave of the House:-
(i) Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading
(ii) Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Bill - Second Reading
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1455 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 17th February 2009.
