The Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
A : Determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill entitled “Bureau of Rehabilitation”
B : Proposed amendments for the Committee stage of the “Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill”
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
• First Installment – Part XXXIV, Fourth Installment – Part XIX, Fifth Installment – Part IX, Sixth Installment – Parts XXI, XXII, XXIII of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2020; and
• First Installment – Parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X and Fourth Installment – Parts VI, VII and VIII of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2021
in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Presentation of Papers
Report on the Submission of observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Development of coconut cultivation
Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries replied to the above Question.
Ministerial Statements
Hon. Nalin Fernando, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security made a Ministerial Statement regarding his visit to Russia for trade meeting and promotion.
Questions of Privilege
Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage
Complaining to CID by unions of Inland Revenue department regarding his speech on Tax Revenue increase
Privilege
The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha, M.P. on 19th October, 2022 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.
Main Business of the House for Today
Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill — Second Reading (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
was debated and adjourned for tomorrow.
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Food insecurity situation faced by plantation sector” was proposed by the Hon. Mano Ganesan.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 21st October 2022.
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