The Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
A : Members to serve in the Select Committee of Parliament to Investigate Causes for Financial Bankruptcy declared by the Government and to Report to Parliament and Submit its Proposals and Recommendations
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the National Institute of Social Development for the year 2021
(ii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Foundation for the year 2021
(iii) Performance Report of the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms for the year 2022
(iv) Performance Report of the Department of Prisons for the year 2022
(v) Performance Report of the Registrar of the Supreme Court for the year 2022
(vi) Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies under Section 20 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 amended by Acts, No. 48 of 1985 and No. 28 of 1987 read with Sections 4(1) and 14 of the aforesaid Act and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2335/26 of 09th June 2023.
(vii) Order made by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies under Section 10A of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) relating to Preferential and General Duties on imported goods and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2334/28 of 31st May 2023
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries was presented by the Hon. Sampath Athukorala, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Just and Law-Abiding Society was presented by the Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(iii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Reconciliation and National Unity was presented by the Hon. Dilan Perera, the Chair of the Committee.
(iv) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Physical Plans was presented by the Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, the Chair of the Committee.
(v) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Media, Youth, Heritage & New Citizen was presented by the Hon. Lalith Varna Kumara, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Wimalaweera Dissanayake
(ii) The Hon. Udayana Kirindigoda
(iii) The Hon. Weerasumana Weerasinghe
(iv) The Hon. Samanpriya Herath
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 20.06.2023 regarding Fertilizer issues and paddy price drop.
(ii) Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy replied to the Question raised by the Hon. (Ven.) Athuraliye Rathana Thero under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 05.07.2023 regarding Power and energy sector issues.
Main Business of the House for Today
Following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were passed by the House.:-
(i) Anti-Corruption Bill - Second Reading
(ii) Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Bill - Second Reading
Questions at the Adjournment Time
Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-
(i) The Hon. (Mrs.) Rajika Wickramasinghe
(ii) The Hon. Imran Maharoof
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 7th July 2023.
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