The Hon. Ananda Lakshman Wijemanne was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before the Hon. Speaker.
Presentation of Bills
Parliamentary Elections (Amendment)
The Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament moved the Bill to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act, No.1 of 1981.
Civil Procedure Code (Amendment)
The Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament moved the Bill to amend the Civil Procedure Code.
Select Committee of Parliament to assess the Present Condition of the Parliamentary Complex
House agreed to a Motion moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament for a further extension of time till 28th of February 2010.
The Hon. (Mrs.) Nirupama Rajapaksa was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled “Bodhirajarama Educational and Cultural Foundation (Incorporation)”.
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 August 2009, was approved.
Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 64 votes, extending it for another month. 71 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 07 votes were against it.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1630 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 18th August 2009.
