Presentation of Bills
Provincial Councils (Amendment)
The Hon. Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils moved the Bill to amend the Provincial Councils Act, No. 42 of 1987.
The Hon. Nandimithra Ekanayake was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled "Rehabilitation of Buddhist Temples 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 January 2010, was approved.
The Emergency Motion was passed by Parliament with a majority of 79 votes, extending it for another month. 97 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 18 votes were against it.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1607 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 05th February 2010.
