The Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, the Speaker took the Chair.


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’:  Members of Parliament to serve in the Chairmen’s Panel
‘B’:  Meeting of the Committee of Selection
‘C’:  Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business


Presentation of Papers

Performance Reports of the;

(i) Ministry of Social Services, Welfare and Livestock Development for the year 2014
(ii) Department of Social Services for the year 2014
(iii) Ministry of Culture and the Arts and the Ministry of National Heritage for the year 2014
(iv) Department of Commerce for the year 2014
(v) Department of Registrar of Companies for the year 2014
(vi) Ministry of Agriculture for the year 2014


Questions under Standing Order 23(2)

The Hon. Douglas Devananda

In relation to non-availability of a proper market for variety of vegetables grown in Jaffna peninsula


Adjournment Motion

Adjournment Motion on “Solutions for the problems arisen in the agricultural field due to non-implementation of the guaranteed price, for paddy, tea and rubber” was moved by the Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1830 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Thursday 8th October 2015.

*  This is an unedited version. For the official record of this day's proceedings, please refer the Hansard.