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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’:  Live telecast of the Proceedings of the Parliament


Presentation of Papers

Annual Reports of the;

(i) National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka for the year 2013
(ii) Sri Lanka Ports Authority for the year 2012

(iii) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology for the year 2014


Committee on High Posts

House agreed to a Motion moved by the Leader of the House of Parliament that notwithstanding the provisions of the Standing Order Nos. 128A and 129(a) of Parliament, the Committee on High Posts shall consist of Mr. Speaker as Chairman and twelve (12) other Members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Sujeewa Senasinghe Foundation (incorporation)”

The above was referred to the Minister of Social Empowerment and Welfare for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).


Main Business of the House for Today

Order under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act

was passed by the House.


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Relief to people on Uma Oya development project” was moved by the Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1930 Hrs. until 1330 Hrs. on Friday 9th October 2015.

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