PARLIAMENT

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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’:  Members of Parliament to serve in the Committee on High Posts
‘B’:  Members of Parliament to serve in the Standing Committees (Legislative)


Presentation of Papers

Performance Reports of the;

(i) Ministry of Wildlife Resources Conservation for the year 2014
(ii) Ministry of Botanical Gardens and Public Recreation for the year 2014
(iii) Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency for the year 2014


Private Members’ Bills

(i) The Hon. (Ven.) Athuraliye Rathana Thero was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Institute of Sport for Peace, Education, Empowerment and Development (SPEED) (incorporation)”

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

(ii) The Hon. Janaka Wakkumbura was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Arundika Fernando Relief Services and Godfrey Fernando Memorial Foundation (incorporation)”

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


Adjournment Motion

Adjournment Motion on “Issue of poaching in the Sri Lankan waters by the Indian Fishermen” was moved by the Hon. Vijitha Herath.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1751 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 20th October 2015.

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