PARLIAMENT

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


Ministerial Statements

The Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs made a statement in the House regarding Avant Garde issue.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Ali Zahir Moulana Seyed was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Alhasan 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

Seventeen Orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act

were approved by the House.


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Public servant allowances to be added to Basic Salary” was moved by the Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1856 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 22nd October 2015.

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