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


Announcements by the Speaker

Regarding security around the Parliament premises on 03.11.2015


Ministerial Statements

The Hon. Duminda Dissanayake, Minister of Agriculture replied to the Question under Standing Order 23(2) raised by the Hon. Douglas Devananda, regarding the non-availability of proper market for variety of vegetables grown in Jaffna peninsula.


Committee on Public Accounts

House agreed to a Motion moved by the Leader of the House of Parliament that notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No.125 of the Parliament, the Committee on Public Accounts shall consist of twenty four (24) members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection.

Committee on Public Enterprises

House agreed to a Motion moved by the Leader of the House of Parliament that notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No.126 of the Parliament, the Committee on Public Enterprises shall consist of twenty four (24) members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection.

Committee on Public Petitions

House agreed to a Motion moved by the Leader of the House of Parliament that notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No.128 of the Parliament, the Committee on Public Petitions shall consist of twenty (20) members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. T. Ranjith De Zoysa was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka Law, No. 24 of 1976 (amendment)”

The above was referred to the Minister of Labour and Trade Unions Relations for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).


Adjournment Motion

Adjournment Motion on “Incident of the ‘Avant Garde’” was moved by the Hon. Anura Dissanayaka.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1830 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Thursday 5th November 2015.

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