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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’:  Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business


Presentation of Papers by the Speaker

(i) The Fourth Instalment–Part X and the Sixth Instalment–Part XXI of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2012;

(ii) The Second Instalment–Part XIII and XIV, the Fourth Instalment–Part V and the Fifth Instalment–Part I of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2013; and

(iii) The Fourth Instalment–Part I of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2014

under Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Parliament granted approval to print the Reports.


Presentation of Papers

(i) Annual Report of the National Building Research Organization for the year 2012

(ii) Performance Report of the Department of Immigration and Emigration for the year 2014


Questions under Standing Order 23(2)

(i) The Hon. Douglas Devananda

In relation to the Renovation of the Jaffna Fort

(ii) The Hon. Anura Dissanayaka

In relation to the Issues arisen due to the Malabe Private Medical College


Ministerial Statements

The Hon. Ranil Wickremesinge Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs made statement in the House on the Interim economic policy of the government.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Abdullah Mahrooff was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Markas Sakafathul Islamiyya (incorporation)”

The above was referred to the Minister of Post, Postal Services and Muslim Affairs for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).


Main Business of the House for Today

The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 6 of today’s Order Paper) were passed by the House:-

(i) Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act
(ii) Three Resolutions under the Customs Ordinance
(iii) Notification under the Excise Ordinance
(iv) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Relocating land slide victims” was moved by the Hon. Velu Kumar.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1930 Hrs. until 1330 Hrs. on Friday 6th November 2015.

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