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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’  :  Endorsement under Article 79 of the Constitution
‘B’  :  Questions of privilege raised by the Hon. Vasudewa Nanayakkara, M.P.
‘C’  :  Meeting of the Select Committee of Parliament to discuss the Heads of Expenditure of Ministries selected from the Budget Estimates of the year 2016


Presentation of Papers

Annual Report of the Lady Lochore Loan Fund for the year of 2013


Presentation of Petitions

Public Petitions were presented by the following Hon. MP:-

The Hon. Vasudeva Nanayakkara - Two Petitions

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Main Business of the House for Today

Appropriation Bill (2016) - Committee

Today is the Eleventh Allotted Day of the Appropriation Bill (2016) – “Committee Stage Debate”.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1915 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Saturday 5th December 2015.


[Budget 2016]

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