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


Presentation of Papers

Performance Report of the Forest Department for the year of 2014


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. A. H. M. Fowzie - Two Petitions
(ii) The Hon. Anura Dissanayaka - Four Petitions
(iii) The Hon. Palitha Thewarapperuma - Five Petitions
(iv) The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna - Two Petitions

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Gnanamuthu Srineshan was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Batticaloa Young Men’s Christian’s Association (incorporation)”

The above Bill was referred to the Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).


Main Business of the House for Today

Appropriation Bill (2016) - Committee

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


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Crises in the Sri Lankan Gem Industry” was moved by the Hon. A. A. Wijethunga.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1910 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 8th December 2015.


[Budget 2016]

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