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


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. Wasantha Aluwihare - Seven Petitions
(ii) The Hon. Gamini Lokuge  
(iii) The Hon. Lucky Jayawardana - Six Petitions
(iv) The Hon. Ranjith Aluvihare - Three Petitions
(v) The Hon. Ajith Mannapperuma - Eight Petitions
(vi) The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Three Petitions

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Ministerial Statements

(i) The Hon. Ranil Wickremasinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs - Issues related to the Budget Proposals (2016)

(ii) The Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education - Issue of vouchers for school uniforms


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Edward Gunasekara was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Ranjith Aluvihare Foundation (incorporation)”

The above Bill 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

Appropriation Bill (2016) - Committee

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


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Compensation for Kidney disease patients in Anuradhapura District” was moved by the Hon. Ishak Rahuman.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1830 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 10th December 2015.


[Budget 2016]

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