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


Presentation of Papers

(i) Annual Report of the National Institute of Social Development for the year 2013

(ii) Annual Performance Report of the Land Commissioner General’s Department for the year 2014


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka                   
(ii) The Hon. Chandima Weerakkody                   
(iii) The Hon. Susantha Punchinilame - Two Petitions
(iv) The Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala                   
(v) The Hon. K. Thurairetnasingam - Two Petitions
(vi) The Hon. Wijepala Hettiarachchi - Two Petitions

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“Champika Premadasa Community Development 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 Sixteenth Allotted Day of the Appropriation Bill (2016) – “Committee Stage Debate”.


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Industrial zone in Sitinamaluwa in Beliatta” was moved by the Hon. Nihal Galappaththi.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1849 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 11th December 2015.


[Budget 2016]

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