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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’  :  Meeting of the Committee of Selection


Presentation of Papers

Performance Report of the Department of Sri Lanka Railway for the year 2014


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. Salinda Dissanayake  
(ii) The Hon. Lucky Jayawardana   - 2 Petitions
(iii) The Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala   - 2 Petitions

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa was granted leave to introduce the following Bills;

(i) Kahawilgoda Jathika Uruma Uyana Concept Museum Development Fund (Incorporation)
(ii) Parents Foundation (Incorporation)

The above Bills (i) and (ii) were referred to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs and Minister of Social Empowerment and Welfare respectively for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).


Main Business of the House for Today

Resolution for the appointment of the Constitutional Assembly

Debated and adjourned for a future date.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1830 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Thursday 25th February 2016.

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