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


Announcements by the Speaker

Uproar that took place on the Floor of the House on Tuesday the 03rd of May 2016


Presentation of Papers

Annual Reports of the;

(i) Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka for the year 2014
(ii) Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka for the year 2013
(iii) National Transport Commission for the year 2012
(iv) Rubber Research Board for the year 2013
(v) National Savings Bank for the year 2014
(vi) Bank of Ceylon for the year 2014
(vii) Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute for the year 2013

(viii) Performance Report of the Department of Motor Traffic for the year 2015


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam   - 2 Petitions
(ii) The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti    - 2 Petitions

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 23(2)

The Hon. Douglas Devananda

Northern Province Development project


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. (Mrs.) Sriyani Wijewickrama was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled

“B.Y. Thudawe Social Welfare Foundation (Incorporation)”

The above Bill was referred to the Minister of Social Empowerment and Welfare for report to Parliament under Standing Order No. 47 (5) of Parliament.


Main Business of the House for Today

Supplementary Sum—Head 240— Programme 2

Division was taken (33 in favour; 31 against) and passed by the House.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1759 Hrs. until 1030 Hrs. on Friday 6th May 2016.

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