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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’  :  House expresses its deep regret for the victims of Floods, Landslides, etc. due to Heavy rains prevailing in the Country
‘B’  :  Pirith Chanting Ceremony in the Parliamentary Complex
‘C’  :  Postponement of Inter Parliamentary meeting
‘D’  :  Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business


Presentation of Papers

Performance Report and Annual Accounts of the Public Service Commission for the year 2015


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan  
(ii) The Hon. Bandula Lal Bandarigoda  
(iii) The Hon. S. Viyalanderan

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Adjournment Motion

Continuation of the Adjournment Motion on the “Present Situation of Sri Lankan Airline Ltd. and its Future” moved by the Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha on 17.05.2016.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1830 Hrs. until 1030 Hrs. on Thursday 19th May 2016.

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