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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’  :  Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business
‘B’  :  Member appointment to serve in the Committee on Public Finance


Questions under Standing Order 23(2)

The Hon. Douglas Devananda

Increase the Investment in Jaffna District and provide employment for the unemployed youth


Ministerial Statements

(i) The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply - Regarding the Rectification effects from the emergency situation of the Country due to extreme weather conditions

(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Minister of Finance - Regarding the current situation

(iii) The Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Minister of Disaster Management - Regarding flood and other disaster relief activities by the Ministry

made statements in the House.


Main Business of the House for Today

Supplementary Sum—Head 240— Programme 2

was duly passed by the House.


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on the “Salt Production of the Hambantota Salt Ltd.” was moved by the Hon. Nihal Galappaththi.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1155 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 7th June 2016.

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