PARLIAMENT

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


Presentation of Papers

Annual Report of the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the year 2012


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

Presentation of the Report of the Committee on Public Finance


Presentation of Petitions

Public Petition was presented by the following Hon. MP:-

The Hon. Abdul Haleem

(Petition stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 23(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena

Work to rule of the Customs Officers against the new legislation in place of the Customs Ordinance


Votes of Condolence

Votes of Condolence on the following Ex-Members of Parliament were taken up and completed:-

(i) The Late Hon. D.M. Gunasekara
(ii) The Late Hon. Indika Gunawardena


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Malith Jayathilake was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled

“Rajitha Kodithuwakku Foundation (Incorporation)”

The above Bill was referred to the Minister of Social Empowerment and Welfare for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1642 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 4th October 2016.

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