PARLIAMENT

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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’  :  Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution


Presentation of Papers

Annual Reports of the Water Resources Board for the years 2012 and 2013


Presentation of Petitions

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

(i) The Hon. John Amaratunga  
(ii) The Hon. Kaveendiran Kodeeswaran  
(iii) The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Four Petitions
(iv) The Hon. Mohamed Navavi

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 23(2) of the Parliament

(i) The Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena

Great scarcity of drinking water in some areas of the country at present

(ii) The Hon. Douglas Devananda

Injustice caused to fishermen due to the irrigation tank development project at Iranamadu in Kilinochchi


Main Business of the House for Today

Regulations under the Land Acquisition Act

were passed by the House.


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on the “Permanent appointments for acting Principals” was moved by the Hon. Kaveendiran Kodeeswaran.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1850 Hrs. until 1030 Hrs. on Friday 7th October 2016.

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