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
‘B’ :  Meetings of the Constitutional Assembly


Presentation of Papers

Annual Reports of the;

(i)    Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies for the year 2015
(ii)   Cey-Nor Foundation Ltd for the year 2014
(iii)  Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board for the year 2015
(iv)  Sri Lanka Export Development Board for the years 2013 and 2014

(v)    Performance Report of the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government for the year 2016


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

(i)    The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Transport and Communication was presented by the Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa.

(ii)    The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. Malith Jayathilake.


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi                    
(ii)    Hon. Buddhika Pathirana                             -      Five Petitions
(iii)    Hon. Malith Jayathilake

(Petitions stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Ministerial Statements

Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, the Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe made a Ministerial Statement regarding the Economic policies and future development plans of the government


Presentation of Bills

The Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, the Chief Government Whip presented the Bill entitled

“Local Authorities (Special Provisions)”

to provide for calling of fresh nominations and the holding of elections in respect of two Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Northern Province where elections to such sabhas have been postponed due to unforeseen and urgent circumstances; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Bandula Lal Bandarigoda was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled

“Hesha Friendship Foundation (Incorporation)”

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


Main Business of the House for Today

Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act

was approved by the House.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1607 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 7th November 2017.

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