PARLIAMENT

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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’ :  Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business


Presentation of Papers

Annual Reports of the;

(i)    Department of Labour for the year 2015
(ii)   National Research Council for the year 2015
(iii)   National Crafts Council for the year 2015
(iv)  Colombo Commercial Fertilizers Ltd for the year 2015
(v)   Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation for the year 2015

(vi)  Annual Performance Report of the Department of Examinations for the year 2016


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    Hon. Susantha Punchinilame                    
(ii)    Hon. Lucky Jayawardana              -       Two Petitions
(iii)    Hon. Buddhika Pathirana              -       Three Petitions

(Petitions stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 23(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Anura Dissanayaka

Difficulties faced by the people due to the recent incident that took place in Galle, Gintota area


Privileges

The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. on 23rd November, 2017 in Parliament to the effect that privileges of the Members of Parliament have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament, was referred to the Committee on Privileges under Standing Order No. 127 of the Parliament.


Main Business of the House for Today

(i)    Appropriation Bill (2018) - Committee

Today is the Thirteenth Allotted Day of the Appropriation Bill (2018) – “Committee Stage Debate”.

The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 2 and 3 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-

(ii)    Annual Report and Accounts of Land Reform Commission - 2013
(iii)    Annual Report and Accounts of Land Reform Commission - 2014


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1929 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Saturday 25th November 2017.



[Budget 2018]

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