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

(i)    Performance Report of the Department of External Resources for the year 2017
(ii)    Performance Report of the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs for the year 2017
(iii)    Performance Report of the Department of National Planning for the year 2017
(iv)    Performance Report of the Department of Legal Affairs for the year 2017
(v)    Performance Report of the Department of Treasury Operation for the year 2017
(vi)    Performance Report of the Department of Development Finance for the year 2017
(vii)    Performance Report of the Department of State Accounts for the year 2017
(viii)    Annual Performance Report of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition of Parliament for the year 2017
(ix)    Annual Performance Report and Accounts of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2017
(x)    Performance and Accounts Report of the District Secretariat—Ratnapura for the year 2017
(xi)    Annual Performance Report and Accounts of the District Secretariat—Kalutara for the year 2017
(xii)    Performance Report and Accounts of the District Secretariat—Trincomalee for the year 2017
(xiii)    Annual Performance Report and Accounts of the District Secretariat—Mannar for the year 2017
(xiv)    Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management for the year 2017
(xv)    Annual Performance Report of the Galle Heritage Foundation for the year 2015


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

(i)    The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Business and Commerce was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana.

(ii)    The Report of the Committee on Energy was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. Chandima Gamage.


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    Hon. John Amaratunga                   -          Two Petitions               
(ii)    Hon. Gamini Lokuge                        -          Two Petitions         
(iii)    Hon. Ravi Karunanayake                   
(iv)    Hon. Ranjith Aluvihare                     -          Four Petitions         
(v)    Hon. Buddhika Pathirana                  -          Nine Petitions
(vi)    Hon. Chandima Gamage

(Petitions stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions to the Prime Minister

Four Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-

(i)    Hon. Buddhika Pathirana
(ii)    Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardana
(iii)    Hon. Anura Dissanayaka
(iv)    Hon. (Mrs.) Shanthi Sriskandarasa


Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Douglas Devananda

Illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers


Main Business of the House for Today

The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were passed by the House-

(i)    Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) (Amendment) Bill - with amendments
(ii)    Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Strengthening of Dhamma School Education” was proposed by the Hon. Bandula Lal Bandarigoda.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1930 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 7th June 2018.

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