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


Presentation of Papers

(i)    Performance Report of the Department of Fiscal Policy for the year 2017

(ii)    Annual Report of the Associated Newspaper of Ceylon Limited for the year 2015
(iii)    Annual Report of the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission for the year 2015
(iv)    Annual Report of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka for the year 2016
(v)    Annual Report of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts for the year 2016
(vi)    Annual Report of the University of Ruhuna for the year 2016
(vii)    Annual Report of the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies of University of Kelaniya for the year 2016
(viii)    Annual Report of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology of University of Kelaniya for the year 2016
(ix)    Annual Report of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute for the year 2016


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

The Report of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, the Hon. Tilak Marapana.


Presentation of Petitions

Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa             -            Three Petitions                   
(Petitions stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions to the Prime Minister

Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-
(i)    Hon. Hesha Withanage
(ii)    Hon. Anura Dissanayaka


Presentation of Bills

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

“Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment)”

to amend the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 20 of 2009.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Vijitha Herath was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled

“to amend the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka”

The above Bill was referred to the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs for report to Parliament under Standing Order 52 (6) of the Parliament.


Main Business of the House for Today

Rules under the Post Office Ordinance

was approved by the House.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1656 Hrs. until 1000 Hrs. on Thursday 6th September 2018.

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