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


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’ :  Investigations into the incidents that had taken place on the floor of the House on 14th, 15th and 16th November 2018
‘B’ :  Action to be taken to stop calling police security around the Chamber
‘C’ :  Speaker’s ruling for debating today’s motion in the House


Main Business of the House for Today

Resolution relating to that Secretary to the Prime Minister has no authority to approve any expenditure drawn from the funds of the Republic (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)

Division was taken (123 in favour; 0 against) and approved by the House.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1230 Hrs. until 1030 Hrs. on Friday 30th November 2018.

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