The Hon. J. M. Ananda Kumarasiri, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.


Announcements by the Speaker

‘A’ :  Meeting of the Constitutional Assembly


Presentation of Papers

(i)    Annual Report and Accounts of the University of Kelaniya for the year 2016
(ii)    Annual Report of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the year 2016
(iii)    Annual Report of the Ceylon Fertilizer Company Ltd for the year 2016
(iv)    Annual Report of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health for the year 2016

(v)    Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Labour, Trade Union Relations and Sabaragamuwa Development for the year 2017


Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Douglas Devananda

Relief for people affected by flood in Kilinochchi 

Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration & Disaster Management replied to the above Question.


Ministerial Statements

Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development and Youth Affairs, the Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe made a Ministerial Statement regarding the political, social and economic challenges that our country facing today.


Main Business of the House for Today

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

(i)    Order under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act
(ii)    Recovery of Damages for the Death of a Person Bill - with amendments


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Shortage of Sinhala medium teachers in Northern Province” was proposed by the Hon. Bimal Rathnayake.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1908 Hrs. until 1330 Hrs. on Friday 11th January 2019.

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