The Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker took the Chair.


Announcements by the Speaker

A : Special meeting with Party Leaders regarding current crisis in the country
B : Co-opted Members to serve on Legislative Standing Committee for the consideration of the Bill entitled “Contempt of Courts”
C : Appointment of Leader of the House of Parliament and the Chief Government Whip


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

The Report and the Minutes of the Legislative Standing Committee on the Bill entitled “Sri Shakyasinharama Viharastha Karyasadhaka Sanvidanaya (Incorporation)” was presented by the Hon. Wasantha Yapabandara.


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    The Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma                    
(ii)    The Hon. Wimal Weerawansa                    
(iii)    The Hon. Ashok Abeysinghe                    
(iv)    The Hon. Sampath Athukorala                   
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Privilege

The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. Jayantha Ketagoda, M.P. on 10th March, 2022 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.


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) Regulations under the Medical Ordinance
(ii) Regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act


Questions at the Adjournment Time

Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-
(i)    The Hon. Upul Mahendra Rajapaksha
(ii)    The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1628 Hrs. until 1000 Hrs. on Wednesday 20th April 2022.

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