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


Announcements by the Speaker

A : Receipt of the copy of a petition filed at the Supreme Court


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

The Report from the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, the Chair of the Committee.


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    The Hon. Jayantha Samaraweera                    
(ii)    The Hon. M. S. Thowfeek             -  Two Petitions                   
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Main Business of the House for Today

The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 4 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-

(i) Three Notifications under the Excise Ordinance
(ii) Resolution under the Customs Ordinance


Questions at the Adjournment Time

Two Questions were asked by following Members of Parliament:-
(i)    The Hon. M. Udayakumar
(ii)    The Hon. (Dr.) Thilak Rajapakshe


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Media reports regarding money transported to Uganda by Sri Lankan Airlines” was proposed by the Hon. Hesha Withanage.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 1000 Hrs. on Thursday 21st April 2022.

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