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


Presentation of Papers

Annual Reports of the Welfare Benefits Board for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019


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. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera                    
(ii)    The Hon. Premalal Jayasekara

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament

(i)    The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

Facilities for cultivation activities

(ii) The Hon. (Ven.) Athuraliye Rathana Thero

Renewable energy plan

Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy replied to the above Question.


Private Members’ Bills

The Hon. Hector Appuhamy was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled

“Jayamaga Development, Social Services and Charity Foundation (Incorporation)”


Main Business of the House for Today

The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 6 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-

(i) Five Resolutions under the Appropriation Act
(ii) Supplementary Sum – Head 240- Programme 02


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 1000 Hrs. on Thursday 9th June 2022.

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