PARLIAMENT

Presentation of Bills

Elections (Special Provisions)

The Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Social Services moved a Bill to make provision for a voter who is subject to a disability to be accompanied by a person when voting at elections; and to amend the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance ( Chapter 262), the Parliamentary Elections Act, No.1 of 1981, the Referendum Act, No. 7 of 1981, the Presidential Elections Act, No. 15 of 1981 and the Provincial Councils Elections Act, No. 2 of 1988; and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.


The Hon. (Mrs) Sriyani Wijewickrama was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled "Maithripala Senanayake Foundation (Incorporation)".


Main Business of the House for Today

Two Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act

were passed by the House.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1700 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Thursday 10th February 2011.

 

 

 

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