PARLIAMENT

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


Announcements by the Speaker

A : Co-opted Members to serve on Legislative Standing Committee for the consideration of the “Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Bill”   
B : Co-opted Members to serve on Legislative Standing Committee for the consideration of the “Ruhunu Awakening Organization (Incorporation) Bill”  


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, the Chair of the Committee.


Questions of Privilege

Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera

Hon. Chandima Weerakkody’s privilege matter regarding him


Main Business of the House for Today

The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 3 of today’s Order Paper) were moved by the House.:-

(i) Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill
(ii)    Finance Bill
(iii)    Supplementary Sum — Programme 01


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1205 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Monday 11th December 2023.

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