PARLIAMENT

The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.


Announcements by the Speaker

1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” filed at the Supreme Court     
2 : Thai Pongal celebration at the Parliament Complex
3 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business


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 under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

Issues regarding passport

The Hon. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the above Question.


Questions of Privilege

Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Not allocating time for him to speak in the Parliament


Main Business of the House for Today

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

(i)    Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act
(ii)    Notification under the Strategic Development Projects Act
(iii)    Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act
(iv)    Order under the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act


Adjournment Motion

Adjournment Motion on “Ensuring protection for Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka” was proposed by the Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney at Law.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1749 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 24th January 2025.

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