PARLIAMENT

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


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Science and Technology was presented by the Hon. Chrishantha Abeysena, the Chair of the Committee.


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe                       
(ii)    The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody - Seven Petitions
(iii)    The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake - Five Petitions
(iv)    The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath - Two Petitions
(v)    The Hon. Muhammad Faizal - Two Petitions
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Ministerial Statement

Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Questions to the Prime Minister on 05.02.2025 regarding clearance issues, delay, etc. in container handling.


House agreed to the following Motion moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament-

Committee on High Posts

That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 127 of the Parliament and the resolution adopted by Parliament on 06th December 2024, as decided by the Committee of Selection on 22nd February 2025 the Chairmanship of the Committee on High Posts shall be held by the Prime Minister, Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya.


Main Business of the House for Today

Appropriation Bill (2025) - Second Reading (Sixth Allotted Day)
(appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Empowerment programme for disable people” was proposed by the Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva.


Thereafter, the Second Reading Debate on the Appropriation Bill (2025) was adjourned at 1830 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 25th February 2025.

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