PARLIAMENT

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


Presentation of Papers

Reports on the Submission of observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation and the institutions coming under its purview in the reports of the Committee on Public Accounts which were presented to Parliament.


Presentation of Reports from the Committees

The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation was presented by the Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha, the Chair of the Committee.


Presentation of Petitions

(i)    The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan                   
(ii)    The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage - Four Petitions
(iii)    The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake - Four Petitions
(iv)    The Hon. Sunil Biyanwila                          
(v)    The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka

(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)


Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament

The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

Amendment to the Online safety act, 15% tax on digital services etc.

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


Ministerial Statement

Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 28.02.2025 regarding construction of play grounds in villages in Northern Province.


Privilege

The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha, M.P. on 3rd March, 2025 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Leader of the House of Parliament, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.


Main Business of the House for Today

Appropriation Bill (2025) - Committee
(appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Managing flood threat in Ratnapura” was proposed by the Hon. Waruna Liyanage.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1847 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 5th March 2025.

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