October 20, Colombo (LNW): Parliament is scheduled to hold a four-day sitting from today (20) until Friday (23), with debates on the country’s current situation, public debt management and several proposed legislative amendments forming part of the agenda.
According to the Secretary-General’s Office of Parliament, today’s proceedings will include an adjournment debate initiated by the Opposition, which intends to use the opportunity to discuss matters concerning the prevailing situation in the country.
Chief Opposition Whip and MP Gayantha Karunathilaka confirmed that the Opposition plans to move the adjournment motion today, allowing MPs to raise issues they consider important to the public and the country’s current circumstances.
Meanwhile, MP Mujibar Rahuman has drawn attention to concerns surrounding several Bills introduced in Parliament by the Government, adding to the range of issues expected to feature in parliamentary discussions.
Tomorrow (21), MPs are scheduled to consider a resolution under the Public Debt Management Act, alongside a supplementary estimate submitted for parliamentary approval. These proceedings will focus on the relevant financial and public debt management matters placed before the House.
On Thursday (22), Parliament is due to conduct the Second Reading debate on two Bills proposing amendments to laws governing poisons, opium and dangerous drugs. The discussions will provide an opportunity for MPs to examine the proposed changes before the legislative process advances.
The final day of the sitting, Friday (23), will feature the Second Reading debate on the Dog Registration Bill, which is aimed at eradicating rabies. The proposed legislation is expected to be considered in the context of efforts to address the disease and strengthen measures relating to dog registration.
The four-day programme is set to cover a broad range of political, financial and legislative matters, with the Secretary-General’s Office of Parliament confirming the scheduled business for the week.
