February 28, Colombo (LNW): The Parliament of Sri Lanka is in the midst of the second day of its debate on the third reading of the 2025 Budget Appropriation Bill, also known as the Committee Stage debate.
This important session is designed to examine and approve the government’s planned expenditure for the upcoming financial year, and today’s discussions will focus on key areas of national security.
The parliamentary agenda for today includes a detailed examination of the budgets allocated to the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.
These crucial ministries, responsible for maintaining the country’s security infrastructure, will face scrutiny as lawmakers debate how public funds should be allocated for their operations in the coming year.
The Committee Stage debate, which began on February 27, is scheduled to run for a total of 19 days, concluding on March 21. This period will include sessions on four Saturdays, ensuring that all aspects of the budget are thoroughly discussed.
Lawmakers will have the opportunity to propose amendments and question ministers about their expenditure plans during these sessions.
The final vote on the third reading of the Appropriation Bill is set to take place on March 21 at 6.00 PM. This vote will be a decisive moment in determining the government’s financial framework for the year ahead, shaping the allocation of funds across various sectors, from defence and public security to education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
