March 04, Colombo (LNW): The ongoing debate on the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, commonly referred to as the Committee Stage debate, continues for the fourth consecutive day today (04).
As Parliament continues to scrutinise the bill, lawmakers will focus on the expenditure allocations for the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, as well as the Ministry of Labour.
The Committee Stage debate, which commenced on February 27, is scheduled to run for a total of 19 days, spanning across weekdays and four Saturdays, with the final session taking place on March 21.
During this period, MPs will deliberate on the various spending proposals outlined in the bill, discussing the financial allocations for each government ministry and state institution.
The debate will culminate in a vote on the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, which is set for 21 March at 6.00 PM.
The bill, once passed, will outline the government’s financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year, determining how funds will be allocated across various sectors, including public administration, local governance, and labour.
