February 18, Colombo (LNW): The highly anticipated debate on the second reading of the 2025 national budget will begin in Parliament today (18), marking the start of critical discussions on the country’s financial future.
The debate is set to run until February 25, culminating in a vote on the second reading of the budget later that evening.
This period is expected to be a significant opportunity for parliamentarians to deliberate on the budgetary proposals, including allocations for key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
Following the second reading debate, the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill will take place over a span of 19 days, including four Saturdays, from February 27 to 21.
This phase of the discussion will allow for a more detailed examination of specific budgetary allocations and the proposed distribution of public funds across various government departments and projects.
The final vote on the third reading of the Appropriation Bill is scheduled for 21 March at 6:00 PM. This will mark the conclusion of the budgetary process, with Parliament giving its final approval to the government’s financial plan for the year.
