Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year.
According to the Parliamentary Secretariat, the House will meet at 9.30 a.m. under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
During today’s sitting, regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act are scheduled to be taken up for debate.
In addition, a resolution relating to the proclamation issued under the Public Security Ordinance, declared through an Extraordinary Gazette on December 28, is also due to be debated.
Furthermore, a resolution seeking approval to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to examine the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be conducted, and to make proposals and recommendations in this regard, is scheduled to be presented to Parliament, the Parliamentary Secretariat said.
Parliament is scheduled to sit until January 9, 2026, during which several Bills are also expected to be presented and passed.
