Parliament is scheduled to meet from today (20) until October 23, with debates on an Opposition motion, public debt management and several legislative amendments on the agenda, the Secretary-General’s Office of Parliament announced.
An adjournment motion moved by the Opposition to discuss the current situation in the country is scheduled to be debated today.
Tomorrow (21), Parliament is expected to debate a resolution under the Public Debt Management Act and a supplementary estimate for approval.
Chief Opposition Whip and MP Gayantha Karunathilaka said the Opposition intends to move the adjournment motion to discuss the country’s current situation.
Meanwhile, MP Mujibar Rahuman raised concerns regarding several Bills presented to Parliament by the Government.
On Thursday (22), Parliament is scheduled to hold the Second Reading debate on two Bills seeking to amend legislation relating to poisons, opium and dangerous drugs.
The Second Reading debate on the Dog Registration Bill, aimed at eradicating rabies, is scheduled for Friday (23), the Secretary-General’s Office of Parliament said.
