Parliament to convene from 22nd to 25th of February

The Committee on Parliamentary Business at a meeting held on Thursday (Feb. 17), decided to hold Parliamentary sessions next week from the 22nd to 25th of February, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, the Leader of the House announced.

Accordingly, during the session on Tuesday (Feb. 22), a regulation under the Licensing of Produce Brokers Act and a regulation under the Rubber Replanting Subsidy Act are to be approved in Parliament.

On Wednesday (Feb. 23), an adjournment debate by the Opposition will be taken up.

An amendment to the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance and an order to gazette the Coconut Tree under the Felling of Trees (Control) Act, will be tabled in Parliament on Thursday, (Feb. 24).

Moreover, several regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and orders under the Strategic Development Projects Act will also be tabled in parliament for approval.