MPs to debate Sri Lanka s prevailing situation in Parliament today

Today, on the 8th of October, Parliament in Sri Lanka will discuss an adjournment motion about the current situation in the country. The debate is set to run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Prior to the debate, Parliament will start at 9:30 a.m. This schedule was decided in a meeting yesterday, led by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. The first half hour, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., will be used for regular parliamentary business as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6). Following that, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., there will be a session for Questions for Oral Answers. Afterward, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., time has been set aside for Questions under Standing Order 27(2).