Parliament issued a statement yesterday (18) regarding the commencement of the Ninth Parliament session and the election of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker of the House and the Deputy Chairman of Committees.
In the statement issued by the communications department, it was mentioned that MPs have not been appointed from the Our People’s Power Party and the United National Party for their National List seats and nominations have not been made to these two seats.
It further mentioned that all health precautions have been taken in consultation with health officials from the Health Ministry regarding COVID-19. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will begin the ceremonial activities on August 20 leading up to other official matters regarding Parliament.
The Ninth Parliament will commence sessions on Thursday, August 20, with several measures post-COVID-19.
