National Council sub-committees present reports to Speaker

The first report of the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programmes related to economic stabilization was presented to the National Council by its chairman MP Patali Champika Ranawaka on November 10.

Also, the summary progress report of the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programmes related to National Policy was presented to the National Council by its chairman MP Namal Rajapaksa.

These reports were presented when the National Council met on November 10 under the Chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana with the participation of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Chairman of the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programmes related to economic stabilization Patali Champika Ranawaka expressing his views said that this report was prepared following the discussions in which ministry officials and professional level experts were called before the sub-committee in relation to nine fields. He further said that the complete report of this sub-committee is expected to be presented in December.

Expressing his appreciation to the National Council sub-committee for the purpose of Economic Stabilization for compiling the report, the Speaker said that after tabling this report, steps will be taken to provide it to all MPs.

Addressing the Committee, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that these important recommendations presented by the National Council sub-committees are expected to be considered and implemented as soon as possible. The Prime Minister pointed out that we should work with relevant ministries and institutions for that purpose. The Prime Minister also said that he expects the support of all Members of Parliament regardless of party politics for that.

Expressing views about the progress of the National Council sub-committee on identifying short and medium-term programs related to National Policy, its chairman Namal Rajapaksa said that the National Council can play a major role in formulating policies that remain unchanged when governments change. He also pointed out that his sub-committee is engaged in such line of work with an integrated approach by coordinating all relevant institutions.

State Minister Sisira Jayakody, Members of Parliament Rohitha Abeygunawardana, Rishad Bathiudeen, A.L.M. Athaullah and Sagara Kariyawasam were present.