Presentation of Budget tomorrow, debate for 23 days

The Budget debate lasting for 23 days will commence on Saturday, November 8, - day after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake  in his capacity as the Minister of Finance  present the 2026 Budget in Parliament tomorrow at 1.30 p.m.

The budget debate is due to continue until  December 5.

The  Second Reading Debate from November 8 to 14 with the vote due to take place at 6.00 pm on November 14.

The Committee Stage Debate will take place from November 15 to December 5 with the third Reading Vote on December 5 at 6.00 pm.

Accordingly the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 will take place for 17 days.

During the Budget Period the Budget Debate will be held every day, including Saturdays, except for public holidays and Sundays. Also, during the Committee Stage Debate Period, Parliament is scheduled to meet at 9.30 a.m. on Mondays and at 9.00 a.m. on all other days.

Accordingly, during this period, in addition to the business under Standing Orders 22(1) to (6), time has been allocated for 5 Questions for Oral Answers and 1 Question under Standing Orders 27(2).

Also, during this period, the Budget Debate is scheduled to be held until 6.00 p.m. and on all days except voting days, from 6.00 to 6.30 p.m., time will be allotted for Motions at the Adjournment Time based on a 50:50 allocation between the Government and the Opposition.