Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill passed in parliament

The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill debated in Parliament today (Jan. 09) has been passed by a majority vote.

The debate on the Second Reading of the Bill was held from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the end of the debate, MP G. G. Ponnambalam of Ahila Ilankai Thamil Congress (AITC) called for a division for the said Bill.

     

In the voting held, 48 votes had been cast in favour of the Bill while only 7 votes were cast against. Accordingly, the Second Reading of the Bill was passed by a majority of 41 votes.

Amendments were added to the Bill during the Committee and accordingly the Bill was passed with amendments.

Meanwhile, the National Hydrographic Bill, which was debated today, was also passed with amendments and without a vote.