President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present the Government’s Budget for 2027 to Parliament tomorrow (12).

The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was presented to Parliament for its first reading on October 7.

Following the Budget speech, the second reading debate is scheduled to be held over seven days, from November 13 to 20. The vote on the second reading is scheduled for 6.00 p.m. on November 20.

The Committee Stage debate is scheduled to commence on November 21 and continue for 19 days until December 14.

The vote on the third reading of the Budget is scheduled to take place at 6.00 p.m. on December 14.

Parliament is also scheduled to meet on Saturdays during the Budget debate period, excluding Sundays and public holidays.

Parliament Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera stated that special security arrangements have also been put in place to ensure security within Parliament throughout the Budget period.