The second reading debate on the 2027 Budget, the third budget presented by the National People’s Power (NPP) Government, is scheduled to begin in Parliament today (13).
The Budget proposals for the 2027 financial year were presented to Parliament yesterday (November 12) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The second reading debate will continue for seven days, concluding on November 20. The vote on the second reading is scheduled to be held at 6.00 p.m. on the same day.
Meanwhile, the Committee Stage debate, which constitutes the third reading of the Budget, will be held from November 21 to December 14, spanning 19 days.