The government budget for the year 2025 is scheduled to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (17) at 10.30 am. This will be the first budget presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after assuming office.
The second reading debate on the budget is scheduled to be held for 7 days from February 18 to 25. The second reading vote on the budget is scheduled to be held on February 25 at 6.00 pm.
The committee stage debate on the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 is scheduled to be held for 19 days, including 4 Saturdays, from February 27 to March 21. It has also been decided that the third reading vote on the Appropriation Bill will be held on March 21 at 6.00 pm.