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.
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.
