By Newswire Editorial

The Second Reading debate on the 2027 Budget will commence in Parliament today (13), following the presentation of the Budget proposals by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12).

The debate on the third Budget of the National People’s Power (NPP) government will be held for seven days, from November 13 to 20.

The vote on the Second Reading of the Budget is scheduled to take place on November 20 at 6.00 p.m.

Thereafter, the Committee Stage debate, also known as the Third Reading debate, will commence on November 21 and continue for 19 days until December 14, including four Saturdays.

The final vote on the 2027 Budget is scheduled to take place on December 14 at 6.00 p.m.

Parliament will convene at 9.30 a.m. on each day of the Budget debates, including Saturdays, excluding Sundays and public holidays. (Newswire)