Parliamentary Committee of Selection appointed

The Committee of Selection has been appointed to serve during the First Session of the Ninth Parliament in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 114 of Parliament, the Department of Communication of the Parliament said.

The Select Committee is chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and consists of 12 Members of Parliament including the Leaders of Political Parties and their Representatives.

Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva, Dinesh Gunawardena, Johnston Fernando, Douglas Devananda, Dullas Alahapperuma, Wimal Weerawansa, Prasanna Ranatunga and MPs Lakshman Kiriella, Gayantha Karunatilake, Rauff Hakeem, Vijitha Herath and Selvam Adaikkalanathan represent the Committee.