Special statutory body to oversee implementation of National Council’s proposals, recommendations

 

The National Council has discussed at length the establishment of a special statutory body to oversee the implementation of its proposals and recommendations. 

MPs Namal Rajapaksa and Patali Champika Ranawaka pointed out that the proposals and recommendations brought by the National Council should not be limited to a document and that they should be implemented and followed up accordingly. 

This was discussed at the National Council which met in Parliament on November 24 under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and the participation of PM Gunawardena. 

The National Council sub-committee on identifying short and medium-term programs related to National Policy chairman MP Namal Rajapaksa presented the suggestions made regarding obtaining the support of the university vice-chancellors and university lecturers for formulating national policies and regarding the progress of discussions with them. 

The Prime Minister further stated that the National Council should pay attention to the said.