President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget to Parliament tomorrow (12) afternoon.

Parliament is scheduled to convene at 1.30 p.m., with the President set to deliver the Budget Speech during the presentation of the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2027.

The Budget debate will span 26 days, from November 13 to December 14, according to the parliamentary schedule.

The Second Reading Debate is scheduled to take place from November 13 to November 20, with the vote on the Second Reading set for 6.00 p.m. on November 20.

Meanwhile, the Committee Stage Debate will be held from November 21 to December 14, covering 19 days, including four Saturdays. The vote on the Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill is scheduled for 6.00 p.m. on December 14.

The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was presented to Parliament for its First Reading on October 7.

During the Budget period, parliament will conduct its regular business from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., in accordance with Standing Orders 22(1) to 22(6).

This will be followed by five Questions for Oral Answers from 10.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., while one question under Standing Order 27(2) will be taken up from 10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

The Budget Debate will be conducted daily from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.