Members of Parliament have been notified on the final draft on the amendments to The parliamentary standing orders.

General Secretary of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake said, the standing order committee that convened last Tuesday under the auspices of the Speaker, obtained the approval on 47 amendments.

The draft of amendments on standing orders includes 156 amendments.

The remaining amendments are to be submitted for approval on February 8.

The amendments on parliamentary standing orders contain proposals to strengthen Parliamentary proceedings.

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