The Parliamentary debate on the reports of the Bond Commisison and PRECIFAC commenced a short while ago.

According to sources in Parliament, the debate is scheduled to be concluded at 4. 30 pm.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe also attended Parliament today to take part in the debate, despite the election campaign of the party.

However, it is also learnt that the budget will continue after the Local Government election on February 10.