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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Colombo

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education

Profession: University Lecturer

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Speeches 536 #7 of 225·#3 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Education 213 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate

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536 speeches
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya criticized the previous Government’s pandemic-era decision affecting funeral and religious practices, stating it was insensitive, cruel, and lacked scientific basis. She said the current Government would not permit decisions that disrespect any community’s traditions or protect officials who act unscientifically or oppressively. She added that the affected community deserves redress and that the Government is prepared to discuss appropriate measures without causing further trauma or politicizing the issue. Oral Question: Cremation of COVID-19 Victims (Q.9/2024) Religion & CultureJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary A full response to the matter would be provided under Question No. 10, which was scheduled for an oral answer. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the supplementary question was not related to the original question. She indicated that the matter would be addressed later when answering Oral Question No. 10. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Wayamba University was established with four faculties under the Gazette of 17 August 1999: Applied Sciences, Business Studies and Finance, Agriculture and Plantation Management, and Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition. It now has six faculties, with Medicine and Technology added, but no proposal has been submitted to establish an Engineering Faculty, so the University Grants Commission has not approved one. Oral Question: Wayamba University Faculties Details (Q.106/2024) Education Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Annual reports for the University of Ruhuna and the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies for 2022, along with a regulation under the Strategic Development Projects Act relating to Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited, were tabled and proposed for referral to the relevant Committees. A note under the Ministry of National Budget Department on supplementary provisions for the Development Programme under the Disposal of Property Act was also tabled. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya congratulated the newly appointed Speaker of the Tenth Parliament, noting his political experience, district representation, and suitability for the office. She expressed confidence that he would uphold the decorum and standards expected by the public and wished him success in carrying out his duties. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya formally proposed the name of Hon. Jagath Wickramaratne, Member of Parliament, for election to the Office of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. The intervention was a procedural nomination made during parliamentary proceedings. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the matter had been resolved and informed Parliament that Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa, representing the Ampara District, had been nominated as the Government nominee. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 December 2024 AI summary The Prime Minister presented Supplementary Estimate No. 15 of 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was agreed to. She also presented the 2022 Annual Performance Report of the Judicial Service Commission Secretariat and moved its referral to the relevant Committee, which was likewise agreed to. Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented Supplementary Estimate No. 14 of 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was agreed to. She also presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions relating to Election Commission matters in a Committee on Public Accounts report, and moved that it be referred back to the Committee on Public Accounts, which was also agreed to. Papers: Supplementary Estimate No. 14 of 2024 and Vote on Account Resolution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that both the Deputy Minister and the Ministry Secretary were present and had invited the protestors for discussions, but the invitation was refused. She noted that the protestors had already been informed the issue would be taken up at Cabinet, yet they still declined to engage. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 3 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya responded to Opposition concerns about a protest outside the Ministry of Education, stating that Cabinet had approved her proposal to address the grievances of development officers. She said she had held several discussions with their representatives and that the Government was acting to resolve problems caused by past ad hoc recruitment practices. She denied that the Police had been deployed to suppress the protest, saying they responded to developments at the site, and asserted that the Government had a plan to address both this issue and related systemic problems. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) EducationLaw & Order Read →
  • 3 December 2024 AI summary The Prime Minister moved that Parliament approve the President’s Statement of Government Policy presented on 21 November 2024, arguing that the recent electoral mandate rejected corruption, elite politics, ethno-nationalism, and abusive governance practices. She said the new Government would prioritize rule of law, public participation, transparency, evidence-based policymaking, and policy continuity to restore economic, social, and political stability. She also defended the composition of the Cabinet as scientifically structured, cost-conscious, and based on qualifications and competencies. Debate: President's Policy Statement Parliamentary ProcedureEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 3 December 2024 AI summary Several supplementary estimates, fiscal reports, a Strategic Development Projects Act notification, and institutional reports were presented and referred to the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee on Public Accounts, or other relevant committees as appropriate. The Prime Minister also tabled reports relating to the Ombudsman, oversight follow-up under Standing Order 119(4), and the Election Commission’s report on the 2018 Local Authorities Elections. Regulations under the Universities Act establishing new departments at Eastern University were also laid on the Table. Papers: Supplementary Estimates and Notifications Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 November 2024 AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya congratulated the newly appointed Speaker of the Tenth Parliament and expressed confidence in his suitability for the office. She said his record of advocating for the people and a clean political culture positioned him to help safeguard the dignity of Parliament and restore public trust in the institution. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 November 2024 AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya formally proposed Hon. (Dr.) Asoka Sapumal Ranwala as a suitable candidate for the position of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. The statement was a procedural nomination addressed to the Secretary-General of Parliament. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →