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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
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister said the Education Ministry’s concept paper had been shared with Members and remained open for further discussion, stressing that it sets out a strategic framework and does not include lesson content. She stated that an inquiry had been initiated into how NIE procedures were breached in preparing a contentious module, with a retired Secretary appointed to conduct a preliminary inquiry, and noted that the book was sealed, not distributed, and the lesson approved for removal. She requested that the web link not be further publicized while corrective action is underway and invited constructive proposals to strengthen the process. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Parliamentary ProcedureEducation Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister stated that a lesson identified as inappropriate, though presented as hypothetical, had been sealed and its distribution withheld after the Ministry was notified. She said the NIE Academic Advisory Board approved the Ministry’s recommendation to remove the lesson, and confirmed that it would be removed. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Education Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the Education Ministry limits collection of student data, keeps programme-related data confidential, and requires written parental consent before sharing student information, in line with the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022. She said those involved in the Grade Six English module had relevant academic and professional qualifications and were recruited under approved procedures. Addressing the contested activity, she said it did not require students to disclose personal information, but was deemed inappropriate in context; the module has been sealed, not distributed, and the relevant lesson approved for removal by the NIE Academic Advisory Board. Oral Questions: Prime Minister EducationJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister informed Parliament that the Presidential Secretariat had requested additional time to provide the necessary information. She stated that the answers would be presented to the House once the information is received. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary Reported incidents concerning local authorities have occurred in the Galle Municipal Council, Godakawela Pradeshiya Sabha, Jaffna Municipal Council, Poonakary Pradeshiya Sabha, and Velanai South Pradeshiya Sabha. Inquiries have been initiated or planned by the relevant Commissioners of Local Government, with a police complaint lodged regarding the Galle Municipal Council incident. The Prime Minister stated that, because local government is a devolved subject under the Thirteenth Amendment and Provincial Councils are inactive, the respective Governors will decide on further action after the inquiries conclude. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism had requested more time to provide the requested information. She undertook to furnish a comprehensive answer once the information is received. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister, in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, presented the 2024 annual reports and accounts of three university institutions and proposed their referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Capital, which was agreed to. She also tabled a report on virement transfers under the Veeramohan Programme for July to September 2025, as required under the State Accounts Management Act and the Appropriation Act. Papers Presented Public FinanceEducation Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister provided a written response on official vehicles assigned to the Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training appointed in November 2018. She stated that three vehicles—a Toyota Land Cruiser, an Audi Q7, and a Toyota Hilux—were used from 5 to 30 November 2018, with specified monthly fuel allocations and actual fuel consumption costs. She added that the final part of the question was not applicable. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister provided details in response to a question on official vehicles used by the Minister of Industry and Commerce appointed in November 2018. She stated that three vehicles, including a security vehicle, were assigned from 9 November to 15 December 2018, with monthly diesel allocations of 600 litres each under the relevant Public Expenditure Management Circular. She also tabled the fuel expenditure for November and December 2018 and said the remaining part of the question was not applicable. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Public Finance Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Provided details on the allocation of vehicle WP CAR-9294, a Mercedes Benz E300 Hybrid, to the former Minister of Housing and Social Welfare from 13 November 2018 to 2 January 2019. She stated that no fuel allowance was paid for the official vehicle during the relevant period, but 155 litres of Super Diesel worth Rs. 21,330 were issued through fuel vouchers, and noted that the applicable presidential circular allowed 500 litres of diesel monthly. She also requested one month’s time to answer a separate question raised by Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested one month’s time to provide replies to Question Nos. 04 (1588/2025) and 05 (1594/2025) raised by Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake on the day’s Order Paper. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Moved approval of the President’s Proclamation bringing Part II of the Public Security Ordinance into operation nationwide from 28 December 2025, seeking a one-month extension of emergency powers following Cyclone “Dicha.” She cited continuing displacement, damaged housing, landslide risks, the need for NBRO assessments before resettlement, uninterrupted essential services, and the continued operation of the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, while stating the powers would not be used for other purposes. She also addressed concerns over the Grade 6 English module, saying an investigation is under way through the NIE’s statutory procedures, the book has not been distributed, and disciplinary action will follow the findings. Debate: Public Security Ordinance Resolution and Delimitation Motion EnvironmentEducationLaw & Order Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister presented the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme, issued under the Welfare Benefits Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/03, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was agreed to. She also tabled a Presidential Proclamation under the Essential Public Services Act and a note on supplementary allocations from the Development Activities Programme under the Appropriation Act for November 2025. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2023 annual reports of the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences and the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Peradeniya. She moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Parliamentary ProcedureEducation Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary The Annual Report of the National Insurance Trust Fund for 2023 was presented to Parliament. It was moved and agreed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the Annual Report of Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited for 2021/2022. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya expressed sorrow over the deaths of two women and stated that the Government is investigating the matter and will take necessary action, while avoiding detailed comment until the inquiry is completed. She said further information could be provided by the Health State Minister. She also affirmed support for expanding the Fundamental Rights chapter to include economic, social and cultural rights alongside civil and political rights, supported by strong institutions. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Justice & Human RightsHealthcare Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will pursue a new Constitution, including abolition of the Executive Presidency and establishment of a parliamentary system with a non-executive President, after public consultation, Cabinet consideration and a referendum. She said Provincial Council elections will be held as soon as possible, but the Government must first decide whether to proceed under the 2017 delimitation-based framework or amend the law to revert to the previous system, with funds allocated in the 2026 Budget. She also outlined Cabinet-approved steps to study and draft legislation for a Public Prosecutor’s Office through a technical expert committee, followed by Legal Draftsman and Attorney-General review before submission to Parliament. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the answer to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s question to the Prime Minister, raised on 10 September 2025, would be provided by Hon. Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Energy. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented Supplementary Estimate No. 01 of 2026 and related documents under the Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. She also presented annual reports of the National Institute of Education for 2022 and 2023 and the State Printing Corporation for 2023, referring them to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. She further tabled a report on observations and actions taken under Standing Order 119(4) regarding Sri Lanka Customs matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts, and moved its referral to that Committee. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →