Hon. Amila Prasad, M.P.
Profession: Teacher
Speeches 73 #68 of 225·#23 in party
Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Public Finance 38 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment
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Speech history
73 speeches- 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. K.A. Ranjani Kusumalatha of Kotadeniyawa, Polwatta. Petitions Presented by Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad seconded the adjournment motion moved by Hon. Mujibur Rahman regarding Meelad Vidyalaya. Adjournment Debate: Additional Building for Meelad Vidyalaya, Dehiwala Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad argued that the Budget should focus more on credible revenue generation, private-sector-led growth, and reducing the State’s footprint rather than expanding expenditure and promises. He welcomed the Government’s engagement with the IMF, India and the United States, and its apparent shift away from isolationist or socialist policies, but questioned how the spending gap would be funded without new taxes or borrowing. He also said digitalization should be used to rationalize the public service, criticised the proposal to create 30,000 new government jobs as contradictory, and urged the creation of a pension fund mechanism to manage future liabilities from salary and pension changes. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad argued that Sri Lanka cannot rebuild or expand exports through import restrictions, high import taxes, or protectionist policies, because consumers and key export sectors depend heavily on imported goods and inputs. He said quality standards and enforcement should replace punitive duties, and cited the fertilizer restrictions under Gotabaya Rajapaksa as an example of how import controls damaged production. He identified high energy costs, restrictive land policies, and rigid labour laws as major barriers to investment and export growth, calling for reforms including lower energy costs, expanded wind and solar power in the North and East, and greater openness to market-based trade policy. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceEmployment Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Amila Prasad questioned the accuracy of the statistics under discussion, suggesting that there may be errors or shortcomings in the figures presented. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad criticized the Government for repeatedly invoking the “76 years” narrative and urged it to act prudently rather than becoming inactive in practical politics. He stated that the Opposition does not seek to oppose for its own sake and that citizens should be able to benefit from Government measures. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Amila Prasad moved an adjournment motion calling for an immediate programme to reduce the cost of living, citing high prices, shortages, failed price controls, higher fees, and reduced senior citizens’ deposit interest. He argued that the Government should move from allegations about past corruption to concrete action, including recovering stolen funds, earning dollars and rupees, and restoring living standards after the economic crisis. He criticized aspects of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and transport-related measures as ad hoc and potentially harmful to small businesses and the middle class, and urged the Government to set clear economic targets on income, GDP, services, and tourism. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceCost of Living Read →
- 18 December 2024 AI summary Amila Prasad sought clarification from the Minister on the specific parameters used by the Consumer Affairs Authority, distinguishing the request from the views of the Minister or the Government. The intervention was framed as a procedural question about the basis on which the Authority acts or makes determinations. Adjournment Questions Cost of Living Read →
- 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad argued that the fixed Rs. 5 retail margin on rice is inadequate for retailers in areas farther from production centres, such as Gampaha or Marandagahamula, due to additional costs including packaging. He said this has discouraged retailers from purchasing rice, contributing to shortages in the market, and distinguished the issue from wholesale pricing. Adjournment Questions Cost of Living Read →
- 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad questioned the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development on the current rice shortage and high prices ahead of the festive season. He sought details on the basis for setting wholesale and retail price margins, the available stocks of Nadu rice and paddy, whether further imports are planned, and what measures will prevent future shortages and control prices. He also asked why rice imports were delayed and whether the Government intends to use buffer stocks or imports to regulate prices in future. Adjournment Questions Cost of LivingAgriculture Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Amila Prasad criticized the Government for expanding welfare programmes such as “Aswesuma” and child-related assistance while failing to deliver tax relief expected by the middle class. He argued that, despite accusing Sajith Premadasa of welfare populism, the Government had adopted similar welfare measures using public funds, whereas his party leader had used party funds for such assistance. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Amila Prasad requested an additional two minutes of speaking time from the Deputy Chairperson. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad thanked voters in Mirigama and Gampaha and said his right-wing movement would use its mandate while urging the new Government to clearly define whether it intends to pursue a genuine left economic path rather than policies he associated with Ranil Wickremesinghe. He questioned the Government’s references to a “76-year curse,” saying recent relief measures suggested funds remained from previous administrations, and called for a clear timeline to implement promised production-based industries, anti-corruption laws, and development measures. He also sought clarity on foreign policy, particularly relations with India, the future of Adani projects, and whether the Government would remain non-aligned or tilt toward China. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceEmployment Read →