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Sitting of Friday, 9 May 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 265 speeches· 75 speakers

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  3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: National-Level Stadiums in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1/2024) 14 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary The Hon. Imran Maharoof asked the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide details on the number and locations of national-level stadiums in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. He sought clarification on the suspended development of Mc Heyzer Stadium in Trincomalee following the discovery of human bone fragments during excavation, and asked whether excavation would resume and whether the stadium would be developed into an international-level cricket venue.

      Infrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

      AI summary The Minister provided details of seven national-level stadiums in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, including their districts and locations. He said construction at the Trincomalee facility had been halted following a court order after human bone fragments were found, but permission to proceed was granted in 2017 and recommencement was arranged for September 2024. He added that no decision had been taken to develop it as an international cricket stadium, while Rs. 50 million had been allocated to CECB for completing the ground and Rs. 250 million for a pavilion, with further plans for several indoor and court sports facilities.

      Public FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

      AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the Government on plans to develop the historic Mc Heyzer Stadium in Trincomalee, asking what funds have been allocated, which works will begin first, and which sports the upgraded venue will support. He also asked whether the Ministry has programmes or allocations to rehabilitate basic local authority grounds in areas such as Kinniya, Muttur, Kucchaveli, Pulmoddai, Kantale and Thoppur, noting that many national-level athletes from Trincomalee train in those areas.

      InfrastructureEmployment Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

      AI summary Funds have been allocated in 2025 to develop sports facilities in underserved districts of the North and East, particularly Batticaloa and Trincomalee. The Minister stated that Rs. 400 million has been set aside for targeted programmes, including constructing new playing fields and upgrading basic facilities such as volleyball courts into larger sports complexes, to address the lack of infrastructure and support local sporting talent.

      Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Full speech →
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    • The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB

      AI summary T.K. Jayasundara indicated that he would ask the question before the House.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down.

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    • The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism for details on the tourist comfort centre established in Mahiyanganaya by the Uva Provincial Ministry of Tourism. He sought information on the premises’ size, construction cost, purpose and whether that purpose had been achieved, as well as whether the building had been leased, the lessee’s name and the monthly rent.

      InfrastructureForeign Affairs Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Tourism JJB

      AI summary Responding on behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that the Mahiyanganaya tourist centre covers 6,928 square metres and was built at a cost of Rs. 10,394,662.02 by the Uva Provincial Ministry of Tourism to provide facilities for local and foreign tourists. He said it is currently leased to Mr. Ravindra Anura Widanagama for Rs. 36,000 per month, and that the original objective does not appear to be fulfilled under the present arrangement. He added that leased state properties under the Ministry are to be revalued by the Government Valuation Department and re-leased under proper market conditions and procedures.

      InfrastructurePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake JJB

      AI summary Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake questioned the lease of a 900-square-metre building reportedly costing Rs. 10,394,662 but rented for Rs. 36,000 per month, arguing that the rate is far below market value and asking what steps will be taken to rectify any politically influenced decision. He also asked whether the Ministry would act on alleged irregular land allocations in Badulla District, including areas linked to tourism sites such as Mini World’s End, Green View Village and Annasgala, which he said could obstruct tourism development projects.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Tourism JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister of Tourism said leased properties would be revalued by the Government Valuation Department and regularized at market-based lease rates. He added that inquiries are underway into past releases of Land Reform Commission lands, with temporary suspensions on alienations, and that the Government would seek to secure land required for tourism projects once those inquiries are completed.

      Land & HousingInfrastructure Full speech →
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