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Sitting of Wednesday, 19 November 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 241 speeches· 95 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education whether she was aware of the history and current status of land donated in 2003 to the Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund, including the establishment and closure of a vocational training institute and alleged attempts in 2023 to take the land into private possession. He requested information on what steps could be taken to transfer the land to a suitable government institution for public use.

      Corruption & Governance ReformLand & HousingEducation Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

      AI summary The Prime Minister, as Minister of Education, said the Ministry has no official records confirming the establishment of the Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund under Act No. 28 of 2000 or the donation of land in Pansilgoda, Minuwangoda. She stated that the land had been given to the Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority under a 2007 agreement to operate a training centre, but the centre was vacated in 2021 due to subsidence risk and handed back to the Fund for repairs. She added that the Ministry and SLVTA have had no ownership or connection to the land or building since 2021, so no response could be given on transferring it for public purposes.

      EducationLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question alleging that land granted for a public-purpose fund established under an Incorporation Act had been converted to private use. He stated that a building constructed in 2005 was closed in 2021, demolished in 2023, fenced, and planted with coconuts, and urged action against the alleged misuse of public assets.

      Land & HousingCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the matter raised should be referred to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. She clarified that the Ministry of Education has no involvement in the issue.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question about the status of a Fund, stating that documents indicate it was established but may not be properly regulated. He requested that the matter be investigated and that appropriate action be taken.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Complaints must be received before action can be taken by the Ministry. The Ministry currently has no information on the matter, as it is not registered with them.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →