Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 20 January 2026 ·Debate: Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme

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Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva argued that limited public funds should be directed toward priorities such as English education, teacher training, and technology. He urged that the private sector not be displaced in areas where it can provide services, and that public spending focus on public goods.

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¶ 01 I will finish in a minute, Sir.

¶ 02 We lack funds to teach English, train teachers, and bring technology. Do not crowd out the private sector where it can deliver. Prioritize public funds for public goods. Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 20 January 2026 ·No. 23200 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 January 2026. No. 23200. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/9034