Topic
Land & Housing
1,053 speeches · 220 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P. JJB | 106 |
| 2 | Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, M.P. JJB | 43 |
| 3 | Hon. Aravinda Senarath, M.P. JJB | 39 |
| 4 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 26 |
| 5 | Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, M.P. JJB | 24 |
| 6 | Hon. Jeevan Thondaman, M.P. UNP | 22 |
| 7 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 22 |
| 8 | Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan, M.P. ITAK | 20 |
| 9 | Hon. Mano Ganesan, M.P. SJB | 18 |
| 10 | Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, M.P. ITAK | 18 |
Speeches
1,053 on this topic- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna acknowledged the reference to his name and welcomed the proposal to build 2,445 houses, noting that it had been discussed at Committee level. He urged the Fisheries Minister and the District Coordinating Committee Chairman to ensure proper implementation, stating that he had pursued the matter for about a year. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath – Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply AI summary Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath rejected Opposition claims that the Budget introduced new taxes, arguing that higher revenue comes from broader and more effective collection, including reduced tax evasion and leakage at institutions such as Customs. He detailed housing allocations, including Rs. 1 million per house for 7,000 homes, 2,500 estate housing units, urban regeneration and low-income housing in Colombo, and 2,445 houses for conflict-affected families in the North and East at Rs. 1.5 million each. He contrasted these plans with what he described as poor implementation of housing schemes from 2015–2019 and said the Government aims to complete housing for displaced families in the Jaffna peninsula within three to four years. He also defended increased allocations under the President’s Head as funding for programmes such as Clean Sri Lanka, the Digital Economy, and Praja Shakthi. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody answered a question regarding a project begun in 2013, stating that its construction has been completed. He said 243 families were affected, with Rs. 379,355,250 already paid to 108 families for acquired houses and lands, while Rs. 8,987,300 remains payable to 135 families whose houses sustained minor damage. He added that the outstanding compensation is expected to be settled soon in coordination with the Yatiyantota and Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretaries, and tabled the relevant annexed schedules. Oral Question: Affected Persons Due to Construction of Broadlands Hydropower Plant (Q.1404/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Vacant plots are being allocated, while non-operational plots are to be cancelled and reallocated. The Ministry is taking action in line with this policy. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary K. Kader Masthan requested the Minister to expedite the allocation of 13 remaining plots to genuine entrepreneurs, noting that some applicants have not yet received land. He said overgrowth on the unallocated plots is causing problems for nearby residents and asked whether arrangements exist to fast-track the allocations. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera JJB AI summary Ruwan Wijeweera supported the 2026 Citizen’s Budget, arguing that end-2025 fiscal and external sector data show macroeconomic stabilization, including higher-than-projected revenue, a reduced deficit, and stronger inflows from exports, remittances, and tourism. He defended the Government’s poverty and housing policies, citing plans for 70,000 houses and criticizing shortcomings in a previous housing project in Buttala while highlighting community-based low-cost housing in his district. He also noted allocations for addressing human-elephant conflict through environmental assessments, elephant corridors, and fence management, and for cultural and recreation facilities in Monaragala and Ampara. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. M.K.M. Aslam JJB AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam welcomed the 2026 Budget, framing it as a comprehensive post-bankruptcy development plan focused on inclusive growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, rural poverty reduction, digitalization and housing. He argued that allocations such as public sector salary increases, education funding, village-level housing, Kankesanthurai Harbour development, Vattuvagal Bridge rehabilitation and Nintavur auditorium completion benefit all regions rather than particular ethnic or geographic groups. He urged MPs to move away from North-South or ethnic divisions, and emphasized the Government’s stated priorities of eliminating narcotics, underworld activity and corruption while creating a peaceful environment. He also defended measures such as the estate workers’ wage increase and questioned the Opposition’s record on delivering development to northern areas. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan criticized the 2026 Budget for allocating comparatively high funding to defence while underfunding education and failing, in his view, to address Tamil political aspirations or the ethnic question. He questioned delays in holding Provincial Council elections and implementing the 13th Amendment, and called for accountability through international investigations into alleged wartime violations. He also argued that development priorities in the North and East should focus on land, drinking water, livelihoods, and specific projects such as Kankesanthurai Port, Palaly International Airport expansion, salt pans, the Valachchenai paper mill, and cement-related industry, rather than land sales or tourism-led policies. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara questioned the adequacy of Geological Survey and Mines Bureau supervision of mining activities, particularly on private land where local administrative recommendations are not required after environmental approval. He requested consideration of involving Grama Niladharis and a small local community group in supervision to reduce risks, noting that State land approvals already involve Divisional Secretary and Grama Niladhari input. Oral Question: Mines and Minerals Regulation (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Roshan Akmeemana asked the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation to provide details on Sri Lanka Ports Authority-owned land in the Trincomalee Divisional Secretary’s Division, including its extent, transfer date, legal basis, and permitted uses. He also sought clarification on whether any of these lands had recently been disposed of for purposes outside those permitted, and, if the information could not be provided, the reasons for that. Oral Question: SLPA Lands in Trincomalee (Q.11/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka JJB AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka raised a supplementary question on longstanding residents in the Kandy District living on lands owned by bodies such as the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation, the Land Reforms Commission, and Mahaweli. He asked what measures the Government has taken to grant land titles or ownership to people who have occupied such lands for decades, including some families for several generations. Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Asked about Land Reforms Commission lands in Kandy District, the response stated that surveys are being conducted to identify lands suitable for development and investment, with plans to direct them for such use soon. It also criticized the previous “Urumaya” land title programme as poorly planned and costly, and said the Government has launched the “Himikama” programme to issue deeds and resolve land issues through a lawful process over the next four years, with the relevant Gazette circular issued the previous week. Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation stated that he was providing an answer on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation. No substantive details of the answer or policy position were included in the excerpt. Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka JJB AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for detailed information on Land Reform Commission lands in the Kandy District, including the total acreage acquired when the Commission was established. He requested the names of legal lessees and leased extents, whether taxes are being properly collected, details of any illegal occupants, and the status of legal action against them. Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that incidents reported across districts have not been comprehensively recorded officially and therefore require a formal investigation. He said the Ministry will conduct an inquiry, take prompt action, and report back to Parliament. Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi JJB AI summary Manjula Suraweera Arachchi raised a second supplementary question alleging large-scale land grabs in the absence of proper land allocation for settlement. He asked the Deputy Minister when investigations into these alleged land grabs would begin. Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the answer available did not contain the requested list of names. He said similar incidents were reported from various parts of the country and undertook to conduct a formal investigation, provide an early response, and instruct the Ministry to inform the Member accordingly. Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi questioned the completeness of a land-related report concerning Nuwara Eliya District, where he said many residents lack even small residential plots. He alleged that several former MPs and public officials had obtained or occupied sizeable extents of land in areas including Ambagamuwa, Kotmale, Talawakelle, Magastota, Bowaeliya, and near Lovers’ Leap, and asked why these names were not reflected in the list presented by the Deputy Minister. Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, responding on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, provided figures on land holdings relevant to a question raised by Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi. He stated that 29,965.4128 hectares and 97.21 hectares were involved under the relevant categories, with detailed records placed in the Library as an annexure. He further said the Commission’s records show no alienation of lands to politicians under any legal instrument, making the remaining parts of the question not applicable. Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi JJB AI summary Manjula Suraweera Arachchi asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on Land Reform Commission-owned land in the Nuwara Eliya District and the extent of alternative lands already distributed from it. He requested a breakdown of recipients, land extents, grounds for allocation, and periods of grant, and specifically asked whether any politicians were among the recipients and, if so, to identify them. Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) Read →