Topic
Public Finance
5,915 speeches · 726 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. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 283 |
| 2 | Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, M.P. JJB | 229 |
| 3 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 171 |
| 4 | Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, M.P. JJB | 167 |
| 5 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 153 |
| 6 | Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P. JJB | 147 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, M.P. SJB | 140 |
| 8 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 135 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 115 |
| 10 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 92 |
Speeches
5,915 on this topic- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented regarding a Resolution on Customs Import Duty under the Customs Ordinance, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2421/05 on 27 January 2025 and presented to Parliament on 9 April 2025. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers - Tabling of Annual Reports and Documents Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake submitted a question seeking detailed information on rice supply, including Maha paddy production figures, regional yields, rice import volumes and costs, remaining stocks, storage locations, and carrying costs. He asked the Government to clarify current rice consumption trends, projected shortages, the role of major mill operators in any market distortion, and the criteria for deciding further imports. He also requested assurances on safeguards for local paddy farmers if imports continue, and on longer-term measures for food security, farm gate prices, and maximum retail rice prices. Procedural: Adjournment Motions Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna on behalf of the Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government whether the Government is aware that public sector retirees before 31 December 2015 are excluded from Agrahara Insurance coverage while those retiring after 1 January 2016 are included, and whether steps will be taken to address this. Also asked whether the Government recognizes that the 1997 B.C. Perera Salary Commission recommendations have been implemented only for a limited group of teachers and principals, and whether action will be taken to extend them to the majority; if not, reasons were requested. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions (Tabled) Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody questioned delays and poor execution in a WPRDA project, noting that about Rs. 199 million had already been spent without public benefit and that tiles were already peeling. Referring to 13 years of alleged disorganized implementation since 2012, he proposed that the Deputy Minister initiate a formal investigation into the use of public funds. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Construction work that began in 2012 has received intermittent allocations through 2024, with around 70% completed. In response to concerns about possible irregularities, an audit process has begun and a full audit is currently underway. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised concerns about alleged political misuse of authority in Minuwangoda, citing demolished public structures, the unreconstructed Pansilugoda bridge, and questions over spending priorities at the Regi Ranatunga School pool project. He asked whether all allocated funds for the pool had been used, whether a full audit had been conducted, and whether there was any evidence of misappropriation. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna (on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education) JJB AI summary The response clarified that the project in question concerns Regi Ranatunga Model Primary School, Minuwangoda, not President’s College, and began on 13 June 2012 with an initial estimate of about Rs. 150 million and expenditure so far of Rs. 187.8 million. It stated that the contract was directly awarded to the Western Provincial Road Development Authority with funds released annually against staged estimates, and that the work is about 70 per cent complete. The delay was attributed to insufficient annual budgetary allocations to meet remaining stage estimates, with around 12 more months required for completion. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said that when equipment in major hospitals such as the National Hospital, Colombo breaks down, private sector services are used temporarily until repairs are completed. He stated that the Medical Supplies Division had submitted orders to the SPC before 31 March, with many tenders for medicines and equipment underway, and that discussions had been held with local manufacturers and importers to streamline procurement. He added that the Treasury had been instructed to release funds, while mutual settlement arrangements were being pursued where suppliers also owed money to the SPC, with the objective of ensuring uninterrupted supplies of quality medicines. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna raised concerns about operational and supplier-relations problems at the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, noting reports that suppliers cannot obtain meetings and may be losing interest in bidding, which could aggravate procurement difficulties. He also drew attention to media reports that all three X-ray machines at the National Hospital, Colombo, were out of service after one machine had been handling 600–800 scans daily, and urged the Minister to address the matter urgently. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Medicine supply delays are attributed to late ordering and procurement backlogs from 2023 and 2024, with the full procurement cycle taking around nine and a half months. Around 8,062 items are supplied through the Medical Supplies Division, and the 2025 Budget has allocated Rs. 40 billion for hospitals to make decentralized purchases to address shortages. Additional measures include regional procurement and coordination with foreign governments, including India, while shortages at the Cancer Institute are being addressed case by case. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs Read →
- 10 April 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna questioned the Minister on reported staff shortages and curtailed services at Malwathuhiripitiya Hospital, requesting that the Minister look beyond official reports and consider a personal inspection. He also raised broader concerns about medicine shortages in hospitals, including cancer medicines, stating that patients are often required to buy prescribed drugs from private pharmacies. He asked what action would be taken to rectify delays and problems in the medicines ordering and procurement process. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that Budget 2025 has made provision for police-related needs, including urgent approval to recruit 2,500 officers, with gazetting planned for the following month subject to training capacity. He said further recruitment, improved medical facilities, and transfer arrangements to nearby divisions are being pursued to reduce workload pressures. He also noted that the Ministry is working with the Attorney-General to resolve more than 100 pending Supreme Court cases affecting police promotions. Oral Question 212/2024: Sri Lanka Police - Vacancies and Promotions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara raised concerns about poor working conditions in the Police, including long shifts, restricted leave, distant transfers, and disparities with the Armed Forces in rations, retirement terms, and pensions. Referring to the newly passed proceeds of crime law, he argued that an effective and dignified Police service is essential to combat theft, corruption, and fraud. He asked whether the Police could be placed on a higher salary scale and when the proposed reforms, including measures mentioned for 2026, would be implemented. Oral Question 212/2024: Sri Lanka Police - Vacancies and Promotions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister provided figures on Police Service vacancies, stating that there are 26,047 vacancies in the General and STF cadres, plus 1,821 in supporting services. He said recruitment and promotions have been delayed partly due to over 100 Supreme Court cases, but ASP recruitment is at the final stage and 5,940 officers awaiting promotion are being processed under applicable schemes. He outlined Budget 2025 and Police Welfare Fund allocations for food, uniforms, buildings, quarters, welfare facilities and medical support, and said work is underway on revised allowances and a separate Police salary structure for possible consideration in the 2026 Budget. Oral Question 212/2024: Sri Lanka Police - Vacancies and Promotions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to provide details of current vacancies in the Sri Lanka Police by post. He also sought information on whether the Ministry recognizes delays in police promotions, what measures will be taken to expedite them, and what steps are planned to increase salaries and improve welfare facilities for police officers. Oral Question 212/2024: Sri Lanka Police - Vacancies and Promotions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked about the 2025 Eastern Province allocation and the portion earmarked for Batticaloa District through the Provincial Ministry, noting that MPs lack clarity on projects being undertaken by the Eastern Provincial Council. He highlighted additional deteriorated roads, including Unnichchai–Pavakkodichchenai and Kiran–Pulipaindakal, and asked whether provincial funds could be used for their rehabilitation. He also questioned when Provincial Council elections would be held, given the absence of a functioning council. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna acknowledged concerns about the condition of roads, particularly Bakki-ella, and said allocations had been made within budgetary constraints by the President as Minister of Finance. He stated that the Government would act according to those allocations and would examine any delays in convening District or Divisional Coordinating Committee meetings, where chairs have already been appointed, with a view to expediting them. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam welcomed the Minister’s response on Ambilanturai Road but raised concern that the Porativupattu DDC had not met six months after the Government took office and that the Vellaveli–Bakki-ella–Ugana road remained in poor condition. He questioned whether the Ministry could arrange immediate rehabilitation despite previous references to 13th Amendment responsibilities, citing limited road allocations and an incident where an ambulance could not pass without temporary soil filling. Oral Question 71/2024: Bakki-ella, Villukulam and Ambilanturai Roads in Batticaloa Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said uneven demand for posts is linked to better-resourced urban schools attracting more applicants, while vacancies in other schools remain difficult to fill. He noted that some schools had been designated as National Schools without adequate facilities, creating deployment challenges across grades. He informed Parliament that the Public Service Commission has approved recruitment of 550 new Education Administrative Service officers, with appointments to be made shortly to address shortages. Oral Question 10/2024: National Schools - Lack of Qualified Principals Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva informed the House that the Committee on Public Finance held the first seminar in its knowledge-sharing series on 21 March 2025, themed “Post-Economic Crisis Poverty Dynamics,” conducted by the Centre for Poverty Analysis. He tabled a short note on the seminar and requested that copies be made available to all Members of Parliament. Procedural: Point of Order on Report Presentation Read →