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 April 2025 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka explained that community participation in pipe-laying is normally organized through Community-Based Organizations for National Community Water Supply Department projects, while National Water Supply and Drainage Board schemes are implemented directly by the Board. He stated that although 62% of the national population has piped drinking water, coverage is lower in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, which will be prioritized for future funding. He said water sources, capacities, and plans have been identified for Kuchchaveli and other Divisional Secretariat divisions, with projects to begin as funds become available. Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities Trincomalee (427/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof urged the Minister to expedite NWSDB water supply to Kuchchaveli, Pudavaikattu, Tiriyai and Salappaiyaru, noting that these areas remain without service despite previous commitments. He also requested special attention to water provision in Gomarankadawala, Padavi Sri Pura and Morawewa due to kidney disease concerns. He asked whether the Ministry could provide small grants for poor residents unable to bear connection costs, and sought clarification on measures to address alternate-day supply and interruptions in Trincomalee amid rising demand. Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities Trincomalee (427/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka provided answers on water supply coverage and planned improvements in Trincomalee District, noting full NWSDB piped supply in several DS Divisions, partial supply in Kuchchaveli, and no supply yet in Morawewa, Gomarankadawala, and Padavi Sri Pura. He outlined proposed MGPK and Periyaru-based schemes, the planned Waan Ela treatment plant, and ongoing community water projects, while stating that implementation is constrained by funding and the economic situation. He also stated that Kinniya DS Division has received daily water supply since March 2025 after transmission pipeline improvements enabled the Urban Council area to be supplied from the Mahamaru tower. Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities Trincomalee (427/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on drinking water coverage in Trincomalee District, including areas served and not served by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. He highlighted severe difficulties faced by about 5,000 families in Kuchchaveli, Pudavaikattu, Tiriyai and Salappaiyaru, and requested information on plans to supply water to those areas and improve district-wide facilities. He also sought data on water-supply interruptions in Kinniya DS Division between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2024 and the reasons for them. Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities Trincomalee (427/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka acknowledged the difficulties raised and stated that the concerns would be referred to the relevant authorities for resolution. He added that, regarding sluice elevations, a technical report already exists and further action would be taken accordingly. Oral Question: Drinking Water Supply Vavuniya (424/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Minister what steps are being taken regarding 1,955 buses that are out of service. He questioned whether they would be auctioned and raised concerns that some buses are lying idle for minor reasons such as lack of batteries, while their parts are being removed for other buses, eventually turning them into scrap. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary In response to a question on public transport operations, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake provided statistics on Sri Lanka Transport Board depots, buses, and staffing, noting 107 main depots, 58 loss-making depots, 7,137 buses owned, 5,182 in operation, and 25,384 employees. He outlined measures to improve depot performance, including management changes, increased bus deployment, revenue targets, expenditure control, fuel management, staff training, ancillary commercial activity, and digitalization. He also reported that the railway network has 185 stations and 164 sub-stations, with 103 trains in operation and 116 withdrawn for repairs, and stated that the Railway Department has 14,733 employees against an approved cadre of 20,605. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to provide detailed operational and financial information on the Sri Lanka Transport Board, including depot numbers, profit and loss status, measures for loss-making depots, bus fleet deployment and removals, reasons for removals, and total employees. He also requested corresponding details on the Department of Railways, including the number of stations, operational and removed trains, reasons for removals, new trains in service, and employee numbers by casual and permanent status. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked whether the Minister could establish a regular reporting mechanism to Parliament for the requested data, rather than requiring Members to request it each month. He sought detailed information to be provided periodically, including gender-based and sector-wise breakdowns, in addition to the proposed six-monthly publication on the website. Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister answered a question on EPF and ETF registrations, stating that such data are useful indicators of formal-sector economic activity, workers’ rights, social protection, investment trends, and female labour force participation, while noting the need to adjust for inactive or closed files. He reported 6,332 new EPF member registrations and 2,777 new ETF member registrations in November 2024. He said monthly data could be provided from January 2025 on request, and that six-monthly data, including gender-based labour force information, would be published on the Ministry website and in the annual performance report. Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked the Minister of Labour whether newly opened EPF and ETF files could be treated as an indicator of economic development. He requested the separate numbers of EPF and ETF files opened in November 2024 and asked whether monthly figures from December 2024 onward would be presented to Parliament, including the date each month on which such information would be provided. Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister clarified that, although a higher figure appears in the relevant Gazette, only about 138,000 persons with disabilities have actually been receiving the allowance under his Ministry. He stated that the Government is now expanding the scheme to cover 310,000 beneficiaries. Procedural: Welfare Benefits Gazette Discussion and Clarifications Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the Opposition does not object to the allowance increases in the Gazette, given the rising cost of living. He questioned why the number eligible for the disability allowance is reduced from 410,000 in the 2024 document to 310,000 under the Gazette, and asked the Government to explain its plan for the remaining 100,000 beneficiaries by the next day. Procedural: Welfare Benefits Gazette Discussion and Clarifications Read →
- 8 April 2025 Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka AI summary The Supreme Court considered two petitions challenging the “Value Added Tax (Amendment)” Bill, noting that S.C. (SD) No. 05/2025 was withdrawn and dismissed without determination. In S.C. (SD) No. 06/2025, the petitioner, linked to Uber Lanka, challenged Clause 2 on the proposed VAT liability for services supplied by non-residents through electronic platforms, arguing that the wording was ambiguous and could create discriminatory or duplicative tax burdens for digital platform users and service providers. The petitioner also objected to the proposed abolition of the simplified VAT scheme, contending that it could disproportionately affect small and medium enterprises compared with larger businesses. Opening: Message from President, Speaker's Certificate, VAT Bill Determination, and Death Notice Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development met with Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe as Chair and the listed Members in attendance. The record provided contains only the attendance details and does not include substantive proceedings, proposals, questions, or decisions for summary. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development is listed as having met on 8 April 2025 with participation from government and opposition Members including Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and MPs. No substantive speech content, policy position, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text beyond the attendance list. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Committee on Ways and Means AI summary The membership of the Committee on Ways and Means for 8 April 2025 was recorded, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harshan Suriya Peruma. The committee comprised government and opposition Members, including representatives such as Hon. Sathuranga Abeysinghe, Hon. Mano Ganesan, Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Hon. Dilith Jayawira, and others listed in the proceedings. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Committee on Public Finance AI summary The Committee on Public Finance, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, was listed as comprising members from both government and opposition parties. The entry records the composition of the Committee on 8 April 2025 rather than a substantive debate contribution, policy argument, or proposal. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Committee on Public Finance AI summary The Committee on Public Finance, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, presented proceedings involving scrutiny of public finance matters with participation from members across parties. The discussion focused on examining fiscal issues, government revenue and expenditure oversight, and the need for accountability in implementing financial policy and related approvals. Members raised questions and observations intended to guide parliamentary oversight of public funds and ensure compliance with established financial procedures. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Principal Contents AI summary The sitting included communications and announcements on the Public Security Proclamation, the Speaker’s Certificate, the Supreme Court determination on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, and the death of Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, along with the presentation of Auditor-General, committee, and COPE reports. Members raised oral questions and private notice issues concerning parate execution impacts on industrialists and responses to United States reciprocal tariffs, followed by a ministerial statement on the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka and a privilege matter on reports about an alleged attack on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence. The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill was read the first time, the Proceeds of Crime Bill was passed after second and third readings, an order under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act was taken up, and Parliament passed a resolution to appoint a Committee of Inquiry regarding the proposed removal of IGP T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon for alleged misconduct and gross abuse of power. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →