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- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody responded to claims that a recent coal shipment to the Lakvijaya Power Plant was substandard, stating that loading-port certificates for the 60,000 metric ton shipment from South Africa met the tender specifications. He said final payment would depend on the accredited discharge-port quality report from Cotecna Inspection India, and that contractual penalties or double penalties would apply if quality parameters fall below specified or reject ranges. He noted that preliminary in-house tests showed lower GCV values but were not contractually binding, and said the Ministry would act only on the accredited report while also objecting to unauthorized use of new stock and publicizing of unverified results. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera said measures have been proposed to address earlier issues affecting officer course trainees, including free uniforms, training equipment, and a maximum Rs. 1,000 camp allowance for those not in active service. He added that incentives such as foreign tours, advanced leadership training, periodic uniform provision, and improved camp infrastructure are being considered, with budgetary allocations arranged. Oral Question: Establishment of National Cadet Corps (Q.1635/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Minister tabled an answer confirming that two Central Bank-owned holiday bungalow buildings are located near the Somawathiya bridge and are managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The response stated that the Central Bank spent Rs. 50,606,995 on their construction in 2010 and that both buildings are currently used as holiday bungalows. Oral Question: Holiday Bungalows in Somawathiya National Park (Q.1631/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 HOLIDAY BUNGALOWS BUILT BY CENTRAL BANK IN SOMAWATHIYA NATIONAL PARK: DETAILS AI summary Padmasiri Bandara asked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for details on two hotel or holiday bungalow complexes reportedly built by the Central Bank within Somawathiya National Park. He sought information on whether the Minister was aware of them, which authority currently manages them, the total investment made, whether they are in use, and, if not, the reasons for non-use. Oral Question: Holiday Bungalows in Somawathiya National Park (Q.1631/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that while the main access to the estate is adequate, secondary access roads remain problematic because the Ministry and the Industrial Development Board receive allocations only for internal development, not external roads. He said the Ministry would coordinate with the District Coordinating Committee and Provincial Council to address the issue, and noted that Gampaha District industrial estates face broader challenges in access roads and solid waste management to be tackled through a district development programme during the year. Oral Question: Factories in Ekala Industrial Zone (Q.1564/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that inadequate fire safety in industrial estates is a serious and widespread problem, noting that estates under the IDB, the Ministry, and the BOI were historically not designed with integrated fire protection. He said the Government is working to address this, including plans from the previous year to install water hydrants with proper water management. He also indicated that coordination is under way with nearby local authorities to position fire trucks close to industrial zones. Oral Question: Factories in Ekala Industrial Zone (Q.1564/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Prime Minister to state the Government’s response to the economic and social impact of Cyclone “Michaung”, particularly support for affected persons, SMEs and industries. He sought details on compensation, concessional loans at 3 percent interest, damage assessment and loan grace periods, treatment of enterprises under debt moratoria, concessions for those listed with the Credit Information Bureau, recovery programmes, and plans to reduce damage from future natural disasters. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Presented the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations covering the 2023 and 2024 Annual Performance Reports of several departments, including Imports and Exports Control, National Planning, Valuation, External Resources, Public Enterprises, Development Finance, State Accounts, Fiscal Policy, Census and Statistics, and Sri Lanka Customs. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Report of the Committee on Public Finance on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill and regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2465/07 of December 01, 2025. The report, concerning matters referred to the Committee, was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister, in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, presented the 2024 annual reports and accounts of three university institutions and proposed their referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Capital, which was agreed to. She also tabled a report on virement transfers under the Veeramohan Programme for July to September 2025, as required under the State Accounts Management Act and the Appropriation Act. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Minister Dammika Patabendi outlined Sri Lanka’s obligations and actions under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, including the preparation of successive Nationally Determined Contributions, with NDC 3.0 approved by Cabinet in September 2025 for implementation during 2026–2035. He described planned and ongoing measures such as the Carbon Net Zero Roadmap and Strategic Plan for 2050, expanded sectoral coverage under the updated National Adaptation Plan for 2026–2035, and the need for budgetary allocations, technical assessments, monitoring systems, and institutional capacity building. He also emphasized the role of financial mechanisms for adaptation and mitigation and the involvement of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Secretariat, inter-agency task forces, and sectoral committees in implementation and reporting. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister stated that Sri Lanka’s Climate Prosperity Plan aims to build climate resilience and move towards net-negative carbon emissions, including increasing renewable energy generation to 70% by 2030, advancing nature-based resilience measures, green financing, and green job creation. He said the updated draft Plan has been finalized, a validation workshop held, and Cabinet approval will be sought after concurrence from relevant ministries, with sectoral projects and potential funding sources already identified. He also outlined steps to enable carbon market access, including preparation of a national carbon trading policy, cooperation under Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism and with Singapore, Article 6.4 project approvals, and development of a national carbon registry with UNDP support. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Environment to inform Parliament of the arrangements being made to implement Sri Lanka’s Climate Prosperity Plan. He also requested details on the Government’s measures to ensure Sri Lanka’s access to the Carbon Market, and asked for reasons if such information could not be provided. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister outlined Sri Lanka’s international climate commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, including the preparation of successive Nationally Determined Contributions, with NDC 3.0 approved by Cabinet in September 2025 for 2026–2035 across mitigation and adaptation sectors. He stated that implementation will be coordinated through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Secretariat and inter-agency mechanisms, with budgetary, technology, monitoring and capacity-building needs. He also described the development of a 2050 Carbon Net-Zero Roadmap, the updated National Adaptation Plan for 2026–2035 with province-based costed plans, and Sri Lanka’s engagement with international adaptation and loss-and-damage financing mechanisms such as the Adaptation Fund and the COP28 Loss and Damage Response Fund. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary The Minister provided details of the current SriLankan Airlines Board, including its eight directors, their other directorships, and directors’ fees paid between October 2024 and October 2025. He stated that Mr. Sarath Ganegoda is the present Chairman, that an annex with further details has been placed in the Library, and that the Chairman had no sponsored personal travel but undertook one duty visit to New Delhi to meet Airbus. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister provided a tabular reply on the official vehicles assigned to the State Minister of Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products appointed in August 2020. He stated that three Toyota diesel vehicles were used from 12 August 2020 to 3 April 2022, each with a monthly fuel entitlement of 600 litres for travel outside the province. He detailed the monthly fuel usage and payments for 2020 to 2022 and indicated that the relevant annexed information was placed in the Library. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister provided details in response to a question on official vehicles used by the Minister of Industry and Commerce appointed in November 2018. She stated that three vehicles, including a security vehicle, were assigned from 9 November to 15 December 2018, with monthly diesel allocations of 600 litres each under the relevant Public Expenditure Management Circular. She also tabled the fuel expenditure for November and December 2018 and said the remaining part of the question was not applicable. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister provided details on official vehicles and fuel allowances assigned to a former Minister between 30 September 2015 and 26 October 2018. He stated that three Ministry vehicles were used until 1 March 2016, after which fuel allowances were paid for three private vehicles, with entitlements based on President’s Circular No. CA/1/17/1 of 14 May 2010. He also gave the vehicle numbers, periods of use, monthly fuel entitlements and recorded expenditure, noting that payments ceased after the Cabinet was dissolved by Gazette Extraordinary No. 2094/43 dated 26 October 2018. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the former judges’ official residence in Panadura has been unused since around 2019 and is now unusable, and that action is under way to use it for establishing the Civil Appeal High Court in Panadura. He said a new official residence for two Magistrates is being constructed on the remaining land, with expenditure so far of Rs. 18,045,206.41, after the project was halted during the economic crisis and later recommenced. He explained that judges’ housing needs are met through government residences, leased private houses or residence allowances, and noted that Panadura judges currently receive allowances while the previous residence land has been transferred to the Urban Development Authority. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration about the damaged, unused official residence of the Panadura District Judge on De Silva Road, including plans for restoration and details of a partially constructed abandoned building on the premises and expenditure incurred. He also sought information on measures to provide official residences for judicial officers in Panadura, the extent of related State lands near the Panadura seashore, and steps to utilize those lands effectively. Questions and Papers (Resumption after Adjournment) Read →