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Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Gampaha

Deputy Minister of Labour

Profession: Teacher

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Speeches 145 #26 of 225·#13 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 65 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate

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145 speeches
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. B.A.G. Perera of Sri Bodhigrama Lane, Wedamulla, Kelaniya was presented to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 January 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister said the issue involving principals had been raised several times and that inquiries were already underway. He added that alleged politicization of schools should be examined more broadly, including remarks made by the Leader of the Opposition to Grade 1 students. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Corruption & Governance ReformEducation Read →
  • 10 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe paid tribute during Votes of Condolence to former MPs Tudor Gunasekera, Kumara Welgama, and H. Nandasena. He highlighted Gunasekera’s service as a Mahara Village Council member, MP, first District Minister of Gampaha, and ambassador, noting his connection with ordinary villagers despite an affluent background. He also recalled Welgama’s reputation for living among common people and Nandasena’s rise from Padaviya Pradeshiya Sabha to leadership in Anuradhapura politics, and conveyed condolences to all three families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister cited accident statistics for SLTB and private buses in 2024 and urged Members to use factual data in debate, while requesting that a derogatory term used against the Opposition be expunged from Hansard. He defended the Government against allegations about its past role in government and current investigations, stating that legal processes would be followed and that the Government would not be destabilized by media or Opposition tactics. He argued that the new administration had begun changing political culture despite limited time in office, said inflation had eased, and outlined planned measures including the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, public sector salary increases, expanded Aswesuma benefits, education support for children, and other relief measures in the forthcoming Budget. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Public FinanceLaw & OrderCost of Living Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe noted that official data indicates unemployment is 8.4 per cent of an approximately 8 million-strong labour force. He said there are inconsistencies in labour-related data across the Labour Ministry and other ministries, and that recent discussions with ministry divisions had identified problems with the available figures. Oral Questions Employment Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister responded to a question on whether public sector salaries would be increased by Rs. 25,000. He stated that the Rs. 25,000 increase was a proposal made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and that the Government does not accept that proposal. Oral Questions Employment Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that Ranil Wickremesinghe had served as President for more than two and a half years since July 2022 but had not increased salaries during that period. Oral Questions Cost of Living Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that the Government had not promised a Rs. 25,000 figure and that the amount would be finalized later. He argued that the previous Cabinet decision by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on 4 September, immediately before postal voting, was intended to influence public servants’ votes and was not a genuine policy proposal. Oral Questions Law & OrderPublic Finance Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that salaries would be increased in the Budget scheduled to be presented the following February. Oral Questions Public Finance Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe contrasted the current Government’s position on PAYE tax with the previous administration’s response to professionals’ demands for relief. He stated that the PAYE tax threshold will be raised to Rs. 150,000 and that there is no objection from the IMF to this change or to salary increases. Oral Questions Public FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary At the upcoming Budget, the Government will provide a significant salary increase for public servants in response to current living conditions. The Deputy Minister stated that the increase has already been announced, will be visible when the Budget is presented next month, and is not affected by the IMF agreement. Oral Questions EmploymentCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister said labour force projections indicate Sri Lanka’s workforce may remain around 8 million until 2035 before declining, while noting the source’s data limitations, and stated that the Government will focus on raising female labour force participation from its current low level. He explained that public service recruitment was suspended in 2022 under National Budget Circular 03/2022 but essential vacancies are now filled with Cabinet approval based on a committee process. He also stated that 2025 pension expenditure is projected at Rs. 393.07 billion for 737,352 pensioners, around 1.5 percent of GDP, but long-term retirement and pension projections are difficult due to variable retirement patterns, deaths, armed forces service rules, and future policy changes. The Government intends to improve pension and workforce-related data through digitalization of public administration. Oral Questions EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, responding on behalf of the Minister of Labour, provided labour force and public employment statistics, citing the 2023 Labour Force Survey figure of 8.4 million in the labour force, 8.0 million employed, and about 3 million informal sector workers. He set out selected annual figures for formal government and private sector employment, permanent and casual public servants, salary and emolument costs, and pension expenditure up to 2024. He stated that no government institution has prepared a formal 10-year labour force forecast, and that recruitment, pension cost and retiree projections depend on ongoing fiscal, administrative and policy decisions, with detailed projections to be provided once finalized. Oral Questions EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that if sufficient evidence exists regarding the matter being discussed, a formal complaint should be lodged. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe objected to the conduct of proceedings after a request had been made to continue without a lunch break. He said the Government had agreed out of courtesy to the Opposition Leader, but Members, including the Opposition Leader, were leaving for lunch, making the arrangement unfair and undermining the proceedings. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe objected to the Opposition’s conduct after requesting that Parliament proceed without a lunch break, noting that many Opposition members nevertheless left for lunch. He highlighted the impact on parliamentary staff, who would be unable to take a break if proceedings continued, and raised this as a procedural concern. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe raised a point of order. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded statement. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe moved that Hon. Aravinda Senarath take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was seconded, agreed to by the House, and Hon. Aravinda Senarath assumed the Chair. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe requested the Leader of the Opposition to ensure that Opposition Members are properly guided. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 33, emphasizing that both main and supplementary questions must follow the prescribed rules. He stated that Members should confine their questions to the relevant scope. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Parliamentary Procedure Read →