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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kalutara

Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip

Profession: Medical Practitioner

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Speeches 729 #3 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 403 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment

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729 speeches
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration, requested one month to provide an answer to the question before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Second Round (Second Attempt) - Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, the Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Affairs and International Relations, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel, National Science Foundation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary During the Committee Stage debate, the Minister raised media reports questioning the academic and legal qualifications of Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, including the validity of a City University London degree certificate, the timing of that institution’s recognition by Sri Lanka Law College, and issues relating to admission requirements. He tabled related documents and requested that Hon. Rajapaksa clarify the matter in Parliament in order to address concerns affecting the dignity of Members and the House. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa briefly intervened to inform the Chair that a Member was seeking time to speak. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure, a request was made for one week’s time to provide an answer. The relevant question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Stood Over Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer providing figures and annexed name lists for persons falling under several queried categories: 422 in Annexure A, 778 in Annexure B, and 345 in Annexure C. The response confirmed the relevant sub-questions and stated that the granting of deeds under the Urumaya Programme has been temporarily suspended. It further noted that part (b) of the question was not applicable. Oral Question No. 880/2025: Grant of Urumaya Freehold Deeds - Manmunaipattu DS Division Land & Housing Read →
  • 15 November 2025 AI summary The Minister said inquiries are ongoing into cases where persons in power allegedly used security personnel, relatives, or domestic staff to act on their behalf, including in the North. He noted that identifying the political principals takes time and urged Members to provide any relevant information to support the investigations rather than expect immediate admissions from offenders. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 15 November 2025 AI summary The Minister distinguished between two stages in issuing bar licences: selecting prospective applicants and processing submitted applications under existing regulations. He said the Treasury Secretary’s statement to court related only to the legality of the second-stage administrative processing, while the Government’s concern is the initial selection of applicants. He stated that this selection process remains under scrutiny and further details would be disclosed later. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 15 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa thanked parliamentary staff and support services for their work during two Budget processes in 2025, and rejected Opposition claims on legislative output by arguing that the Government had passed 22 laws in its first year, more than comparable post-election years since 2000. He called for independent commissions to support governance needs without creating administrative delays, citing stalled Health sector appointments and the need for timely Police transfers in anti-narcotics and anti-underworld operations. He also said pharmaceutical procurement requires flexibility because medicines have long lead times, and defended reduced Presidential expenditure, fewer advisers serving voluntarily, the absence of State Ministers, and new restrictions on ministerial facilities. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureHealthcare Read →
  • 14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that only seven secondary care hospitals are outside the line Ministry, including four District General Hospitals in the Northern Province and three in the Western Province. He said that although 4,114 nursing appointments were made this year, Provincial Council-run hospitals continue to face shortages due to cadre limitations. He indicated that, subject to Provincial Council approval, the line Ministry is willing to take over these hospitals and has already made the necessary request. Oral Questions: Q.1-Q.5 (Questions stood down) Healthcare Read →
  • 14 November 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media responded to questions on staffing, facilities and service capacity at the District General Hospital, Gampaha. He stated that the hospital has 1,034 employees, with limited vacancies including about three Medical Officers and 17 Attendants, and that recruitment, promotions and trainee appointments will be used to address gaps. He said medicines are currently stored to required standards but a purpose-built drug store is needed and is included in the hospital’s 2026 building plan under the Master Plan. He also reported current patient volumes and said implementation of the Master Plan would increase bed capacity from 773 to 1,570. Oral Questions: Q.1-Q.5 (Questions stood down) Public FinanceHealthcare Read →
  • 13 November 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the token action in the Northern Province was limited to the previous day and concerned the nurses’ attendance register. He said provincial authorities, including the Governor and health officials, had discussed the matter following an audit of hospital staff attendance, and that negotiations with trade unions were held the previous night to reach an understanding. Private Notice Question: Paddy Prices and Rice Imports (27(2)) HealthcareEmployment Read →
  • 13 November 2025 AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Reports of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, proposing that both be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. He also presented import and export control regulations issued under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2458/43 of 15 October 2025, proposing their referral to the Committee on Public Finance. All motions for referral were agreed to. Opening and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa raised practical concerns about the use of Standing Order 27(2) questions, noting that some questions contain numerous sub-questions, small print, and matters spanning multiple ministries, making next-day ministerial responses impractical. He proposed either allowing one or two weeks for replies or setting clearer limits on the scope and format of such questions so both questioners and responding Ministers are treated fairly. He also noted that multiple Ministerial Statements combined with lengthy Standing Order 27(2) questions create time-management difficulties in Parliament. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that economic issues can be raised during the scheduled 26-day economic debate and at Committee Stage, where Ministers will respond. He said the Government is ready to answer urgent questions at any time, but argued that disrupting parliamentary proceedings for attention is inappropriate given the available debate time. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Ministerial Clarifications Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he would convey the Member’s concerns to the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and ensure that a response is provided. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 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) Land & Housing Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided details on the Poonthottam Industrial Park in Vavuniya, stating that it has 65 plots on 10 acres, of which 50 have been allocated to 19 industrialists, 13 remain vacant, and two are reserved for Industrial Development Board activities. He said all but three allottees are currently operating industries, and that plots held by non-operational allottees can be cancelled and reallocated to new entrepreneurs, with such action underway. He also noted recent development work, including a Rs. 2.5 million transformer in 2020 and Rs. 2.5 million perimeter fencing in 2021, and said steps are being taken to bring the park close to full capacity. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) InfrastructureEmployment Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary The Minister presented the Sri Lanka Standards Institution Annual Reports for 2020, 2021 and 2022 on behalf of the Minister of Science and Technology. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Sri Lanka Standards Council and Institution Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 10 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested that an additional five minutes be given, likely to allow another member to continue speaking. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →