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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
  • 10 November 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Minister laid before Parliament the 2021 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka National Salt Corporation (National Food Promotion Board) and the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Export Agriculture. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Auditor-General's Annual Report and Reports Tabling Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Read →
  • 10 November 2025 AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Lanka-German Technical Training Institute on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resource Development, and the House agreed. Auditor-General's Annual Report and Reports Tabling Parliamentary ProcedureEducation Read →
  • 8 November 2025 AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa argued that the previous administration, led by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, failed to hold the overdue local government election by citing lack of funds, which he said amounted to suspending democracy. He said the current Government inherited a bankrupt and destabilized country in September 2024, with severe shortages, debt distress, downgraded credit ratings and loss of international confidence. He stated that within one year the National People’s Power Government stabilized the economy through fiscal discipline and public financial management, citing revenue collection above targets, government revenue rising above 15.3 per cent of GDP, expenditure contained around 13 per cent, and a primary surplus above 2.3 per cent of GDP. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 8 November 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media, speaking during debate on the Government’s second Budget, criticized Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva’s response as an attempt to undermine the Budget. He remarked that Dr. de Silva, described as an economic guide of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, should have been allocated more time to fully present his arguments. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 November 2025 AI summary Laid multiple annual reports, regulations, orders, and fiscal notes before Parliament on behalf of the Prime Minister and relevant Ministers, including reports from state banks, postgraduate institutes, the Department of Animal Production and Health, and a COPE follow-up report on the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Moved that the documents be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees, the Committee on Public Finance, and COPE, with the motions agreed to by the House. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary The Minister moved Votes of Condolence for seven former Members of Parliament, beginning with Hon. Lohan Ratwatte, Hon. Heenmahatmaya Liyanage, Hon. Dixon J. Perera, and Hon. (Dr.) Mervyn D. de Silva, outlining their parliamentary service, ministerial or public offices, party affiliations, and personal backgrounds. He noted their respective contributions in areas including plantation and prison reforms, estate infrastructure, local government, diplomacy, education, and public service. He requested that Parliament convey its condolences to their families and wished the deceased peace. Votes of Condolence: Opening and Lunch Suspension Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, that Parliament adjourn at the end of the sitting until 1.30 p.m. on Friday, 7 November 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Notice of Motion: Adjournment of Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary Police investigation teams are examining the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, including telephone data, with the expectation that both the gunmen and those who planned the attack will be arrested soon. The Minister of Public Security is expected to brief Parliament on risk assessments and security arrangements for threatened people’s representatives. Investigations are also ongoing into Provincial Councillors alleged to have links with the underworld or organized criminal gangs, with disclosures to be made by the Ministry in due course. Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns Justice & Human RightsSecurity & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly began responding to a matter raised by the Leader of the Opposition. The provided excerpt contains no substantive details on the issue, position, proposal, or question addressed. Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to concerns about whether the Budget scheduled for 7 November could proceed following the reshuffle. He stated that the matter had been discussed and resolved at the Office of the Leader of the House, and confirmed that the Budget would be presented, debated, and any necessary amendments introduced at Committee Stage, citing precedent and assuming responsibility. Ministerial Statement: Amendments to Appropriation Bill 2026 and Ministerial Reshuffle Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that officials had reviewed concerns raised about handling changes to expenditure Heads after the Appropriation Bill is presented. Citing the 2024 Budget process and earlier creation of new Heads following ministerial changes, he argued that Cabinet reshuffles or new ministerial assignments can be accommodated at Committee Stage as long as total expenditure remains unchanged. He said there is precedent and no legal impediment to debating and adjusting the relevant Heads accordingly. Ministerial Statement: Amendments to Appropriation Bill 2026 and Ministerial Reshuffle Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that the Government would present the Budget on the 7th and provide responses to relevant matters during the Budget debate from the 8th onwards. He added that, by agreement, one Private Notice Question under Standing Order 27(2) would be taken each morning during that period, with answers provided alongside the Government’s plans in the debate. Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media tabled a written answer on Lakhanda Radio Service, stating it was launched on 15 November 1996 to retain State media listeners while adopting popular radio formats. The response provided financial data from 2018 to August 2025 showing continuous losses, with monthly revenue of about Rs. 5.5 million against an estimated break-even requirement of Rs. 8.5 million. It also reported audience rankings, recruitment details since 2018, and measures proposed to improve performance, including programme quality, sales and promotions, sponsor-targeted programming, social media-oriented content, and external promotional events. Tabling of Answers: Lakhanda Radio Service and Vocational Training Centres Religion & CulturePublic Finance Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary The Minister said authority over the matter raised by the Member rests with the Provincial Director of Health Services and that he has instructed the Secretary to ensure it is exercised properly. He stated that the health-sector transfer process has been delayed for years, with some cases pending since 2016–2017, and that stopping one release disrupts the whole chain. He said temporary difficulties at hospitals must be tolerated so annual transfers can be implemented, new officers posted, and attempts to retain posts by citing various reasons prevented, referring to the recent Dehiattakandiya Base Hospital issue involving an officer in post since 2007. Oral Question: Health Service Delivery - Supplementary Questions and Answers Public FinanceHealthcare Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary The Minister clarified that nursing schools fall under the Ministry of Health, while allied health degree admissions are handled by universities under the Ministry of Higher Education. He said the matter would be examined and that the Education Minister would also respond, before inviting the next supplementary question. Oral Question: Health Service Delivery - Supplementary Questions and Answers HealthcareEducation Read →
  • 24 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved, with the consent of the Leader of the House, that the Report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Tabling of Reports: Monetary Policy Deviation, Public Accounts Report, Public Finance Committee Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary The Minister provided a written response detailing annual budget allocations for implementing the Right to Information Act from 2017 to 2025 and outlined measures to strengthen its operation, including training officials, public awareness campaigns, electronic submission of information requests, publication of guidance materials, and workshops across Provincial Councils. He stated that rules and regulations under the Act are being updated, Commission rules are awaiting approval for gazetting, and previously published regulations will be reviewed and submitted to Parliament for legal concurrence. He also tabled statistics on appeals to the Right to Information Commission from 2017 to September 2025, showing annual totals received, final orders issued, and pending appeals. Written Answer: Allocation for Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Q.1461/2025) Public FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa argued that officials leading the Government’s campaign against drugs and the underworld are being targeted in Parliament and online to weaken that effort. He urged the Opposition, particularly the SJB, to support a bipartisan national campaign against organised crime and drug trafficking, especially after one of its own local government members was reportedly victimized in an underworld clash. He called on all parties not to undermine police and anti-corruption officials working on the issue and to unite during what he described as a critical opportunity. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented recent drug seizure and case-filing figures, arguing that they show the extent of drug trafficking in Sri Lanka and its links to the underworld, “black politics” and illicit money. He said the Government is working with foreign law enforcement agencies to pursue senior underworld figures and called for all 225 Members of Parliament to support efforts to suppress drugs and organized crime. He urged the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to set aside political criticism on this issue and publicly unite behind the campaign. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip formally moved that Parliament adjourn. No substantive policy matters, proposals, or questions were raised. Adjournment Motion Proposal Parliamentary Procedure Read →