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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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  • 6 May 2026 AI summary An answer to the matter raised would be provided shortly. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that the requested answers would not be provided that day and that additional time was being sought. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa objected to the late handling of a parliamentary question, saying it suggested insufficient importance was given to it. He urged that the matter be dealt with under normal procedure where possible, or otherwise that the answer be tabled appropriately at a later occasion. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip stated that Prime Minister’s Question Time forms part of Oral Questions. He noted that questions requiring oral answers had been submitted to the Prime Minister with the Speaker’s permission, while also observing that, under convention, the Speaker could decline to allow them if the relevant Member was absent. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary For a question on tea sector development funding, the Minister tabled figures showing that Budget 2025 allocated Rs. 900 million, supplemented by Rs. 5,947.4 million from Sri Lanka Tea Board institutional funds, for a total of Rs. 6,847.4 million. The allocations cover activities including new planting, replanting, infilling, factory modernization, research, promotion, marketing, and support for small and medium growers, with detailed provincial and district breakdowns tabled. He further stated that Budget 2026 provides Rs. 1,190 million for the tea industry, with an additional Rs. 4,946.34 million from Tea Board institutional funds. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.1/885/2025 deferred; Q.5/1763/2025 absent; Tea Industry Budget Provisions) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks’ time to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.1/885/2025 deferred; Q.5/1763/2025 absent; Tea Industry Budget Provisions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media stated that the matter in question had been opened on 30 January 2019 and acknowledged that a considerable time had passed. He said the Government would examine the issue and take appropriate action. Oral Question: Laggala Bus Station Facilities (Q.1/885/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that the relevant process is ongoing but that he cannot provide a definite date at present. He said he would bring the matter to the attention of the line Minister. Oral Question: Laggala Bus Station Facilities (Q.1/885/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Laggala bus station was opened on 8 January 2019 at a cost of Rs. 45,105,110.55. He said it is being transferred from the Moragahakanda Project of the Mahaweli Authority to the Laggala-Pallegama Pradeshiya Sabha with the concurrence of the Central Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, after which facilities will be developed; until then, water and sanitation services will be maintained by the Pradeshiya Sabha. Oral Question: Laggala Bus Station Facilities (Q.1/885/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Paddy Marketing Board on behalf of the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that all relevant reports would be sent to court. The House then agreed to the question put, and Parliament was adjourned until 9.30 a.m. on 6 May 2026. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government had acted responsibly by not disclosing details while CID and internal investigations were ongoing into a matter involving the Treasury Secretary and an alleged USD 2.5 million loss. He criticized the circulation of fake social media posts, including falsely attributed statements and misuse of a news logo, saying they caused distress to the family of a public officer who had died, and called for those responsible to be investigated. He stated that any officials found involved would be punished while innocent officials would be protected, and said the Government’s priorities were recovering the funds, seeking international assistance including from the FBI, and strengthening state institutional systems and cyber security. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa argued that freedom of expression does not extend to making false claims, referring to recent statements that he said may lead to complaints by affected relatives. He challenged those alleging wrongdoing by the Secretary to the Treasury to prove that he held foreign or dual citizenship while serving as Secretary, Deputy Minister, or MP, and accused critics of making claims and then withdrawing or qualifying them. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the Opposition’s conduct in Parliament, saying they staged a political “drama” and continued shouting even after being given time to speak. He questioned the reason for their behavior, implying it was intended to disrupt proceedings rather than engage in debate. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary SriLankan Airlines recorded a cumulative group loss of Rs. 323.5 billion from 2019/20 to 2024/25, including exchange losses of Rs. 214.6 billion and finance costs of Rs. 193.5 billion, despite reporting operating profits in most years and a total operating profit of Rs. 95 billion before exchange effects. For 2024/25, aircraft and spare engine lease rentals amounted to Rs. 40.4 billion, with lease or loan instalments being paid on 22 aircraft. As at 31 March 2025, total loans payable stood at Rs. 188.3 billion, including state bank loans, sovereign bonds, an overdraft, and deferred lessor payments, while 2024/25 principal repayments were Rs. 5.9 billion and interest payments Rs. 26.6 billion. Oral Questions Q.7-Q.9: Education Statistics, Aquaculture, CEB and SriLankan Airlines Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Energy, Nalinda Jayatissa provided annual Ceylon Electricity Board profit and loss figures from 2015 to 2025, showing major losses in most years, profits in 2023 and 2024, and a loss again in 2025. He stated that the main reason for accumulated losses was the absence of tariff revisions from 2014 to 2022 despite changes in fuel prices and exchange rates, and said a detailed report had been tabled in the Library. He added that the CEB is not currently making a profit, but any future profit would be passed to consumers through tariff revisions; questions on payments to unspecified “companies” could not be answered. Oral Questions Q.7-Q.9: Education Statistics, Aquaculture, CEB and SriLankan Airlines Public FinanceCost of LivingInfrastructure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa rejected the claim that a member of the Speaker’s staff had been allocated a Ministerial Official Residence, stating that no such allocation had been made. He said such facilities are not granted for trivial reasons, but only where they serve purposes beneficial to the economy. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa clarified the Government’s policy decision to relinquish Ministerial Official Residences, noting that maintenance remains a State responsibility until the properties are repurposed, with some already converted into High Courts and other economic uses planned. He said the Speaker’s Residence is not being used as personal accommodation, and its staff are retained only for maintenance while the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee considers alternative uses. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka on behalf of the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Regulations Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary The Minister presented the Annual Reports of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies for 2020 and 2021 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: Reports and Regulations Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →