Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P.
Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip
Profession: Medical Practitioner
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- 23 May 2025 AI summary In a tabled answer, Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa provided year-by-year figures on paddy purchases by the Paddy Marketing Board from 2015 to 2024, noting large purchases in 2015 and 2016, no purchases in 2017, and much lower quantities in 2023 and 2024. He reported annual losses for 2015–2021, with final accounts for 2022–2024 still incomplete, and detailed Rs. 629.9 million spent on building repairs during 2015–2024. He also stated that expected future expenditure for building repairs is Rs. 908 million, while part (b) was not applicable. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer identifying 24 rivers and streams under constant flood threat, including the Kelani, Kalu, Mahaweli, Gin and Nilwala rivers. He detailed domestic and foreign-funded flood control and resilience projects, including Gin Ganga and Kelani protection works, World Bank-supported CRIP, CResMPA and IWWRMP programmes, with associated funding amounts. The answer stated that no projects had failed, though the Deduru Oya Flood Prevention Project was halted after two of three planned phases due to political and social conditions in the 1980s. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) EnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that state banks are already undertaking cash-flow–based lending for MSMEs, including young entrepreneurs, instead of relying solely on collateral. The response said guidance is being issued to banks to expand such lending, while the National Credit Guarantee Institution Ltd. will provide guarantees where security is required. It also noted that the Government plans, through the 2025 Budget, to establish an administrative structure within state banks as a step toward a dedicated MSME Development Bank focused on formalization, productivity and export promotion. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that Sri Lanka has 10,096 government schools, with 498 teaching Engineering Technology and 485 teaching Bio Systems Technology. The answer said schools may introduce the Technology stream where there is demand, sufficient student numbers, and adequate physical and human resources, subject to approval through provincial and ministry structure committees. It also noted that Technology is currently offered only at G.C.E. Advanced Level, while proposed education reforms include introducing “Life and Technology” from Grade 6. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) Education Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the answer was tabled providing details of Chinese investment projects from 2015 onwards. The information, including project names, investment values, direct and indirect employment, BOI Section 16 and 17 projects, grants, and steps to attract further Chinese investment, was submitted through annexes placed in the Library. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) Public Finance Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary The Minister tabled a response stating that no recent nationwide assessment has been conducted specifically on crop damage caused by wild animals, although disaster-related agricultural losses are assessed. It referred to a 2022 Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute assessment covering wildlife damage to paddy, other crops, coconut, and perennial crops, with detailed data placed in the Library. The response also categorized common problematic species by type of crop entry and manageability, including monkeys, peafowl, porcupines, wild boar, and elephants. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) Agriculture Read →
- 23 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, it was stated that Bt/Kayankuda Kannahi Vidyalaya and Bt/Korakkallimadu Sri Ramana Maharishi Vidyalaya are Grade 1C schools whose students won national first places in Elle and Kabaddi respectively. The response noted that one sports coach has been appointed to the former school and two to the latter, and therefore no physical training instructors are considered necessary. Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) Education Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said a detailed reply on preventing medicine shortages and related questions would be given on the next sitting day. Addressing the PACS project, he stated that 2018 agreements for an unsolicited USD 33 million project covering 20 hospitals had largely lapsed, with audit and CIABOC inquiries pending, and that the Ministry was considering limited activation in the five hospitals with partial implementation. He also noted a 1.5-year delay in the Kalutara (Nagoda) CT scanner, saying the Biomedical Engineering Service and Ministry were intervening to expedite port clearance, delivery, and supplier-related issues. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformHealthcare Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary The answer states that the rent allowance previously paid to Sub-Postmasters—Rs. 1,500 for urban offices and Rs. 750 for rural offices—was inadequate. It notes that Cabinet approval was granted on 19 February 2025 to revise the allowance and link payments to revenue targets assigned by the Treasury and Department of Posts. From 1 April 2025, the allowance has been increased on a graded basis from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,500 depending on the monthly revenue achieved by each Sub-Post Office. Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025) Public Finance Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary As a tabled answer, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa reported that 112 Ayurveda hospitals are functioning and 4,270 graduates in indigenous medicine were registered with the Ayurveda Medical Council as of 31 December 2024. He stated there are 430 vacancies for graded indigenous medical officers, with Cabinet approval secured to recruit 304 officers to the Primary Grade. He also confirmed that Minneriya Ayurveda Hospital has a physiotherapy unit, identified its contractor, and said no complaint regarding it had been received by the Department of Ayurveda. Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025) Healthcare Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that the North Western Provincial Environmental Authority issues only environmental recommendations for sand and gravel excavations, while tank excavations proceed with permission from the Department of Agrarian Development. He said excavation recommendations are conditional, including site rehabilitation under a GSMB-approved plan with a rehabilitation deposit, but some sites have become problematic due to inadequate rehabilitation. He further noted that excavation activities are regulated under the Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992, with the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau as the competent authority. Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025) Environment Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary The Minister presented three annual reports: the 2022 report of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited, the 2022 report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management on behalf of the relevant Minister, and the 2021/2022 report of Lanka Fertilizer Company Limited on behalf of the relevant Minister. He moved that each report be referred to its respective Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motions were agreed to. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Clarified the parliamentary practice on oral questions, stating that another Member may ask a supplementary question with the consent of the original questioner. He said this procedure has been clearly understood and has not previously been an issue in the House. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary In a tabled answer, the Minister provided OPD attendance data for 2015–2023, noting a rise to about 58.8 million in 2019, declines during 2020–2021, and recovery to about 55.2 million in 2023. He stated that recorded OPD development expenditure across listed hospitals for 2015–2024 was approximately Rs. 179.19 million, and said Sri Lanka’s health indicators are also supported by primary health care strengthening and disease prevention. He further noted that upgrades to identified Primary Medical Care Institutions are being implemented under the World Bank-financed Primary Health Care System Strengthening Project. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Healthcare Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer stating that the President appointed the Commander of the Army and the Commander of the Air Force under Article 61(e) of the Constitution. The remaining parts of the question were marked as not arising. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised in Parliament. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer on war-related commemorative events, stating that 212 were held in the Northern Province and seven in the Eastern Province. The answer noted that LTTE promotion remains prohibited under Gazette Extraordinary No. 1721/2 of 2011, but memorial events for deceased persons are not prohibited unless they involve specified unlawful acts. It said about seven northern events in 2024 included activities viewed as potentially promoting the LTTE, with court reports filed, three files sent for Attorney-General’s advice, and further investigations ongoing. In the Eastern Province, police were instructed to act under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and relevant regulations if organizers disseminated separatist views or attempted to promote the LTTE. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided details of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official foreign visits from 2022 to 2024. He stated that there were 23 visits in total, with 426 accompanying persons funded by the Government, and that the total reported expenditure for the visits by the former President and his nominees was Rs. 1,027,168,778.75. He tabled annexes giving details of destinations, objectives, benefits to Sri Lanka, participant purposes, and expenditure. Oral Questions: Foreign Official Visits by Former President (Q.5/2024) and Follow-up Questions Foreign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the relevant State Minister would present the matters under discussion to Parliament during the day’s debate. Procedural - Interjections on Order of Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, presented the 2020 Annual Report of MILCO (Private) Limited and the 2023 Annual Report of the Land Reforms Commission. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, and the motion was agreed to. Papers - Tabling of Annual Reports and Documents AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →