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- 8 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and relevant Ministers, several annual reports for education, financial, banking and regulatory institutions were tabled and referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees. Regulations and Orders under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, Finance Act, Universities Act and Customs Ordinance, along with a note on supplementary allocations from the National Budget Department, were presented and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. The Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Electricity Board for 2022 was also presented and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment. Papers - Tabling of Annual Reports and Documents Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Leader of the House, the Member moved to adjourn the debate on the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the establishment and operation of illegal detention centres and torture chambers at the Batalanda Housing Scheme. The motion was agreed to, and the debate was adjourned for continuation on a later date. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he would examine concerns regarding Primary Medical Care Units where equipment has been supplied but medical officers and staff have not been adequately posted. He said funds are expected to be allocated under the successor PHSEP project, Phase II of the PSSP, to address staffing and related needs in PMCUs and divisional hospitals with PMCU units. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects EducationInfrastructure Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided a written answer detailing Sri Lanka’s 1,208 government health institutions by category, including the distribution in Matara District. He stated that 18 Primary Medical Care Units in Matara received Emergency Treatment Unit provisions under the World Bank-supported PSSP from 2019 to 2024, with 17 now functioning as ETUs, while Thihagoda PMCU provides only limited services due to operating from a rented building. He added that remaining facility and equipment gaps would be addressed through the forthcoming World Bank PHSEP project, and that Thihagoda PMCU would be relocated to government premises. Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects Healthcare Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said that when equipment in major hospitals such as the National Hospital, Colombo breaks down, private sector services are used temporarily until repairs are completed. He stated that the Medical Supplies Division had submitted orders to the SPC before 31 March, with many tenders for medicines and equipment underway, and that discussions had been held with local manufacturers and importers to streamline procurement. He added that the Treasury had been instructed to release funds, while mutual settlement arrangements were being pursued where suppliers also owed money to the SPC, with the objective of ensuring uninterrupted supplies of quality medicines. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Medicine supply delays are attributed to late ordering and procurement backlogs from 2023 and 2024, with the full procurement cycle taking around nine and a half months. Around 8,062 items are supplied through the Medical Supplies Division, and the 2025 Budget has allocated Rs. 40 billion for hospitals to make decentralized purchases to address shortages. Additional measures include regional procurement and coordination with foreign governments, including India, while shortages at the Cancer Institute are being addressed case by case. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Anastrozole shortages at the relevant hospital occurred in late December and January, but the Ministry of Health’s Medical Supplies Division supplied 282,000 tablets on 22 February 2025, enabling uninterrupted provision thereafter. Regarding Malwathuhiripitiya Regional Hospital, the Minister stated that its approved cadre is three medical officers and that, after releasing one officer appointed in excess of cadre, services are being maintained by five doctors including a registered medical officer and a post-intern officer on attachment. Oral Question 541/2025: National Cancer Institute - Essential Drugs Healthcare Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, approval was moved for the Central Cultural Fund’s 2016 Annual Report, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2016, under the Central Cultural Fund Act, No. 57 of 1980. The report had been considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee and presented to Parliament, and the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public FinanceReligion & Culture Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, approval was sought for the National Crafts Council Annual Report 2023, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2023. The report had been presented under the National Crafts Council and Allied Institutions Act, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and its approval was agreed to by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved approval of the 2022 Annual Report of the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2022, under Section 39 of the Industrial Development Act, No. 36 of 1969. He noted that the report had been considered by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and presented to Parliament; the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved approval of the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board Annual Report for 2022, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2022. He noted that it was presented under Section 64 of the National Crafts Council and Allied Institutions Act, No. 35 of 1982, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and its report had been presented to Parliament; the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, approval was moved for the Annual Report and Accounts of Mantai Salt Limited for 2020/2021, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 March 2021, presented under Section 14(3) of the Finance Act, No. 38 of 1971. The report had been considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee on 4 March 2025 and its report presented to Parliament on 11 March 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public Finance Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved for approval of the National Paper Company Limited Annual Report for 2015/2016, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 March 2016. The report had been presented under Section 14(3) of the Finance Act, No. 38 of 1971, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and the motion was agreed to by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public Finance Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved approval of the 2022 Annual Report of the National Institute of Post-Harvest Management, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2022, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation. He noted that the report had been presented under the Finance Act and considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee before being submitted to Parliament. The motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Agriculture Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, approval was sought for the 2021/2022 Annual Report of Colombo Commercial Fertilizers Limited, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 March 2022. The report had been presented under Section 14(3) of the Finance Act, No. 38 of 1971, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and was approved by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary The motion sought parliamentary approval for the National Livestock Development Board’s Annual Report for 2019, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2019. It was moved on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation under Section 23 of the State Agricultural Corporations Act, following consideration by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee. The motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, approval was sought for the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Fund, including the Auditor-General’s observations, submitted under the Tourism Act, No. 38 of 2005. The report had been considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and Parliament agreed to the motion. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public Finance Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa moved for approval of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Annual Report for 2023, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2023. The report was presented under Section 20(2) of the Tourism Act, No. 38 of 2005, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and approved by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the approval of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Fund Annual Report for 2022, including the Auditor-General’s observations, under the Tourism Act, No. 38 of 2005. The report had been considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee and presented to Parliament, and the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Public Finance Read →
- 9 April 2025 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, that Parliament approve the 2022 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, together with the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2022. The report was presented under Section 20(2) of the Tourism Act, No. 38 of 2005, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee on 12 March 2025, and its report was presented to Parliament on 15 March 2025. The motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →