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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
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed a Member that the main question and one supplementary had already been asked, and directed that the second supplementary question be asked when the relevant Minister is present. He stated that the Member’s current turn was over except for the remaining supplementary question. Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is taking steps to reduce taxes and has not imposed any new taxes, while providing the maximum possible reliefs. He said a detailed report would be submitted and that the Government would explain how the Petroleum Corporation incurred losses, including the role of former Ministers in charge, with the relevant Minister expected to respond. Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Public Finance Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Energy, the Minister reported that fuel-related tax revenue amounted to Rs. 265.63 billion and profits to Rs. 42.04 billion for the relevant period. He stated that investigations are ongoing into whether fraud occurred in fuel sales, and that no definitive conclusion can be given until they are completed. Other parts of the question were deemed not applicable. Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Public Finance Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Government Information and moved that it be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media, which was agreed to. On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, he also presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Lanka Industrial Development Board and moved its referral to the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, which was likewise agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Referrals Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary A Division was called on the Third Reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. The electronic vote recorded 156 votes in favour, with no votes against or abstentions, and the Bill was passed without amendment by a special majority. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary A Division was called on the Second Reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. The Bill was passed by a special majority, with 187 Ayes recorded, no Noes and no Abstentions, and was referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament. The Committee considered the Bill clause by clause and reported it without amendment. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip formally requested a Division, calling for a recorded vote or division of the House on the matter before Parliament. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa supported holding the local authority election and said it should proceed. He claimed the Opposition’s united statements reflected concern about the outcome, asserting that the National People’s Power expected a strong victory. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary The Minister argued that the Opposition was seeking to delay the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill process because it was unprepared to face local government elections, contrasting this with past postponements under previous administrations, including the 2015 Government and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He said the 2023 local government election had been obstructed despite nominations being called, particularly through the non-release of funds for election-related work such as postal ballot printing. He rejected Opposition claims that Budget sittings, nominations, or election deposits created practical difficulties, stating that committee representation and parliamentary attendance were matters for the Opposition to manage. He also criticized Opposition parties’ arguments about lack of funds for deposits, alleging inconsistency between their political and financial conduct. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary The Minister briefly proposed postponing the matter until after the election, indicating that the issue should be taken up later rather than during the current proceedings. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2018 Annual Report of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation. He moved that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2019 Annual Report of the National Livestock Development Board and the 2019 Performance Report of the Department of Agrarian Development on behalf of the relevant Minister. He moved that the reports be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders Agriculture Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled Finance Commission recommendations for 2025 and an order under the Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Act, moving that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which the House agreed to. He also laid orders relating to the establishment of the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at the University of Moratuwa under the Universities Act and a customs import duty schedule under the Customs Ordinance, which were ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders EducationPublic FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Digital Economy, the Minister requested one week to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa listed compensation payments allegedly made from public funds to 43 politicians and former officials for property damage during the Aragalaya period, stating that the total exceeded Rs. 1.224 billion. He argued that these payments reflected abuse of power and contrasted them with the difficulties ordinary citizens face in obtaining disaster or crop-damage compensation. He said the Government would continue exposing such practices, recover justice for public money, and redirect funds toward services such as health, education and transport. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayathissa alleged misuse of state resources by politically powerful individuals, citing bar permits allegedly issued through proxies, President’s Fund payments taken by politicians, and compensation paid in 2022 for property damage. He said he would later disclose names linked to bar permits and questioned how large sums were obtained from funds intended for ordinary citizens. He read out a list of politicians and compensation amounts, arguing that these payments exceeded what ordinary disaster victims typically receive. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa rejected Opposition allegations of corruption against the government, stating that its actions were intended to ease burdens on the public. Referring to the day’s Geographical Indications regulations, he said the government was advancing long-delayed work to promote Sri Lankan products such as tea, cinnamon, pepper, minerals, and palmyrah products in global markets. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) AgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa invoked Standing Order 92(2) to remind Members that a point of order must be limited to one minute and cannot address the substantive matter under debate. He stated that the debate is suspended while the point of order is considered and asked the Member to clarify the specific point being raised. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa briefly asked for clarification on the content of the relevant Standing Order being referred to in the parliamentary proceedings. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa briefly raised a procedural query regarding whether the matter before the House fell under Standing Order 92(2)(a). No substantive policy argument or proposal was made beyond seeking clarification on the applicable Standing Order. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →