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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Speech history
729 speeches- 19 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the relevant Minister would provide the reply on the following day. Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that 3,428 attendants serve in Central Government hospitals, with an identified shortage of 2,838, and that no fixed patient-to-attendant ratio can be specified due to variations among hospitals and patient conditions. He said patient care is managed by existing attendants, while paid external attendants are a private choice of patients or guardians. He added that interviews for 1,000 sanitary/orderly posts have concluded and appointments are being processed, and approval has been sought to recruit 710 attendants through open recruitment. Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) Healthcare Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer on Consumer Affairs Authority enforcement, confirming that the Authority conducted 23,089 raids islandwide in 2025, averaging about 1,924 per month. He outlined penalties under the Consumer Affairs Authority (Amendment) Act, No. 20 of 2021, including fines and possible imprisonment for individuals and substantial fines for companies, with enhanced penalties pursued through courts for repeat offenders. Oral Question: Consumer Price Controls and Raids (Q.10-1834/2026) Cost of Living Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that 10,000 postal substitutes are being regularized into permanent service, acknowledging that many have served for 7 to 10 years and are now over the applicable age limits. He said that, after the first batch is absorbed, the Government intends to consider the remaining group fairly through discussions with trade unions, with a view to accommodating them. Oral Question: Drug Varieties Manufactured by SPMC (Q.) Employment Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Under the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No. 5 of 2015, the Minister stated that manufacturing, selling, prescribing, or using medicines without NMRA registration is illegal. He said complaints made to the NMRA or CID, including Hon. Mujibur Rahuman’s complaint, are being investigated through ongoing multi-agency processes, and action will be taken where offences are found. Oral Question: Drug Varieties Manufactured by SPMC (Q.) HealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary The Minister provided data on the number of drug varieties manufactured by the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation from 2020 to 2025, noting that detailed lists and sales information were tabled in the Library. He stated that SPMC does not sell medicines below production cost, that private market prices are set with a margin at the time of manufacture, and that no losses had occurred from below-cost sales. Oral Question: Drug Varieties Manufactured by SPMC (Q.) Public Finance Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, to exempt Items 80 and 81 of the Order Paper under Main Business from Standing Order 27 for the day’s sitting. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Moved that Government Business be given precedence for the day on behalf of the Leader of the House. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Moved that the privilege matter raised by the Hon. Speaker on 5 February 2026 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary A motion was moved on behalf of the Leader of the House to suspend Standing Order 88 and set the day’s sitting hours from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide the answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Various (Q.8, Q.9) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Orders under the Motor Traffic Act, published in Extraordinary Gazettes No. 2463/04 of 17 November 2025 and No. 2467/52 of 17 December 2025, were presented on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development. A motion was proposed and agreed to refer the Orders to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development. Papers: Annual Reports and Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary The Annual Report of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka for 2024 was presented on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. It was proposed and agreed that the Report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. Papers: Annual Reports and Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa argued that while the Leader of the Opposition is granted speaking priority due to his office, that privilege should not be misused for matters that could be submitted in writing. He criticized requests such as cancelling exams, recruiting teachers without exams, and opposing education reforms as issues better addressed through formal written submissions rather than raised on the floor. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that 23 directly and 23 indirectly affected fisheries-related categories were identified following the X-Press Pearl disaster, including damage to gear and aquaculture in the Negombo lagoon. He said USD 56.90 million was initially claimed from the insurer, with a further USD 2.28 million after appeals, and Rs. 2,980.5 million has so far been received, of which Rs. 2,794.96 million was sent to District Secretariats for beneficiary payments. He clarified that no special compensation plan exists for Puttalam District, but verified gear and equipment damage there has been paid, while livelihood-loss compensation was limited to the scientifically determined fishing-ban area from Negombo lagoon to offshore Negombo-Panadura. Oral Question: State Land in Alankalagala and X-Press Pearl Disaster (Q.7-9/2025) Justice & Human RightsAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary In response to Hon. Marikkar’s question, the Minister stated that Sri Lanka has 41 clinics for testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS, and that a permanent Director has been appointed since 6 November 2025. He said pre-exposure prophylaxis stocks stood at 36,420 tablets as at 31 December 2025, sufficient for four months, with current support from the Global Fund and the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka and future provision through government budgetary funds. He also stated that there is no current shortage of essential antiretroviral medicines, including the TLD formulation, though a Global Fund delivery delay had temporarily reduced dispensing from three months to one month; responsibility for uninterrupted supply lies with the National STD/AIDS Control Programme and the Medical Supplies Division. Oral Question: STD and AIDS Testing and Treatment Clinics (Q.6/2025) Healthcare Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa made a brief interjection suggesting that a threat being discussed may originate from within the addressed Member’s own party. No substantive policy proposal, legislative issue, or formal question was raised in the excerpt. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a police report indicates the relevant threat originates from within the addressee’s own party. He requested the Minister in charge of Police to conduct a special inquiry into the matter. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Security & Defence Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary The Member challenges the relevance or credibility of a cited report, asking whether it is the report that attributes the threat to the questioner’s own political party. The intervention appears to question the basis of another Member’s claim during debate. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 February 2026 AI summary Security was provided to Hon. Jagath Withana based on a police report received when the issue arose. The statement indicates that the action taken was in accordance with the information and assessment contained in that report. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Security & Defence Read →