Hon. T.K. Jayasundara, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Galle

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Speeches 45 #100 of 225·#48 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

45 speeches

23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara raised concerns about idle lands and the need to use them for future industrial and agricultural development. He asked what plans exist for proper land utilization and management, whether procedures will be centralized, and whether a district-wise roadmap will be provided. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) Land & HousingInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide detailed information on lands in the Southern Province transferred to the Land Reform Commission at its establishment, broken down by Divisional Secretary’s Division. The question seeks data on sub-50-acre lands transferred to private individuals, including recipients, extents, and whether transfers were for business or agricultural purposes, as well as lands still undisposed, lands under legal proceedings, and lands requested for new projects. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara asked about designating the broader southern wet zone ecosystem, including areas in Galle and Matara such as Kanneliya, Sinharaja, and Hiniduma, as one tourism zone under a single administrative framework. He requested clarification from the Tourism Ministry on the process for gazetting the entire cross-district area as a tourism zone. Oral Question: Tourism Zones in Matara District (Q.6/2025 – 866/2025) InfrastructureEnvironment Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara supported amendments to wage-related legislation, stating that the Government is increasing the minimum wage for private sector and other workers from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 30,000 from January, with related benefits for gratuity and ETF. He argued that this follows public sector salary increases and reflects a policy of expanding worker participation in the economy by raising purchasing power and circulating income. He contrasted the measure with past labour struggles and wage-related disputes, saying it was achieved through consultation at the National Labour Advisory Council with trade unions and employers, while also criticizing previous governments and the Opposition over alleged corruption and anti-worker actions. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Public FinanceEmployment Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara raised concerns that Road Development Authority estimates for road crossings or drainage trenching in community water projects are often excessive and based on outdated methods, causing projects to stall. He cited a Rs. 47 million water project in Kallapatha, Elpitiya–Niyagama, where an RDA estimate of Rs. 2.4 million for a road crossing could not be met. He requested inter-ministerial action to provide relief by ensuring fair and minimal RDA estimates for such projects. Oral Question: Community Water Projects - Costs and Progress Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara raised concerns over longstanding failures in community water projects, noting that many since 2010 have not provided drinking water despite large expenditure on tanks and infrastructure. He called for deeper technical reviews, including possible intervention by a special panel of engineers, and a comprehensive audit and investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds involving local political figures. He asked what swift action would be taken to address both the causes of project failure and the immediate water supply problems now arising. Oral Question: Community Water Projects - Costs and Progress Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing to provide detailed information on community water projects initiated in each Divisional Secretary’s Division in the Galle District from 2010 to 2024, including costs, commencement dates, expenditure, beneficiaries, households supplied, and contractors. He further requested identification of projects that have failed to provide water, reasons for failure, officials responsible for procurement, and whether action will be taken if corruption or irregularities are found. Oral Question: Community Water Projects - Costs and Progress InfrastructureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
20 June 2025 AI summary Presented the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industries and Enterprise Development report on the Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services’ Annual Performance Report for 2023. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presentation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 June 2025 AI summary Asked whether the Government will implement a target-driven programme to address recurring floods in areas such as Neluwa, Thawalama, Mapalagama, Nagoda, and Weliwitiya-Divithura, which he said are threatened two to three times a year. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management InfrastructureEnvironment Read →
17 June 2025 AI summary T.K. Jayasundara asked whether proper procurement procedures were followed for assessments and surveys conducted since around 2010 in Warukandeniya, Madugate and other areas of the Neluwa Divisional Secretariat Division. He also sought an explanation for why the related proposal had now been halted. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the impact of Gin River flooding in the Galle District and on post-2000 reports or feasibility studies prepared for flood control or related projects. He requested the names of the reports and institutions involved, expenditure and funding sources, and details of any implemented projects, including timelines, allocations, spending, implementing agencies, and outcomes. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management EnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara briefly rose to pose a question in Parliament. No further details of the subject or content of the question were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Matters (Q.869/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary T.K. Jayasundara indicated that he would ask the question before the House. Oral Question: National-Level Stadiums in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 March 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara argued that Sri Lanka’s industrial decline stemmed from devaluing labour, misusing land, weakening local entrepreneurship, and relying excessively on foreign capital after 1977. He cited the fall in tea exports and loss of value addition and brand protection for Ceylon tea as an example of failed industrial policy and regulation. Referring to the Budget responsibilities of the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, he called for stronger national policy, infrastructure, export linkages, entrepreneurship support, revival of traditional industries, and development of value-added Sri Lankan brands, particularly in spices and tourism-linked village industries. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) AgricultureEmploymentInfrastructure Read →
1 March 2025 AI summary T.K. Jayasundara briefly rose to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter are included in the provided speech excerpt. Procedural: Question No. 5 stood down Parliamentary Procedure Read →
1 March 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara presented three petitions to Parliament from residents of Galle and surrounding areas: E.J.A.P. Dayananda of Magalla, Mrs. K.B. Champika Jayasinghe of Hendilla Godawatta, and W.K.S. Rukshan of Boralukadawatta. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara defended the Government’s recent political change as a move away from corruption, chauvinism and patronage, arguing that it has restored international confidence and created a fairer environment for investment and entrepreneurship. He said the Government’s economic programme should combine humanist social renewal with sustainable and equitable development, including “economic democracy” and wider public participation. He highlighted targets to raise export earnings from USD 12.7 billion in 2024 to USD 19 billion in 2025 and expand tourism from 3 million to 8 million visitors, proposing responsible tourism development in inland areas of Galle District to support rural incomes and industries such as tea, cinnamon and kitul. He also referred to Budget support for small tea-holders, noting an increased allocation from Rs. 1,158 million in 2023 to Rs. 1,355 million. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary Asked what concrete measures and future policy direction are included in the current Budget for the tea industry. The question sought clarification on the Government’s planned support and forward path for that sector. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary T.K. Jayasundara asked the Minister whether the STaRR Project, intended to revive the tea industry, had achieved its objectives and improved effectiveness. He also sought clarification on whether any irregularities had been identified in the project and what action had been taken in response. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) Agriculture Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary A question was directed to the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure seeking details on the “STaRR” Project as it relates to the tea industry. The intervention appears to request information on the project’s scope, implementation, and relevance to plantation-sector development. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) Agriculture Read →