Hon. Hector Appuhamy, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Puttalam

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 128 #35 of 225·#14 in party

Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

128 speeches

10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy criticized the Government for relying on emergency powers amid economic hardship and questioned the adequacy of its current and future economic plans in the context of regulations under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act. He argued that exporters, businesses, fisheries, agriculture, and health services require targeted support, including consideration of exporters’ dollar needs, an immediate fuel subsidy for fishers, timely fertilizer subsidies, and action on medicine shortages. He also questioned resignations at the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation and called for scrutiny of the NMRA Chairman, saying relevant documents would be submitted to Parliament. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution HealthcareCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy objected to the Chair or proceedings appearing to give attention only to one side of the House. He urged that members on his side also be heard. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy criticised the Government for failing to identify the alleged mastermind of the Easter Sunday attacks despite previous pledges, and accused it of using the issue for political purposes. He rejected claims linking SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman to the attacks, challenged statements about Pillayan, Sara Jasmin and Ibrahim, and asked what action the Government had taken on these matters. He said the SJB had supported proper investigations and security officials such as Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne, while urging the Government not to politicize the victims and expressing objection to the title of Udaya Gammanpila’s book. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concerns about unresolved issues affecting small boat owners and workers, contrasting them with better-regulated large fishing vessels. He alleged unequal treatment of fishermen, claiming banned fishing methods are tolerated in the Minister’s area while fishermen in Kalpitiya are targeted more harshly. He urged the Government to bring forward the long-pending Fisheries Bill, under preparation since 2018–2019 and covering matters such as madal, trawling and NARA findings, and asked when it would be introduced to protect fishermen’s livelihoods. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformEmploymentAgriculture Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy said fishermen previously relied on direct fuel delivery, sometimes on credit, making bill submission difficult, and noted that a past six-month subsidy had not been extended. He highlighted rising fuel and fishing gear costs and broader livelihood pressures, including the need for pensions and support. He asked whether the Government plans a new relief scheme for fishermen and how it would be implemented. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) AgricultureCost of Living Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asks whether supplementary questions will also be answered, seeking clarification on the procedure for handling follow-up questions. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources for details on the fuel subsidy for fishermen in the Puttalam District. He sought figures on the number of fishermen engaged in the industry, how many currently receive the subsidy, the funds allocated for it, and the measures taken to ensure timely distribution. Oral Question: Fishermen in Puttalam District - Fuel Subsidy (Q.749/2025) AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
20 March 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy questioned whether Sri Lanka’s claimed neutrality amid the war amounts to inaction, urging stronger humanitarian responses and disclosure and parliamentary debate on agreements with the United States and India. He demanded accountability over alleged substandard coal supplies, warned against blaming future power cuts on the war, and called for stronger support for migrant workers and their families. He also urged the Government to negotiate stable fuel arrangements with India and China, present clear future plans rather than statistics, and use fuel tax revenue to provide targeted relief to sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and exports. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Public FinanceForeign AffairsEmployment Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy stated that he could not hear the response due to noise in the Chamber and noted that the first supplementary question had not been answered. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy complained that essential parts of his original question had not been answered and requested a mechanism to ensure complete follow-up responses with relevant reports. He raised concerns over alleged losses of Rs. 8.4 billion from low-quality coal supplied to Norochcholai, citing testing reports and impacts including environmental harm, boiler damage, and increased generator fuel consumption. He asked when the Minister would accept responsibility for the issue and resign. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Energy to provide details on the Norochcholai “Lak Vijaya” Power Plant’s contribution to the National Grid from 2020 to date, including the number and dates of breakdowns during that period. He also sought information on the resulting power supply disruptions, the reasons for frequent generator failures, and the measures planned to address them. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Infrastructure Read →
5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy marked Women’s Day by urging the Government to protect the environment as part of safeguarding women’s dignity and health. He raised concerns about dense black smoke and ash emissions from the Norochcholai coal power plant, alleging substandard coal combustion and possible removal of filtration systems, and said communities in Kalpitiya and surrounding areas were being harmed. He requested a statement to Parliament on decisions taken to control emissions and mitigate environmental damage. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day EnvironmentJustice & Human RightsWomen & Children Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy criticized the President for not presenting concrete measures on the impact of war and economic risks, including protection for overseas workers, securing fuel, gas and medicines, sustaining exports, attracting investment, and engaging international bodies such as the UN, IAEA, WTO and ILO. He urged the Government to involve the Opposition and wider stakeholders in building consensus and managing public concern over shortages. He also raised dissatisfaction with the Easter Sunday investigations, calling for full inquiries into all alleged links and for answers by 21 April, without using selective arrests or delays to divert attention. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy criticized the Minister’s response on fuel storage, referring to earlier claims about managing supplies through the Trincomalee oil tanks and stating that the lack of tanks was not an adequate answer. He also raised concerns about environmental harm to residents near Norochcholai from the burning of substandard coal and requested that the Minister inform Parliament of the steps to address it. Oral Question: Generators Facilitating Cooling at Norochcholai Power Plant (Q.68/2025) EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy questioned the Minister responsible for coal about reported imports of substandard coal that have reduced Norochcholai Power Plant output from 900 MW to about 600 MW, limiting electricity supply. He warned that reliance on costly generator-based power amid global oil supply disruptions and limited local fuel stocks could create a severe domestic crisis, and asked what steps the Government would take to prevent such a situation. Oral Question: Generators Facilitating Cooling at Norochcholai Power Plant (Q.68/2025) Security & DefencePublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Energy for details on a generator reportedly brought to the Norochcholai Thermal Power Plant to support cooling needed to control generator heat. He sought the date of its procurement, the amount spent, whether the Minister was aware it had not yet been used, and what action would be taken regarding the matter. Oral Question: Generators Facilitating Cooling at Norochcholai Power Plant (Q.68/2025) Infrastructure Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concerns over the coal tender and environmental compliance at the Norochcholai power plant, citing alleged failures in coal quality, contradictory inspection reports, and possible links to corruption. He asked whether the Continuous Emission Monitoring System was operating during January and February and called for an immediate investigation into rejected coal lots and the role of named individuals. He argued that substandard coal could breach the Environmental Protection Licence, damage plant machinery, increase reliance on expensive fuel, raise tariffs, cause blackouts, and worsen environmental harm in the Puttalam/Kalpitiya area. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) InfrastructurePublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
17 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. G.A.S.M. Jayawira of Welpalla, Rawita, and Mrs. P.M.H. Kaushalya of Sandalankawa. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy tabled three reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources covering annual and performance reports of fisheries, agrarian development, animal production, rabies eradication, and estates development institutions. He noted that committee reviews found recurring unresolved issues highlighted in previous audit reports, and requested that time be allocated for discussions with audit authorities before approvals. He said such consultations would help committees guide institutions toward corrective action rather than merely tabling and approving reports. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy questioned the Government’s use of Emergency powers, warning that they should not be used to intimidate individuals, social media users, or MPs, while urging proper action on national issues. He criticized the Government’s handling of war heroes, Independence Day commemorations, and the reported rebuilding of Prabhakaran’s house, contrasting this with alleged inadequate support for cyclone victims. He also demanded a stronger response to incidents involving Indian Navy action against Sri Lankan fishermen and raised concerns about unresolved questions in the Easter Sunday attacks investigation. Additionally, he referred to a leaked private audio clip involving an MP and called on the President to investigate its source while protecting the Government’s claimed clean reputation. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Security & DefenceLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →