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

6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concerns about coal imports and electricity supply, noting that if low-quality coal is rejected, replacement stocks must arrive before April to avoid power shortages. He asked whether the quality inspection reports prepared at berthing and discharge of coal shipments could be tabled in Parliament. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raises a brief interjection questioning or challenging another speaker’s statement. No substantive policy position, proposal, or legislative issue is developed in this remark. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy objected to the manner in which a question was raised, stating that parliamentary questions should be asked properly. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy challenged the Minister’s denial of ash-related pollution from coal use, stating that local residents could confirm the problem and asking for a substantive response covering the full period in question, not only 2015 or 2016. He raised concern about low-quality coal and its environmental impact, and argued that the Minister of Environment should address the matter in Parliament as part of his responsibility. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Environment Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy raised concerns about environmental harm from ash generated by coal combustion, noting that while Rs. 7–8 billion had reportedly been earned from selling ash, only Rs. 91 million had been spent on local welfare and related programmes. He said fishers, farmers, and households in the affected area continued to face serious impacts, including ash pollution in daily life. He questioned the importation of low-quality coal with high ash content and requested that an environmental report or licence on coal combustion and the resulting ash be presented to Parliament to assess its effects on society. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) EnvironmentJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy requested a brief clarification from the Speaker before proceeding with his first supplementary question. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Energy to provide year-by-year figures from 2015 onward on revenue earned from selling ash produced by the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant. He also requested details on the sales method used and the amount of that revenue allocated for the welfare of local residents affected by environmental issues near the plant, asking for reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources report covering annual and performance reports of several agriculture, livestock, land, planning, and export agriculture institutions for various years from 2015 to 2024. The documents were ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees EnvironmentAgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
23 January 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resources, Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented multiple committee reports covering performance and annual reports of institutions in the rubber, fisheries, tea, coconut, plantation, and state enterprise reform sectors. The reports included documents for various years from 2015 to 2024 and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented and Committee Reports AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
22 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy tabled the report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources covering multiple performance reports, annual reports and accounts of state institutions from 2021 to 2024. He noted that many of the reports being approved were outdated and contained issues, and requested that Sectoral Committees be provided with official support teams and facilities for data gathering to improve parliamentary oversight. Papers: Sectoral Oversight Committee Report on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy argued that the Opposition had supported disaster relief efforts, including through the Leader of the Opposition’s appeals to foreign governments, ambassadors and Sri Lankans overseas, while retaining its right to criticize the Government. He alleged irregularities in the distribution of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 relief payments, including payments in areas not affected by flooding, and said details could be provided. He called on the Government to present a clear disaster-response plan to Parliament for future emergencies and criticized what he described as ad hoc implementation in areas such as education reforms. He also questioned the Government’s handling of unresolved matters including the Easter Sunday attacks, the “Sara Jasmine” issue, the 323 containers case and issues relating to medicines. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy questioned whether the use of smaller coal sizes has made the resulting ash more hazardous. He asked the Government to state what measures are being taken to address acknowledged issues relating to coal use. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Environmental Impact (Q.7/2026) Environment Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy questioned whether the reports referred to in the response had been received and requested that they be tabled. He raised concerns about ash affecting cultivation and livelihoods, frequent power outages around Kalpitiya, and restrictions on fisherfolk due to vessel movements. He asked what practical measures would be taken to restore local livelihoods and requested that the current Environmental Protection Licence be tabled, citing doubts about its issuance and the suitability of the plant’s location near human settlements. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Environmental Impact (Q.7/2026) AgricultureEnvironment Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Environment whether the Government is aware of environmental problems faced by residents in villages surrounding the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant due to coal burning. He requested details of the measures to be taken to address those issues, or an explanation if no action is planned. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Environmental Impact (Q.7/2026) Environment Read →
8 January 2026 AI summary Proposed that Motor Traffic regulations be enforced equally against government and non-government actors, alleging politically connected offenders evade action while Police officers are penalized. Raised concerns over the Government’s disaster relief response, saying commitments on housing compensation, resettlement, and support for affected MSMEs and industries remain unclear and delayed. Also questioned issues in education curriculum content, NMRA appointments and medicine regulation, alleged medicine smuggling, and long passport delays faced by Sri Lankans in Italy, urging ministerial action on these matters. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate HealthcarePublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Hector Appuhamy raised a clarification on disaster relief in Puttalam, stating that part of Wanathavilluwa remains under 10–15 feet of water, with 24 houses still inundated and relocation needs disputed between 13 and 17 houses. He asked whether land and houses would be provided, noting that assistance in the district was not complete despite statements to Parliament. He also raised a privilege-related concern about severe congestion on the expressway due to a new system, asking that the traffic situation be examined. Oral Questions: Prime Minister InfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Prime Minister to state the Government’s response to the economic and social impact of Cyclone “Michaung”, particularly support for affected persons, SMEs and industries. He sought details on compensation, concessional loans at 3 percent interest, damage assessment and loan grace periods, treatment of enterprises under debt moratoria, concessions for those listed with the Credit Information Bureau, recovery programmes, and plans to reduce damage from future natural disasters. Oral Questions: Prime Minister EmploymentPublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
19 December 2025 AI summary Welcoming the Rs. 500 billion supplementary allocation for disaster relief, Hector Appuhamy said all five electorates in Puttalam were affected by floods and urged the Government to develop a structured recovery plan for damaged industries, exporters, and workers facing loan, leasing, and livelihood pressures. He highlighted severe impacts on coconut, coir, prawn, salt, and horticulture sectors, including prolonged inundation in Kalpitiya that could leave labourers without income during the Christmas and New Year period. He also requested a special mechanism to manage, audit, and fairly distribute overseas donations, citing a 5,876 kg consignment from Alberta, Canada that remained in warehouses, and called for investigation into reported irregularities in relief distribution. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) EnvironmentCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Government to clarify whether the Rs. 600 per person per day allocation for three meals in relief centres is continuing after floodwaters receded. He noted that many displaced persons still lack cooking facilities and that some areas remain without adequate food access despite private-sector assistance, and requested details on if and when the support would be stopped. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Cost of Living Read →
5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy criticized the failure of telecommunications during the disaster and urged the Government to establish relief coordination centres with dedicated communication systems. He called for stronger disaster detection and preparedness mechanisms, including links with international experts, specialized tools, and attention to potential post-disaster health risks and medicine shortages. He urged the Government to involve the private sector and civil society, and requested greater authority for Sectoral Oversight Committees to coordinate with global institutions and support recovery efforts. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Security & DefenceHealthcareInfrastructure Read →