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

21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy supported the medicines pricing formula under the NMRA Act but raised concerns about reported shortages of essential medicines, local hospital purchasing arrangements, diagnostic equipment shortages, and possible conflicts of interest within the NMRA, including whether its Chairman should engage in private channeling. He asked the Health Minister to clarify governance and ethical issues at the NMRA and to ensure that pricing and procurement systems do not worsen shortages or disadvantage public hospitals. He also requested urgent interventions for several hospitals in his district, including reopening closed clinics, completing unfinished facilities, replacing mortuary equipment, providing staff and quarters, opening the Kalpitiya hospital building, and upgrading Puttalam District Hospital to a National Hospital. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy seconded the motion and raised concerns about persistent weaknesses in Sri Lanka’s medicines regulatory system, particularly the composition and leadership of the NMRA. He argued that the NMRA Board lacks pharmaceutical regulatory expertise, questioned the Chairman’s private practice and alleged bias towards multinational companies over local manufacturers, and noted that promised upgrades to the NMRA laboratory had not been implemented. He said he would table more than 15 questions on allegations against the Chairman and called on the Government and Health Minister to decide on his position, warning that they would bear responsibility for future failures. Private Members' Motion P.46/2025: National Drug Quality Assurance Laboratory Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceHealthcare Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented the report of the Special Meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability on updating Sri Lanka’s Climate Prosperity Plan to address climate change, which was ordered to lie upon the Table. He thanked representatives of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, including Mohamed Nasheed and other officials, and urged Members to study the report carefully with a view to implementing the Climate Prosperity Plan in Sri Lanka. Committee Reports EnvironmentParliamentary Procedure Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy argued that debate on prohibited stimulants should remain focused on doping in sport rather than broader political accusations about drugs and crime. He urged the Government to concentrate on lawmaking, coordination, investment facilitation, sports development, and implementation of useful proposals regardless of party origin, while also delivering promised justice for the Easter Sunday attacks. He raised concerns about school-related policies, social issues, and bureaucratic delays, and called for stronger support for Sri Lankans in Italy, including restoration of the driving licence conversion MoU and improved consular services in Rome. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Law & OrderForeign AffairsParliamentary Procedure Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy briefly stated that he was handing over his second supplementary question to the Hon. Leader of the Opposition. Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked what comprehensive State programme exists to support fishermen beyond CFC’s limited fish purchasing, particularly to improve offshore yield, protect breeding seasons, promote sustainable harvesting, and help fishers capture more value. He highlighted high input costs for small-scale fishers and the lapse of previous support schemes, seeking details on concrete technology and productivity support measures. Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) Agriculture Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources for year-by-year data from 2015 to date on the quantity of fish purchased by the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation and its share of Sri Lanka’s total fish harvest. He also sought an admission on whether the CFC’s market intervention is insufficient to purchase fish and stabilize prices, and requested details of corrective measures if so. Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) Agriculture Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy stated that allegations involving harassment of women should be addressed through a proper and fair procedure, rather than prolonged public accusations. He argued that such matters should be concluded within Parliament and criticized the Speaker for limiting the Opposition’s ability to ask questions, urging that issues be discussed and resolved procedurally. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy briefly requests the Deputy Speaker’s permission to respond, noting that another member had addressed him. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter is raised in this intervention. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy called for a clear investigation into the release of two ice containers under the current Government, asking who authorized their release and whether other containers were also involved. He said the Opposition’s no-confidence motion was linked to demands for transparency on the Easter Sunday attack investigations, including disclosure of the Attorney-General’s report and the Cabinet Secretary’s report, and questioned unresolved matters such as alleged funding by Ibrahim. He accused the Government and the Speaker of denying MPs access to information and undermining parliamentary privileges, and urged a transparent programme to identify and punish those responsible for the Easter attacks. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Security & DefenceParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concerns about the National Audit (Amendment) Bill, arguing that the proposed Oversight Review Committee could undermine the independence and authority of the Auditor General’s Department and create uncertainty for public officers facing surcharges. He urged the Government to strengthen the audit framework without intimidating officials or weakening the State sector, and called for clear legal and administrative safeguards. He also criticized Government members’ conduct in Parliament, questioned the Prime Minister’s response to issues involving women MPs, and demanded answers on responsibility for the release of 323 containers. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Asked for the Government’s structured plan for railway service improvements, specifically noting poor services beyond Negombo in the Puttalam District. He proposed upgrading services from Chilaw outward for both freight and passenger use, and requested consideration of a Negombo–Colombo city service, potentially with partner support, to reduce congestion even if it affects expressway usage. Oral Question: Technical Officer Vacancies in Sri Lanka Railways (Q.676/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concerns about vacancies in the railway service and public dissatisfaction with its quality, including basic issues such as sanitation on trains. He asked the Minister what systematic plan is in place to develop the service, manage new recruitments, and improve public satisfaction. Oral Question: Technical Officer Vacancies in Sri Lanka Railways (Q.676/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructureEmployment Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister what steps are being taken to fill existing vacancies. The intervention sought clarification on the government’s measures to address staffing gaps. Oral Question: Technical Officer Vacancies in Sri Lanka Railways (Q.676/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation whether the Government recognizes the importance of Technical Officers in Sri Lanka Railways. He requested details on the current number of Technical Officers, existing vacancies, and the measures planned to fill those vacancies. Oral Question: Technical Officer Vacancies in Sri Lanka Railways (Q.676/2025) EmploymentInfrastructure Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy sought clarification on procurement of medicines, referring to documents he had tabled showing a locally produced injection priced at Rs. 150 compared with Rs. 300 from an Indian supplier. He argued this appeared inconsistent with the Government’s stated preference for local suppliers and warned against a repeat of the previous medicine crisis. He requested that the Minister examine the price comparisons and review the actions of the NMRA Chairman and officials, with a response after verification if immediate details were unavailable. Adjournment Debate: NMRA Medicine Supply and State Land Leasing Public FinanceHealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised a Special Question to the Minister of Health on medicine shortages and the functioning of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority. He sought details on the number of lifesaving and priority medicines currently in shortage, urgent procurement mechanisms for local and imported medicines, and the process for identifying essential medicines and determining prices. He alleged that the NMRA Chairman and some officials were creating difficulties for local manufacturers, favouring Indian manufacturers, and causing registration delays that affect local production, exports, patients, and government supply. He asked what operational plan and corrective action the Minister would take regarding the NMRA leadership and these issues. Adjournment Debate: NMRA Medicine Supply and State Land Leasing HealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy defended the Opposition’s role in scrutinizing government and argued that casino regulation should be comprehensive, with stronger parliamentary oversight and less discretionary power concentrated in the subject Minister or President. Referring to Clause 79, he sought clarification on whether definitions of gambling and social gambling would apply to temple charity auctions, school raffles, or card games at funerals, and who would be taxed in such cases. He also criticized policy inconsistency on cannabis cultivation zones and urged that taxation be directed at those profiting from gambling under a coherent regulatory framework. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability report on the Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, which was ordered to lie upon the Table. He also raised concern that numerous reports from 2021 to 2024 contain audit queries without accompanying responses, and requested Ministers to ensure responses are submitted with such reports so Parliament can assess resolution of issues and make recommendations. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy questioned whether alleged rackets in the health sector are continuing despite action against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and officials, citing NMRA pricing and registration practices that he said disadvantage local manufacturers compared with Indian imports, including the example of Clindamycin injections. He demanded explanations from NMRA Chairman Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama and asked why officials associated with previous arrangements remain in place. He also criticized the Government’s position on casinos, questioning the increase in licensed casinos, reduced licence fees, and the operation of “City of Dreams Sri Lanka,” and called for the President to explain the policy shift. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Public FinanceHealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →