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Sitting of Thursday, 6 February 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 253 speeches· 66 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka National Hospital Procurement (Q.7/2024) 9 speeches
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa responded that a charge sheet had been issued against Consultant Dr. Anil Jasinghe following an audit inquiry into food procurement for the Sri Lanka National Hospital in 2016/2017 and a preliminary investigation ordered by the Health Ministry Secretary. He stated that after a formal disciplinary inquiry and review under the Establishments Code, Dr. Jasinghe was acquitted and discharged of all charges, making the remaining parts of the question inapplicable.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Asked whether, if a report exists acquitting the individual in question, the Government would table it in Parliament immediately.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake urged that audit queries concerning public officials be treated consistently, arguing that there should not be different standards depending on the government in power. He cited audit issues involving Dr. Anil Jasinghe, former Secretary Mayadunne, the Paddy Marketing Board, and the Koralai Pattu Central Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary, and called for these matters to be tabled and examined alongside allegations against politicians.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Health Minister over alleged inconsistent treatment between Dr. Jasinghe and Mayadunne, noting that a long-running inquiry into Dr. Jasinghe had been concluded quickly and followed by his appointment as Secretary. He referred to the Minister’s statement that the inquiry was complete and would be tabled, and then yielded the second supplementary question to Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha.

      Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised concerns about the shortage of specialist doctors, noting that only about 1,900 of an estimated 3,000 required posts are filled, with many serving in peripheral and remote districts. He asked the Minister whether specialists could be provided fuel, transport allowances, or vehicles comparable to benefits given to similar grades under Public Administration Circular 22/99, given that vehicle permits are not currently useful.

      Public FinanceHealthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa said Sri Lanka requires 2,800 medical specialists under the 2018 approved cadre but currently has about 2,000 in service. He argued that specialist migration was due to multiple factors, including unmet benefits, political instability and lost expectations, not only vehicle permits. He stated that the Government is engaging with specialist associations and the Ministry of Finance to provide feasible relief, retain existing specialists, and encourage those who left the country to return.

      EmploymentPublic FinanceHealthcare Full speech →