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Sitting of Thursday, 10 April 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 162 speeches· 51 speakers

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  12. 12 Oral question Oral Questions: Primary Health Care and School Infrastructure Projects 9 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided a written answer detailing Sri Lanka’s 1,208 government health institutions by category, including the distribution in Matara District. He stated that 18 Primary Medical Care Units in Matara received Emergency Treatment Unit provisions under the World Bank-supported PSSP from 2019 to 2024, with 17 now functioning as ETUs, while Thihagoda PMCU provides only limited services due to operating from a rented building. He added that remaining facility and equipment gaps would be addressed through the forthcoming World Bank PHSEP project, and that Thihagoda PMCU would be relocated to government premises.

      Healthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB

      AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath raised a supplementary question regarding the Degahigaspe Primary Medical Care Unit in the Pitabeddara Divisional Secretariat, which serves about 23,000 people. He stated that although an Emergency Treatment Unit was established with World Bank support and has the required building and equipment, services have not commenced or are not visible, and asked the Minister to clarify the discrepancy with the official answer.

      Healthcare Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he would examine concerns regarding Primary Medical Care Units where equipment has been supplied but medical officers and staff have not been adequately posted. He said funds are expected to be allocated under the successor PHSEP project, Phase II of the PSSP, to address staffing and related needs in PMCUs and divisional hospitals with PMCU units.

      InfrastructureEducation Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna (on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education) JJB

      AI summary The response clarified that the project in question concerns Regi Ranatunga Model Primary School, Minuwangoda, not President’s College, and began on 13 June 2012 with an initial estimate of about Rs. 150 million and expenditure so far of Rs. 187.8 million. It stated that the contract was directly awarded to the Western Provincial Road Development Authority with funds released annually against staged estimates, and that the work is about 70 per cent complete. The delay was attributed to insufficient annual budgetary allocations to meet remaining stage estimates, with around 12 more months required for completion.

      EducationPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised concerns about alleged political misuse of authority in Minuwangoda, citing demolished public structures, the unreconstructed Pansilugoda bridge, and questions over spending priorities at the Regi Ranatunga School pool project. He asked whether all allocated funds for the pool had been used, whether a full audit had been conducted, and whether there was any evidence of misappropriation.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary Construction work that began in 2012 has received intermittent allocations through 2024, with around 70% completed. In response to concerns about possible irregularities, an audit process has begun and a full audit is currently underway.

      InfrastructurePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody questioned delays and poor execution in a WPRDA project, noting that about Rs. 199 million had already been spent without public benefit and that tiles were already peeling. Referring to 13 years of alleged disorganized implementation since 2012, he proposed that the Deputy Minister initiate a formal investigation into the use of public funds.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB

      AI summary An audit inquiry is underway regarding the matter raised. The member stated that discussions are also being held with officials on appointing an additional inquiry panel to recommend further action, and that steps will be taken accordingly.

      Justice & Human Rights Full speech →