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Sitting of Thursday, 8 May 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 285 speeches· 67 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) 21 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer on war-related commemorative events, stating that 212 were held in the Northern Province and seven in the Eastern Province. The answer noted that LTTE promotion remains prohibited under Gazette Extraordinary No. 1721/2 of 2011, but memorial events for deceased persons are not prohibited unless they involve specified unlawful acts. It said about seven northern events in 2024 included activities viewed as potentially promoting the LTTE, with court reports filed, three files sent for Attorney-General’s advice, and further investigations ongoing. In the Eastern Province, police were instructed to act under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and relevant regulations if organizers disseminated separatist views or attempted to promote the LTTE.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake began to address the House by referring to an existing practice, but the provided excerpt is incomplete and does not include the substantive point, proposal, or question he intended to raise.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asserted that the Chair is responsible for protecting Members’ rights in Parliament. He referred to the entitlement to ask two supplementary questions, indicating concern over the conduct or allowance of questioning during proceedings.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake states that only the relevant Member is entitled to that opportunity, indicating a procedural point about participation or speaking rights in the House.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake clarified the procedure for supplementary questions, stating that if the relevant Member does not use the opportunity to ask a second supplementary question, another Member of Parliament may do so.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to the procedure for supplementary questions, stating that only the Member entitled to ask them may do so unless consent is given to another Member. He cited a recent example involving the Member for Gampaha and Faiszer Musthapha and urged Members to follow the Standing Orders to avoid wasting parliamentary time.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

      AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would pose a question on behalf of Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. No substantive issue or policy matter was raised in the statement.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised in Parliament. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about the Kurakkanhenegedara Drinking Water Project in Katupotha, Kurunegala District, including whether the Ministry is aware of the project, expenditure on initial work, and its current progress. He noted that the project was intended to serve the local hospital and over 700 families in Kurakkanhenegedara, Sapumalpuraya, Dangolla and Katupotha, and sought reasons for its suspension. He further asked whether the Government will take steps to expedite implementation to meet local drinking water needs and, if so, when the project will resume.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer stating that the NWSDB undertook the first phase of a Kurunegala East water supply project, constructing a shallow well with funds allocated and reimbursed by the Kurunegala District Secretariat. The well was completed on 4 May 2019, but pipeline distribution to the Divisional Hospital and surrounding villages has not proceeded because no funds were allocated for the subsequent phase. The NWSDB indicated it can begin and complete the second phase once the Kurunegala East Divisional Secretariat provides the necessary allocations.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Defence to explain the appointment procedures for the current Commander of the Army and Commander of the Air Force separately. The question sought clarification on whether more senior and qualified officers were overlooked, the reasons for any such decisions, and what criteria besides seniority are considered when appointing service commanders.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer stating that the President appointed the Commander of the Army and the Commander of the Air Force under Article 61(e) of the Constitution. The remaining parts of the question were marked as not arising.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka on behalf of the Hon. Kins Nelson

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide annual figures from 2015 to date on patients treated at government hospital OPDs and expenditure on OPD development. The question also sought the Minister’s view on whether OPDs significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s health indicators and what measures are planned to further develop OPD services.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary In a tabled answer, the Minister provided OPD attendance data for 2015–2023, noting a rise to about 58.8 million in 2019, declines during 2020–2021, and recovery to about 55.2 million in 2023. He stated that recorded OPD development expenditure across listed hospitals for 2015–2024 was approximately Rs. 179.19 million, and said Sri Lanka’s health indicators are also supported by primary health care strengthening and disease prevention. He further noted that upgrades to identified Primary Medical Care Institutions are being implemented under the World Bank-financed Primary Health Care System Strengthening Project.

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