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Sitting of Friday, 9 May 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 265 speeches· 75 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Questions - Second Round (Q.2/2024, Q.3/2025, Q.4/2025, Q.5/2025, Q.6/2025) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. S.M. Marikkar) SJB

      AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education whether the Government intends to establish a boys’ National School in the Dehiwala Divisional Secretary’s Division, noting that a girls’ National School already exists there. The question sought details on any identified school for conversion, facilities to be provided, the expected establishment date, and, if no such plan exists, the reasons for that decision.

      Education Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Deputy Minister tabled answers to a question regarding National Schools in the Dehiwala DS Division. He stated that there is no boys’ National School in the Division, no current plan to establish one, and no ongoing programme to create new National Schools or convert any school in the Division to National School status.

      Education Full speech →
    • The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe (on behalf of the Hon. Ajith Gihan) JJB

      AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe, on behalf of Ajith Gihan, asked the Minister of Environment about alleged large-scale environmental damage in the Puttalam District caused by licensed excavation of sand, gravel, soil and tanks without proper standards. He sought details on whether new regulatory and transport-licensing methodologies have been or will be introduced, and questioned the role, responsibilities, and continued need for the North-Western Province Provincial Environmental Authority in addressing such environmental destruction.

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

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that the North Western Provincial Environmental Authority issues only environmental recommendations for sand and gravel excavations, while tank excavations proceed with permission from the Department of Agrarian Development. He said excavation recommendations are conditional, including site rehabilitation under a GSMB-approved plan with a rehabilitation deposit, but some sites have become problematic due to inadequate rehabilitation. He further noted that excavation activities are regulated under the Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992, with the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau as the competent authority.

      Environment Full speech →
    • The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Minister tabled answers regarding the Raigama Industrial Estate, stating that 16 acres, 1 rood and 20 perches have been allocated to 21 investors, with 1,408 perches still available. He said investors were notified on 7 April 2025 to begin work, while internal roads, water supply and electricity infrastructure are still being developed after delays caused by protests, a work stoppage after 2019, COVID-19 and the economic crisis. He also stated that investors are seeking approvals, some have applied for space in the administrative building, and the Government has spent Rs. 87.96 million on that building, with allocation to follow after valuation.

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

      AI summary As a tabled answer, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa reported that 112 Ayurveda hospitals are functioning and 4,270 graduates in indigenous medicine were registered with the Ayurveda Medical Council as of 31 December 2024. He stated there are 430 vacancies for graded indigenous medical officers, with Cabinet approval secured to recruit 304 officers to the Primary Grade. He also confirmed that Minneriya Ayurveda Hospital has a physiotherapy unit, identified its contractor, and said no complaint regarding it had been received by the Department of Ayurveda.

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

      AI summary The answer states that the rent allowance previously paid to Sub-Postmasters—Rs. 1,500 for urban offices and Rs. 750 for rural offices—was inadequate. It notes that Cabinet approval was granted on 19 February 2025 to revise the allowance and link payments to revenue targets assigned by the Treasury and Department of Posts. From 1 April 2025, the allowance has been increased on a graded basis from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,500 depending on the monthly revenue achieved by each Sub-Post Office.

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