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Sitting of Friday, 23 May 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 177 speeches· 55 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question Second Round: Physical Training Instructors and Other Matters (Tabled Answers) 11 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam) SJB

      AI summary Asked whether the Prime Minister and Minister of Education was aware that Bt/Kayankuda Kannahi Vidyalaya and Bt/Korakkallimadu Sri Ramana Maharishi Vidyalaya are IC category schools whose students won national-level first places in Elle and Kabaddi, respectively, despite lacking physical training instructors. He requested that the Government inform Parliament whether steps will be taken to appoint physical training instructors to these schools, and if not, the reasons for not doing so.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, it was stated that Bt/Kayankuda Kannahi Vidyalaya and Bt/Korakkallimadu Sri Ramana Maharishi Vidyalaya are Grade 1C schools whose students won national first places in Elle and Kabaddi respectively. The response noted that one sports coach has been appointed to the former school and two to the latter, and therefore no physical training instructors are considered necessary.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri) SJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation whether the Government has assessed animal damage to domestic food crops. He requested crop-wise details for paddy, vegetables, and fruits, and asked which animals cause the most severe damage; if no assessment has been made, he sought the reasons.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary The Minister tabled a response stating that no recent nationwide assessment has been conducted specifically on crop damage caused by wild animals, although disaster-related agricultural losses are assessed. It referred to a 2022 Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute assessment covering wildlife damage to paddy, other crops, coconut, and perennial crops, with detailed data placed in the Library. The response also categorized common problematic species by type of crop entry and manageability, including monkeys, peafowl, porcupines, wild boar, and elephants.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha) SJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide annual details from 2015 to date on Chinese investment projects in Sri Lanka, including project names, investment values, and direct and indirect employment generated. He also sought information on proposed steps to attract further Chinese investment, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the answer was tabled providing details of Chinese investment projects from 2015 onwards. The information, including project names, investment values, direct and indirect employment, BOI Section 16 and 17 projects, grants, and steps to attract further Chinese investment, was submitted through annexes placed in the Library.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that Sri Lanka has 10,096 government schools, with 498 teaching Engineering Technology and 485 teaching Bio Systems Technology. The answer said schools may introduce the Technology stream where there is demand, sufficient student numbers, and adequate physical and human resources, subject to approval through provincial and ministry structure committees. It also noted that Technology is currently offered only at G.C.E. Advanced Level, while proposed education reforms include introducing “Life and Technology” from Grade 6.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer stating that state banks are already undertaking cash-flow–based lending for MSMEs, including young entrepreneurs, instead of relying solely on collateral. The response said guidance is being issued to banks to expand such lending, while the National Credit Guarantee Institution Ltd. will provide guarantees where security is required. It also noted that the Government plans, through the 2025 Budget, to establish an administrative structure within state banks as a step toward a dedicated MSME Development Bank focused on formalization, productivity and export promotion.

      EmploymentPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa tabled an answer identifying 24 rivers and streams under constant flood threat, including the Kelani, Kalu, Mahaweli, Gin and Nilwala rivers. He detailed domestic and foreign-funded flood control and resilience projects, including Gin Ganga and Kelani protection works, World Bank-supported CRIP, CResMPA and IWWRMP programmes, with associated funding amounts. The answer stated that no projects had failed, though the Deduru Oya Flood Prevention Project was halted after two of three planned phases due to political and social conditions in the 1980s.

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    • The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary In a tabled answer, Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa provided year-by-year figures on paddy purchases by the Paddy Marketing Board from 2015 to 2024, noting large purchases in 2015 and 2016, no purchases in 2017, and much lower quantities in 2023 and 2024. He reported annual losses for 2015–2021, with final accounts for 2022–2024 still incomplete, and detailed Rs. 629.9 million spent on building repairs during 2015–2024. He also stated that expected future expenditure for building repairs is Rs. 908 million, while part (b) was not applicable.

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