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Sitting of Friday, 11 July 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 219 speeches· 53 speakers

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  5. 5 Procedural Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions 9 speeches
    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 92(a) about only nine Oral Questions being taken when ten were expected. He said Members’ questions are scheduled in order but his own questions numbered 1 to 10 had not been asked, and he had been unable to verify whether they were properly tabled. He requested that, when ten Oral Questions are scheduled, all ten be taken to ensure fairness to Members on both Government and Opposition sides.

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    • The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP

      AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government on long-standing issues in the Government Translators’ Service. He cited constitutional and policy commitments to official languages and multilingual communication, and argued that failures to recruit, promote, train, and resolve salary anomalies have weakened the service. He questioned why a proper Service Minute has not been prepared despite circular requirements, asked whether the Ministry accepts responsibility for nearly two decades of delay, and sought remedies including recognition of past salary structures and justice for officers who had to seek Supreme Court relief for promotions.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa informed the House that the requested reply would be provided on the next sitting day.

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    • The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna

      AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Prime Minister in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education regarding alleged irregularities in appointments of internal graduates made in 2020/2021. He said graduates who entered university in 2014 and completed studies around 2019 were affected by political instability and subsequent government recruitment decisions in August 2020, and sought attention to perceived unfairness in those appointments.

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

      AI summary The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister and the relevant Minister, requested two weeks’ time to answer the Question, citing the need to compile a substantial volume of data.

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

      AI summary The Minister replied to a Standing Order 27(2) question regarding Dr. Kasthuri Jeevagan’s postings, explaining that she did not take up a temporary placement at Mannar District General Hospital due to pregnancy and maternity leave, later sought to remain at Chavakachcheri or be attached elsewhere because of a high-risk pregnancy, and has now been temporarily attached to Jaffna Teaching Hospital from 4 July 2025 on humanitarian grounds. He clarified that she is not a Board-certified specialist but has completed local paediatrics training and is awaiting foreign training. He also informed the House that a paediatric specialist has now been assigned to Mannar District General Hospital.

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