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Sitting of Wednesday, 8 April 2026

10th Parliament· 10 debates· 131 speeches· 53 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.3, Q.4, Q.5/1563-1655/2025) 8 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC

      AI summary On behalf of Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe, Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth formally raised a question in Parliament. No substantive details of the question or related policy issue are provided in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, the Deputy Minister requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the matter before the House. The question was ordered to stand down.

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    • The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi (on behalf of the Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama) JJB

      AI summary The Member, on behalf of Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama, asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on current academic staff vacancies in Sri Lankan universities and the steps being taken to fill them. He also requested reasons for the delay in commencing Allied Health Science courses for students enrolled at the University of Ruhuna in 2023 and the expected date of commencement.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

      AI summary The Prime Minister tabled a detailed response on academic staff vacancies in universities and higher education institutions, reporting 3,027 vacancies in UGC universities and smaller numbers across other institutions. She stated that approvals have been obtained or sought through the Department of Management Services, Cabinet, and relevant committees, with 1,458 UGC vacancies approved for filling and 445 recruitments completed by 26 February 2026. The response also outlined institution-specific recruitment progress, including Buddhist and Pali University, Bhiksu University, the University of Vocational Technology, Ocean University, and Kotelawala Defence University. Regarding the University of Ruhuna Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, she said delays were due to severe academic and non-academic staff shortages, but temporary and permanent recruitment approvals have been granted and academic activities for the 2023/2024 intake began on 5 January 2026.

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    • The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB

      AI summary Nihal Galappaththi stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Sunil Ratnasiri. No further substantive issue or policy matter was set out in the provided excerpt.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down.

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