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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 13 November 2025 ·Oral question: Private Notice Question: Paddy Prices and Rice Imports (27(2))

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order regarding a work-to-rule campaign by nurses across the Northern Province, including Mannar, warning that it could seriously affect public healthcare services. He said the action was linked to administrative measures such as requiring officers to sign a single attendance book, and requested the Minister of Health and Mass Media to invite Northern Province nursing representatives for discussions to resolve the matter.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a Point of Order. Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, since yesterday nurses in the entire Northern Province, including Mannar, have commenced a work-to-rule campaign. If this continues, the public in the North will face a serious issue. They have taken certain steps in the health sector, notably requiring all officers to sign a single attendance book. I kindly request that the Ministry invite the representatives of the nursing officers in the Northern Province for discussions to resolve this issue, as it greatly affects the public. Thank you.

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Hansard, Thursday, 13 November 2025 ·No. 22816 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 13 November 2025. No. 22816. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/26971