Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P.
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Speeches 376 #10 of 225·#4 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 286 speeches
Last spoke 22 May 2026 in Procedural
Activity by sitting
73 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
376 speeches- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested that members be allowed more time and space to speak during proceedings. He objected to the debate being curtailed or managed in a restrictive manner, comparing it to a board of directors meeting held at night. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged calls from the Leader of the House and the Prime Minister for decorum during Question Time, arguing that the Government side should observe such standards first. He referred to conduct in the previous day’s proceedings as the context for his objection. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged the Chair’s handling of proceedings, implying that the Speaker should act for all 224 Members of Parliament rather than a limited group. He stated that the Opposition would remain silent only if the Speaker represented 159 members, but requested the opportunity to speak if the Speaker represented the full House. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the impartiality of the Speaker, asking whether the Speaker represents all 224 Members of Parliament or only the 159 members aligned with one side. The intervention suggests concern over perceived unequal treatment or bias in parliamentary proceedings. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that he had sought permission to depart from the scheduled parliamentary agenda and asked to clarify the procedure for doing so. The intervention concerned procedural handling of business outside the agenda rather than a substantive policy matter. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that Members are raising timely and important questions to the Prime Minister. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92. No further substantive argument or request was included in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly interjected to ask where a particular statement or provision was stated. The intervention appears to seek clarification on the source or location of a referenced point in the debate. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly stated that clarification may be sought, referring to an earlier remark by another member. The intervention appears to address a procedural or explanatory point in the debate. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned an apparent contradiction in the Chair’s ruling, noting that clarification had initially been permitted but was then refused. He sought consistency on whether Members could seek clarification during the proceedings. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested permission to seek a clarification under Standing Order 33, citing the Speaker’s own statement that such clarification could be sought. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri clarified that his earlier reference to port charges was linked to Customs processes involved in container handling, following the Minister’s explanation. He then raised a supplementary question on port development, asking whether media reports were accurate that the planned opening of the East Terminal on 30 June had been delayed due to shortcomings of newly appointed officials and government decisions, causing losses and additional expenditure. Oral Question: Major Ports Revenue and Expenditure (Q.95/2024) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri cited the Minister’s figures showing 2024 port revenue of LKR 99 billion and expenditure of LKR 56 billion, and argued that the State is losing revenue from containers released without proper payment of port charges and customs duties. He alleged that such releases occur through influence and bypass Customs inspections, and asked whether the Minister has identified these practices and will take action against those responsible, regardless of rank. Oral Question: Major Ports Revenue and Expenditure (Q.95/2024) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the manner in which the Chair was responding during proceedings, stating that Speakers had not historically referred to a book while answering Members. Part of his remarks was expunged on the order of the Chair. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Speaker for consulting procedural references only after a question had been raised, arguing that the Speaker should be prepared in advance. He emphasized the need for the presiding officer to be familiar with the relevant rules before responding in the House. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri responded to the Leader of the House on a procedural point, acknowledging his interpretation while emphasizing that the Standing Orders, including Standing Order 34, refer to the term “Questions.” The intervention focused on clarifying the procedural wording rather than raising a substantive policy issue. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri made a remark criticizing the conduct of proceedings, but the substantive content was expunged by order of the Chair. As a result, no further argument, proposal, or question is available in the official record. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri briefly urged that parliamentary rules be followed, framing the request as a respectful appeal for procedural compliance. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected that he had requested speaking time under two Standing Orders, including Standing Order 34, and raised concern about being denied that opportunity. Part of his remarks was expunged by order of the Chair. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri urged that decisions should not be taken unilaterally, emphasizing the need for consultation or collective agreement before proceeding. His intervention appears to caution against one-sided decision-making in the relevant parliamentary or policy context. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →