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Sitting of Wednesday, 10 September 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 161 speeches· 64 speakers

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  5. 5 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling 16 speeches
    • The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB

      AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order objecting to the Speaker’s announcement on a No-confidence Motion signed by about 30 Opposition Members, arguing that it was made without prior notice and under common announcements. He further contended that a properly filed No-confidence Motion should not be rejected on political grounds, citing parliamentary tradition and the need to preserve accountability.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

      AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested clarification on the status of a No-confidence Motion handed over by Opposition MPs on 12 August and acknowledged by the Speaker on 19 August. He said the Speaker had sought reports from the Parliamentary Secretariat and the Attorney-General on its admissibility and possible impact on court proceedings, and asked that both reports be tabled for the information of the MPs who submitted the Motion.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa challenged the Speaker’s ruling on the admissibility of a no-confidence motion against a Deputy Minister, arguing that parliamentary practice and constitutional provisions allow such motions against executive office-holders. Citing Erskine May, Kaul and Shakdher, former Secretary-General Priyani Wijesekera, and Articles 45(3) and 46(1) of the Constitution, he contended that silence in the Standing Orders does not bar no-confidence or censure motions. He requested that the Attorney-General’s advice and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report relied on in the ruling be tabled.

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    • The Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

      AI summary R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised a point of order objecting to the rejection in limine of a No-confidence Motion, arguing it was unprecedented and undermined democratic rights. He cited past precedents, including a 1978 motion against a Leader of the Opposition and examples from India, and argued that the Deputy Minister of Defence is accountable to Parliament because the President holds the defence portfolio. He requested the Speaker to reconsider the decision and linked the issue to demands for proper investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings.

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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Orders 92(a) and 77, contesting the Leader of the House’s statement about the scope of the Speaker’s discretion. He argued that Standing Orders 78, 79 and 80 prescribe specific procedures for action against Members, and that non-compliance with a Speaker’s order should be addressed through a Motion approved by the House rather than treated as a matter solely within the Speaker’s will.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned the Speaker’s ruling, arguing that it rejected a motion without providing sufficient reasons or setting out the legal and procedural basis. He said previous rulings on serious matters had cited the Attorney-General’s and Parliament Secretariat’s views, and noted that the Attorney-General was understood to have found no legal impediment to proceeding. He urged that references to Commonwealth parliamentary practice and other authorities should be explained in detail rather than used to justify a summary rejection.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that once the Speaker has delivered a ruling, Standing Orders do not permit further debate on it, though the Government accepted the Speaker’s discretion to allow discussion given the importance of the matter. He said the Government was ready to debate the motion if it complied with the Constitution and Standing Orders, but procedural requirements for presenting parliamentary business must be followed. He urged Members not to create a precedent of continuing to argue after a Speaker’s ruling.

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    • The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB

      AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman challenged the Government to permit the matter under discussion to be brought before Parliament, arguing that refusal would indicate unwillingness or fear. His remarks were a brief demand for the issue to be allowed for consideration or debate.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa argued that the absence of an express Standing Order on no-confidence motions against Deputy Ministers does not preclude such motions or censure motions. Citing Articles 46(1) and 45(3) of the Constitution and Westminster procedural authorities, he said a Deputy Minister exercises executive authority and can therefore be subject to parliamentary no-confidence or censure. He requested that the Attorney-General’s advice and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report on the matter be tabled.

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