Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, by a Question by Private Notice, asked the Government to clarify whether the Attorney-General’s office is constitutionally independent, including the role of the Constitutional Council under Article 41A in approving appointments. He sought assurances that the Attorney-General can perform prosecutorial, advisory and legislative-assistance functions free from political interference, and asked what safeguards exist under the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, against baseless allegations targeting the Attorney-General and the IGP. He further asked whether the Government recognizes an organized campaign against the Attorney-General’s official functions and what measures it will take to stop such campaigns and protect the office’s independence. Standing Order 27(2) Questions: Attorney-General Independence, Gold Jewellery Return Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha briefly notes the presence of the Minister and requests that the matter be resolved immediately. The intervention is procedural and does not set out further details on the issue under discussion. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly requested permission to raise a matter at that point in the proceedings, indicating that the timing necessitated immediate attention. No substantive policy issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that Members of Parliament should be facilitated to arrive on time on sitting days, describing this as a matter of parliamentary privilege. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa addressed the Speaker directly, appearing to question or remind him of his responsibility in the proceedings. The excerpt is incomplete and does not contain a substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue beyond that procedural reference. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a point of order concerning the responsibility of Parliament’s authorities for facilitating MPs’ movement. He said he faced an unfair situation after entering through the Katunayake e-gate, but the provided excerpt ends before the details or any specific request are stated. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised a point of order under Standing Order 146 regarding a Staff Advisory Committee meeting on an alleged incident of sexual misconduct in Parliament. He stated that Members had only received a note on the Inquiry Officer’s report and its conclusion, and requested that the full report be provided before the Committee discussion. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer on the National Housing Development Authority’s technical staff, stating that the former unified Technical Officers’ Service was abolished from 1 January 2006 under Management Services Circular No. 30 and that current staff have been restructured accordingly. He said NHDA’s technical workforce stood at 412 as at 30 November 2025, that no per-kilometre travel allowance is paid, and that eligible field-based staff receive a combined allowance for up to five days per month under the latest instructions in Management Services Circular 01/2025. The answer also stated that promotion procedures are being updated according to Department of Management Services guidance, 2026 development allocations total Rs. 17,137.4 million including Rs. 12,128 million from the Treasury, and the number of technical officers is sufficient for those allocations. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested one week to provide an answer to the matter before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary The member stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Oshani Umanga. No substantive issue or policy matter was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the matter would be taken up as a special subject for discussion at the Ministerial Consultative Committee. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Member stated that the question raised would be referred to the relevant Minister for discussion. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary A petition from a resident of Yaya 06, near Sarakkugala, Angamuwa, Anuradhapura, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sunil Biyanwila JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Demuni Tilak de Soysa Abeysirivardhana of Shanthipura, Thalawathugoda, was presented and accepted for consideration. Petitions Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. S.M.A.K. Molagoda of Haraha, Udakigulwela, Kandy, was presented for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Rithin Mawadawila of Boossa, Karathuru, and 24 others. The matter was formally accepted for submission to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Krishnan Kalaichelvi JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Resources, Krishnan Kalaichelvi presented committee reports to Parliament. The reports covered the Universities (Amendment) Bill and performance or annual reports relating to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Department of Sports Development, and the National Sports Fund, which were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary On behalf of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resources, Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented multiple committee reports covering performance and annual reports of institutions in the rubber, fisheries, tea, coconut, plantation, and state enterprise reform sectors. The reports included documents for various years from 2015 to 2024 and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister moved that the report be printed. The motion was put to the House, agreed to, and the report was ordered to be printed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih - Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees JJB AI summary The Deputy Speaker presented the First Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committees for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →