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- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary Suranga Rathnayaka requested permission from the Speaker to make a clarification arising from the Minister’s reply. No substantive policy issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, the Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 6 (1222/2025) - Aswesuma welfare benefits Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Sunil Rathnasiri indicated that he would ask the question before the House. Oral Question No. 6 (1222/2025) - Aswesuma welfare benefits Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala stated that he would speak only briefly, limiting his remarks to about 30 seconds. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Oral Question No. 3 (1009/2025) - Government reparations and compensation Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala requested a brief clarification from the Minister regarding the Minister’s reply. Oral Question No. 3 (1009/2025) - Government reparations and compensation Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the quoted speech. Oral Question No. 3 (1009/2025) - Government reparations and compensation Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A decision has been taken to refer the matter for further consideration, with recommendations to be obtained. The Parliamentary Business Committee will finalize the relevant guidelines based on those recommendations. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested time to note that the Parliamentary Business Committee had asked for the report to be submitted to the Backbenchers’ Committee as well, so that its recommendations could be obtained. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the issue had been raised at the Parliamentary Business Committee and that the Secretariat had submitted a report on it. He said both Government and Opposition leaders had sought time to study the report, which is with the Chief Opposition Whip, and proposed that it be discussed at a future Business Committee meeting before a decision is made. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a matter under Standing Order 32, alleging that questions he submits according to procedure are not being included in the Order Paper. He said only deferred or second-round questions appear, while new, time-sensitive questions submitted by him were absent in the current and previous months. He asked the Leader of the House, Chief Government Whip, and the Speaker to personally look into the issue. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose to a point of order. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the provided excerpt. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Rajika Niroshan Gamaga, an officer of the Sri Lanka Tea Research Institute in Talawakelle, was presented to Parliament. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. M.K. Ananda of “Piumi,” Hungama. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga presented two petitions to Parliament, one from R.P.N.R. Gunawardena of Nittambuwa and another from W.P. Wimalaratne of Weliweriya. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 21 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe presented two reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women's Empowerment. The reports covered annual and performance reports of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, Department of Government Information, Mass Media Division, Department of Probation and Child Care Services, and Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited for specified years, and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 21 January 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Mr. Speaker announced that he had certified the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill on 20 January 2026 under Article 79 of the Constitution. He also informed Parliament of an additional Supreme Court petition filed under Article 121(1) concerning the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill. He laid specified parts of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2024 before Parliament under Article 154(6), and the House ordered that the report be printed. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a Point of Order concerning the appointment of three civil society members to the Constitutional Council under Article 41A(1)(e)(iii) of the Constitution. He argued that, as the previous members’ terms expired that day, the Speaker had a constitutional duty to announce nominations agreed by the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, and requested an explanation and a ruling or statement from the Speaker as soon as possible, preferably the next morning. Adjournment Debate - "8960" Cyclone Relief Measures and Constitutional Point of Order Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment moved the adjournment motion, proposing that Parliament do now adjourn. The motion was then put before the House. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was seconded, agreed to, and Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake vacated the Chair accordingly. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe supported extending components of the Aswesuma welfare payment scheme, stating that it was designed as a time-bound programme requiring annual reviews and corrections unlike Janasaviya and Samurdhi. He said reviews were not conducted in 2023 or 2024, and that planned 2025 fieldwork was delayed by the “Diththa” cyclone, necessitating a six-month extension of benefits due to end on 31 December 2025 to complete data collection and corrections. He also criticized the Opposition for focusing on attacks over education reforms and challenged them to formally submit any proposed no-confidence motion. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Read →