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- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested that an unanswered question be addressed, pressing for a direct response from the relevant party. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody briefly stated that the alleged shortcoming was unclear, seeking clarification on the matter before the House. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa referred to earlier matters he had raised and noted that testimony from certain officials indicated shortcomings. He began to request follow-up action, but the excerpt ends before the specific request is stated. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody asked the Leader of the Opposition to clarify what “shortcoming” had been acknowledged, noting that he and others had not been able to participate in the relevant event or discussion and were unaware of the details. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned changes in the coal import tender process and timing, including how the procurement schedule came to bypass the monsoon window. Citing reported admissions of shortcomings by officials before a Sectoral Oversight Committee, he proposed a full forensic audit and requested that its report be presented to Parliament. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake acknowledged the Speaker’s decision to allow an important question and expressed appreciation for the opportunity. He urged that similar opportunities be afforded to the Opposition to raise matters of national importance. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was presented in the recorded speech. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Speaker that the relevant matter or item would be handed over at the appropriate time. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake challenged the Opposition to clarify whether it intends to proceed with collecting signatures against the office of the Prime Minister. He argued that such action would affect the country’s stability and asked the Chief Opposition Whip to state the Opposition’s position. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the matter falls within the responsibility of the Opposition. He indicated that it would be discussed and acted upon at the appropriate time. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Read →
- 20 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 reported collection of Opposition signatures for a No-Confidence Motion against the Prime Minister was a serious matter and should not remain unsubmitted. He said the Government had arranged the agenda for the next four sitting days but was prepared to allocate 22 and 23 January entirely for a debate if the motion was presented, and asked whether the Opposition intended to move it. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi rose on a Point of Order and requested one minute to speak. Oral Question: Land-Related Actions in Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisions (Q.36/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna asked for a specific date, seeking clarification or a timeline for the matter under discussion. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. S.N. Ranawira of the Tangalle Naval Base Civil Employees’ Union was presented to Parliament by the Deputy Minister of Labour. Petitions Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure presented the 2018 Annual Report of Elkaduwa Plantation Company. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled - Annual Reports Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Crafts Council and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Affairs and International Relations. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Papers Tabled - Annual Reports Read →
- 20 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister presented several annual reports and follow-up action reports on behalf of other ministers, including reports from universities, energy institutions, and matters concerning finance, education, and the Department of Archaeology. He moved that the university reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resource Development, the energy reports to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the Standing Order 119(4) action reports to the Committee on Public Accounts. Each motion was agreed to by the House. Papers Tabled - Annual Reports Read →
- 20 January 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed that three petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) concerning the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill. It was also announced that a motion may be moved to refer a privilege matter raised by Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan on alleged fake news dissemination to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Members were further notified of a briefing on government benefits for SMEs affected by the “Midhili” cyclone and invited to a Thai Pongal Day celebration at Parliament. Opening - Parliament Met at 9:30 a.m. Read →
- 9 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni briefly referred Members to a document, stating that reading it would provide a clear understanding and asking that it be shared with others. The sitting then concluded, with Parliament adjourned at 5.34 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on 20 January 2026. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Read →