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- 9 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana clarified the distinction between “sex,” which he described as referring to male and female, and “sexuality,” which he said is broader and more diverse. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. Adjournment Debate and Adjournment Read →
- 9 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized another Member for using abusive language while professing support for the Prime Minister and for suggesting that Parliament is unnecessary. He rejected a personal remark about his purpose in Parliament and concluded briefly. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy supported amendments under the Import and Export (Control) Act, arguing that crisis situations expose weaknesses in existing laws and require stronger frameworks for economic stability, disaster management, national security, and rebuilding. He called for a comprehensive strengthening of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre, including clearer legal authority and coordination across state institutions to ensure rapid distribution of essential goods and prevent hoarding and profiteering during disasters. Referring to ongoing flood risks in the East and possible heavy rainfall in the North, he said rebuilding should include institutional and legal capacity, not only physical reconstruction. He also urged Members to maintain parliamentary decorum and avoid abusive language in Parliament and public meetings. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Imran Maharoof left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna responded to a reference made to him by Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathna, asserting that he represents the North while claiming broader electoral appeal. He reiterated that his earlier point of order concerned the lack of quorum in the Chamber, stating that fewer than the required 20 Members were present. He rejected personal or unparliamentary conduct and said he speaks on behalf of Tamils, Sinhalese, and Muslims. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue, question, or proposal is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera criticized the handling of a proposed special committee on judicial promotions and transfers requested on 21 November 2025, stating that it was never placed before the Committee on Parliamentary Business and was instead rejected through an externally prepared ruling. He said the proposal was intended to examine administrative safeguards, not interfere with court decisions or individual judicial acts, and linked it to concerns raised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka about departures from seniority-based promotions without transparent merit criteria. He argued that recent appointment practices have created unease within the judiciary and called for protection of judicial independence, fairness, and Parliament’s procedural role. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. Imran Maharoof take the Chair. The House agreed, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Imran Maharoof assumed it. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, approval was sought for regulations issued by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act. The regulations were published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2465/07 of 1 December 2025, presented to Parliament on 19 December 2025, and had received Cabinet approval. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara challenged the Speaker’s Ruling on parliamentary discussion of the Judicial Service Commission, arguing that the JSC is an administrative body funded and scrutinized by Parliament rather than a court, and that precedent and Erskine May had been misapplied. He called for transparent procedures for judicial transfers and promotions, alleging that senior judges had been bypassed in higher court appointments and that affected judges lacked an independent remedy. He also questioned reported instructions by the CIABOC Director-General to Magistrates on bail, raised concerns about proposed appointments of Tamil judges without stated necessity, and urged reforms consistent with international judicial conduct principles and Bar Association concerns. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake - Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Gamagedara Dissanayake accused Hon. Archchuna of deliberately creating a procedural difficulty in Parliament by allegedly having two Members leave the Chamber before raising a point of order. He described the action as unethical and a misuse of parliamentary procedure for political purposes. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Invoking Standing Order 11, Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order requesting a quorum count, questioning whether at least 20 Members were present. He contrasted the daily cost of running Parliament with the lack of disaster relief payments, specifically referring to the non-payment of Rs. 25,000 to affected people. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural point regarding Standing Orders 92(1)(e) and 92(2)(b), arguing that a Member making a point of order may interrupt without needing the speaking Member to give way, except during a Division. He emphasized that points of order are limited to one minute and must not address the substantive question under consideration, and urged the Chair to apply this distinction correctly. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order under Standing Order 92, alleging that the Leader of the House had misrepresented the motion under discussion. He clarified that the motion concerned issues raised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka regarding the transfer of judges, rather than any attack on the Judiciary or attempt to change judges. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake addressed the Speaker’s Ruling on a proposed Special Select Committee concerning judicial affairs, arguing that constitutional separation of powers requires Parliament to avoid overreach into areas such as the Judicial Service Commission. He contrasted past Executive-Judiciary conflicts with what he described as an unusual Opposition attempt to scrutinize the Judiciary at a time when investigations into past political and financial crimes are advancing. He alleged that the move was intended to pressure judicial and investigative institutions and shield former officeholders facing scrutiny, while also defending the Government over the Auditor-General vacancy by noting that the Constitutional Council had rejected four presidential nominations. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake indicated that he was raising a matter of national importance that had arisen. No further details or specific proposal were provided in the excerpt. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly raised a matter described as being of national importance. No specific issue, proposal, or request is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No further argument, proposal, or substantive issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →