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 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister moved for parliamentary approval of a regulation made under Section 66 of the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act, No. 19 of 1954, dated 12 December 2025 and presented on 18 December 2025, noting that Cabinet approval had been notified. The motion was put to the House, after which the debate was opened and the Chair was transferred to the Deputy Speaker. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved that Government Business be given first priority on the day’s Order Paper on behalf of the Leader of the House. The House agreed to the motion. Business of the Parliament Motion Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly stated that the Deputy Minister had already said so and should therefore be informed. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha rejected a claim that there was Rs. 6 trillion, stating that the figure was incorrect. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary An oral question raised on 21 August 2025 was addressed procedurally, with the Minister indicating that the detailed answer was available. He sought permission to table the answer rather than read it out. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake said the public is unaware of the constraints faced by Members of Parliament and may believe they are not fulfilling their duties fully. He requested that the true situation be clarified so members can better understand and communicate it. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought a direct and comprehensive response to his three-part question on the Employees’ Provident Fund, saying a requested clear date had not been provided. He highlighted alleged contradictions between the President’s advisory committee position, an earlier statement by a Deputy Minister, and the IMF administrative agreement, and said 5 million EPF members were concerned about the future of the Fund. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that the relevant Code is too lengthy to read in full during the sitting and indicated that it is available on the website for reference. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected that the requested information was not available on the website as claimed. He stated that his specific question had not been answered and was being evaded. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission to make a clarification in response to matters being raised in the debate. No substantive policy position or proposal was stated in the brief intervention. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order and requested clarification amid interruptions. No substantive policy issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa argued that when shortcomings are raised in Parliament, Members should be given adequate opportunity to present them and seek responses. He emphasized the importance of allowing parliamentary scrutiny and discussion of issues brought before the House. Ministerial Statement: Education Reform Issues Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement: Education Reform Issues Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that he was providing the answer, but the excerpt contains no substantive details of the response, question, or issue under discussion. Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Time was requested to provide answers to a question raised by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought an urgent explanation from the Prime Minister regarding UK unilateral travel bans and asset freezes on Sri Lankan nationals, including former senior military officers, imposed outside UN or bilateral legal processes. He asked for details on the Government’s ministerial committee, any Cabinet decisions, diplomatic or legal responses, representations made to the UK, and safeguards against extra-territorial measures without due process. He also called for a clear foreign policy position on unilateral sanctions and for reaffirmation of support for Sri Lanka’s armed forces and Police. Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar’s remarks are too fragmentary to identify a substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy reference. The available text only indicates he was continuing a point connected to a prior situation, without enough content to summarize further. Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition indicated that he was proceeding to ask his question. Oral Question: Disaster Relief and Compensation (Q.7/726/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson used his second supplementary opportunity to yield the floor to the Leader of the Opposition. Oral Question: Disaster Relief and Compensation (Q.7/726/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson objected to being interrupted or constrained by time and requested to be allowed to conclude his remarks quickly. Oral Question: Disaster Relief and Compensation (Q.7/726/2025) Read →