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. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on whether the question could be answered within a week. Following this, the question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to repeated delays in taking up parliamentary Questions, stating that the practice had become habitual. He warned that, at the current pace, Members would only be able to ask each Question once every four or five years. Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security JJB AI summary R.M. Jayawardhana stated that the Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund could respond promptly to the first part of Ravi Karunanayake’s question, but needed additional time for the second part because newly recruited staff must compile the relevant reports. He requested one week, on behalf of the Minister, to provide the answer. Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake formally asked the question listed under his name during the parliamentary proceedings. Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to being interrupted while concluding a Question. He requested that he be allowed to finish without interruption. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam noted that Members only have the opportunity to ask Questions roughly once every four months. He stated that this matter had also been discussed at the Parliamentary Business Committee. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly stated that he was attempting to explain a matter to the Minister, implying that further discussion would be pointless without the Minister’s understanding or engagement. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided a written answer detailing the establishment, structure, staffing, functions, and leadership of the Department of Government Information. He stated that the Department was established on 31 July 1948, has District Media Units in all District Secretariats, employs 301 staff, and performs government communication, media coordination, publications, documentary production, public awareness, and accreditation functions. He also identified H.S.K.J. Bandara as the relevant official and listed his academic qualifications, adding that part (b) did not arise. Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide details on the Department of Government Information, including its establishment date, affiliated institutions, current staff strength, present role, and the name and educational qualifications of its Director General. He also requested reasons if the Minister is unable to provide the information. Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question raised. Oral Question: Agricultural Support (Q.1/206/2024) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha formally asked the question listed for him during the parliamentary proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or additional context was provided in the statement. Oral Question: Agricultural Support (Q.1/206/2024) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary A petition from Mrs. H.R. Chandani Peiris of Ganemulla, Katuwammulla was presented to Parliament by Hon. Chanaka Madugoda. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Four public petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. J.D. Neluka Dilshani, Mrs. K.V. Ridma Sandaruwani, Mrs. M.H. Anusha Priyangani, and Mrs. W.A.R. Nisansala, with their respective addresses recorded. The remarks were limited to the formal submission of these petitions. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented a petition to Parliament from S.A. Kanthasami Naidu of Jayasiripura, Pannala. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour presented the report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour regarding a regulation made on 12 December 2025 under Section 66 of the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act. The report, which had been referred to the Committee, was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of several ministers, the Minister presented multiple statutory and annual performance reports to Parliament, including reports relating to tourism, agrarian research, the Palmyrah Development Board, commerce, airport and aviation services, and housing and construction-related institutions. He moved that the respective reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts or the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees, and each motion was agreed to. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Commending the Speaker for presenting a considered position, Bimal Rathnayake said Parliament’s powers must not be undermined or diverted. He argued that the objective of others was to create complete disorder within Parliament. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake defended the Speaker’s ruling on a constitutional matter, stating that such decisions should be informed by legal advice and parliamentary experience. He rejected criticism of reliance on legal experts, cited Hon. Anura Bandaranaike’s precedent, and asserted that Parliament’s powers should not be diminished or diverted. He also alleged that the opposition’s aim was to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa challenged the Speaker’s ruling or reading of a memo from a third party, arguing that it violated the Constitution, people’s sovereignty, and fundamental and human rights. He sought to place this objection on record during the parliamentary proceedings. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected to the Speaker’s ruling, arguing that it undermined the sovereignty of the people and violated the Constitution. He requested to be allowed to finish his remarks while making this constitutional objection. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Read →