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- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that he had not previously looked into the matter and had no current details. He said he could make inquiries, based on the information provided, into whether the alleged actions occurred and whether any investigation had been conducted. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.1664/2025 through Q.1719/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a two-week extension was requested to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.1664/2025 through Q.1719/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha briefly indicated that he would ask the question before the House. No substantive policy issue or proposal was stated in the intervention. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.1664/2025 through Q.1719/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne, Attorney-at-Law NDF AI summary Anuradha Jayaratne yielded his second supplementary question to the Leader of the Opposition. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna cited Standing Order 118(2) to argue that complaints concerning breaches of the Code of Conduct or parliamentary privileges must be examined by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He maintained that the Speaker should not decide whether a matter constitutes a privilege issue and requested that the Secretariat be informed of this procedural position. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government had abolished the MP pension and said there was no issue in responding to the matter raised. He informed the House that an answer would be provided within two weeks. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the repeated deferral of his question under Standing Order 32(2) seeking details of current MPs, their salaries and allowances, and MPs who do not draw such payments. He argued that the information, particularly regarding how many NPP MPs do not take salaries, should be readily available and asked whether the delay was fair. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, a two-week deferral was requested to answer the question. The House ordered the question to stand down. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that he was raising for the second time the issue of Members of Parliament who do not draw parliamentary salaries. He complained that no answer had been provided to his question. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that the safety of all 225 Members of Parliament rests with the Speaker. His brief remark was interrupted before further details or demands were made. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa’s contribution was interrupted and contains no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy arguments in the recorded excerpt. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of Order, but the record contains no substantive statement or issue raised beyond an interruption. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government provides security to any MP, from either side, when a life threat is reported through the proper procedure and assessed by intelligence authorities. He cited action taken in response to MP Jagath Withana’s case and urged the Opposition Leader to ensure Members notify the Speaker formally rather than raising such matters only in Parliament or the media. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the matter had already been sent forward after an inquiry. No further details, proposals, or demands were included in the recorded statement. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural objection, asserting his right to speak on a matter concerning the life of a Member of Parliament. The intervention sought recognition from the Chair to address what he framed as an urgent and serious issue. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought the Chair’s permission for a brief moment to proceed. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected that the Speaker allowed the Leader of the House to clarify an incident from the previous day while refusing his request to raise a matter concerning the life and safety of a Member of Parliament. He framed the issue as one of parliamentary procedure and urgent personal security. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt provided. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →