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. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara objected that a statement attributed to him had not been made the previous day. He questioned whether he had been told or had said that matter earlier. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara stated that he had informed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police about a matter involving a threat to someone’s life, but noted that a copy of the communication had not been sent to Parliament. He raised concern over the procedural handling of such threats and implied that Parliament should be formally informed. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary The Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara’s recorded intervention consists only of “Mr. Speaker,” followed by an interruption. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position is presented in the extract. 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 requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question raised. 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 urged the Chair to allow the Leader of the Opposition to speak on behalf of Opposition Members, noting that individual Members could not each raise questions separately. He requested that the Leader of the Opposition be given the opportunity to present their concerns. 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 raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2), urging adherence to parliamentary procedure. He stated that the Opposition’s right to raise questions on behalf of its Members rests with the Leader of the Opposition and requested that the Leader be given the opportunity to do so. 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, indicating an objection or procedural concern. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson briefly sought the Speaker’s permission to make a short intervention. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the recorded excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected to an interruption and asserted that a member had the right to speak on behalf of the Opposition. He requested that the Opposition be allowed to speak without disruption. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 28 concerning the privileges of all Members, noting that the Leader of the Opposition was seeking to raise the matter on behalf of an Opposition MP. He emphasized that the Leader of the Opposition has the right to do so. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided text. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake sought to speak in relation to the Standing Orders, but his remarks were interrupted. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri briefly indicated agreement with the proceedings and directed that, with the House’s leadership, the relevant member move to the Chair. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that a similar incident or situation had occurred previously in Parliament, amid an interruption. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that Parliament could not continue its proceedings in the current manner. No further details, proposals, or specific procedural objections were provided in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →