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- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha – Minister AI summary An adjournment motion was moved to conclude the sitting of Parliament. The motion proposed that Parliament do now adjourn. Adjournment Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara left the Chair and Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake assumed it. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Member supported the Amendment to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, stating that it retains tax incentive powers but introduces clearer rules, technical assessments, investment and employment thresholds, monitoring, and national tax oversight. She said the purpose is to replace blanket concessions with a transparent, rules-based scheme aligned with long-term economic objectives. She also objected to vulgar language used in Parliament and clarified that, on Venezuela, the Government’s position is based on international law, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and UN principles, distinct from party rhetoric. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was put and agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara took the Chair. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Krishnan Kalaichelvi JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Krishnan Kalaichelvi moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to exempt Item No. 2 of the Main Business from Standing Order 27(8) for the sitting, which was agreed to by the House. He then conveyed Parliament’s condolences on the death of former Secretary-General of Parliament Nihal Seneviratne, noting his 33 years of service in senior parliamentary administrative roles, his contribution to strengthening the office of Secretary-General, and the guidance he provided after retirement. Presentation of Bills: Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that no procedural errors had occurred in relation to the Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate, noting that the documents required under Section 10 of the State Finance Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, had been tabled and could be resubmitted if necessary. He said capital reallocations were transfers within Heads and did not increase any aggregate amount, and asked Members to identify any specific missing document, adding that he would address the details in his reply speech. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order directed to the Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury, questioning the shifting of capital expenditure allocations. He argued that such transfers indicate that planned work was not completed in the previous year and requested an explanation. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of order to re-table a Privilege Question. He requested that it be included in the Hansard record. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order on the application of the parliamentary Code of Conduct and the role of the Ethics and Privileges Committee in addressing misconduct by Members. He then presented a privilege question alleging that Hon. Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam used obscene and abusive language against him at the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting on 26 December during a discussion on provincial hospitals. He requested that the matter be referred to the Ethics and Privileges Committee, that the Member be removed from that Committee pending inquiry, and that his parliamentary seat not be placed next to him. He also asked the Speaker to respond to a previously raised matter concerning “Sudatta.” Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated that he had tabled the relevant document or matter, indicating that no further action or explanation was needed at that point. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe tabled a document in Parliament and indicated that it need not be read aloud. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 118(3), noting that complaints to the Ethics and Privileges Committee should be forwarded to the Speaker with recommendations within two weeks. He said a matter he referred regarding Sudatta a year earlier had not progressed, alleging that even a statement had not been recorded, and asked for an explanation given claims that Sudatta was abroad while appearing publicly with political leaders under police protection. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath raised a point of order citing Standing Order 92(2)(aa), noting that points of order are limited to one minute. He requested that the Chair enforce this time limit when Members exceed it. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly affirmed or reiterated a prior point in the debate. No substantive proposal, question, or policy argument was made in this remark. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake cited Standing Order 92(2)(b), noting that it permits a Member to question whether proper procedure is being followed during House business, except while a division is in progress. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 92(2)(a), questioning whether the required parliamentary procedure had been properly followed. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake appears to seek clarification from the Chair on whether Standing Order or procedural provision 92(2)(b) applies. The intervention is brief and procedural, with no substantive policy argument or proposal presented. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a) regarding a document on allocations made under virements presented under Section 24(4) of the State Finance Management Act. He argued that the Minister was required to present the reasons in the Budget, Economic and Financial Status Report before 31 December, particularly given the scale of transfers involved, and objected to its submission in January as a procedural issue. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Read →