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. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne stated that the ministry is preparing a detailed response to the issues raised by the Member. He requested two weeks to submit the answer and said the matters are receiving special attention. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Aravinda Senarath stated that discussions are underway with the relevant officials regarding the issue raised. He assured Parliament that necessary interventions would be made promptly to resolve it. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, presiding or facilitating proceedings, called on the Minister of Public Security to respond. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was stated in this intervention. Oral Question: Detention Orders (Q.1638/2025) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Minister K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Q.1576/2025 (Adjourned) Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister said the Education Ministry’s concept paper had been shared with Members and remained open for further discussion, stressing that it sets out a strategic framework and does not include lesson content. She stated that an inquiry had been initiated into how NIE procedures were breached in preparing a contentious module, with a retired Secretary appointed to conduct a preliminary inquiry, and noted that the book was sealed, not distributed, and the lesson approved for removal. She requested that the web link not be further publicized while corrective action is underway and invited constructive proposals to strengthen the process. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, stated that the second Supplementary Question would be asked by the Hon. Leader of the Opposition. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House sought the Speaker’s permission for Minister Chandana Abeyaratne, in his capacity as Chair of the District Coordinating Committee, to respond to the matter raised by Hon. Hector Appuhamy. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister informed Parliament that the Presidential Secretariat had requested additional time to provide the necessary information. She stated that the answers would be presented to the House once the information is received. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha thanked the Prime Minister for providing answers. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism had requested more time to provide the requested information. She undertook to furnish a comprehensive answer once the information is received. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised concern over a letter stating that recommended security measures would be “subject to Cabinet approval.” He questioned whether individuals facing confirmed intelligence threats, with the IGP’s concurrence, must arrange their own security until Cabinet approval is obtained, and requested urgent attention and a response from the Speaker. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised a matter of privilege under Standing Order 28(5), referring to a letter he had sent the Speaker about death threats and his security. He stated that security agencies had confirmed, based on intelligence, a threat to his life and that the IGP had informed him in writing that security should be provided. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa conveyed cross-party condolences on the sudden death of former Secretary-General of Parliament Nihal Seneviratne. He recalled Seneviratne’s service from Assistant Secretary-General to Secretary-General from 1981 to 1994, and noted his continued contributions after retirement to parliamentary procedure and democracy. Condolences and Privilege Matter Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe presented two petitions from constituents in Hiriwadunna, Dunikeyiya and Imbulgasdeniya, Rambukkana. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented for acceptance: one from Mrs. E.A.D. Malani Winifreda of Colombo Road, Ja-Ela, and another from Mr. N.G. Nandana Chandrakumara of Bandigoda, Pothukotuwa, Ja-Ela. Petitions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Accepted four petitions from constituents in Matale, Aranayaka, and Ukuwela, including submissions by Nisansala Madhumali, G.B.E.J.M. Kavindya Lakshani Jayasundara, I.S.A.S. Pothuhara, and S.D. Sarath Nacharathna. Petitions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mrs. N.K. Prasadini Jeewanthi Karunaratne of Kumbaloluwa, Veyangoda. Petitions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply presented a petition from Mrs. G.M.S. Nanayakkara of Hatamuna, Hingurakgoda, for consideration by Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Presented the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations covering the 2023 and 2024 Annual Performance Reports of several departments, including Imports and Exports Control, National Planning, Valuation, External Resources, Public Enterprises, Development Finance, State Accounts, Fiscal Policy, Census and Statistics, and Sri Lanka Customs. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented Read →
- 7 January 2026 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, Hon. Upul Kithsiri presented the Committee’s report on several referred annual and performance reports relating to national botanic gardens, the Ministry of Environment, the State Timber Corporation, and national zoological gardens. The reports covered periods between 2022 and 2024 and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented Read →