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- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Leader of the House stated that, as Parliament is next scheduled to sit on 9 June, the Parliamentary Business Committee would be convened in early June and members informed in advance. He said Government business would be arranged according to the orders received, with dates fixed by consensus after informing Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, while any separate political discussions with the Speaker would be outside the Business Committee process. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that Party Leaders’ and Parliamentary Business Committee meetings are normally held before the end of a parliamentary week to plan the following week’s business. He said the Opposition had not been informed of such arrangements and, given the current situation in the country, requested that a Party Leaders’ meeting be convened that day. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee and Party Leaders' Meeting Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Accepted and presented a petition from Mr. M. M. Sirilal of No. 112, Sandakirana Mawatha, Bokundara, Piliyandala. Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Accepted a petition from Mr. L. N. de Soysa of No. 1, Paschana Road, Nelumpura South, Ratmalana, for presentation to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Presented the report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken regarding Ministry of Defence matters raised in the Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred back to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken regarding electricity sector matters under the Ministry of Energy, as raised in the Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister presented reports on observations and actions taken under Standing Order 119(4) relating to the Department of the Registrar General and multiple District Secretariats, following matters raised in Committee on Public Accounts reports. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, the Minister presented Rules issued under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, as published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2479/54 of 12 March 2026, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. He also informed the House that the Parliamentary Business Committee would be convened in early June or at the end of May to arrange business ahead of the next sitting on 9 June, taking into account Opposition views expressed during the debate on the dollar issue. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 22 May 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker presided over the sitting, during which papers were presented and petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. He directed that any proposal on the matter raised should be brought before the Parliamentary Business Committee, noted the progress of Oral Answers to Questions, and announced that Question No. 1 by Hon. Sivasakthy Ananthan was postponed, with a new date to be informed later. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha – Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation requested one month’s time to respond to Question No. 2 – 2001/2026, raised by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake in the day’s Order Paper. Final Parliamentary Items and Adjournment Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Susil Ranasinghe – Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply AI summary The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply requested a two-week extension to respond to Question No. 1 – 2000/2026, raised by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake and listed on the day’s Order Paper. Final Parliamentary Items and Adjournment Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake acknowledged interruptions during his remarks and thanked the member who brought the Adjournment Motion. He stated that his side is also working to change the situation under discussion. Adjournment Debate: Integration of Malaiyaha People into National Mainstream Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan said leave had been sought under Standing Order 19 for an urgent adjournment debate on integrating the Malaiyaha people into the national mainstream. He acknowledged the cooperation of Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and Hon. Kayanta Karunathilaka in facilitating the matter. Adjournment Debate: Integration of Malaiyaha People into National Mainstream Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, an order under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025, amending expenditure, receipt and debit balance limits for specified designated deposit accounts. The order, signed by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, is valid up to 31 December 2025, and was agreed to by the House. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved approval of a determination under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025, to amend the specified financial limits for the “Government Factory – Works Done Deposit Account” under Head 31003 of the Department of Government Factory. The change reduces the minimum limit of receipts from Rs. 450 million to Rs. 325 million, with other limits marked not applicable, and is valid until 31 December 2025. The motion had Government and Cabinet approval and was agreed to by Parliament. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved approval of a Government determination under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025, to amend limits for the Sri Lanka Railways “Railway Stores – Deposit Account” under Head 30602. The change reduces the minimum limit of receipts from Rs. 3 billion to Rs. 2 billion, with other limits marked not applicable, valid until 31 December 2025 and with Cabinet approval. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved approval of Finance Determination No. 41 under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025, to amend limits for the Department of Agriculture’s “Maintenance of Agricultural Farms and Seed Sales” Deposit Account. The determination reduces the minimum limit of receipts from Rs. 120 million to Rs. 60 million, with other specified limits not applicable, and is valid until 31 December 2025; Parliament agreed to the motion. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved a resolution, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, to approve Determination No. 40 under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025. The determination amends the expenditure and receipts limits for Head 25002, “Payments on behalf of Other Governments – Deposit Account – Department of State Accounts,” reducing both from Rs. 1.25 billion to Rs. 1.15 billion, with validity until 31 December 2025 and Cabinet approval noted. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved approval of Finance Minister Determination No. 39 under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025, concerning the Sri Lanka Customs “Seized and Forfeited Goods – Deposit Account” under Head 24702. The determination, approved by Cabinet and valid until 31 December 2025, reduces the minimum limit of receipts from Rs. 8 million to Rs. 1.5 million, with other specified limits marked not applicable. The motion was agreed to by Parliament. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved a resolution to approve Determination No. 38 under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025, amending financial limits for Head 22302, the “Warehouse Deposit Account (Explosives) – Sri Lanka Navy.” The amendments reduce the maximum expenditure limit to Rs. 800 million, reduce the minimum receipts limit to Rs. 1.175 billion, and set a maximum debit balance of Rs. 375 million, valid until 31 December 2025. The resolution was presented with Cabinet approval and was agreed to by Parliament. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →