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- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, that business item No. 3 on the Order Paper be exempted from Standing Order 27. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that senior ministers were absent to answer parliamentary questions despite Members shortening their questions to facilitate timely replies, and asked the Speaker to address this. He also noted that a question he submitted to the Prime Minister on the 17th anniversary of Lasantha Wickrematunge’s assassination had been declined on the basis that the matter was sub judice. Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Trade Negotiations between Sri Lanka and USA (Hon. Ravi Karunanayake) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister, R.M. Jayawardhana requested two weeks to provide a reply to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s question raised under Standing Order 27(2). Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Trade Negotiations between Sri Lanka and USA (Hon. Ravi Karunanayake) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order regarding a motion submitted about six weeks earlier by multiple MPs to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee on ensuring judicial independence. He stated that the motion had still not been included in the Order Book and described the delay as unfortunate. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute to address Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute from the Chair to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the quoted intervention. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva stated that the Committee on Public Finance has a constitutional role in approving the budgets and work programmes of the National Audit Office and CIABOC, and said he had written to the President regarding the need to appoint an Auditor-General. He argued that the President and Constitutional Council must act in accordance with the Constitution by submitting and recommending a suitably qualified candidate on merit. He also questioned the Speaker’s refusal to circulate his letter to Members or the Constitutional Council, saying he did not know the legal basis for that decision and would table both letters. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of order under Standing Order 119(1) regarding appointments to the Auditor-General position. He stated that the Constitutional Council had rejected the reappointment of the Acting Auditor-General and argued that the subsequent nominees proposed by the President were unsuitable, citing concerns about qualifications, allegations, seniority, and limited audit experience. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point under Standing Order 92(2) and argued that appointments to key offices must follow constitutional procedures, particularly Article 41 governing the Constitutional Council’s role. He said the Council is not obliged to approve a name sent by the President and warned against bypassing its Chair or officials. Citing Article 154(3), he emphasized that Parliament’s committees require a duly appointed Auditor-General to conduct pending 2025 audits, and urged the Speaker to ensure an independent nominee is appointed rather than one intended to protect the Government. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the President had submitted constitutionally compliant names for the post of Auditor-General and that the Constitutional Council must decide on their approval. He argued that continued opposition to qualified candidates amounts to obstructing the appointment process and impeding the country’s progress. He emphasized that the President, Constitutional Council, and Parliament all share responsibility for ensuring the post is filled. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concern that the post of Auditor-General has remained vacant for about a month, leaving parliamentary oversight committees such as COPE and COPA unable to function properly. He stated that while subordinate officers may attend under an Auditor-General, a Deputy cannot substitute in the absence of an office-holder, and added that the Audit Service Commission has also been incapacitated since 1 January. He urged the Speaker to take necessary steps to address the vacancy. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural and constitutional concern that Sri Lanka has been without an Auditor-General since 6 December, leaving the Audit Service Commission unable to function as required under Article 153A of the Constitution. He said this affects the preparation of National Audit Office estimates, Gazette publication of rules, and the functioning of public finance oversight after the year-end closure of Government accounts. Referring to Standing Order 119(2), he argued that COPE and COPA must be assisted by the Auditor-General personally and that meetings under a Deputy Auditor-General would be improper, requesting the Speaker to examine the matter with the Secretariat. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter in question cannot be conducted at the present time. No further reasoning or specific proposal was provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 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), citing Standing Order 119(2) on the role of the Committee on Public Accounts in examining accounts audited by the Auditor-General. He drew attention to the absence of an Auditor-General for about a month and sought the Speaker’s permission to raise the matter in relation to parliamentary financial oversight. Procedural: Points of Order on Auditor-General Appointment and Parliamentary Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu thanked the Minister and indicated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy. Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order alleging a procedural breach under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2) regarding matters of privilege. He stated that he had submitted a privilege matter to the Speaker at 8.30 a.m. and received consent to raise it, but it was not included in the day’s schedule, questioning whether the rules were being applied differently to Government and Opposition members. Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to a procedural claim, asserting that questions falling within a member’s subject area are permissible. He accused the person addressed of making a false statement on that point. Oral Question: OIC Official Residence and Land at Yatiyantota Police Station (Q. relating to Dr. Nandana Millagala) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged the Minister’s response, citing Standing Order 34(18). He argued that parliamentary questions may not only seek information within a Minister’s responsibility but also urge action on such matters. Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) Read →