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. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Raised a procedural concern that earlier Members were allowed broad latitude in questioning and received ministerial responses, while he was being treated differently. He asked the Chair to explain the apparent inconsistency in applying parliamentary procedure. Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose to a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided extract. Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi JJB AI summary The Hon. Dammika Patabendi invoked Standing Order 33(1) to decline answering a supplementary question, stating it was unrelated to the original oral question. He told the Leader of the Opposition to submit the matter separately, indicating it could be answered on another day. Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought the Speaker’s permission to address Parliament at the start of the New Year. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the quoted remarks. Oral Question: Sinharaja Forest World Heritage Site Protection (Q. relating to B. Ariyawansha and points of order) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Fishermen in Pottuvil DS Division - Provision of Facilities (Q.1397/2025) Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim informed the House that a letter had been submitted to the Speaker requesting the convening of the Committee on Public Accounts. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the excerpt provided. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that Opposition representation be increased on the proposed Parliamentary Special Committee on the electoral system for Provincial Council elections. He noted that only four members from 12 Opposition parties had been included and asked that, in line with previous practice, the Committee chairmanship be given to the Opposition. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested additional time to continue his remarks and urged the Government, if acting in good faith, to follow established precedent. The intervention appears procedural and relates to the conduct of government action or parliamentary process, though the specific matter is not detailed in the excerpt. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that around 20 Opposition MPs had submitted a letter to the Speaker on 18 December requesting the appointment of a Special Committee to examine and report on the lack of preparedness for Cyclone “Boo”. He asked when the Speaker would present or act on that request. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel presented a petition from Mr. T.A. Maithripala of Udammitiya, Veyangoda. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Accepted a petition from Mrs. R.G. Lakmali Vasana of Bogahagodella, Thawalama, Galle, for presentation to Parliament. Petitions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar presented the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on two sets of fisheries-related regulations. These concerned regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2371/35, and regulations under the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act, No. 23 of 1990, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2428/13. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented the 2019 Annual Report of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation and the 2023 Annual Report of the National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 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 presented the 2022 Annual Report of the State Development and Design Corporation. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme, issued under the Welfare Benefits Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/03, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was agreed to. She also tabled a Presidential Proclamation under the Essential Public Services Act and a note on supplementary allocations from the Development Activities Programme under the Appropriation Act for November 2025. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2023 annual reports of the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences and the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Peradeniya. She moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Annual Report of the National Insurance Trust Fund for 2023 was presented to Parliament. It was moved and agreed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the Annual Report of Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited for 2021/2022. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →
- 6 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that the reports be printed. The motion was put to the House, agreed to, and the reports were ordered to be printed. Papers: Presidential Message, Auditor-General Reports, and Annual Reports Read →