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 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed of a message from the President regarding a proclamation issued on 28 December 2025 under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance. The proclamation brings Part II of the Ordinance into operation throughout Sri Lanka from that date, citing the cyclonic storm disaster situation, protection of public order, and maintenance of essential supplies and services under Article 155(4) of the Constitution. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Committee on Ethics and Privileges AI summary The Committee on Ethics and Privileges, chaired by Hon. (Prof.) Krishantha Abeysena, was listed with its membership for the parliamentary record on 6 January 2026. No substantive debate, motion, inquiry, or policy position is recorded in the provided text beyond the composition of the Committee. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 House Committee AI summary A House Committee was appointed with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Chairman and the listed Members serving on the committee. The announcement records the committee’s membership for parliamentary business on 6 January 2026. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Committee on Standing Orders AI summary The House appointed a Committee on Standing Orders chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, with the listed Members serving on it. The motion concerned the composition of the committee responsible for considering and reporting on matters relating to the Standing Orders of Parliament. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Committee on Parliamentary Business AI summary The Committee on Parliamentary Business met on 6 January 2026 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, with participation from Government and Opposition Members. The listed Members considered parliamentary business arrangements, including scheduling and procedural matters for forthcoming sittings. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Committee on Selection AI summary The Committee on Selection was constituted for the 2026 parliamentary session under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. Its membership includes representatives from government and opposition parties, with the listed Members appointed to determine and nominate members to parliamentary committees as required under Standing Orders. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Panel of Chairmen AI summary The House announced the appointment of a Panel of Chairmen for 2026, naming sixteen Members to preside over sittings when required. The list included Members from across parties and districts, such as Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, Imran Maharoof, Rohini Kumari Wijeratne, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Sagarika Athawuda, and others. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 State Ministers AI summary A list of State Ministers and their portfolios was presented for the record on 6 January 2026, covering finance, agriculture, industries, transport, defence, health, education, foreign affairs, power and energy, and other key sectors. The entry identifies the ministers responsible for each State Ministry, establishing the ministerial assignments relevant to subsequent parliamentary business and oversight. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Cabinet of Ministers AI summary The Cabinet of Ministers list records the composition of the Government as at 6 January 2026, naming the Prime Minister and ministers responsible for each portfolio. It sets out key ministerial responsibilities across education, transport, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, industry, public administration, justice, energy, labour, security, housing, and other sectors, serving as a procedural statement of Cabinet membership rather than a debate contribution. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 6 January 2026 Official Report AI summary The Official Report records the sitting’s agenda, including a Presidential message on a Public Security Proclamation and announcements on the Supreme Court determination regarding the Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Sri Lanka Bill, the Auditor-General’s Report, and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports. Proceedings included oral and written answers to questions, private notice questions on the proposed National Electricity Policy and Sri Lanka–United States trade negotiations, and debate or consideration of regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act. The House also considered a resolution under the Public Security Ordinance and a proposal to appoint a Select Committee on the electoral system for Provincial Council elections. Opening of Parliament and Official Business Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka expressed sympathy for those affected by the “BOO” cyclone and thanked District Secretaries, Divisional Secretaries, and Grama Niladharis for their response, while stating that Opposition MPs also carried out relief work without party bias. He criticized government ministers for alleged lack of awareness of affected areas and rejected claims that the Opposition distributed aid on political grounds. He said weather and reservoir warnings issued after meetings of the Meteorology Department, Disaster Management Centre, and Water Panel were not acted upon, and claimed that timely action could have prevented much of the reservoir-related damage in the Mahaweli region. He called for a formal investigation, including at ministerial level and through a special Parliamentary committee, into decisions made after 24 December. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Member questioned whether Government Members are permitted to take parliamentary time in that manner, raising a procedural point about the allocation or use of speaking time during the debate. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(b). He requested clarification on which Standing Order permits a Deputy Minister to respond in Parliament. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe moved a procedural motion for Hon. Upul Kithsiri to take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed it. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya – Prime Minister AI summary The Prime Minister acknowledged the seriousness of the issue under debate but noted that it had already been discussed previously, including during a full day allocated to the Opposition. She stated that Parliament is not the only forum for expressing views or taking decisions, and, on behalf of the Government, proposed proceeding with the scheduled half-hour lunch break. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Sajith Premadasa expressed the Opposition’s full support for the Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate to assist people affected by the “BOO” cyclone. He requested that the scheduled half-hour lunch break be used to continue the debate, arguing that Members should be given more time to speak on behalf of those who lost lives, homes, and livelihoods. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya – Prime Minister AI summary The Prime Minister urged that the debate proceed according to the agreed schedule, noting that sufficient time had been allocated. She also cited the need to consider Parliament staff and their scheduled break. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the half-hour lunch break be used to continue the day’s debate, emphasizing its importance and the need to discuss the country’s problems. He directed the request to the Prime Minister through the Deputy Speaker. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved procedural motions to exempt the day’s principal business from Standing Order 278 and to adjourn Parliament until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, both of which were agreed to. He also moved that a privilege matter raised by Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe on 24th October 2025 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118, and the House agreed. Business of Parliament and Principal Business Motion Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara clarified a point of legal terminology, stating that Sri Lanka does not recognize a title of “Senior Attorney” for private practitioners. He noted that comparable titles apply only to officers of the Attorney-General’s Department and said the clarification was made for the House’s understanding. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →