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- 19 December 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a Point of Order objecting to a reference made during a privilege matter to Hon. Ajith P. Perera as “said to be a Senior Attorney.” He stated that Hon. Perera is a duly qualified Attorney-at-Law and requested that the wording be expunged from the Hansard. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha raised a question of privilege alleging that false statements about him had been circulated on social and electronic media by named police officers, a local government member, and Hon. Ajith P. Perera. He argued that these actions obstructed his parliamentary duties and violated the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. He requested that those responsible be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges for appropriate action. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will pursue a new Constitution, including abolition of the Executive Presidency and establishment of a parliamentary system with a non-executive President, after public consultation, Cabinet consideration and a referendum. She said Provincial Council elections will be held as soon as possible, but the Government must first decide whether to proceed under the 2017 delimitation-based framework or amend the law to revert to the previous system, with funds allocated in the 2026 Budget. She also outlined Cabinet-approved steps to study and draft legislation for a Public Prosecutor’s Office through a technical expert committee, followed by Legal Draftsman and Attorney-General review before submission to Parliament. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the answer to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s question to the Prime Minister, raised on 10 September 2025, would be provided by Hon. Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Energy. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that he would convey the issues raised by the Leader of the Opposition to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Question by Private Notice: Foreign Employment in Republic of Korea Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary A two-week extension was requested to provide answers to the question raised in Parliament. Question by Private Notice: Foreign Employment in Republic of Korea Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Gunawardana JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Gunawardana presented two petitions from named constituents, Mr. P.L.H. Wijewardhana and Mr. R.M.G. Jagath. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary Hon. B. Ariyawansha presented and accepted two petitions from residents of Omalpe: Ms. S.L. Sujatha Sepali of Dapane and Ms. T.G. Udeni Saroja of Maharuppa. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara presented a petition from Mr. P. Premalal Peiris of No. 62, Balapokuna Road, Kirulapone, Colombo 06. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. G.G. Sujith Nishantha of Tattaewa Road, Anamaduwa, was presented and accepted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Petitions Presentation Read →
- 19 December 2025 Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna tabled, on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee’s report on Supplementary Estimate No. 1 of 2026 under Head 240, Programme 02 of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The estimate relates to the financial year from 1 January to 31 December 2026 and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Report: Supplementary Estimate No. 1 of 2026 Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi moved that Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake take the Chair during proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem indicated he had a brief question for the Minister. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath – Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply AI summary T.B. Sarath, Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary The Minister condemned personal remarks made in the House regarding Hon. Ranwala and stated that allegations circulating on social media about whether he was under the influence during an accident should be dealt with by the courts. He urged Members not to spend parliamentary time on unverified social media claims. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleke SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleke did not make a substantive contribution to the debate. He yielded his allotted speaking time to the Leader of the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved procedural motions to vary the sitting hours for the day, setting sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with the House to adjourn at 5.30 p.m. He also moved that Friday, 19 December 2025 be made a sitting day with the same hours, notwithstanding the relevant Standing Orders. Both motions were agreed to, and he later moved the adjournment of Parliament. Sittings of Parliament - Hours of Sitting Order Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought permission from the Chair to raise a question. No substantive issue or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Credit Expansion and Ministerial Statement on Tourism Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning requested time from the Speaker to provide answers to the questions raised. Question by Private Notice: Credit Expansion and Ministerial Statement on Tourism Read →