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- 18 December 2025 Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana presented a petition from Mr. Sithum Chathuranga Kudagoda of Talapathpitiya, Nugegoda. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions, after which proceedings moved to a Standing Order 27(2) question by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Petitions Presented Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. J.K. Imaduwa Vithana of Wanchawala, Meegoda, Uswatta, Galle. Petitions Presented Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera presented several Committee on Public Enterprises reports for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, including the Fifth Report on the Land Reforms Commission in all three official languages. With special leave, he also presented Sinhala versions of reports on the University of Sabaragamuwa, Mahapola Trust Fund, Civil Aviation Authority, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, Ceylon Electricity Board/LTL Holdings and subsidiaries, and Lanka Sathosa Ltd., noting that English and Tamil versions would follow. He moved that the reports be printed, and the House agreed. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Government Analyst’s Department. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha presented an Order made under Section 66 of the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act relating to the Department of Labour. He moved that the Order be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented two sets of regulations: one under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2371/35, and another under the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act, No. 23 of 1990, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2428/1394. He moved that the regulations be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the State Plantation Corporation of Sri Lanka and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resources. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Design Centre to Parliament and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented two sets of regulations made under the Motor Traffic Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2452/40 and 2455/29 in September 2025. He moved that the regulations be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented Supplementary Estimate No. 01 of 2026 and related documents under the Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. She also presented annual reports of the National Institute of Education for 2022 and 2023 and the State Printing Corporation for 2023, referring them to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. She further tabled a report on observations and actions taken under Standing Order 119(4) regarding Sri Lanka Customs matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts, and moved its referral to that Committee. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the referenced reports be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the reports be printed. Papers Tabled: Reports, Supplementary Estimate, Regulations, Orders and Performance Reports Read →
- 18 December 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was convened under Standing Order 16 at the request of the Prime Minister, as notified in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2466/33. The Speaker informed the House that he had certified the “Dissolution” Bill on 5 December 2025 and the Social Security Contribution Levy, Betting and Gaming Levy, and Strategic Development Projects amendment Bills on 17 December 2025. He also indicated that a motion may be moved to refer a privilege matter raised by Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, and tabled nominations to the Ministerial Consultative Committees on Transport, Highways and Urban Development and on Ports and Civil Aviation. Parliament Opening and Summoning Read →
- 5 December 2025 Publication and Access Information AI summary Hansard publication information states that reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo. It also notes that the report can be downloaded from the Parliament website and was printed by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka. Adjournment - Parliament Adjourned Read →
- 5 December 2025 Note to Members AI summary Members are instructed to mark any corrections to the Final Print clearly on their copy and submit them to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. The note also records procedural status items relating to proceedings manuscripts received from Parliament and the dispatch of printed copies. Adjournment - Parliament Adjourned Read →
- 5 December 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka delivered the Opposition’s traditional vote of thanks at the conclusion of the 21-day Budget debate, acknowledging the Speaker, parliamentary office holders, government members, officials, security services, staff, media, and other contributors. He also thanked the Leader of the Opposition, Opposition parties, and external resource persons for their role in the debate and noted that the Budget was discussed during a particularly difficult period for the public. He concluded with Christmas greetings and expressed hope that 2026 would be free of disasters. Procedural - Speaker and Opposition Closing Statements on Budget Read →
- 5 December 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake thanked the President and Members of Parliament for their participation in the 2026 Budget debate, as well as parliamentary officeholders, staff, public officials, security forces, media, and support services for maintaining proceedings during recent disaster conditions. He noted efforts to protect the Parliamentary complex from flooding and acknowledged wider state, private sector, and public contributions to relief and recovery. He also requested action to address the shortage of Tamil and related interpreters in Parliament. Procedural - Speaker and Opposition Closing Statements on Budget Read →
- 5 December 2025 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe moved the approval of the National Institute of Co-operative Development’s Annual Report for 2023, including the Auditor-General’s observations, under the relevant provisions of Act No. 1 of 2001. He noted that the report had been considered by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources and subsequently presented to Parliament. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural - Bills and Resolutions: Second Reading and Approvals Read →
- 5 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved a series of Government motions, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, seeking approval for finance-related regulations, orders and rules already gazetted and presented to Parliament. These included measures under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act on incentives for Projects of Strategic Importance, the Finance Act, the Value Added Tax Act, the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act, the Excise Ordinance, and the Imports and Exports (Control) Act. Each motion noted Cabinet approval or notification and was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural - Bills and Resolutions: Second Reading and Approvals Read →
- 5 December 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved approval of a Presidential Proclamation under the Public Security Ordinance bringing Part II into operation islandwide from 28 November 2025, which the House agreed to. She also moved approval of the Presidential Proclamation under the Essential Public Services Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2464/29 of 28 November 2025 and presented on 3 December 2025, which was likewise agreed to. Procedural - Bills and Resolutions: Second Reading and Approvals Read →