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- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Chair to allocate speaking time fairly between both sides of the House. He noted that many Opposition Members wished to speak. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Opening and Scheduling Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the debate continue through the lunch hour, noting that many Members from affected areas were still waiting to speak. He framed the request as a service to the people represented by those MPs. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Opening and Scheduling Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. M.K.M. Aslam JJB AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam seconded the motion for the Bill’s First Reading. The House agreed to the question, ordered the Bill to be printed, and referred it under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for a report. Papers - Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture (Incorporation) Bill Presented Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament at the conclusion of the day’s business until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural - Point of Order and Business Scheduling Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that items Nos. 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 17, 20 and 25 on the Order Paper for that day’s sitting be exempted from Standing Order 278. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural - Point of Order and Business Scheduling Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to exempt Order Paper items 1 to 25 from the Standing Orders and from the provisions of a parliamentary resolution adopted on 13 November 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural - Point of Order and Business Scheduling Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson responded to a statement made by Hon. Lakmali, clarifying that his remarks on Derana “Big Focus” were only a request for clarification regarding whether the Government had been informed of the Director-General of Meteorology’s 12 November weather analysis. He denied misleading the public and rejected the allegation that his comments had been presented inaccurately. Procedural - Point of Order and Business Scheduling Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the answers to parts 1 to 4 of the question raised by Hon. Ajith P. Perera would be presented by the Minister of Justice. Ministerial Statements - X-Press Pearl Vessel Liability Case Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer detailing the Divisional Secretaries’ Divisions, population, ethnic composition, GN Divisions, and electoral divisions of the Trincomalee District based on 2024 data. He stated that the district has three electoral divisions—Seruwila, Trincomalee, and Mutur—with a total population of 500,651, and listed the allocation of DSDs to those electorates. On a related delimitation issue, he said the matter was not admitted but could be considered under a Cabinet decision of 12 August 2025 to appoint a new committee to re-examine the 2012 and 2021 delimitation recommendations and gazette new administrative boundaries. Oral Questions - Paddy Marketing Board and Divisional Secretaries Divisions (Q.1349/2025) Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Annual transfers in the public service are carried out under Public Service Commission procedures, subject to availability of substitutes, with priority to officers who have served the maximum period or over 12 years in one station where another officer has applied for the post. The Ministry monitors service duration through a data system, examines complaints through the Additional Secretary (Home Affairs), and refers matters for disciplinary or administrative action where required. Further technological improvements and a proposed rotational transfer mechanism for senior posts will be studied, with any policy changes to be submitted to the Public Service Commission for approval. Oral Question: Officers of Sri Lanka Administrative Service - Transfers (Q.1506/2025) Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Chandana Sooriyaarachchi asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education for details on Development Officers attached to national and provincial schools, including total numbers and year-by-year appointments. He sought clarification on whether these officers could receive relief or consideration in filling teacher vacancies, and asked about the status and outcome of the Supreme Court case concerning the competitive examination for recruiting teachers to government schools. Oral Question: Development Officers Attached to National Schools and Provincial Schools (Q.1309/2025) Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath tabled two petitions from residents of Ballalla, Wandurussa, Maho, and Dewata Road, Wathupolagama, Maho. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Tabled Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara tabled four petitions from individuals residing in Kurunegala, Horembawe, Mahadandeniya, and Nochchiyagama for parliamentary consideration. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Tabled Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Tabled a petition from Mr. H.M.S.K. Herath of No. 1330, 10th Lane, Pannipitiya, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Tabled Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the relevant Report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Committee Report - Public Petitions Second Report Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake presented the Second Report of the Committee on Public Petitions for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament under Standing Order 125(5). He stated that the report covers observations on 65 petitions examined between 1 June and 31 August 2025, with recommendations to grant relief in 25 cases, and thanked committee members, state officials, and Secretariat staff for their support. Committee Report - Public Petitions Second Report Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on an order under Section 71 of the Value Added Tax Act concerning management of the Refund Fund and on Supplementary Estimate No. 06 of 2025 for the Ministry of Finance. He noted that the Committee and its officers had obtained parliamentary approval to allocate Rs. 72.5 billion for relief to people affected by a disaster, and thanked those involved. Papers - Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on the 2026 Appropriation Bill under Standing Order 121(5)(11), addressing whether the Appropriation aligns with Government policy. He noted that the report was prepared through the Institute of Policy Studies, thanked the institute, and stated that Sinhala and Tamil versions would be submitted later. Papers - Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 5 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, the Minister presented the Sri Lanka Industrial Development Board Annual Report for 2023. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Affairs and International Relations, and the House agreed. Papers - Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 5 December 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament met at 9.00 a.m. with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne in the Chair. Hon. Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir made and subscribed the legally required affirmation and signed the Book at the Table. Opening - Parliament Met, Speaker in Chair, Affirmation of Member Read →