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- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the matters raised by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna in a letter to the Speaker dated 21 November 2025 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The referral was proposed under Standing Order 118, following the Speaker’s direction in Parliament on 1 December 2025. Bills Presented: Universities (Amendment) Bill and Privilege Matters Referrals Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the privilege matter raised in Parliament on 18 November 2025 by Hon. Attorney-at-Law Hirusha Wijesinghe be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118. The motion was put to the House and agreed to, and a further privilege matter submitted by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna by letter dated 21 November 2025 was noted. Bills Presented: Universities (Amendment) Bill and Privilege Matters Referrals Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought leave to make a Personal Explanation under Standing Order No. 27(8), contesting statements made in the House on 26 November 2025 regarding the 2015 Treasury Bond issue. He argued that references to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry wrongly implied he had ministerial responsibility for the Central Bank, stating that gazette notifications under Article 44(1), Cabinet records and administrative circulars assigned that responsibility to then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, while commercial banks were under Hon. Kabir Hashim. He requested rectification of what he described as a factual error that damaged his reputation and could prejudice ongoing court proceedings. Personal Explanation: Hon. Ravi Karunanayake Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Bimal Rathnayake requested two weeks to provide an answer to the pending matter. The question was ordered to stand down, after which a Question by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) by Sivagnanam Shritharan was taken up. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe stated that he was raising a Question on behalf of Hon. Roshan Akmeemana. No substantive details of the Question were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Bimal Rathnayake requested a two-week extension to provide an answer. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. K. Kader Mastan. No substantive details of the question or related policy issue were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya briefly affirmed that the requested action or commitment would be carried out. No further policy details, proposals, or questions were included in the statement. Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the House to observe one minute of silence before proceeding with business, in honour of those who died in the severe adverse weather tragedy. The House then observed the silence. Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Wijesinghe Weerasinghe of Wellawa, Handagama was presented to Parliament by Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Presentation of Public Petitions Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva clarified that the vehicles in question are intended for working consultants, not for Members, and requested that the Leader of the House address their transport needs. He emphasized that Members neither require nor receive such vehicles. Petitions: Presentation of Public Petitions Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought 30 seconds to speak, emphasizing that he was not attempting to obstruct proceedings. He clarified that the intervention was not intended as part of a debate. Petitions: Presentation of Public Petitions Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva briefly requested 30 seconds of speaking time from the Chair. Petitions: Presentation of Public Petitions Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Committee on Public Finance, with participation from both Government and Opposition Members, is performing an important role. He explained that consultant appointments and pay scales were revised through the Staff Advisory Committee chaired by the Speaker, and that consultants have been provided to address technical issues, including those delaying the release of vehicles. He also noted that COPE, COPA and other committees are working actively and should continue to do so. Papers: Regulations and Reports Presented Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister presented a report under Standing Order No. 119(4) outlining observations and actions taken regarding matters on the Department of Samurdhi Development raised in the Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Regulations and Reports Presented Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2023/2024 Annual Report of Kalubovitiyana Tea Factory Company Limited. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Regulations and Reports Presented Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Regulations under the Value Added Tax Act concerning management of the VAT Refund Fund, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2460/44, were presented and referred to the Committee on Public Finance with the agreement of the House. A Presidential Proclamation under the Essential Public Services Act and a note on supplementary allocations under the 2025 Appropriation Act for October 2025 were also presented and ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Regulations and Reports Presented Read →
- 3 December 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the referenced report be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the report be printed as part of the presentation of papers. Papers: Auditor-General's Special Reports Read →
- 3 December 2025 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 referenced Report be printed. The motion was agreed to, and the House ordered that the Report be printed. Papers: Auditor-General's Special Reports Read →
- 3 December 2025 Secretary-General of Parliament AI summary The Secretary-General of Parliament read out a letter dated 28 November 2025 from Ismail Mutthu Mohamed, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya National List Member of Parliament, tendering his resignation with immediate effect. The letter thanked the Speaker, Secretary-General, parliamentary staff, and fellow Members, and requested that necessary steps be taken to formalize the resignation lawfully. Opening: Parliament Meeting Read →