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- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Moved approval of regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2482/12 of 2 April 2026 and presented on 5 May 2026, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. The motion, made with Cabinet approval, was put to the House and agreed to. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for parliamentary approval of regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act. The regulations, issued by Gazette Extraordinary No. 2482/08 of 31 March 2026 and presented on 5 May 2026, had Cabinet approval, and the motion was agreed to. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Deputy Deputy Speaker (Deputy Chairperson of Committees) AI summary The Deputy Speaker announced that the Deputy Chairperson of Committees would take the Chair. The sitting then proceeded with the Deputy Speaker leaving the Chair and Hon. Hemali Weerasekara assuming the Chair. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Arkam Ilyas JJB AI summary Arkam Ilyas requested permission from the Deputy Speaker to make a brief clarification on a coal-related issue raised earlier in the debate. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Arkam Ilyas - Deputy Minister of Power JJB AI summary Hon. Arkam Ilyas, Deputy Minister of Power, rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided extract. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka briefly announced his intention to make a special revelation, thanking the Deputy Speaker for the opportunity. No substantive details or specific allegation, proposal, or policy issue were provided in the excerpt. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Moved approval of three sets of regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and tabled related Excise Ordinance resolutions, explaining that the measures refine HS and national sub-code classifications, clarify import licensing requirements, and set licence periods for specified rice imports. He said the changes are intended to facilitate imports, improve Customs administration, strengthen valuation and duty collection, and reduce evasion, with examples including separate codes for SriLankan Airlines tyres, Ayurvedic-use thippili, salt and printing machinery. He also outlined new Customs technology systems for cargo scheduling, e-settlement of vessel charges and remittance reconciliation, and reported that Customs had collected Rs. 1,020.5 billion by 18 May 2026, 46.2 per cent of the annual target. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan seconded the motion for the Bill’s First Reading. The House agreed to the question, the Bill was ordered to be printed, and it was referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment for report. Private Members' Bills: Al-Hashimi Association Bill Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim moved for leave to introduce a Bill to incorporate the Al-Hashimi Association. Private Members' Bills: Al-Hashimi Association Bill Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Business Committee had agreed to accommodate a requested debate raised by Radhakrishnan and others. He said that, if requested as an Adjournment Debate, the main business would be suspended at 3.30 p.m. and the debate held until 5.30 p.m., noting that the Minister of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure was overseas but other Ministers and MPs would participate. Adjournment Debate Request and Scheduling Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 19, Gayantha Karunathilleka requested an Adjournment Debate on issues affecting the Malaiyaha community in the plantation sector. He proposed that the debate be scheduled for the same day from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adjournment Debate Request and Scheduling Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam denied an allegation made on 19 May 2026 by Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna that he had abused Ms. Kowshalya Narendran in the Parliamentary Library. He stated that he had not met, spoken to, or seen the individual and argued that the claim was intended to damage his credibility as an MP. He requested that his parliamentary privileges be protected through disciplinary action against the Member concerned and sought a formal apology. Point of Order: Parliamentary Library Conduct Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 27(2), noting that the Parliamentary Business Committee had agreed that answers should be provided the following day and that questions be limited to a single ministry. He stated that several of his earlier 27(2) questions, including matters relating to fertilizer issues affecting farmers, remained unanswered and asked that this be brought to attention. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Political Prisoners and Interrogation Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a point of order. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Political Prisoners and Interrogation Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that the requested information must be obtained from the Terrorism Investigation Division, the Attorney-General, and Prisons Headquarters. He requested two weeks to provide a full answer, indicating it would be given when the relevant Member is present. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Political Prisoners and Interrogation Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure, Bimal Rathnayake requested a two-week extension to provide an answer to a parliamentary question, citing information from the Ministry. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question Q.1770/2025 (Stand Down) and Standing Order 27(2) Question Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe briefly informed Parliament that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Lal Premanath. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question Q.1770/2025 (Stand Down) and Standing Order 27(2) Question Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Asked whether, once the new court complex begins operations, the Government plans to provide related public services at or near the premises for the convenience of the public and lawyers. He noted that the project appeared largely complete and expressed satisfaction with the Minister’s earlier response. Oral Question: Beligaha Court Complex (Minister of Justice) Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi JJB AI summary A petition from Ms. K.D. Kaushila Madhuwanthi Kumari of Maggona, Bubulanda Watta, Cheththadsi Watta, was presented to Parliament. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary A petition from M.R.K.B. Gopallawa of Mawatagama was presented to Parliament for consideration. Petitions Read →