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- 27 November 2025 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Minister K.D. Lal Kantha requested the Opposition to avoid calling a Division on the Ministry’s Heads of Expenditure, citing the ongoing disaster situation affecting several districts and provinces. He argued that summoning Members for a vote would hinder their ability to attend to urgent relief and intervention work, and asked that the Opposition’s protest be recorded while allowing the Heads to pass without division. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary From the Opposition’s allotted time, Gayantha Karunathilleka permits another Member to speak for an additional two minutes. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order objecting to delays in answering his first Standing Order 27(2) question. He argued that if Members are being asked to limit the number of questions and have them answered the same day, seeking additional time to respond is inconsistent with that requirement. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The member requested additional time to provide answers, addressing the Chair. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought the Speaker’s permission to raise an earlier question under the Parliamentary (Powers and Privileges) Act, specifically Schedule (a), Item 4. The intervention was procedural, invoking parliamentary privilege provisions to pursue the question. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought to raise a question under Standing Order No. 27(2). He then asked whether Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva wished to speak. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order but deferred it until another member had finished speaking. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake informed the House that he wished to raise a question under Standing Order No. 27(2). No substantive details of the question or issue were provided in the excerpt. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to a matter being pursued outside Parliament, stating that issues arising in Parliament should be addressed within the House. He requested that the relevant member be allowed to speak there rather than approaching the Speaker at his residence. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(a), stating that a Parliamentary statement issued the previous day referred to him by name regarding concerns he had raised. He requested an opportunity to respond, noting that his original concern related to alleged unfair treatment of female staff of Parliament. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 28(g), arguing that the matter could not be taken up at that point because it must arise from the business of the day immediately before fresh business. He urged the Chair to follow the Standing Orders, warning that otherwise other Members may seek similar interventions. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 28, citing the provision on motions arising from the business of the day. He questioned the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy’s previous statement that a tender for 15 million polycarbonate cards would be changed to 5 million, arguing that such a change was not permissible and referring to the tender document issued that morning. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order regarding an earlier privilege matter that had been referred to the Inspector General of Police. He stated that although the IGP had been summoned, informed of the matter, and had called for intelligence reports after correspondence, no reply had yet been received. Standing Order 27(2) Question and Procedural Matters Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, a request was made for two weeks’ time to answer the question. The Question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Question No. 1-207/2024-(1) - Second Round Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that, on behalf of Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, he was raising a parliamentary Question. No substantive details of the Question were included in the excerpt. Oral Question: Question No. 1-207/2024-(1) - Second Round Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake informed Parliament that the President was in Committee Room No. 16 and had invited all Government and Opposition MPs from disaster-affected districts for a discussion. He noted that the Chief Opposition Organizer had been informed and asked Hon. V.S. Radhakrishnan also to attend. Oral Question: BYD Vehicles and Second Round Proceedings Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that any issue concerning the Deputy Minister appointed from his party would be addressed by the party. He said the Deputy Minister should respond directly to the specific question raised by the Member. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Requested that the Deputy Minister be allowed to answer the Member’s question. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the terms of a tender notice, particularly a requirement for 51 per cent Indian shareholding, and said the Deputy Minister’s verbal assurances did not address what was stated in the document. He also raised concerns over digitalization-related licensing and alleged conflicts of interest involving the Deputy Minister’s past company roles, shareholdings, and work connected to the toll system. Citing prior parliamentary precedents on conflicts of interest, he called for full disclosure of interests to Parliament or for the Minister to make a statement and resign. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Read →
- 27 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned a tender condition requiring the master systems integrator for a biometric digital initiative to have at least 51 per cent Indian shareholding, arguing that this could exclude Sri Lankan companies and affect national control over citizens’ data. He asked the Government to table the related agreements and procedural framework in Parliament, citing concerns over sovereignty, data safeguards, and the absence of Supreme Court review without a Government reference. Oral Question: Digital Identity Card Introduction (Q.552/2025) Read →