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. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of W.G.T.K. Amaradasa of Borella, Colombo 08. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Presented a petition on behalf of K.P. Dharmasena of No. 325, Right, Thalapitiya Road, Padiyathalawa, for submission to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Presented a public petition on behalf of Mrs. O.B.S. Jayasinghe of Jaliyagoda, Piliyandala, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2026 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Acting Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, the Deputy Minister presented the Committee’s report on regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, as published in three Extraordinary Gazettes in March and April 2026, and on proposals under Section 8 of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table, and he also presented a petition from Dr. T.N. Dissanayake of Thalawathugoda Road. Papers: Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports and Committee Reports 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 presented the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration concerning a regulation issued under the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 25 of 2015. The regulation, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2470/04 of 5 January 2026, relates to an agreement signed in July 2025 between Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Papers: Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 21 May 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced a Joint Special General Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Sri Lanka Branch), Inter-Parliamentary Union (Sri Lanka Group), and SAARC Parliamentarians’ Association (Sri Lanka Branch) to be held that day at 4.00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 1. He also recorded the tabling of several regulations under the Universities Act relating to degree-awarding institutions, committee reports, and petitions referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. During oral questions, Question No. 746/2025(1) was ordered to stand down before proceeding to the next question. Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir AI summary Hon. Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir concluded his remarks and thanked the Presiding Member. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order responding to Hon. Nalin Hewage’s remarks, questioning whether the government had borrowed during its recent one-and-a-half-year period in office. He rejected criticism that his side engaged in publicity gimmicks, citing the launch of the Clean Sri Lanka programme in Galle as an example of similar conduct by the government. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana formally seconded the motion. The question was then put and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna took the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Hewage moved that Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna take the Chair as the Presiding Member. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam rejected an allegation made by an Opposition Member that he had abused a female member of the public in Parliament, stating that he had not spoken to anyone in the Library or elsewhere in Parliament connected to that Member. He requested permission from the Chair to raise the matter formally as a question of privilege at the earliest opportunity the following day. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson sought a brief clarification from the Minister. No substantive policy issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman makes a brief interjection suggesting that allowing the matter or person in question further opportunity would effectively conclude the issue. No specific proposal, policy position, or legislative reference is raised in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson requested the Chair to give Hon. Chamara Sampath 30 seconds to speak. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order objecting that he had been delayed for seven minutes before being allowed to speak. He stated that Chamara Sampath Dissanayake represents his party, the NDF, and had raised a serious issue requiring attention. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was proposed for the House’s consideration. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that Hon. Chamara Sampath’s grievance was being used by others to disrupt proceedings and urged that no unlawful acts be permitted. He argued that the Chair had no authority to allow such actions and requested that the business of the House commence. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order citing Standing Order 91(e) on sub judice matters. He argued that the matter being discussed was not awaiting a court decision and asked the Chair to clarify what court decision was at issue, referring to the Speaker having read out the relevant provision. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar raised a point of Order during the sitting. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt beyond the procedural intervention. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →