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- 24 November 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member asked the Committee whether it agreed to the matter under consideration. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary An amendment to the 2026 Appropriation Bill was moved on behalf of the Minister of Finance to create a new Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation expenditure head. It reallocates recurrent and capital provisions from the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Mass Transit and Civil Aviation and the Department of National Budget, in line with Extraordinary Gazette No. 2458/65 of 18 October 2025. The amendment sets out allocations for the new ministerial head and brings the Office of the Registrar of Merchant Shipping under the new Ministry. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Sunil Watagala responded to an issue raised by Hon. Mujibur Rahuman, stating that it had already been discussed over several days and resolved. He clarified that the matter regarding a clearance certificate occurred under the previous administration, not the current one. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman briefly asked the Presiding Member how much speaking time remained. When another Member suggested granting him 10 more minutes, he declined, saying that much additional time was not necessary. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake began to address the Presiding Member, but no substantive remarks, arguments, questions, or proposals are included in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman objected procedurally that if Members are allowed to rise and intervene repeatedly during speeches, Opposition Members could do the same from speech to speech. He implied concern about maintaining orderly debate and equal application of speaking or interruption practices in the Chamber. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa challenged the handling of microphones in the chamber, requesting that the Secretary-General provide a report on when microphones were switched on or off for Government and Opposition speakers to assess any pattern. He also defended his earlier references to incidents in Hakmana and Kamburupitiya, stating that they were evidence-based and that he had not misled Parliament. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to the Leader of the Opposition’s remarks about the Chair, saying he should not imply that the Presiding Member was instructed to switch off the microphone. He noted that the Chair had allowed the Leader of the Opposition to continue even when another member was due to speak, and urged the House to proceed properly while respecting the dignity of the offices involved. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone had been switched off before he could respond, suggesting external intervention and questioning whether further approval was needed to allow him to speak. He stated that the facts he had presented regarding Kamburupitiya and Hakmana Police were accurate. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone had been switched off during his allotted speaking time. He requested that the microphone be restored so he could continue. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested permission from the Presiding Member to respond during the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the Government had clarified in Parliament that no circular requires approval from Public Security or Civil Defence Committee chairpersons for police character certificates, and urged the Opposition not to spread contrary claims based on isolated examples. He also argued that media freedom must be upheld but false reporting should be challenged, citing the Dr. Shafi episode as an example of media-driven public unrest. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena noted that the exchange would be recorded in Hansard and requested that a written submission be brought forward. He indicated willingness to proceed jointly once the request is formally presented. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Chathura Galappaththi thanked the State Minister for the prompt response and noted that the relevant agreement had already been cleared by the Legal Department. He emphasized that there was no remaining legal impediment and urged that simple administrative instructions be issued to implement the agreement. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the formal address to the Presiding Member, so there are no arguments, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena said meetings had been scheduled with RDMNS, including one on the previous Saturday and another a month earlier, but the group had not attended. He acknowledged the public usefulness of the app and said he had personally engaged with the team and urged the previous administration to accommodate it within the legal framework. He stated that, as a government entity, any cooperation with a private volunteer initiative must comply with legal requirements, while expressing willingness to work with RDMNS amicably. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister said the Ministry’s Advisory Committee will be opened to receive written proposals from Members on housing policy and invited them to participate in discussions. He also stated that, because multiple ministries implement housing programmes, the Government is considering a steering committee with representatives from all relevant ministries and institutions to coordinate policy, targets, and beneficiary selection under unified oversight. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Ravi Karunanayake to speak and informed him that he had 18 minutes allotted. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson allocated 19 minutes for Hon. Anura Karunathilaka to speak. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Read →