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 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter had been discussed at the Parliamentary Business Committee, where it was agreed to review past practices and make a decision at the next meeting. He said the minutes would be circulated and action taken accordingly. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified that the matter raised by the Chief Opposition Whip cannot be included in the formal Order Paper, but may appear in the Order of Business circulated to Members. He urged adherence to the procedure already adopted by Parliament. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Order Paper specify which Minister will respond to each Standing Order 27(2) question, as previously practiced. He noted that this had been raised and agreed at the Parliamentary Business Committee, and asked that it be implemented for the benefit of all Members. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister requested that the guidelines prepared by the Secretary-General’s office on questions raised under Standing Order 27(2), already presented at the Party Leaders’ meeting, be circulated to Ministers as well. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested the Minister to also read the answers to Questions 2 and 3 during the proceedings. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested that the relevant material be tabled due to time constraints, while asking that key answers be read out if possible. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe indicated he would begin reading a document and table the remaining portion instead of reading it in full. He sought the Chair or relevant Member’s consent for that procedure. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe responded to a question raised by Ravi Karunanayake under Standing Order 27(2) on 8 November 2025. He noted that the written answer was seven pages long and asked whether he should read it out in Parliament or table it. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Procedural Matters on Archaeology Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern under Standing Orders 92, 28(u), and 31 regarding the handling of Questions for Oral Answers. He referred to previous discussions in 2022 on the issue and questioned whether Opposition Members must wait until after 159 Members have asked questions before raising theirs, arguing that such an approach is improper. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided extract. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question raised. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary K. Kader Masthan thanked the Speaker for permitting him, under Standing Order 27(2), to raise a Private Notice Question to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. The question concerned assuring equal educational opportunities for all students. Oral Question: Equal Educational Opportunities - Standing Order 27(2) (Q.6) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he could not provide a definitive answer immediately and did not wish to delay the matter by seeking another question date. He said he would refer the issue to the relevant line Ministry at the next Committee stage and request a fair response. Oral Question: Agricultural Lands in Pottuvil and Lakugala (Q.2) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Member’s request would be referred to the relevant Ministry. He said he would subsequently coordinate with the Member to discuss the matter further. Oral Question: Agricultural Lands in Pottuvil and Lakugala (Q.2) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media (on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation) JJB AI summary The Minister, replying on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, stated that land-release proposals could be submitted to Cabinet after consultations, but lands at Palliyadiwattai cannot currently be released due to ongoing legal proceedings. He added that relevant institutions may coordinate action based on public and institutional requests while taking the court process into account. Oral Question: Agricultural Lands in Pottuvil and Lakugala (Q.2) Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education requested one month to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Q.1 (1272/2025) - Request for Adjournment Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary Upul Kithsiri stated that he would ask the question before the House. Oral Question: Q.1 (1272/2025) - Request for Adjournment Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage presented a petition from A.H.G. de Silva of Hegalla, Kosgoda. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Accepted Read →
- 24 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara - Deputy Chairperson of Committees JJB AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees formally presented five public petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted by individuals from Wattala, Ragama, Wewita, and Mirigama for referral under parliamentary procedure. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Accepted Read →