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. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented regulations issued by the President under the Public Debt Management Act, No. 33 of 2024, and Article 44(3) of the Constitution, following a recommendation of the Public Debt Coordination Committee and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2459/52 of 24 October 2025. She moved that the regulations be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the House agreed. Papers: Public Debt Management Regulations Read →
- 22 November 2025 Note AI summary Members are instructed to submit clearly marked corrections to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving uncorrected copies of their speeches for the Final Print. The note also records procedural and publication information, including receipt of manuscripts, dispatch of printed copies, and availability of Hansard reports for purchase or download. Procedural: Instructions for Hansard Corrections Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera noted that the Minister was present in the Chamber. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen questioned the absence of the relevant Minister during discussion of what he described as an important Ministry. He sought clarification from the Chair on whether the Minister was present. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested one minute of speaking time from the Presiding Member. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the provided speech. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara was allotted 14 minutes to speak. The Deputy Chairperson then ordered a change in the Chair, with Hon. Imran Maharoof taking over proceedings. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson allocated 11 minutes for Hon. Imran Maharoof to speak. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne, Deputy Minister of Mass Media, is invited to address the House and allocated 20 minutes for her speech. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed Hon. Gajen Ponnambalam that he had 12 minutes to speak. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna and informed her that she had ten minutes to speak. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the member speaking that they had two minutes remaining, indicating a procedural time limit during the debate. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. (Dr.) Sandaruwan Madarasinghe to speak and informed him that he had 10 minutes. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law, and allocated him 12 minutes to speak. This was a procedural intervention introducing the next speaker in the debate at 1.00 p.m. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa responded to concerns about ambulance availability at Galle National Hospital, stating that 12 of 13 ambulances were generally operational and that transfers to Colombo had reduced after the hospital was elevated to national status, while new ambulances would be allocated when available. He tabled a report and also cited the hospital Director’s clarification that operating theatres were functioning normally despite a newspaper report. On Troponin I testing at Colombo National Hospital, he said a temporary halt during an inquiry followed an invalid document, testing had resumed, and patients are not charged when samples are sent to registered private laboratories at government expense. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informs a Member that their allocated speaking time has not been reduced and invites them to continue with their speech. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Dr. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam thanked the Minister and requested the Deputy Chair not to deduct time from his allotted speaking time due to the Minister’s intervention. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson calls on Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam to speak and informs him that he has 11 minutes. The intervention is procedural, introducing the next speaker in the debate. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →
- 22 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson calls on Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe to speak and states that he has 12 minutes. No substantive policy issue or proposal is presented in this procedural intervention. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Read →