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 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed a Member that their allotted speaking time had ended. They then called on Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha to speak, allocating him nine minutes. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Chanaka Madugoda and allocated him 12 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly thanked the Chair. No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or demand was made. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raised a point of order citing Standing Order 92(2), questioning whether permission had been obtained to refer to a Member who was absent from the Chamber. He also invoked the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, alleging that he had been threatened within the parliamentary precincts and demanding immediate arrest, stating that previous CID complaints had not resolved the matter. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal raised a point of order responding to comments that mentioned his name and alleged political motives or intimidation. He stated that representatives from Puttalam had requested the President and Minister to upgrade the Puttalam Hospital, said assurances had been given, and denied that they were campaigning for votes, threatening anyone, or accusing others improperly in the House. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that responsibility for ensuring the safety of Members of Parliament lies with the Chairman. He called for this to be clearly acknowledged in the proceedings. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna made no substantive remarks beyond the phrase “To me,” amid interruptions. No policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Member raised a point of order under Standing Order 29(1) and (2), stating that after asking questions related to Puttalam, MP Muhammad Faizal allegedly threatened to kill him near the Parliament canteen entrance as he was going to the car park. He asked the Chair to allow him to place the alleged death threat on record. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the excerpt provided. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri moved the customary Rs. 10 reductions to the relevant expenditure heads during the Committee Stage debate and criticised the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry’s handling of issues including sugar pricing, domestic industry revival, MSME closures, and lack of relief for microfinance and domestic debt-affected borrowers. He questioned perceived inconsistencies between the President’s pledge to eradicate drugs and underworld activity and Minister Sunil Handunnetti’s earlier statements, and urged the Minister to meet expectations created while in Opposition. He also called on the Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Ministry to better support vulnerable groups, including producing Hansard in Braille, reviving welfare-related funds, targeting assistance to those genuinely in need, and designing livelihood-focused programmes rather than characterising beneficiaries negatively. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson briefly requested permission to seek a clarification from the Minister on the matter under discussion. Question by Private Notice: Vacancies and Cadre Revision of Base Hospital, Puttalam Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly sought the Speaker’s permission to make a clarification. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the recorded excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Vacancies and Cadre Revision of Base Hospital, Puttalam Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the applicable cadre norms were known and clarified that his question sought the number of personnel required according to those norms. Question by Private Notice: Vacancies and Cadre Revision of Base Hospital, Puttalam Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Member thanked the Speaker for permitting a Question by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) to be directed to the Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa. No substantive question or policy issue was stated in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Vacancies and Cadre Revision of Base Hospital, Puttalam Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested the Speaker to issue clear guidance regarding parliamentary Questions. He noted the relevant member had retired and was now attached to the Office of the Leader of the House, indicating a need for procedural clarity. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 31 concerning the scheduling of parliamentary Questions submitted to the Table Office. He alleged that the previous practice of listing Questions in order had been changed to favour the Government and requested guidance to protect Members’ right to ask Questions and ensure the proper order is maintained. Points of Order and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Provision of Jobs for Unemployed Graduates (Question No. 5) Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda stated that he would proceed to ask the scheduled question. Oral Question: Provision of Jobs for Unemployed Graduates (Question No. 5) Read →
- 21 November 2025 The Hon. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam thanked the Deputy Minister and informed the House that his second supplementary question would be asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Oral Question: Vavuniya Dedicated Economic Centre (Question No. 1) Read →