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- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had ended. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson instructed members not to continue arguing on the matter and moved the proceedings to the next speaker. Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake was then given 10 minutes to speak. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Sunil Watagala challenged the authenticity of a document tabled by Hon. Chanaka, stating that his copy appeared to be a “Telephone Directory of Public Security Committee Chairmen” with “Moratuwa Police” handwritten on it. He objected to presenting such material in Parliament and urged that allegedly fake documents not be brought before the House. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala objected to the tabling of what he described as a misleading document, stating that a request from the Moratuwa Police listing Public Security Committee Chairmen may be a directory but is not connected to Police Clearance requirements. He urged Members not to mislead the public by presenting such documents as evidence for unrelated claims. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson asked the Hon. Deputy Minister to conclude his remarks, indicating that the point being made had been understood. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson suspended the Committee of the whole Parliament proceedings for lunch until 1.00 p.m. Upon resumption, she called on Hon. Gamini Rathnayake and allotted him 10 minutes to speak. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly requested a few seconds to speak. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake began an intervention directed at a Minister, indicating that the Minister or ministry had themselves made a recommendation. The excerpt is incomplete, so no specific proposal, question, or policy issue can be determined from the available text. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody clarified issues raised on LECO vehicle purchases and the LTL Holdings IPO. He said LECO’s vehicle allocation was reduced from Rs. 622 million to Rs. 466 million for 17 vehicles, but procurement had been initiated by officials without the Chairman’s knowledge and would be cancelled after review. He also stated that LTL Holdings had withdrawn its IPO in writing because it no longer required funds. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody raised a Point of Order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that his side would allocate extra speaking time to another member. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly informed the House that five minutes were being allotted, likely managing speaking time during the debate. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman, citing Standing Order 92(2), referred to an issue raised by the Opposition Whip and the Minister responsible for Police regarding requests in Colombo and other areas for a letter from the chairman of the Public Security Committee. He offered to provide the relevant document privately if required. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asks whether the matter under discussion is accepted as having been wrong. The intervention is a brief question seeking acknowledgement of fault. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected to a member bringing newspapers into the Chamber and reading from them while making points. He requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Privileges. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Orders 92(2) and 22(9), objecting to a statement made by Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. He argued that the Minister had improperly used Parliament to address an internal matter and had not made a proper Ministry statement to the House. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa indicates that he does not have information or records for the stated date, 20 November 2025. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, proposal, or demand is raised in the provided text. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that the documents he had presented were the named village committee reports. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala asked the Leader of the Opposition to clarify a matter he had raised by specifying the date of the report being referenced. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →