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 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to Hon. Chamara Sampath’s conduct in the Chamber, alleging that he was using an opportunity granted by the Speaker during disorder to make improper remarks about a court matter and the judiciary. He emphasized that the Bribery Commission is a separate institution and said any defence should be made in court rather than through intimidation or accusations in Parliament. He urged the Member to stop violating parliamentary rules and not to exploit the Speaker’s permission to raise a grievance. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Leader of the House stated that the Secretary-General had already determined the issue raised was not a matter of parliamentary privilege. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Leader of the House objected to a Member discussing a matter subject to a court order, stating that such discussion was not permitted in Parliament. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly challenged the position being taken regarding a letter from the Secretary-General. He appeared to question what course of action would follow if that letter were not accepted, indicating a procedural dispute over the status or recognition of the document. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that proceedings could not continue under the circumstances and referred to a ruling or intervention by the Speaker. The speech fragment indicates a procedural objection or clarification concerning the conduct of parliamentary business. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly stated that all present are Members of Parliament, addressing the Leader of the House. No specific policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, briefly addressed a Member and asked them to listen. No substantive policy point, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake began referring to a letter while addressing the Leader of the House, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive details about its content, context, or any proposal or demand. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a question of privilege regarding his inability to travel overseas for a Chinese Ministry of Commerce programme for Sri Lankan MPs from 25 May to 5 June 2026. He stated that his passport is held by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with Bribery Commission-related cases, and that despite submitting the parliamentary and Chinese invitation documents through counsel, continued objections by Commission officials have hindered the release of the passport even with a proposed Rs. 1 million cash bail. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that he had informed the Leader of the House, the Minister of Justice, and the Secretary-General the previous day that his parliamentary privileges were being violated. He raised the matter as a procedural concern before the House. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake referred to an incident from the previous day in which he brought a letter to the Speaker and was removed from the Chamber on the grounds of obstruction. He appeared to contest the handling of that incident, though the excerpt ends before any substantive request or argument is developed. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to Members invoking multiple Standing Orders to seek speaking opportunities, stating that Standing Order 29 applies to collective matters. He said the Speaker may allow Hon. Chamara Sampath to raise a privilege issue if appropriate, but urged that proceedings be conducted strictly within Standing Orders, with responsibility also resting on the Opposition Whips. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order under Standing Order 29. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake sought permission to raise a question of privilege during the parliamentary proceedings. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake informed the Speaker that he had submitted a question of privilege the previous day and requested permission to raise it in the House that day. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting arrangements, setting sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) to operate at 11.30 a.m. and adjournment at 5.30 p.m. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, sought permission from Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake to move a motion immediately, indicating it would take only a minute and that Dasanayake could raise his matter afterward. Procedural: Motions and Privilege Matter Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath requested two weeks to respond to the matter. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would ask a question on behalf of Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah. No substantive details of the question or issue were provided in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha) SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, speaking on behalf of Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, made a brief procedural remark asking the Chair to proceed after the preceding matter was concluded. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →