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 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Deputy Minister of Defence had presented the relevant document on his own initiative and could respond later if necessary. He emphasized that Members are responsible for the accuracy of documents they present, and requested the Speaker to allow Minister Ananda Wijepala to respond to the issue raised unexpectedly by the Leader of the Opposition. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly asked whether there was an alternative mechanism available. The intervention appears to seek clarification on the procedural or administrative mechanism under discussion, but the excerpt is too limited to identify the specific policy or issue involved. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that Members are responsible for the statements and documents they present in Parliament, and their accuracy must be established through other appropriate means. He noted that the Deputy Minister of Defence had independently obtained time from the Speaker to present a document, and emphasized that Parliament has no separate mechanism to verify the correctness of such documents. 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 objected that the document tabled as the Montana agreement was only a Sinhala copy without signatures, not the actual signed agreement. He requested that the real agreement signed by the Deputy Minister of Defence be presented to Parliament. 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 requested the Speaker to provide him the microphone briefly. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded intervention. 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 briefly requested the Speaker to allow another member to speak or proceed. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised. 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 raised a matter under Standing Order 92(2). No substantive remarks, proposal, question, or policy issue are included in the provided excerpt beyond the procedural reference. 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 Chaminda Wijesiri noted that interruptions were causing confusion during the proceedings and asked the Speaker to allow the Member who had the floor to continue. 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 requested the Speaker to allow another member an opportunity to speak. He indicated that it was difficult for him to raise his matter under the circumstances. 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 stated that a document tabled by a Minister was incorrect. He raised the issue as a procedural concern regarding the accuracy of material presented to Parliament. 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 briefly requested the Speaker to allow another member an opportunity to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in this intervention. 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 raised a procedural concern regarding a document that had been tabled in Parliament. He sought the Speaker’s permission to address what was occurring in relation to that document. 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 requested time to make a brief point but did not proceed with a substantive statement in the provided excerpt. No specific issue, proposal, or demand is identifiable from the available text. 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 briefly refers to a matter that had been tabled in Parliament on a previous day. The excerpt does not provide sufficient detail to identify the specific document, issue, or argument being raised. 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 asked the Speaker to pause and hear him regarding a matter that had been tabled. He sought the Chair’s attention before proceeding, but did not state the substance of the issue in the excerpt provided. 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 referred to a document that had been tabled previously in Parliament. The excerpt does not include further details on the document’s content, purpose, or any specific request or argument. 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 Sajith Premadasa briefly urged the House to take the matter seriously and listen, emphasizing that his intervention was not a joke. No specific policy proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised in the provided extract. 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 said criticism and praise should both be accepted responsibly, referring to comments about Chathura and Chamuditha. He also alerted the Speaker, in a procedural manner, that he had received information about a snake entering the Speaker’s room and stressed that the matter was not intended as a joke or disruption. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly stated that he was concluding his remarks and emphasized that he was presenting facts supported by data. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a Point of Order, referring to a document. The excerpt provided is incomplete, so no further substantive argument, proposal, or demand can be identified. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →