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. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary In his capacity as Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa raised concerns about an “Aruna” newspaper lead story claiming police complaints required approval from a Community Police Committee Chairman, stating that the report was unverified and later inadequately corrected. He cited previous reports by the same media group, including stories related to “Clean Sri Lanka” and Northern commemorations, alleging a pattern of publishing misleading information that could create public unrest or communal tension. He said complaints would be made to relevant authorities and legal action pursued where appropriate, while affirming the Government’s commitment to media freedom and the public’s right to accurate information. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister stated that no such incidents had been officially reported to the Ministry to date. Oral Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Grant of Permission for Muslim Female Nurses to Wear Trousers Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister said the Health Ministry has no record that a 1992 Private Member’s Motion on nurses’ uniforms was approved or implemented, despite several governments and Health Ministers serving since then. He stated that official uniform decisions in the Government health service are made by the Uniform Committee chaired by the Director-General of Health Services, while private hospital uniforms are outside its remit. He confirmed that the Government has not decided to change nurses’ official uniforms, but relevant professionals or groups may submit proposals to the Committee for consideration. Oral Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Grant of Permission for Muslim Female Nurses to Wear Trousers Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration, requested one month to provide an answer to the question before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Second Round (Second Attempt) - Adjournment Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would ask a question on behalf of Hon. Mujibur Rahuman. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the statement. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Second Round (Second Attempt) - Adjournment Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy sought permission from the Speaker to make a brief one-minute remark. He emphasized that he had not requested time in the House for the purpose of creating a disturbance. Oral Question No. 1 (Q.680/2025): Environment - Deputy Minister Response and Adjournment Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody - Deputy Minister of Environment JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakody requested one month to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 1 (Q.680/2025): Environment - Deputy Minister Response and Adjournment Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy indicated that he would proceed to ask the question before the House. Oral Question No. 1 (Q.680/2025): Environment - Deputy Minister Response and Adjournment Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary A petition from Mr. Jeevan Prasanna Wijegunawardena of Jambalagahawatta, Meegahathenna, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Petition from Mr. Jeevan Prasanna Wijegunawardena Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary The Minister of Science and Technology presented the National Science Foundation’s Annual Report for 2022. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the House agreed to the motion. Papers Presented: Annual Reports (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel, National Science Foundation) Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, the Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Affairs and International Relations, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel, National Science Foundation) Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2022 Annual Report and Accounts of the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation to Parliament. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the proposal was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel, National Science Foundation) Read →
- 20 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel, National Science Foundation) Read →
- 20 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament convened at 9.00 a.m. with the Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, in the Chair. The sitting proceeded to the presentation of papers. Parliament Opening Read →
- 19 November 2025 Government Publications Bureau AI summary Hansard reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo. The report may also be downloaded from the Parliament website and was printed by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka. Written Answers to Questions and Administrative Notices Read →
- 19 November 2025 Note to Members AI summary Members are informed that any corrections to the Final Print must be clearly marked and sent to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. The note also records the procedural stages relating to the contents of proceedings, receipt of final manuscripts from Parliament, and dispatch of printed copies. Written Answers to Questions and Administrative Notices Read →
- 19 November 2025 Written Answers to Questions AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, requested three weeks’ time to provide written answers to Questions Nos. 1566/2025 and 1567/2025 raised by Ajith P. Perera on the Order Paper. Written Answers to Questions and Administrative Notices Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order objecting to the Deputy Minister’s account, stating that the individuals concerned had not come from Dambulla at night to meet them and that the information came from the Keppetipola DEC. He also noted that, as Chair of the Matale District Coordinating Committee, the Deputy Minister was now in a position to manage the matter through the District Secretary and Divisional Secretaries. Adjournment: Dedicated Economic Centres Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved for the Committee to report progress and seek leave to sit again. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee was scheduled to resume sitting on Thursday, 20 November 2025. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →