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- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha defended the Government’s references to past economic mismanagement and said the debt default of April 2022 made it necessary to examine the preceding 76 years. He stated that Provincial Council and Local Government elections would be held, with funds available and new legislation to correct flaws in the electoral framework, and denied allegations of buying councillors. He highlighted Budget measures for public servants, including restoration and adjustment of pension benefits, phased salary increases totaling Rs. 330 billion, recruitment of 76,782 officers, regularisation of about 9,800 staff, higher allowances, disaster loan allocations, and subsidised housing loans. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe – Minister AI summary The Minister briefly thanked the Chair and indicated that he had concluded his remarks. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe – Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development AI summary The Minister responded to Opposition concerns about procuring vehicles, stating that many existing State vehicles have been auctioned or are unsuitable for official use due to high fuel consumption and maintenance costs. He said the procurement process is proceeding with Procurement Committee approval, seven bidders have responded, and any alleged violation could be challenged legally. He added that questions on LECO vehicles and an alleged Benz purchase should be taken up during the Power Ministry Vote. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake asked the Opposition to consider adjusting the parliamentary schedule on days when divisions are requested on Budget Heads, noting that multiple votes and divisions had extended proceedings the previous day and placed strain on staff. He proposed that, on such days, the House proceed to voting at 6.00 p.m. without holding the Adjournment Debate, allowing proceedings to conclude by around 6.30–6.45 p.m. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural resolution to reorganize existing Ministerial Consultative Committees, notwithstanding Standing Order 112 and in line with a prior parliamentary resolution of 19 March 2025. The motion proposed replacing the previously established committees on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and on Urban Development, Construction and Housing with three new committees covering Transport/Highways/Urban Development, Ports/Civil Aviation, and Housing/Construction/Water Supply. The motion was agreed to by Parliament. Procedural: Ministerial Consultative Committees Motion Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to disorderly conduct in the chamber and urged that unruly Members be restrained. He stated that such behaviour would not be allowed and questioned what was taking place in Parliament. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Opposing the matter under discussion, Chaminda Wijesiri called for clarification on an issue that had been raised earlier. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake appealed to the Chief Opposition Whip to assist in maintaining the proper conduct of parliamentary proceedings. He warned that, if cooperation was not provided, the House would have to record that lack of cooperation. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly made a request directed to the Chief Opposition Whip. No further details of the request or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri referred to a ministerial statement under Standing Order 52 on Provincial Council Elections and the Attorney-General’s opinion, arguing that elections could therefore be held under the old system. He accused the Minister of delaying the elections because the Government could not face them, and called on the Minister to resign, citing criticism reportedly made by the President in the Budget Speech. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Orders 28(5) and 28(6) to move a motion before the scheduled Business of the House without prior written notice to the Speaker. He requested that the motion be read. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked the Standing Orders and requested permission to proceed accordingly. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remarks. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa briefly intervened to inform the Chair that a Member was seeking time to speak. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point regarding a report presented by the Minister of Provincial Councils, citing Standing Orders 28(5), 52(6) and 92. He noted that the report refers to Hon. Rasamanickam’s Private Member’s Bill on Provincial Council Elections and states that elections could be held under the old system by amending the Elections (Special Provisions) law to provide the necessary schedules, forms and related instruments. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s leave under Standing Order 28(5), initially referring to Standing Order 92. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose to a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Government was not responsible for delays, arguing that the real delay was the seven-year period without elections. He cautioned that hastily creating an electoral system could cause problems, citing local government experience, and said the process would proceed through dialogue without any intention to postpone elections. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka urged the Leader of the House to use the previous mixed proportional electoral system, arguing that it would avoid delays and address the issue immediately. He called for the matter to be handled quickly without further time-wasting. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government was prepared to make a statement on the Provincial Council electoral system, after which a proper procedure should be determined. He noted that the existing law provides for a mixed first-past-the-post and proportional representation system, with delimitation being the main technical obstacle. He stated that party and individual views would be sought following the statement, and said the process was intended to proceed democratically rather than delay elections. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka referred to the President’s Budget statement allocating funds for Provincial Council Elections and requesting Parliament to establish a mechanism, noting that the Leader of the House had indicated a ministerial update on forming a committee. He urged the Government to fulfil its promise to hold the elections within a year and said the Opposition would support a swift process under the previous mixed proportional system or any other speedy mechanism, without delays caused by delimitation or unnecessary committees. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →