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. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, speaking on behalf of the Opposition, sought the Speaker’s permission to briefly raise an important point. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the question had reached the Ministry only at 4.00 p.m. the previous day, but an answer had nevertheless been prepared. He asked that the current time, 9.26 a.m., also be recorded. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 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 Irrigation and Community Infrastructure, a request was made for one week’s time to provide an answer. The relevant question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Stood Over Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Sujeewa Dissanayake formally asked the Question on the Order Paper. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was raised in the speech. Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Stood Over Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella briefly acknowledged the Deputy Minister and indicated that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Hector Appuhamy. Oral Question: Incidents of Domestic Violence Against Women from 2015 (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K.B.T.K. Perera of Waga, Kahahena was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. H.M. Sanjeewa Nuwan Kumara Karunarathna of Kongaha Kotuwa, Ondo Para, Yatiyantota was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. O.K.D. Upul of No. 04, Kurunduwatta, Pelawatta Road, Pitigala. Petitions Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody tabled the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy concerning regulations under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024. The regulations relate to the rules and conditions of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme and were published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2451/11 of 26 August 2025. Papers: Ministerial Consultative Committee Report on Energy Regulations Read →
- 19 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament was informed of several Selection Committee nominations to parliamentary committees, including Hon. Ajith P. Perera to the Committee on Standing Orders and the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, Hon. D.V. Chanaka to the Committee on Parliamentary Business, and other Members to sectoral oversight committees. The Speaker also announced the appointment of a three-member committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, to inquire into a complaint regarding the conduct of Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara in the Chamber on 24th September 2025. A report on the Provincial Councils Elections (Amendment) Bill was presented and ordered for Second Reading on 20th November 2025. Opening Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the Committee report progress and seek leave to sit again, indicating a procedural request to adjourn the Committee stage and resume proceedings at a later time. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam requested a Division on Head 225 during the committee stage proceedings. The remarks indicate a procedural call for a formal vote, followed by the Division Bell. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Parliament agreed to insert the increased allocations for Head 189, Programme 01, in the Schedule, including Rs. 19,640,090,000 for Recurrent Expenditure and Rs. 3,178,000,000 for Capital Expenditure. Both amended expenditure items were ordered to stand part of the Schedule. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2026, Ananda Wijepala moved an amendment to Head 189 to revise the allocation for Programme 01, Operational Activities, to Rs. 19,640,090,000 recurrent and Rs. 3,178,000,000 capital. The amendment reflects transfers required under Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2458/65 of 18.10.2025, moving provisions for the Office of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation and the National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations from Head 189 to the relevant ministries. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Moved a Committee Stage amendment to the Appropriation Bill, 2026, on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Planning, relating to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. The amendment proposes substituting the ministry’s allocations on page 31 with Rs. 200,278,090,000 for recurrent expenditure and Rs. 18,418,000,000 for capital expenditure. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Members agreed to the question put before the House. The response indicates assent, and the matter was carried without recorded objection. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary An amendment was moved at the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2026, to Head 320 by deleting lines 7 and 8 on page 15. The amendment seeks to transfer the Department of Civil Security’s recurrent allocation of Rs. 24,487,000,000 and capital allocation of Rs. 78,000,000 to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, in line with Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2458/65 of 18 October 2025. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam stated that he would not request a Division but asked that his opposition to Heads 222, 223, and 224 be formally recorded. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair asked the Committee whether it agreed to the matter under consideration, seeking procedural consent to proceed. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary An amendment was moved at the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2026, under Head 103, Programme 02. The intervention was procedural and did not include further substantive explanation or policy argument. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →