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- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allotted 14 minutes to speak. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is contained in this procedural intervention. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga to address the House and allocated him ten minutes for his speech. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe was recognized to speak by the Hon. Deputy Chairperson during the parliamentary proceedings on 18 November 2025. No substantive remarks, questions, or policy positions are included in the provided excerpt. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe addressed the Deputy Chair but made no substantive remarks in the provided excerpt. No policy position, proposal, question, or demand can be identified from the available text. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that an additional three minutes had been allocated for their speech. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that only two minutes of speaking time remained. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Mujibur Rahuman to speak and informed him that he had 14 minutes. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Chathura Galappaththi and allocated him 14 minutes to speak. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, made a brief closing remark and thanked the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to. Privilege Motion: Request to Raise a Question of Privilege Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka moved that the issues raised in a 10 November 2025 letter from Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, MP, to the Speaker be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He cited Standing Order 118 and the Speaker’s ruling of 13 November 2025 as the procedural basis for the referral. Privilege Motion: Request to Raise a Question of Privilege Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney‑at‑Law JJB AI summary Hon. Hiruni Wijesinghe raised a matter of privilege concerning remarks made by Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe during the Budget debate on 10 November 2025. She said he directed an insulting and irrelevant comment at her while visitors, including schoolchildren, were present and proceedings were being broadcast, causing her discomfort and amounting to verbal harassment. She demanded an apology and requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118. Privilege: Remark Made by Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe on 10.11.2025 Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera — Deputy Minister of Defence AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence responded to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s eight-part question on the Colombo Security Conclave, stating that the Government is aware of its benefits. He requested two weeks to provide the full answers. Question by Private Notice: Proactive Utilization of Opportunities Provided by Colombo Security Conclave Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha — Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary The Minister, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 827/2025: Request for Postponement (Second Round) Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would ask the relevant question on behalf of Hon. S.M. Marikkar. Oral Question No. 827/2025: Request for Postponement (Second Round) Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody — Deputy Minister of Environment AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakody requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 880/2025: Request for Postponement Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna indicated that he would ask the question before the House. Oral Question No. 880/2025: Request for Postponement Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. W.T.B.S.J. Seneviratne of Aluthpara, Galkulama, Anuradhapura, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: G.H. Janaka Kumara and W.T.B.S.J. Seneviratne Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Susantha Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Dodawatta presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. G.H. Janaka Kumara of Kirulapone, Colombo 6. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions: G.H. Janaka Kumara and W.T.B.S.J. Seneviratne Read →