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 May 2026 The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB AI summary Nalin Hewage objected to the use of an insulting or improper name in Parliament and requested that it be withdrawn and expunged from the record. He argued that Members should not bring outside slurs into parliamentary proceedings and defended his right to respond to claims made by the Leader of the Opposition regarding the alleged distortion of the Dharmachakra and discussion of a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to an allegation that reforms had been halted due to the Opposition or the Leader of the Opposition. He stated that the matter had been read out incorrectly and asserted that responsibility lay with the President, not the Opposition. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(c), objecting to allegations made by the Deputy Minister during education-related answers. He said the Deputy Minister had wrongly blamed the Leader of the Opposition and the Opposition for halting Grade 1 and Grade 6 reforms, asserting that the reforms were halted by the President. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of order in Parliament. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath requested two weeks to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake indicated that he would proceed to ask the question before the House. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was included in the recorded statement. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the postponement of a question, asking when he would be permitted to raise it again and noting that a further delay of about a month would prevent him from pursuing it until then. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that his question regarding Mr. Rohana Wijeweera had been raised for the second time but its answer had again been postponed for several months. He requested the Speaker to allow him a minute to address the delay. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, a further two months was requested to respond to the Member’s question. The reason given was that the matter is over 30 years old and relevant details need to be traced. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested that the Minister be given an opportunity to respond, if willing, noting that such a procedural provision exists. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim made a brief statement indicating that the matter under discussion was important to him. No specific policy position, proposal, question, or legislative reference was provided in the recorded speech. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim indicated his intention to pose a question to the Minister of Highways. No substantive details of the question or issue are provided in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked the Minister whether estimates could be prepared on the basis under discussion, stating that such an approach would have value. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Citing Standing Order 33(1), Harshana Nanayakkara stated that he was not obliged to answer the question raised. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera expressed regret only if his response to the Speaker caused offence, noting that he spoke because the Speaker intervened. He maintained that concerns over judicial appointments remain unresolved despite being raised before the Constitutional Council and other forums, and said Parliament is the remaining venue to voice the issue. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. Don Damsri Lasantha Koralewidana of Colombo 05 and 19 others. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Shana Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H. Jothipala of Kolonna Watta, Butkanda, Boraluwa Aina. No further details of the petition were stated in the speech. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →