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- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly noted that he had one minute remaining, indicating he was checking the time available for his speech. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in this excerpt. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera briefly affirmed that the persons or group under discussion were “very much part” of the matter being referenced. No further details, proposals, or questions were provided in the quoted intervention. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera made a brief interjection stating that the remarks being made were “giving me ideas.” No substantive policy proposal, question, or legislative argument was presented in this excerpt. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson allocated 17 minutes for Hon. Rasamanickam to speak, indicating the next turn in the debate. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to a procedural decision by the Deputy Chairperson, citing Standing Order 92(2)(a). He cautioned against granting such opportunities to the Government side, stating that it could reflect poorly on the Chair. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson reminded Hon. Archchuna to manage time and granted him an additional 15 seconds to speak. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to disorder in the Chamber, stating that he could not be heard or proceed with his remarks. He requested the Chair to control the disruption so that he could speak. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive issue, argument, or request is included in the recorded excerpt. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to the Chair allowing a Point of Order, questioning the basis for permitting it and alleging procedural unfairness. He repeatedly requested the Deputy Chairperson to restore order in the House, stating that he could not proceed with his remarks amid interruptions and disorder. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam to speak and informed him that he had 17 minutes. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Samanmali Gunasingha objected to remarks made in Parliament, questioning whether an MP is permitted to make insulting statements in the Chamber. She raised a procedural concern about parliamentary conduct and the limits of speech during debate. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara that he had two minutes to speak. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the House that the allotted eight minutes for the speech had elapsed. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar appears to raise a procedural query about his allotted speaking time, asking whether he had 10 minutes. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is addressed in the excerpt provided. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed a Member that only two minutes remained for their allotted speaking time. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson directed the current Member to conclude without entering into debate. The Chair then called Hon. S.M. Marikkar to speak, allocating him 10 minutes. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake responds to a reference made by another member, saying that whether it was directed at Namal or himself, he was named and it was effectively the same issue. He argues that public support reflected in the 159 votes was a response to the eras of Mahinda Rajapaksa and Premadasa, and suggests that otherwise there would have been no need for a large group of Colombo lawyers to come to Parliament. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala clarified that his prior remark was not directed at the person being addressed, but at Namal. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised in this brief intervention. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rejected the Deputy Minister’s claim that Opposition Members avoid questions, stating that they are prepared to respond and engage. The excerpt indicates he was responding after the lunch adjournment to remarks made during the Deputy Minister’s speech. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →