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. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala briefly sought permission from the Speaker to provide a clarification. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a matter under Standing Order 31, citing Article 9 of the Constitution on the State’s duty to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana while safeguarding religious freedoms. He sought to question the Minister in relation to the previous day’s Sambuddha Jayanthi observances, but the provided excerpt ends before the specific question is stated. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was presented in the excerpt provided. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that complaints regarding passport issuance for overseas Sri Lankans would be acted on immediately. He said the Government is working to expedite issuance through online processes, prompt document verification, and investigation of specific complaints brought to its attention. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister responded to Hon. Kader Masthan’s Standing Order 27(2) question on passport renewals and new passports for Sri Lankans abroad, stating that current processing times range from about one month in the Middle East to about three months in North America and Europe, subject to document verification. He reported that in 2024, 61,229 applications were received and 59,285 passports issued, while in 2025 to date 52,868 applications were received and 44,805 issued, with delays in 2024 attributed to passport stock shortages. He said no irregularities had been identified, and that Cabinet approval had been obtained to introduce online passport applications through overseas Missions, with biometric enrolment units to be installed at 20 Missions under Phase 1 by end-2025 or early 2026 with IOM support. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), K. Kader Masthan asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism about delays faced by Sri Lankans abroad in renewing expired passports through overseas Missions. He requested timelines for issuance after complete submissions, statistics on applications and passports issued from previous years through 2025, reasons for delays, and information on any irregularities and monitoring mechanisms. He also asked whether improved procedures could be introduced to reduce delays for expatriate workers, students, and travellers who contribute remittances and maintain family links. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha) SJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism to provide details on the reported reduction of airfares to Israel, including the date and amount of the reduction and the number of Sri Lankans currently employed there. He also sought confirmation on whether the Ministry is aware of an alleged major fraud connected to the airfare reduction and what action will be taken, or reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a matter concerning the Speaker’s official residence, noting that a house is available for the Speaker and urging that it be used. He expressed concern that the residence appears to be deteriorating or collapsing. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided text. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Government’s policy on Ministerial official residences, noting that although it had earlier said Ministers would not use such houses, eight residences had been allocated to the Speaker and Deputy Ministers with rent deducted from salaries. He argued that if residences are being treated as rentable property, the same procedure should apply equally to Opposition Members who request them. He urged the Government to establish a clear policy and either use, rent, repair, or repurpose the houses to generate revenue, warning that keeping them closed would lead to deterioration. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government to report on State-owned official residences used by Cabinet and State Ministers under the previous Government, excluding Madiwela MP housing. He requested details on the number of such residences, their current condition, whether any have been leased or rented to institutions or businesses, and how many have been officially allocated to Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the present Government. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, Bimal Rathnayake requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he would proceed to ask the Question before the House. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that Ravi Karunanayake’s question was appearing on the Order Paper for the first time and would be answered on the scheduled date under normal parliamentary procedure. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected to delays in providing answers to parliamentary questions, noting that Members are limited to 12 Questions a year and that such delays undermine scrutiny. He raised the matter procedurally, implying the need for timely responses from the Government. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that he was not aware of the matter being referred to. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that eight months had passed since he submitted his parliamentary question, implying concern over the delay in receiving a response. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly confirmed that the matter being referred to was occurring for the first time. No further substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was stated in the excerpt. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the question had appeared on the Order Paper for the first time that day and therefore there had been no undue delay. He noted that the Minister had already informed Parliament that an answer would be provided within two weeks. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned the prolonged delay in answering a Question submitted seven to eight months earlier. He noted that while Standing Order 27(2) allows time to be sought for replies, requesting another two weeks after such a delay was unreasonable and sought an explanation for the delay. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →