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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, a request was made for two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised. 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 briefly indicated that he would ask the Question, making a procedural intervention rather than a substantive speech. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. A.T.L. Sajeewa Dharmasena of Giribulla Road (South), Werellawatta, Mirigama was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama presented three petitions to Parliament on behalf of named individuals from Thanamalwila, Hokandara South, and Nittambuwa, including one petition submitted by four persons jointly. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Ms. H.M.G. Maheshika of No. 19/B, Kirimatiyawa, Owilikanda, Matale. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on State Administration, Justice and Civil Security, the Member presented committee reports on a series of annual performance reports, annual reports, and financial statements relating to defence, civil security, disaster management, meteorology, and related institutions. The documents covered multiple years, including reports from the armed forces, Coast Guard, Civil Security Department, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Disaster Management Centre, Ranaviru Seva Authority, and Lanka Limited on border protection and security. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers - Annual Reports and Committee Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented two reports under Standing Order No. 119(4) concerning observations and steps taken on matters relating to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, as referenced in Committee on Public Accounts reports. She moved that both reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers - Annual Reports and Committee Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Science and Technology, Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2021 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the motion was agreed to. Papers - Annual Reports and Committee Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament convened at 9.30 a.m. with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne presiding as Speaker. No substantive debate, policy issue, proposal, or question was recorded in this excerpt. Opening - Speaker's Chair Announcement Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the National Institute of Business Management Annual Report for 2023. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Opening - Parliament Sitting Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved for the Committee to report progress and seek leave to sit again. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee reported progress with proceedings scheduled to resume on Monday, 17 November 2025. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said concerns about alleged injustice to parliamentary staff predated the current process and included representations made in 2022 regarding the removal of the Chief Officer post from the executive level. He questioned the propriety of an earlier one-person restructuring committee led by an officer who had himself raised grievances and was linked to related litigation, noting that about Rs. 2 million had been paid for that work. He stated that the Staff Advisory Committee instead appointed a three-member panel of senior public administrators on 27 February 2025, with broad participation including the Opposition, to review the staff structure in line with government circulars. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Members voiced assent, after which the matter was considered further in Committee. The Speaker was in the Chair during the proceedings. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested that his allotted speaking time be extended from 15 minutes to 20 minutes, stating that he had originally been given 20 minutes but it had been reduced. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake outlined expenditure reductions in the Office of the Leader of the House, citing savings in 2024 and 2025 allocations and additional revenue from selling two official vehicles above valuation under the Government’s policy on disposing of luxury state vehicles. He said the offices of the Leader of the House, Chief Government Whip and Leader of the Opposition carry significant parliamentary workload, but have avoided unnecessary recruitment and controlled staff costs despite salary increases. He also questioned the distribution and usefulness of overseas travel opportunities within Parliament, noting that an officer from the Leader of the House’s office was sent abroad for the first time and urging the Chair to intervene to ensure fairer and more productive use of such opportunities. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected by all communities and that the Cabinet collectively represents and safeguards the rights of Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Burghers and Malays. He argued that future leadership should emerge regardless of ethnicity or gender, and told Hon. Imran that many of his aspirations may be realised in this or the next Parliament. Referring to the expenditure heads for the President’s Office, the Leader of the House’s Office and Parliament, he said the Government has a mandate to reduce privileges, forego perks and remove unnecessary facilities. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe raised a Point of Order responding to an earlier allegation by Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe that the Speaker’s Secretary had insulted a female Receptionist in the Parliamentary Department of Security. He tabled and read a departmental letter signed by eleven officials denying that any such incident or complaint had occurred. He requested an immediate inquiry, citing the seriousness of the allegation involving the Speaker’s office. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa thanked parliamentary staff and support services for their work during two Budget processes in 2025, and rejected Opposition claims on legislative output by arguing that the Government had passed 22 laws in its first year, more than comparable post-election years since 2000. He called for independent commissions to support governance needs without creating administrative delays, citing stalled Health sector appointments and the need for timely Police transfers in anti-narcotics and anti-underworld operations. He also said pharmaceutical procurement requires flexibility because medicines have long lead times, and defended reduced Presidential expenditure, fewer advisers serving voluntarily, the absence of State Ministers, and new restrictions on ministerial facilities. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha JJB AI summary Mrs. Samanmali Gunasingha corrected claims that the Moratuwa Municipal Council Budget had been defeated, stating that the reported defeats related instead to some Pradeshiya Sabhas and cooperative society elections. She addressed allegations regarding insults to women MPs, saying such grievances could be raised with the Speaker or Women’s Caucus, and emphasized the need to treat women parliamentarians with dignity irrespective of party. During the debate on expenditure heads including the President, Prime Minister, Parliament and commissions, she noted that costs for the newly established National Women’s Commission fall under the Presidential Secretariat. She defended the Prime Minister’s Office against allegations, arguing that it operates modestly and has a role in coordinating and guiding government policy implementation. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The debate addressed the President’s Head of Expenditure and related institutional heads, with emphasis on maintaining the independence and strength of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised concerns over cuts to parliamentary staff allowances and requested that the relevant committee report be reconsidered with staff input. He criticised what he described as changes in the President’s and Prime Minister’s earlier positions on security, official vehicles and education funding, and questioned the scale and cost of current security arrangements. He also argued that recent growth figures may be influenced by vehicle imports rather than production-led expansion, and called for stronger allocations and policies to raise genuine economic growth. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →