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- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar briefly addressed the Committee Stage debate on the Budget, indicating that he wished to make remarks. The excerpt contains no substantive policy points, proposals, or questions before an interruption. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allotted 20 minutes to speak. No substantive remarks or policy positions were presented in this excerpt. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to a Deputy Minister making a clarification in the chamber and questioned the procedural basis for allowing it. He demanded that the relevant Standing Order permitting such a clarification be identified. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson stated that the member had been given time to make a clarification. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 92(2)(a), asking which Standing Order permitted the Deputy Minister to be given the floor. He stated that he did not oppose the Deputy Minister speaking, but requested equal opportunity for opposition members to respond. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson asked the Member to state the point of order and reminded the House that a debate could not be opened under that procedure. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Raised a point of order to clarify that Muslim representatives have been appointed in relation to the Department of Archaeology, naming Prof. Hussainmiya of South Eastern University and Prof. Farzana Haniffa of the University of Colombo. He added that suitable and qualified persons would also be selected and appointed to other committees. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe to begin his speech. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera argued that constitutionally independent institutions have weakened over the past decade due to insufficient administrative oversight. He called on the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and Parliament to carry out the necessary review. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized or called upon the Deputy Minister to speak. No substantive policy remarks, questions, or proposals were made in this intervention. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala’s intervention contains only a formal address to the Chair and no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy positions are recorded in the provided text. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe to speak and informed him that he had 15 minutes allotted. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that Parliament should protect the independence of Independent Commissions and exercise its oversight powers under Standing Orders 126(1)-(3) rather than relying on public criticism of their performance. He focused on the Ombudsman established under Article 156 of the Constitution, stating that low public use, delays, and non-compliance with recommendations have weakened the office, and called for public awareness, adequate facilities, and stronger effect for its determinations. He also began to raise concerns regarding the Human Rights Commission, noting its statutory independence and the current role of the Supreme Court in fundamental rights jurisdiction. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that Parliament has underperformed in its core lawmaking role, noting that none of the 11 Bills proposed in the previous Budget had been passed and urging a renewed focus on legislation and constitutional reform with expert support. He defended the role of Independent Commissions as safeguards against excessive executive power while acknowledging that they must operate within constitutional and statutory limits. He called on the Committee on Parliamentary Business, under Standing Order 126, to examine the annual reports of Article 41B Commissions, assess their performance and legality, summon officials where necessary, and inform the public if reports have not been submitted. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allotted 20 minutes to speak. No substantive remarks or policy points were made in this excerpt. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that an incident had occurred involving an Opposition Member of Parliament. The remark appears to reference the treatment or experience of an Opposition MP, but no further details, proposals, or demands are provided in the excerpt. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda criticized the Government’s 2025 Budget implementation, stating that physical progress remained low despite only two months left in the year. He urged the Government to recognize public dissatisfaction and improve performance in 2026, concluding with a Buddhist saying to suggest the Government was failing to understand actual conditions. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda questioned increased allocations under the President’s and Parliament’s Heads in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, arguing that they conflict with government pledges to abolish the Executive Presidency, reduce presidential expenditure, and cut parliamentary privileges. He said the Clean Sri Lanka programme had not produced visible islandwide results despite its 2025 allocation and urged the Government to make it effective in 2026 without excessive political branding. He also acknowledged the work of the Presidential Fund and requested expanded support for medical assistance, overseas treatment, scholarships, and school sports teams representing Sri Lanka abroad. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →