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. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Chanaka Sampath Madugoda and allotted him 20 minutes to speak. The intervention was a procedural allocation of speaking time during the debate. 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. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran defended the Government’s conduct and the JVP’s political culture while criticising Opposition parties over alleged corruption, wasteful spending, and misuse of parliamentary time. During the Committee Stage debate on expenditure heads, he argued that public funds allocated to Parliament and the Presidency must be used responsibly, citing reduced Presidential expenditure and foreign travel costs under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake compared with previous administrations. He also highlighted the expansion of Presidential Fund services to all 341 Divisional Secretariats through a digital process to improve public access outside Colombo. 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. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allocated 14 minutes to speak. The intervention is procedural and contains no substantive policy argument or proposal. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala urged the Government to hold postponed Provincial Council elections and correct electoral and delimitation issues, stating that the Opposition would support reforms, including a return to the previous system if proposed. He criticized the allocation of funds through the Finance Commission in the absence of Provincial Councils and said delays in elections were wrong under both the previous and current administrations. He also raised concerns under Parliament’s Head of Expenditure, calling for reinstatement of the long-standing leave allowance for parliamentary staff and improved salary structures and promotion pathways for administrative officers serving Parliament and committees such as COPE, COPA and Sectoral Oversight Committees. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala argued that Independent Commissions must be preserved to protect democracy and citizens’ rights, particularly in the context of Budget allocations for key constitutional offices and institutions. He criticized reported moves to return police transfer and promotion powers from the National Police Commission to the IGP, saying any inefficiency should be addressed through resources and staffing rather than reducing Commission powers. He also accused the Government of shifting from its previous support for independent institutions after coming to power, while acknowledging public expectations for higher standards, reduced waste, and anti-corruption measures. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala responded to opposition criticisms of the President’s Vote, stating that the 2025 and 2026 allocations are substantially lower than under the previous administration and are directed mainly to the Clean Sri Lanka programme, research and salaries. He said the Presidential Secretariat had reduced staff, advisers, vehicles, travel, buildings and other recurrent costs while maintaining efficiency, and cited significant savings compared with 2024. He also highlighted the decentralisation of the President’s Fund to Divisional Secretariats, increased medical and educational assistance, and 52 Clean Sri Lanka projects, asserting that funds under the President’s Head are not used for personal purposes. 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 indicated that 10 minutes would be allocated to Hon. Gayantha, repeating the decision on speaking time. 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 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested that a member be allotted 10 minutes to speak. The intervention concerned the allocation of speaking time in the parliamentary proceedings. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara said he had complied with Standing Order 83(1) and argued that any process affecting judges should observe fairness, natural justice and a proper inquiry, without referring to personal conduct or defending any individual. He cautioned that judicial removals and restorations have occurred under different administrations and stressed the need for consistent lawful procedure. He also urged that the Speaker not relinquish the gazetted official residence allocated under the Establishments Code, and thanked retiring Parliamentary security officer Mr. Ranasinghe for 33 years of service. 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 raised a Point of Order citing Standing Order 83(1) and (2), arguing that the personal conduct of judges of superior courts cannot be discussed except through a substantive motion. He referred to a 1958 Speaker’s ruling to support the position that even indirect references to courts or judges are out of order, and suggested using relevant case numbers instead of naming judges where necessary. He requested the Chair to ensure the Standing Orders are applied rather than allowing discussion based on personal preference. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that if due process had been followed, the relevant procedures and outcomes should be tabled in Parliament. He requested this information to enable Members to verify and be satisfied with the process. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that the Judicial Service Commission and the Chief Justice were not present to respond to allegations made in the debate. He said that around twenty removals had taken place only after investigations and were not reprisals, and cautioned that contrary assertions could undermine the perceived independence of the JSC and the Chief Justice. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Government to resolve the legal basis for holding Provincial Council elections, arguing that delays have left provinces administered by Governors and officials without elected representatives. He questioned the proposed Rs. 12 billion Presidential expenditure for 2026, called for moderation in presidential security arrangements, and criticised past rhetoric on such costs. He sought greater transparency in the Digital Economy, Digital ID, GovPay/HelaPay and India-Sri Lanka digital cooperation initiatives, including tabling agreements, procurement details and technical frameworks in Parliament with trilingual public communication. He also raised concerns about Parliament staff allowances and pay restructuring, Opposition speaking time, equitable overseas delegation representation, and the autonomy of parliamentary administration. 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 The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has prepared a proposal to establish a Special Parliamentary Committee on Provincial Councils and elections. It will be presented on the Ministry’s Head day for further parliamentary action. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara moved the traditional Rs. 10 reduction under the Committee Stage for specified Heads of the Appropriation Bill 2026, while welcoming increased relief for Malaiyaha people and supporting related allocations. He argued that profitable plantation companies should contribute more towards workers and called for a uniform policy covering all companies and small estates rather than ad-hoc benefits. He also urged the Government to appoint a Special Parliamentary Committee on Provincial Councils and electoral reform, noting ITAK’s abstention over unresolved Tamil political concerns and referencing a gazetted Provincial Councils Elections (Amendment) Bill. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, the Minister moved procedurally to postpone consideration of Clauses 2 to 10 until after the Schedules were considered. The Committee then proceeded to the First Schedule, beginning with the allocation for Head 1, His Excellency the President, under Operational Activities recurrent expenditure of Rs. 2,465,980,000. 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 - Leader of Independent Group 17 Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested the Speaker’s approval to raise a Privilege Motion under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. He denied an allegation by Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar that he had used the term “semmary” in reference to Hon. Karunanathan Ilankumaran, arguing that the claim misrepresented his speech and constituted a breach of parliamentary privilege under Sections 22(1), 22(2), and Section 5 of Part A of the Schedule. Privilege Matter: Reference by Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Main Business Announcement Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply requested two weeks to respond to a question. The matter was ordered to stand down, after which the proceedings moved to a privilege matter concerning a reference made by Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar. Oral Question: Q.345/2024 (1) - Housing Question (Stand Down) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was asking a question on behalf of Shanakkian Rajaputthiran Rasamanickam. No substantive policy issue or proposal was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Q.345/2024 (1) - Housing Question (Stand Down) Read →