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 Assistant Parliamentary Officer - Mrs. K.R.D.T. Suriya Bandara AI summary Mrs. K.R.D.T. Suriya Bandara is identified in connection with the Administration Department. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, question, or policy issue is provided in the supplied text. Opening: Parliament Procedures, Staff Lists, and Administrative Information Read →
- 15 November 2025 Assistant Parliamentary Officer - Mrs. W.R.G.S. Chamali AI summary Mrs. W.R.G.S. Chamali, Assistant Parliamentary Officer, is listed in connection with the Department of the Serjeant-at-Arms on 15 November 2025. No substantive speech content, argument, proposal, or question is provided to summarize. Opening: Parliament Procedures, Staff Lists, and Administrative Information Read →
- 15 November 2025 Constitutional Council - Mrs. S.R.W. Gunasekara; Miss D.I.R. Sarathchandra; Mrs. C.S.C. Fonseka (Assistant Chief Officers) AI summary Mrs. S.R.W. Gunasekara, Miss D.I.R. Sarathchandra, and Mrs. C.S.C. Fonseka were listed in relation to the Constitutional Council’s Internal Audit Office as Assistant Chief Officers. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, or question was provided in the excerpt. Opening: Parliament Procedures, Staff Lists, and Administrative Information Read →
- 15 November 2025 Assistant Secretary-General - Mr. A.H.M.H.H.S. Abeyratne AI summary Assistant Secretary-General Mr. A.H.M.H.H.S. Abeyratne announced that the Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament had received copies of a petition filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Bill. He stated that the petition was submitted under Article 121(1) of the Constitution and informed the House in accordance with parliamentary procedure. Opening: Parliament Procedures, Staff Lists, and Administrative Information Read →
- 15 November 2025 Secretary-General of Parliament - Mrs. K.A. Rohanadeera AI summary Secretary-General of Parliament Mrs. K.A. Rohanadeera announced or introduced the item concerning Chief Administrative Officers as part of the parliamentary proceedings. No substantive debate, policy position, or proposal was recorded in the provided text. Opening: Parliament Procedures, Staff Lists, and Administrative Information Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Bill was ordered to be committed to a Committee of the whole Parliament under Standing Order No. 57 on Saturday, 15th November 2025. This was a procedural step setting the next stage of consideration for the legislation. Committee Referral and Adjournment Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, that the Disposals Bill be referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate Conclusion and Division: Disposals Bill 2026 – Second Reading Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary A division was requested, prompting the conclusion of the Division Bell procedure in Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative argument was raised in the recorded remarks. Debate Conclusion and Division: Disposals Bill 2026 – Second Reading Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Padmasiri Bandara defended the 2026 Budget as a stable and deliverable programme, contrasting it with what he described as inconsistent and theatrical criticism from the Opposition, including on the proposed Rs. 200 daily attendance incentive for plantation workers. He said the Government represented a different and educated parliamentary cohort and rejected claims that its “People’s Power” programme was politicized, arguing that it addressed rural economic aspirations. He highlighted major allocations for education, health, and transport, and urged Members to support the Budget at the vote. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Chathura Galappaththi criticized the length and content of the 2026 Budget speech, arguing that despite its duration it contained few genuinely new proposals and insufficient allocations for development. He questioned the Government’s legislative performance, noting that only about 10 new Acts were attributable to the current administration in 2025 compared with higher numbers in previous years. He argued that improved revenue figures were mainly due to high taxation, particularly on reopened vehicle imports, and underutilized capital expenditure rather than stronger economic fundamentals. He also questioned the sharp increase in the President’s expenditure head and suggested excessive concentration of funds under the President and Ministry of Finance. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Hon. Dinesh Hemantha defended Budget allocations by stating that the LKR 12,500 million vehicle provision is for 2,700 vehicles to address shortages in public institutions, with only MPs lacking pickups receiving them, and that the LKR 500 million for public servants’ property loans is for an interest subsidy rather than loan principal. He argued that the Government has exceeded revenue and fiscal targets in 2025, citing improved deficit figures, higher revenue collection, tourism, remittances and Customs income. He also called on Opposition MPs, particularly those representing plantation communities, to state whether they support the Rs. 200 plantation wage top-up and to reflect that position in the vote. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raising a point of order, the Member criticized the Government over the cost of living, citing a loaf of bread priced at Rs. 160. He questioned the adequacy of relief measures such as providing bread and bananas and called instead for wage increases of Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 2,000. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara presided. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu, identifying himself as Chairman of the District Coordination Committee, intervened to seek clarification from the previous speaker. He stated that although his name had not been mentioned, he wished to ask one question in that capacity. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary No substantive speech content was provided beyond the address to the Deputy Speaker, so there are no policy points, proposals, questions, or arguments to summarize. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah indicated he was concluding his remarks and had no objection to another member being given time afterward. However, he clarified that he did not wish to allocate any of his own speaking time to that member. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order objecting to repeated references linking him to certain containers, stating that he had already gone to court and the CID over the matter. He claimed the containers were released during Minister Bimal Ratnayake’s tenure and referred to documents received in Europe alleging weapons in “Container 323.” He requested the appointment of a committee to investigate the matter and said he was prepared to answer any authority, including Interpol. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar briefly indicated that he was concluding his remarks and thanked the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 14 November 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary Chandima Hettiaratchi, in a procedural capacity, allocated the next speaking turn to Hon. S.M. Marikkar and stated that he had 22 minutes to speak. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Read →