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- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. N.K. Chakkumbura of “Sukhitha”, Mihitiya, Malwala Junction, Ratnapura was presented to Parliament. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. T.A. Vijaya Kumara of No. 73, Neluwa, Pokunugama. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. P. Tilakarathna de Silva of Mahatanna, Muthuwettugama, Belihuloya. No further details of the petition were provided in the speech. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2017 Annual Report of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2017 Annual Report of the Central Cultural Fund. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning presented, under Standing Order 119(4), a report on the Ministry of Labour’s observations and actions taken regarding matters raised in the Committee on Public Accounts reports. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern about delays in Questions for Oral Answers, stating that although one of his questions had been given one month for a reply, parliamentary scheduling effectively delayed his ability to place a new question on the Order Paper for three months. He asked the Speaker to intervene and correct what he described as an unfair restriction on his ability to submit further questions. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought leave under Standing Order 28(5) to raise a matter of privilege. He indicated that the issue was serious, but no further details of the alleged breach or request were provided in the excerpt. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged that the concerns being raised be listened to and addressed in the relevant parliamentary process. The excerpt is too brief to identify the specific issue, proposal, or policy context under discussion. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly interjected to affirm or qualify a preceding point, stating that in some cases the situation does not even reach the level being discussed. No substantive proposal, demand, or policy position was set out in the remark. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri briefly interjected to dispute or correct the preceding statement, saying that the matter did not occur or proceed in the manner described. No specific proposal, question, or policy position was set out in this remark. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified a procedural point regarding parliamentary Questions, noting that when an answer is not provided, it generally takes about a month for the Question to reappear on the Order Paper. He indicated that the matter being raised concerned this procedural delay rather than a different issue. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara notes that he has a Question listed under Questions for Oral Answers and states that it is being raised for the second time. He emphasizes the procedural importance of the matter. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order, without making a substantive argument or proposal in the provided excerpt. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented, on behalf of the relevant Minister, reports under Standing Order 119(4) detailing observations and actions taken by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council on matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri made a brief intervention seeking permission to state his view. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that a Member be allowed to raise a point of order. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose briefly on a point of order without elaborating on a substantive issue, proposal, or question in the provided excerpt. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that although he attended the Backbenchers’ Committee as a representative, he did not agree to a matter under discussion. He challenged the record or interpretation of events, referring to video evidence he said he possessed and requesting an opportunity to present it, while some remarks were expunged by order of the Chair. Opening: Parliament Session Commencement and Points of Order Read →