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- 13 November 2025 Mr. Speaker (Change of Chair) AI summary The Chair called the House to order and invited a Member to propose Hon. Imran Maharoof to preside at that stage of proceedings. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka urged the Government to ensure high execution of capital expenditure in the forthcoming Budget, arguing that public expectations depend on implementation and citing earlier Budgets under Mahinda Rajapaksa as having achieved over 95 percent capital expenditure execution. He criticized the previous year’s low spending, alleging that allocations for essential drugs, hospital repairs, telecommunications towers, and other promises were largely not fulfilled. He also demanded an apology from the Sports Minister and the expunging of a remark from Hansard, stating it was insulting to visually impaired persons and to Parliament. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Health formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House then agreed to the question, after which the presiding Chair changed from Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran to Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Proposed that Hon. Sagarika Athauda take the Chair as Presiding Member. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara JJB AI summary Chaminda Lalith Kumara said accusations and social media attacks would not deter his movement or the Government’s work. He stated that complaints had been lodged with the Mirigama Police and the Computer Crimes Division, citing CIB 157/151, and thanked those who expressed concern. He affirmed that the Government would continue delivering benefits and “victories” to the people. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs moved that Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran take the Chair. The House agreed to the proposal, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Kodeeswaran presided. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. T.K. Jayasundara and informed him that he had nine minutes to speak. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna to speak and informed him that he had 11 minutes allotted. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Palani Thigambaram to speak and informed him that he had eight minutes allocated. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe to speak and informed him that he had 11 minutes allocated. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran requested two additional minutes of speaking time from the Deputy Speaker. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker directed that the issue raised by the Leader of the Opposition be brought to the attention of the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning. He then apologized to Hon. Kodeeswaran for the interruption and stated that the lost speaking time would be restored. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion to suspend Standing Order 75(2) for Friday, 5 December 2025, in relation to consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2026). The motion set the sitting hours for that day from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., with adjournment at 6.00 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Parliament approved a motion to vary the usual Friday sitting arrangements for the Consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2026). On 21 and 28 November 2025, the House will meet from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with specified Standing Orders applying at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A motion was moved to vary the sitting hours, notwithstanding Standing Order 75(2), for specified dates in November and December 2025 to consider the Appropriation Bill (2026). It provided for sittings from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with Standing Orders 8(5) and (6) operating at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m.; the motion was agreed to. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna briefly responded to Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara’s remark that he was “not all right.” No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the quoted portion. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar questioned whether another member was speaking as if he had participated in or been briefed about a closed-door meeting. He asked whether the Speaker had briefed that member and objected that the member was directing people to ask the Speaker while, in Marikkar’s view, distorting the matter. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara responded to Minister Samantha Viddyarathna’s allegation that he had revealed matters of the Constitutional Council in Parliament. He stated that he had only raised a privilege issue and referred to what had occurred, without disclosing internal deliberations. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech text. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion to vary sitting hours, notwithstanding Standing Order 75(2), for 17 and 24 November and 1 December 2025 during consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2026). The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with Standing Orders 8(5) and (6) to operate at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →