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 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a motion under Standing Order 75(5) to allot specified dates in November and December 2025 for consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2026). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Sittings Motions and Adjournment of Debate Order Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker’s attention to the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, following issues raised by the COPE Chair. He emphasized COPE’s role in parliamentary oversight of public finances and noted that it is an investigative committee without enforcement powers. He urged that an alleged breach of privilege involving public insults to Parliament or its officers be treated as a priority with zero tolerance. Privilege Matters and Procedural Issues Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna said his own parliamentary privileges had been affected by allegations that he breached another Member’s privilege. He stated that remarks he made to the media about security threats to Hon. Marikkar were based on a meeting chaired by the Speaker on Opposition MPs’ security, where Marikkar allegedly said the threats came from within his own party. He asked the Speaker to inquire into how matters from the Constitutional Council were being disclosed, and maintained that any issue regarding Marikkar’s security arose internally within the Opposition party, not from his comments. Privilege Matters and Procedural Issues Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Minister K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna began to respond to a statement made by Hon. S.M. Marikkar. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Privilege Matters and Procedural Issues Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera raised a breach of privilege concerning public statements by former CIDA Director Susanta Liyanarachchi following a COPE examination of CIDA’s 2022–2023 audit reports, including litigation expenditure and related legal fees. He alleged that the statements insulted COPE, its Chair, and CIDA’s current Chairman, and amounted to violations of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, including provisions on parliamentary proceedings, summons, defamatory publications, and premature publication of committee proceedings. He also cited alleged misconduct by two CIDA Board members during the COPE sitting, including leaving without permission and non-compliance with instructions. He requested action through the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, noting COPE’s prior resolution to refer the matter. Privilege Matters and Procedural Issues Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar raised a privilege issue concerning a 31 October 2025 discussion chaired by the Speaker on Opposition MPs’ security, attended only by Opposition Members. He alleged that MP Samantha Viddyarathna, who was not present, made public media remarks about the discussion, including sensitive security-related matters, thereby undermining parliamentary freedom of speech under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act and affecting his personal safety. He requested an inquiry and appropriate action for the alleged breach of privilege, including clarification on claims implying the Speaker had briefed the MP. Privilege Matters and Procedural Issues Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan complained that online outlets, fake social media accounts and individuals had circulated manipulated audio and false allegations linking him to a suicide death and possible arrest, damaging his reputation and parliamentary dignity. He named IBC Tamil TV and Kalaikathir, alleged breaches of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act and related offences, and requested an investigation by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He stated that anyone with evidence should present it in court and said he was prepared to face such proceedings. Privilege Matters and Procedural Issues Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order regarding a work-to-rule campaign by nurses across the Northern Province, including Mannar, warning that it could seriously affect public healthcare services. He said the action was linked to administrative measures such as requiring officers to sign a single attendance book, and requested the Minister of Health and Mass Media to invite Northern Province nursing representatives for discussions to resolve the matter. Private Notice Question: Paddy Prices and Rice Imports (27(2)) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary M.S. Abthul Wazeeth indicated that he was proceeding to ask his first supplementary question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the excerpt. Oral Question: Heda Oya Water Supply Project Status (1395/2025) Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. D.M.T. of Pansala Road, Uduwana, Homagama, was tabled. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Gunawardana JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. P. Dinesh Premarathna of No. 379/1, Nachathalwatta, Bowala, was tabled for the attention of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary The Hon. B. Ariyawansha tabled a petition received from Mrs. W.B.N.S. Marasingha of Godakawela, Pinnakanda. Petitions Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary An observations and actions taken report on matters concerning the Sri Lanka Police, based on a report submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts, was presented under Standing Order 119(4). It was proposed and agreed that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts. Opening and Papers Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and proposed its referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, which was agreed to. He also tabled two aviation-related Orders published in Extraordinary Gazettes dated 06.02.2025 under the Civil Aviation Act and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka Act, and proposed that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was also agreed to. Opening and Papers Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Under Standing Order 119(4), the Minister presented the observations and actions taken report on matters concerning the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Department of Registrar General, based on a report submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts. He proposed that the report be referred back to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Opening and Papers Read →
- 13 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Reports of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, proposing that both be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. He also presented import and export control regulations issued under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2458/43 of 15 October 2025, proposing their referral to the Committee on Public Finance. All motions for referral were agreed to. Opening and Papers Read →
- 13 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Mr. Speaker announced that Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna had submitted a letter seeking to raise a question of privilege over an alleged defamatory statement made during the Second Reading Debate of the Appropriation Bill on 10 November 2025. He stated that the matter would be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to determine whether a breach of privilege had occurred under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. Opening and Papers Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.L.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister moved that the debate be adjourned, and the motion was agreed to. The debate was accordingly adjourned and scheduled to resume on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara vacated the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed it. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the Government’s claim that the 2026 Budget is “the best in history,” arguing that many 2025 Budget pledges and election promises remain unimplemented and asking how the Opposition can have confidence in new proposals. He criticized Government members for continuing to blame the 2021-2022 economic crisis despite having taken office in 2024, and called on them to focus on delivery rather than past governments. He also alleged that, although the Government rejects ethnic or regional divisions in rhetoric, its actions show inadequate inclusion of Muslim and Tamil representation, citing Cabinet formation and the Clean Sri Lanka initiative. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →