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- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raising a point of order under Standing Order 92(2), the Member made a brief remark suggesting that wearing a mask in the House would be acceptable if there were a dog present. No further procedural request or substantive policy issue was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister praised the Government’s second Budget as people-focused and said public reaction across sectors was positive. He argued that the Opposition was divided in its response, with some acknowledging Government achievements while others criticized revenue and growth measures. He also urged Members to avoid personal attacks and uphold the dignity of Parliament as a law-making institution. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House then agreed to the question, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Chanaka Madugoda to Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary Hon. Namal Karunaratne moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly objected to a statement made by another Member, saying it presented an incorrect notion. No further argument, proposal, or policy issue was elaborated in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, rose on a point of order. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was included in the recorded speech. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera challenged a claim made in the debate by asking where such an allegation had been made. The intervention appears to seek clarification or evidence for a referenced accusation. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary Namal Karunaratne clarified that he had stated only that an allegation existed. The remark appears to distinguish between asserting a fact and referring to the presence of an allegation. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary Namal Karunaratne states that a charge or accusation is being raised. No further details, context, or specific demand are provided in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer seconded the motion before the House. The question was put and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda took the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair, addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 92, stating that a ruling by the Chair cannot be challenged by Members. He said any issue concerning a Member’s name should be pursued through a motion and referred to the relevant Committee, rather than being raised through the Chair for political effect. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan objected that he had not been allowed to speak after Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika referred to him by name during the debate. He appeared to seek an opportunity to respond to that reference. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra raised a point of order after her name was mentioned in the chamber. She requested that the Chair prevent a Member from making statements that, in her view, demean the dignity and seriousness of Parliament. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2), questioning the procedural basis for allowing Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra five minutes to speak. He asked whether the time was granted to record a point or to allow a Minister to respond, and queried the reason for the allocation. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Assured that the matter raised would be inquired into and appropriate action taken, acknowledging the message conveyed. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen requested one minute from the Deputy Speaker to continue or make a brief intervention. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Rishad Bathiudeen briefly sought confirmation from the Chair or proceedings staff that time remained available for him to speak or continue. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question beyond the allocation of speaking time was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →