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. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra cited Standing Order 91(h), which prohibits Members from imputing improper motives to another Member or referring to a Member’s conduct or character in a derogatory manner. The intervention appears to raise a point of order concerning parliamentary decorum and language used in debate. Procedural Matters - Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) clarifications Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra sought leave from the Chair under the Standing Orders to raise a point of Order. Procedural Matters - Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) clarifications Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Under Standing Order No. 121(5)(i), Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that the Committee on Public Finance had completed its 70-page report on the assumptions of the Budget. He clarified that, contrary to a Daily Mirror headline, the Committee had not decided that the proposed Rs. 200 allowance for estate workers was unlawful, but had only agreed to bring related concerns to the Government’s notice. Question by Private Notice: Reforms to Piriven Education (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to two Ministers responding to clarifications on a question raised under Standing Order 27(2), arguing that the Prime Minister alone should answer as previously indicated. He requested that the matter be handled fairly until it is discussed at the Parliamentary Business Committee, warning against setting a precedent where multiple Ministries respond during clarifications. Question by Private Notice: Reforms to Piriven Education (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition asked the Minister to state the total amount being referred to in the discussion. Question by Private Notice: Reforms to Piriven Education (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Sajith Premadasa sought Government clarification on proposed amendments to the Piriven Education Act, including whether powers of Chief Incumbents would be altered, and asked for details on curriculum revisions, affected subjects, and timelines. He questioned whether the Government has plans to protect the Sangha and address monks allegedly acting against the Sasana, including possible strengthening of relevant laws and Sections 41 and 42 of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. He also requested information on 2025 budget allocations and progress under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, and on 2026 programmes and allocations for the development of the Sasana. Question by Private Notice: Reforms to Piriven Education (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was ordered to stand down. Questions on Order Paper - Q.1312/2025, Q.1323/2025 Read →
- 12 November 2025 The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Sugath Wasantha de Silva indicated that he would ask the question before the House. Questions on Order Paper - Q.1312/2025, Q.1323/2025 Read →
- 12 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker announced that, after reviewing a privilege request from Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna concerning an incident during the Adjournment Debate on 08.11.2025, he had directed the Secretary-General to expunge unparliamentary words from Hansard and the audio-video record, so no further privilege matter would be raised. He laid specified parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for financial years 2022, 2023 and 2024 before Parliament under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. He also accepted two petitions, which were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions, and the House agreed that the Auditor-General’s Reports be printed. Opening Announcements Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly intervened to clarify a matter after his name was mentioned during the debate. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Adjournment: Termination of Driving Licences for Foreign Tourists (Three-wheelers) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment: Termination of Driving Licences for Foreign Tourists (Three-wheelers) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Leader of the House formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed by the Presiding Member. Adjournment: Termination of Driving Licences for Foreign Tourists (Three-wheelers) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe requested that the Presiding Member allow him to use the full 15 minutes allotted for his speech. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha vacated the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe assumed it. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Citing Standing Order 92(2)(b), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna argued that only a Member whose name is called or a Minister may raise a point of order, and that a Deputy Minister is not entitled to do so. He objected to the Chair first allowing the Deputy Minister to speak and then asking him to stop, describing the procedure as improper. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt provided. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra raised concerns about the quality of certain translations, stating that they contain serious shortcomings such as missing or inadequate footnotes and references. He indicated that these deficiencies affect the accuracy and reliability of the translated material and require attention. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary No speech text was provided to summarize. Please provide the Hansard excerpt or speech content. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order, stating that his name had not been mentioned. He indicated his intention to raise a matter of privilege. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law – Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. Thushari Jayasingha take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda left the Chair and Hon. Thushari Jayasingha assumed the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →