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- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha JJB AI summary Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe moved that Hon. Mrs. Sagarika Athauda take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara left the Chair and Hon. Mrs. Sagarika Athauda assumed it. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha asserted that another Member was misleading the House. No further substantive policy point, proposal, or procedural request was made in the quoted speech. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha objected to a statement made by Namal Rajapaksa, alleging that it misled Parliament and the public. He began to raise a point concerning public tax money, indicating an issue related to the use or representation of state funds, but the excerpt does not include the full argument or any specific demand. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra informed the House that the Presiding Member, Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha, had requested to raise a point of order. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary The Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Nanayakkara assumed the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Read →
- 11 November 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 27(2) responding to Hon. Nizam Kariapper’s claim that he slept during the President’s Budget Speech. He stated that he had read the 141-page Budget and argued that it contained no specific benefits for the Northern Province, explaining that this was the reason for his conduct. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Morning) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake began posing a question to the Deputy Minister, but the provided excerpt is incomplete and contains no substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue to summarize. Ministerial Statements: Debt Sustainability and SVAT Impact Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that his manner of raising questions follows precedents set by former Members, including President Anura Dissanayake when he was a Party Leader. He asked that past parliamentary practice be reviewed to assess the propriety of his approach. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly requested the Speaker to allow him a short period of time to speak. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter had been decided by the Parliamentary Business Committee and urged Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka to proceed accordingly and bring it to a conclusion. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that practical issues had been discussed and proposed that they be further considered at the Parliamentary Business Committee. He called for agreement to be reached through that forum. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa raised practical concerns about the use of Standing Order 27(2) questions, noting that some questions contain numerous sub-questions, small print, and matters spanning multiple ministries, making next-day ministerial responses impractical. He proposed either allowing one or two weeks for replies or setting clearer limits on the scope and format of such questions so both questioners and responding Ministers are treated fairly. He also noted that multiple Ministerial Statements combined with lengthy Standing Order 27(2) questions create time-management difficulties in Parliament. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha requested time from the Chair to respond to a question raised by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought clarifications under Standing Order 27(2) on the April 2022 suspension of external debt service, arguing that the “pre-emptive default” was announced without prior parliamentary approval despite Parliament’s constitutional control over public finance under Article 148. He asked who authorized the decision within the Central Bank, Ministry of Finance or Executive, whether Cabinet, the Attorney-General, the Monetary Board or Parliament approved it, and whether relevant documents would be tabled. He also requested details on measures to restore fiscal credibility and credit ratings, possible legislative reforms such as a Sovereign Debt Management and Accountability Act, recalibration of the IMF programme to protect citizens, lender conditions for renewed borrowing access, and an assessment of the economic and fiscal costs of the default. Procedural: Question by Private Notice - Financial Bankruptcy Declaration (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly sought one minute to address the House. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the provided speech excerpt. Oral Question: Affected Persons Due to Construction of Broadlands Hydropower Plant (Q.1404/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged Opposition Members to act in accordance with the Standing Orders, stating that maintaining order is also their responsibility. He objected to disorderly conduct in the Chamber and argued that other Members should not be expected to remain silent in response. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary Namal Karunaratne objected to another Member’s statement, stating that it was entirely false. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →