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. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary Namal Karunaratne made a brief clarification in response to a matter raised in Parliament. He noted that Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe had already provided a response on the issue. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a procedural matter, stating that under Standing Orders an apology was required. He argued that he had been insulted and that merely expunging the remarks from the record was insufficient. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raising a Point of Order under Standing Order 82(1), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the Speaker has authority to act when a Member uses a grossly offensive expression or abuses another Member. The intervention appears to seek enforcement of the Standing Order in relation to disorderly or abusive language in the House. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe indicates he wishes to respond to a point raised by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is developed in the excerpt provided. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law, briefly invoked Standing Order No. 29 on the same Point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the quoted intervention. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was made in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Privilege Issues Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister cited Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2), noting that privilege matters take precedence only under specified procedures and require prior notice to the Chair and leave to suspend business. He argued that general criticisms of Ministers’ or Members’ performance should not be treated as continuing privilege questions, as doing so would disrupt sittings. He said complaints, including alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct, should follow established procedures and be applied consistently to all Members. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Ministerial Clarifications Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that economic issues can be raised during the scheduled 26-day economic debate and at Committee Stage, where Ministers will respond. He said the Government is ready to answer urgent questions at any time, but argued that disrupting parliamentary proceedings for attention is inappropriate given the available debate time. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Ministerial Clarifications Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Ministerial Clarifications Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he would convey the Member’s concerns to the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and ensure that a response is provided. Oral Question: Land Plots at Industrial Park in Poonthottam (Q.1315/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Requested further details on the identified programme as a follow-up question. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a matter of privilege in relation to the Parliamentary Code of Conduct, referring specifically to Section 5 of Part 11. The extract provided ends before he sets out the full argument or requested action. Procedural Matters: Chief Opposition Whip, Points of Order Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a matter of Parliamentary Privilege, citing Sections 4 and 5 of Part 11 of the MPs’ Code of Conduct on adherence to fundamental rights law and acting in the public interest. He began to refer to an incident or matter from the previous day, but the provided excerpt ends before the specific allegation, request, or proposed action is stated. Procedural Matters: Chief Opposition Whip, Points of Order Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Chief Opposition Whip, Points of Order Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concern over the delay in appointing a Special Parliamentary Committee to inquire into the release of 323 containers without proper inspection. He noted that the request was made on 7 October, approved by the Parliamentary Business Committee on 10 October, and listed as a No-Date Motion on 17 October, but no committee had yet been established. He requested the Speaker to convene a Party Leaders’ meeting immediately to constitute the committee. Procedural Matters: Chief Opposition Whip, Points of Order Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Shana Pathma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. L.K. Miulin of Hidallana, Ratnapura, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Deepthi Wasalage JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Deepthi Wasalage presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. A.G.R.M. Rais of No. 40/11, Nagolla Road, Matale. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M.G. Sarath of Pelenwatta, Pannipitiya. The statement was limited to the formal tabling of the petition in Parliament. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Aruna Kumara Piyasiri of St. Joseph Watta, Hungamagoda, Kelaniya. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. A.E. Samararatna of D.S. Senanayake Mawatha, Ampara, located opposite the Bank of Ceylon. The intervention was procedural, with no substantive argument or policy issue raised. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →