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.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister presented the Sri Lanka Standards Institution Annual Reports for 2020, 2021 and 2022 on behalf of the Minister of Science and Technology. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Sri Lanka Standards Council and Institution Reports Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Standards Council on Compliance Assessment and the 2024 Performance Report and Annual Accounts of the Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Sri Lanka Standards Council and Institution Reports Read →
- 11 November 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Mr. Speaker informed the House of changes to the Panel of Chairs under Standing Order 143 following the appointment of two Members as Deputy Ministers, naming six additional Members to fill the resulting vacancies. He also laid before Parliament Parts XXIV to XXVI of Volume II of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, and the House agreed that the report be printed. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the debate be adjourned. The motion was agreed to, and the debate was scheduled to resume on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. Adjournment of Parliament Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, rejected the attribution of a remark to him and asked that the phrase “religious extremism” be removed from the parliamentary record. He clarified that he had not used the word “Muslim” and had referred only to the Eastern Province. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Chandana Thennekoon JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennekoon stated that he would allocate one minute of his speaking time to the Hon. Deputy Minister. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper requests that the relevant member be allowed to explain the matter, stating that the House needs clarification. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The House agreed, after which Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran paid tribute to former MP Nadarajah Raviraj on the 19th anniversary of his death and urged Members to uphold the dignity and privileges of Parliament by avoiding unparliamentary conduct. Speaking in support of the Government’s second Budget, he argued that the economy had moved from contraction to about 4 per cent growth, with foreign reserves reaching USD 6 billion and significant cash holdings. He stated that the Government was meeting debt obligations, including a planned Rs. 1,878 billion in principal repayments in 2026, while pursuing economic stability and anti-corruption efforts. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested consideration of a system like that used in the European Parliament, where microphones switch off when a member’s allotted speaking time ends. He argued that such a measure would help preserve speaking time for members scheduled later in the debate. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point under Standing Order No. 91(6), arguing that speaking time is not being allocated fairly because Members listed later often receive less time when earlier speakers exceed their limits. He proposed introducing a visible timing system, similar to the European Parliament, where speaking time is displayed and microphones are cut off when time expires, to ensure equitable participation. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The speech contains only a formal address to the Deputy Speaker and does not include any substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation, events, or policy. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera requested additional time to conclude and criticized the Opposition, stating that it had governed until late the previous year without delivering results. He argued that the Opposition is now concerned with its own political difficulties rather than public welfare. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Citing Standing Order No. 91(h), Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe argued that Members must not impute improper motives or refer to the personal affairs of other Members. He stated that when a Member’s name is mentioned, that Member has the right to raise a point of order under the Standing Orders, regardless of differing interpretations of any innuendo. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated that his intervention was not personal in nature and was made with reference to the Standing Orders. He indicated that the matter should be treated as a procedural point rather than a personal remark. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated that his remarks were intended to be placed on record and to contribute to improving practice. No specific policy issue, legislative proposal, or demand was raised in the excerpt. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 91 seeking clarification on parliamentary practice after his name had been mentioned earlier in the sitting. He indicated that he had already raised a related point of order that morning and sought procedural guidance on the matter. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake clarified that his earlier reference to a Secretary was due to not knowing the person’s name and was not intended as an insult or religious reference. He also noted that issues relating to economic centres would be taken up in an Adjournment Motion scheduled for the 19th. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order or personal reference, noting that his name had been mentioned by another member. No substantive policy issue or proposal was presented in this brief intervention. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 10 November 2025 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe raised a point of order objecting to a reference by Hon. Chamara Sampath to a Ministry Secretary’s ethnicity. He requested that Members refrain from referring to public officials by ethnicity or religion during debate. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Read →