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- 20 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order, without making any further substantive argument or proposal in the quoted remarks. Opening: Parliament Session Commencement and Points of Order Read →
- 20 May 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that, under Article 121(1) of the Constitution, he had received a copy of a petition filed in the Supreme Court concerning the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill. He also announced that, following consideration by the Backbenchers’ Committee and the Committee on Parliamentary Business, the existing procedure for fixing dates and scheduling Questions for Oral Answers in the Order Paper would continue, and requested Members’ cooperation. Opening: Parliament Session Commencement and Points of Order Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development whether the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s institutional continuity under the 2023 Central Bank Act includes assuming the rights, obligations, liabilities, and prior decisions of the former Monetary Board. He sought clarification on whether pension-related decisions and policies made before 15 September 2023, particularly periodic pension revisions for retirees, will continue to be implemented by the Governing Board, and what measures would be taken if they are not. Written Answers to Questions Read →
- 19 May 2026 Written Answers to Questions AI summary The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, requested two weeks’ time to provide a written answer to Question No. 1972/2026 raised by Ravi Karunanayake on the Order Paper. Written Answers to Questions Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna raised a Point of Order, expressing regret over remarks made by a Minister. She requested the Presiding Member’s permission to clarify the matter if given time. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna supported the motion on human-elephant conflict, stating that Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and parts of Jaffna are severely affected and that no elephant fences have been erected in the Northern Province. He requested the Minister to consider establishing elephant fences in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar, especially in poorer areas. He also raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 141(1), alleging that Hon. Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam insulted a guest, Ms. Kowsalya Narendran, in the Parliamentary Library. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 19 May 2026 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, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was proposed for the House’s consideration. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Human-Elephant Conflict Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that the amended Bill be read a Third time and requested leave to make consequential amendments correcting typographical, printing, grammatical and numbering errors. The House agreed, and the Bill was read the Third time and passed. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved an amendment to the Bill to replace the wording on page 51, line 16 with a reference to “the period ending on 31st March, 2025.” The amendment was agreed to, after which Clause 45 as amended, Clause 46, and the Enacting Clause and Title were ordered to stand part of the Bill, and the Bill was reported with amendments. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe recorded his protest that an amendment he proposed was not accepted. He requested that the protest be formally entered into the record. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that he did not agree to the proposed amendment. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved amendments to Clause 31 of the Bill, including a proviso preventing production of a tax certificate where an administrative review or appeal to the Tax Appeals Commission is pending. He also amended wording to require matters to be determined or proceedings fixed expeditiously. The amendments were agreed to, and Clause 31 as amended, along with Clauses 32 and 33, was ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved amendments to delete specified lines on pages 27 to 29 of the Bill. The amendments were agreed to, resulting in Clause 28 being left out, while Clauses 29 and 30 were ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary During the Committee Stage consideration of the Bill, the Minister moved several amendments that were agreed to by the House. Clause 1 and Clause 11 were amended, while Clauses 4 and 9 were removed from the Bill after the relevant deletion amendments were approved. The remaining clauses, including Clauses 2, 3, 5 to 8, 10, and 12 to 27, were ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Labour Minister moved that the Bill be referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament following its Second Reading. Parliament agreed to the motion, and the Bill was then taken up in Committee with the Presiding Member in the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member sought the House’s consent to continue the debate until the day’s business was concluded. Members agreed to proceed. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that he expected the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to respond. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary Hon. M.A.M. Thahir recalled the 1988 reduction of the district-level electoral cutoff from 12.5% to 5%, following discussions between President R. Premadasa and M.H.M. Ashraff, noting that it enabled minority party representation in Parliament. He also referred to a pledge to fund the Nintavur Cultural Hall in Ashraff’s name and thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for visiting Nintavur to initiate related works. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees (The Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara) AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called the House to order and announced that she was taking the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Read →