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- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, formally moved the motion to adjourn Parliament. The question on adjournment was then proposed. Adjournment Motion: Suspension of Development Projects Approved by Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Asked the relevant official or minister to clarify the data source being relied on, specifically requesting disclosure of any 2025 data cited. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman stated that estate wage increases can be implemented not only through Collective Agreements, but also through the Wages Board and Parliament, as done previously. He expressed support for the Minister’s efforts to secure the increase and said he would back action against companies if they obstructed it, while rejecting calls for his resignation over the issue. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Nanda Bandara JJB AI summary Nanda Bandara said the country was in a process of rebuilding and urged Opposition Members to support it, even verbally, by offering constructive criticism rather than mockery. He also stated that an unspecified matter “must be removed clearly.” Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized other members for engaging in improper or undignified language in Parliament. His remarks did not raise a specific policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe objected to a word used in the chamber and called for it to be withdrawn. He stated that members who do not know the proper manner of speaking in Parliament should learn it. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that language used in Parliament carries significance and urged Members to safeguard each other’s dignity when speaking in the House. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to an interruption being treated as a Point of Order and asserted his right to continue within his allotted speaking time. He asked that the time taken by the interruption not count against his stopwatch-measured speaking time. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe rose on a Point of Order, indicating an intention to raise a procedural matter before the House. No substantive issue or argument is included in the provided excerpt. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe clarified, on a Point of Order, the Government’s role in increasing plantation workers’ daily wages despite an existing collective agreement. He stated that employers had agreed to add Rs. 200 to the daily wage after Government-facilitated discussions with stakeholders, and that the Government would provide a further Rs. 200 for 14 days, not 28 days. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman sought to question the Minister on whether the basic wage would be increased and, if so, by what amount. He objected to interruptions and asked that he be allowed to finish his question, referring to the time and courtesy given to another speaker. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly responded to a reference made in the Chamber, stating that the person concerned had not mentioned the relevant member’s name. He requested that the matter be verified by checking the Hansard record. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. K. Ilankumaran JJB AI summary K. Ilankumaran raised a point of order in response to Hon. Shritharan mentioning his name in connection with a land issue. He signalled a procedural objection or clarification regarding that reference. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media, speaking during debate on the Government’s second Budget, criticized Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva’s response as an attempt to undermine the Budget. He remarked that Dr. de Silva, described as an economic guide of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, should have been allocated more time to fully present his arguments. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised a procedural clarification, noting that the debate initiated by the President was the Second Reading Debate, not the Committee Stage Discussion. He sought to distinguish the current stage of proceedings from a later committee-stage consideration. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural point regarding the Budget Debate, stating that the first speech should be delivered by the Opposition. He cited past practice, including during the time of Ronnie de Mel, to support this position. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva objected to the conduct of the Budget Debate, stating that it should commence with the Opposition. He questioned why the procedure was not being followed and insisted that the Opposition must be allowed to open the debate. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka made a brief procedural intervention indicating that the Opposition should speak first or begin the proceedings. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that the privilege matter raised on 11 September 2025 by Hon. Aravinda Senaratne be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118B. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Privilege Motions Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan responded to a privilege allegation raised against him, stating that he was duly elected by Opposition Members to the Constitutional Council and has acted according to the Constitution and public interest. He requested a formal investigation into media-reported allegations that he unlawfully accumulated assets or was involved in liquor licence matters, saying legal action should be taken if any wrongdoing is proven. He argued the matter did not constitute a breach of privilege under Standing Order 29(2) and sought an inquiry under Article 41A(1) to establish the facts. Privilege Question: Breach of Privilege raised by Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake on 23.10.2025 Read →