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. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development stated that he had received Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s Standing Order 27(2) question only the previous day. Noting that it contained nine questions on the Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement and the current status of ETCA, he requested one week to provide a proper response reflecting Government policy and the current context. Question by Private Notice: Benefits of Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement and Negotiations on ETCA Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe stated that he would submit the recommendations of the District Coordinating Committee. Oral Question: Construction of Bridges Across Bryanthurai Kandam River and Heda Oya in Ampara (Q.1212/2025) Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy briefly thanked the Minister. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised. Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi presented a petition from Mr. Gurugé Upul Chandrasekara of Ingiriya. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. W.A. Saman Priyankara of “Pansala Asala,” Bothalegama, Bulathsinhala, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman presented a petition from Mr. Gunaratnam Jude Wimalaraj of Kocchivilmottai Periyapandivirichchan, Madhu, Mannar, submitted on behalf of the Kochchivilmottai Farmers’ Organization and another party. Petitions Presented Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister submitted a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.G. Somaratna of Wijayapura, Anuradhapura, and sixteen others. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were provided in the statement. Petitions Presented Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs tabled the 2020 and 2021 Annual Reports of the Buddha Sasana Fund, the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Archives. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment tabled the 2023 Annual Report of the Water Resources Board. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister laid before Parliament, under Standing Order 119(4), reports on observations and actions taken concerning matters related to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Southern Provincial Council, as arising from a COPA report. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Laid multiple annual reports, regulations, orders, and fiscal notes before Parliament on behalf of the Prime Minister and relevant Ministers, including reports from state banks, postgraduate institutes, the Department of Animal Production and Health, and a COPE follow-up report on the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Moved that the documents be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees, the Committee on Public Finance, and COPE, with the motions agreed to by the House. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 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 moved that the specified report be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered the report to be printed. Auditor-General's Report: Parts XVIII, XX, XXI, XXII Read →
- 7 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament was adjourned at 5.52 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on 8 November 2025, in line with the Resolution of Parliament dated 23 October 2025. Adjournment Read →
- 7 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to adjourn the ongoing debate. The motion was agreed to, and the debate was scheduled to resume on 08 November 2025. Waste Disposal Bill, 2026: Debate Postponement and Amendment Procedures Read →
- 7 November 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that Parliament be exempted at the day’s sitting from the provisions of Standing Order 88 in relation to Item No. 1 under Main Business on the Order Paper. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motion: Exemption from Standing Order 88 Read →
- 7 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2026 budget-related documents, including fiscal reports, public investment plans, the citizens budget, debt management strategy, borrowing plan, tax expenditure statement, public sector cadre information, and the 2025 mid-year fiscal report. She moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the motion was agreed to. The Draft Budget Estimates for 2026 were then ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Budget Documents 2026 Read →
- 7 November 2025 Mr. Speaker - Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramarathna AI summary The speech appears to consist of a formal listing of parliamentary office holders and staff associated with the Parliament Secretariat, including the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, committee office holders, the Secretary-General’s office, administrative divisions, the Serjeant-at-Arms Department, and the Hansard Department. It does not present a policy argument, legislative proposal, question, or demand, but records institutional personnel and departmental responsibilities in the parliamentary record. Opening and Parliamentary Administration Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna seconded Hon. Chathura Galappaththi’s motion and argued that the current framework for the relevant electorate, rooted in 1931 wording referring to “gentlemen,” excludes women and should be revised. She cited Buddhist teachings and historical examples to reject claims that custom or doctrine justify excluding women, and noted that many Divisional Secretaries are now women, leaving female officeholders effectively disenfranchised under the existing interpretation. She urged the Minister to amend the relevant Ordinance to extend voting rights to women Divisional Secretaries, with the consent and guidance of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters and related Sangha authorities. Adjournment Motion: Voting Rights for Female Divisional Secretaries at Diyawadana Nilame Election Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “Parliament do now adjourn” was then proposed. Adjournment Motion: Voting Rights for Female Divisional Secretaries at Diyawadana Nilame Election Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Waruna Liyanage paid tribute during condolence motions for seven former MPs, recalling their public service and extending condolences to their families. He highlighted Lohan Ratwatte’s political work in Kandy and loyalty within the SLPP, Y.G. Padmasiri’s contribution to agriculture and irrigation, including the Ranwala tank repair, and the service of Dixon J. Perera, Merwyn D. de Silva, R.M.R. Chula Bandara and Manikkavasagar Kanagasabapathy Ilanchelvendhan. He also reflected on his father, Heenmahatmaya Liyanage, describing him as a quiet SLFP politician who avoided publicity while serving the Rakwana electorate and maintaining close political relationships across party leadership. Votes of Condolence: Seven Former Members of Parliament Read →