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- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, that Parliament adjourn at the end of the sitting until 1.30 p.m. on Friday, 7 November 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Notice of Motion: Adjournment of Parliament Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Jagath Vithana stated that he had tabled the notification issued by the Inspector General of Police. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana informed the Chair that he had not had an opportunity to notify the Hon. Speaker in advance because he only received the matter the previous day. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that it is the Deputy Speaker’s responsibility to ensure the security and protection of the persons concerned. A related document or material was placed in the Library. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition’s contribution consists only of a formal address to the Deputy Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand is presented in the provided text. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana informed Parliament that the IGP had sent a confidential notification to the Kalutara DIG naming a person allegedly planning to assassinate him when he leaves home in his vehicle. He tabled the notification and requested that the Speaker be informed and that appropriate security measures be taken for him and other Members of Parliament. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly raised a concern in Parliament, characterizing the matter before the House as very serious. No specific issue, proposal, or request was stated in the excerpt provided. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested the Deputy Speaker to permit Hon. Jagath Vithana to raise a matter concerning his personal security. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition began addressing the House, but the provided transcript contains only the opening salutation to the Deputy Speaker. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position is included in the excerpt. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested that a letter be tabled in Parliament and asked the Deputy Speaker to conduct an investigation based on its contents. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly requested the Deputy Speaker to give him one second. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Chathuranga Abeysinghe stated that unsupported allegations made in Parliament are later amplified through the media and can appear to gain legitimacy despite lacking evidence or legal basis. He said this was the reason he requested an investigation into the matter. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Rasamanickam clarified that his remarks were a Personal Statement issue and not a matter of privilege. He called for a Government investigation into an alleged meeting involving a Deputy Minister and another Member at the Kingsbury Hotel, citing possible CCTV evidence and a letter seeking a Rs. 100 million lease, and said Ministers should inquire into the matter and report to the country rather than respond through Personal Statements. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe JJB AI summary The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe informed the House that he had submitted a letter to the Speaker in writing and stated that he had the letter with him. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly referred back to a prior statement, indicating agreement or emphasis by saying, “That is what he said.” No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented in this excerpt. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary The member challenged a procedural statement, asserting that the claim about a referral to a Committee was factually incorrect. He stated that no such referral had been made. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought clarification from the Chair on whether the matter raised by the Deputy Minister was being treated as a personal statement or a question of parliamentary privilege. He questioned the procedural basis for referring it to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, noting apparent inconsistency between the Deputy Speaker’s and Deputy Minister’s descriptions of the issue. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary No substantive remarks were provided beyond addressing the Deputy Speaker, so there are no policy positions, proposals, questions, or demands to summarize. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe denied an allegation made in his absence by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam regarding an improper warehouse transaction, stating it was false and had been repeated in the media. He said the allegation breached his parliamentary privilege and requested a fair inquiry. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Under Standing Order 27(8), the Deputy Minister raised a breach of privilege, responding to an allegation made by Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam during his absence from the House. He denied having the alleged discussion at the Kingsbury Hotel or receiving any related letter, and urged that Parliament not be used to amplify unverified claims. He stated that he refers approaches from interested parties to the proper institutions and reiterated his commitment to transparency and anti-corruption politics. Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe Read →