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. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake appealed to the Speaker to ensure equal protection for both Government and Opposition Members in the House. The intervention was a procedural request concerning the Speaker’s responsibility to maintain fairness in parliamentary proceedings. Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake criticized the Government’s handling of Opposition questions, suggesting that replies on fiscal and monetary matters were being deferred until after the Budget. He argued that this appeared to be a pattern intended to limit the Opposition’s ability to scrutinize the Government. Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested permission to speak briefly for one minute. Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the Opposition has not obstructed requests for time made under Standing Order 27(2). His remarks appear to respond to a procedural matter concerning the use of that Standing Order in Parliament. Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Government would present the Budget on the 7th and provide responses to relevant matters during the Budget debate from the 8th onwards. He added that, by agreement, one Private Notice Question under Standing Order 27(2) would be taken each morning during that period, with answers provided alongside the Government’s plans in the debate. Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa questioned when responses would be provided on the 2025 Budget proposals, expenditure to date, and utilization percentages. He argued that these basic details were necessary before presenting the Budget Speech scheduled for the 7th. Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned whether the Ministry of Finance has the basic data needed to prepare the Budget, noting that the President, as Minister of Finance, is due to present it on November 7. He argued that if such information is not currently available, it raises concerns about how the Budget is being formulated. Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Minister Anil Jayantha requested additional time to provide the requested answers. Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof thanked the Minister for the answers provided and informed the Chair that two supplementary questions would follow. He stated that the first would be raised by the Leader of the Opposition and the second by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam. Oral Question: Health Service Delivery - Supplementary Questions and Answers Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down, in the context of Question No. 5 - 1346/2025 on international and school cricket stadiums raised by Hon. Upul Kithsiri. Oral Question: (Q.4/2025) - Question stood down Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva formally rose to ask a question during the proceedings. No substantive issue or policy matter was stated in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question: (Q.4/2025) - Question stood down Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested two weeks to respond to the question raised. The question was ordered to stand down pending her reply. Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Question stood down Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi briefly rose to pose a question to the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was included in the recorded statement. Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Question stood down Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. W. P. Erandi Lanka Weerasinghe of No. 03, High Forest, Kandapola. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided. Petitions: W.P. Erandi Lanka Weerasinghe Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on the Appropriation Bill, 2026, and noted that changes to expenditure Heads would be submitted before the Committee Stage. He also informed Parliament that the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report on the online visa issuance process, requested by the Committee, had been received with nine recommendations, and proposed immediate parliamentary follow-up action. Tabling of Reports: Monetary Policy Deviation, Public Accounts Report, Public Finance Committee Report Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved, with the consent of the Leader of the House, that the Report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Tabling of Reports: Monetary Policy Deviation, Public Accounts Report, Public Finance Committee Report Read →
- 24 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced that a motion may be moved to refer Hon. Aravinda Senaratne’s question of privilege, raised on 11 September 2025 regarding legal action by a private company over evidence given at COPA, to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He also informed Members that the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development had emailed invitations for the presentation of the 2026 Budget Proposals scheduled for 7 November 2025. Opening of Parliament and Privilege Matter Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper condemned the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Chikramasekara while on official duty and questioned the Government’s responsibility for the security of public representatives. He criticized the Minister of Public Security for making remarks in Parliament suggesting a motive before investigations were complete, arguing that such comments amounted to character assassination of the deceased. He said the Opposition wore black to mark sorrow over the killing and demanded an apology to the victim’s family and voters, as well as the expunging of the Minister’s remarks from Hansard. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda vacated the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →