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- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly stated that Standing Order 28 is clearly set out, apparently referring to the applicable parliamentary procedure. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that, under Standing Order 28(5), a matter of privilege can be raised without prior written notice. He said Hon. Chamara Sampath should have been permitted to raise such a matter the previous day and requested that the Table Office not advise the Chair in a way that restricts Members’ privileges. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly stated that he would present only the main points of a lengthy privilege matter containing multiple sections. No substantive details of the privilege issue were provided in the excerpt. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary K. Kader Masthan briefly thanked the Minister. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded speech. Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister answered a question regarding a purported internal road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai in Mannar District, stating that no such road is recorded as belonging to the Provincial Council or its institutions. He said that, because the road is not recorded, the ministry has no information on reconstruction, ownership, agreements, or related arrangements, and the remaining parts of the question are therefore not applicable. Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena, Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, requested that the parliamentary Question be repeated. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary Hon. Nimal Palihena presented two petitions from residents of Kahatagasdigiliya and Getalawa. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions before proceedings moved to Oral Answers to Questions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. K.R.S.K. Senanayake of “DBD”, Nilwakka, Kegalle. Petitions Presented Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented two petitions to Parliament from residents of Railway Cross Road, Pannipitiya: Mr. Dhammika Nishantha Karangoda and Mrs. Elvitigelage Punchi Nona. Petitions Presented Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana presented two petitions to Parliament from residents of Kumbukkana, Parawilawatta, and Hidikivula, Monaragala. Petitions Presented Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented, on behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, the Committee’s report on the Office for Reparations’ annual reports and financial statements for 2021 and 2022, and its 2023 annual report. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented the Committee’s report covering several performance reports, including those of the Ministry of Public Security and National Integration, the Ministry of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, the Attorney General’s Department, and the Legal Draftsman’s Department. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented, on behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, the Committee’s report on the Ministry of Defence Annual Performance Reports for 2023 and 2024 and the National Building Research Organisation Annual Reports for 2022 and 2023. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody tabled regulations under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, relating to the rules and conditions of the retirement scheme 865560, as published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2451/11 of 26 August 2025. He moved that the regulations be referred to the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Energy, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Regulations under Sri Lanka Electricity Act Read →
- 23 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced special security arrangements for the 2026 Budget Speech to be presented by the Minister of Finance on 7 November 2025. He said Parliament buildings, lounges and lockers would be inspected on 4, 6 and 7 November, with restricted access to the Public Gallery, controlled vehicle parking, designated arrangements for Members and invited guests, and special traffic measures on Budget Day. He requested the cooperation of all Members in following these procedures. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was then proposed for consideration. Adjournment Motion: Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for parliamentary approval of rules made under the Excise Ordinance concerning the time period for payment of excise duty on liquor manufacture and related surcharges. The rules were published on 5 September 2025, presented on 21 October 2025, had Cabinet approval, and were agreed to by the House. Procedural Motion: Approval of Rules and Order Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Minister Anil Jayantha said the new Excise Rules are intended to address administrative loopholes that allowed excise arrears to accumulate, not to introduce new taxes. He cited arrears of about Rs. 10,555 million across 40 entities and said the Rules would allow temporary suspension of production or bottling licences after 30 days of non-payment and cancellation within 90 days if dues remain unpaid. He also stated that revenue agencies were exceeding targets and that the Special Commodity Levy increases on onions and potatoes followed Food Security Committee and Cabinet approval to protect local farmers. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly rejected a preceding statement or assertion, saying it was not correct. No further argument, proposal, or policy detail was provided in this intervention. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe clarified the procedural chain for decisions on levies, stating that the Food Policy and Security Committee makes recommendations to the Fiscal Policy Committee, which decides on levies before the matter goes to the President. He rejected a prior interpretation of the process as incorrect. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Read →