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- 19 May 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, formally moved that the Bill be read a Second time. The Chair then proposed the question and invited Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera to open the debate with a 12-minute allocation. Bills Presented: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified ministerial responsibility for certain institutions, noting examples such as Immigration and the Ceylon Electricity Board falling under specific Ministers. He stated that the question would be referred to the Ministry of Digital Economy for a response. Questions by Private Notice and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 May 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that he raised the matter in the national interest and said it was immaterial whether the Digital Economy or Finance portfolio responded, as both fall under President Anura Dissanayake. He also noted that the Speaker’s Secretary had consulted him on the issue. Questions by Private Notice and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the matter should be directed to the Ministry of Digital Economy, as it concerns data breaches and the National Cyber Security Operations Centre falls under that ministry. He noted that the institutions involved span multiple ministries and undertook to arrange for the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy to respond, preferably within the week. Questions by Private Notice and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 May 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha requested additional time to answer the question before the House. Questions by Private Notice and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that a question had been directed to four Ministers and proposed that it be referred to a single ministry. He asked whether the Deputy Minister of Finance would respond on behalf of the relevant ministries collectively. Questions by Private Notice and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 May 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on cybersecurity risks affecting government institutions, banks and critical public infrastructure, citing recent attempted intrusions and public concern over major state agencies and enterprises. He requested detailed data from 2023 onward on cyberattacks, breaches, ransomware, phishing, fraud complaints, institutional intrusions, existing security systems, legacy-system vulnerabilities, audit and penetration-testing compliance, accountability for breaches, and losses or disruptions since 1 January 2025. He also asked what urgent measures are being taken against cyber warfare and organized cybercrime, and questioned the responsibility of the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance in light of reported concerns over institutional accountability. Questions by Private Notice and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Order 92 to state that a Member named as absent from the business of the House has the right to correct the record. He noted that the Member concerned was the Leader of the House. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri attempted to raise a separate matter under Standing Order 92, indicating he wished to invoke that procedural provision. The excerpt ends before he states the substance of the issue. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded statement. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested the Hon. Speaker to wait briefly. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri noted clarifications provided by the Secretariat and the Chief Government Organizer. No further substantive argument, proposal, or demand was recorded in the speech. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the procedure used for presenting questions in Parliament. He sought to point out a procedural error in how the questions were being submitted or taken up. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order, stating that he was seeking to do so under Standing Order 32. No further substantive argument or proposal was included in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought to state a question and requested that he not be interrupted. No substantive policy issue or proposal was presented in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the recorded excerpt. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock requested one month’s time to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was ordered to stand down, and the next listed question by Hon. Shanakkian Rasamanickam received no response. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Asked the Chair to allow or acknowledge a question he wished to raise. Procedural Matters and Oral Questions (Standing Order Issues) Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary A petition from Ms. M.M.M. Faizala of Main Road, Mundalama was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Nanda Bandara JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. S.S. Manoj Upashantha of Meepe was presented to Parliament for consideration. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →