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- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition began raising a matter concerning Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, referring to an incident or issue occurring in the Chairman’s office during a public day. The provided excerpt is incomplete and does not include the specific allegation, proposal, or request made to the House. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Read →
- 22 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 argument is contained in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, raised a point of order. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is contained in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly asked the Speaker not to turn off his microphone. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the recorded remark. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised a point of order to report that Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Chitramasekara had been shot inside the Sabha during a public day session. He drew Parliament’s attention to the seriousness of the incident and its immediate occurrence. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Q.7/2025 - Deferred Answer Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Sunil Rathnasiri formally rose to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive issue, policy matter, or proposal was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Q.7/2025 - Deferred Answer Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara requested three weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Post of Public Health Midwife - Vacancies (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy briefly sought permission to raise a question in Parliament. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy position was stated in the excerpt. Oral Question: Post of Public Health Midwife - Vacancies (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary No report on the alleged incident had reached the Ministry or the Government Information Department, and the Minister said any specific case would be checked with the Police. He justified requiring a Government Information Department press ID only for the Cabinet media briefing, citing security and verification concerns after an incident involving a person falsely presenting as media. He added that registration is being expedited and would help identify bona fide journalists for possible benefits such as equipment concessions, training, and scholarships, while journalists without the ID may attend other press conferences. Oral Question: Investigations into Assassinations, Abductions or Assaults of Journalists Since 2010 (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. Jalathge of No. 593, New Town, Thalgaswala. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath informed Parliament that he accepted two public petitions. The petitions were submitted by L.G. Nihal Priyantha of Hingurakgoda and W.W. Wijesooriya of Nochchiyagama. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of the Chief Registrar. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the motion was agreed to. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the Department of the Legislative Draftsman’s Annual Performance Report for 2024. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the motion was agreed to. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Regulations issued under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act regarding guidelines for granting exemptions or incentives to businesses of strategic importance were presented to Parliament. The motion to refer the regulations, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2454/62 of 20 September 2025, to the Committee on Public Finance was agreed to. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister moved that the listed reports be printed, which was agreed to by the House. He also presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on behalf of the relevant ministers and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, which was also agreed to. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 22 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed that the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs has organized the stage play “Piligurena – Wingfield Family” on 23 October 2025 near the Brass Gate of Parliament, and Members were invited to attend. The Speaker also laid before the House several parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2020 and 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. Parliament Opening and Stage Play Announcement Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Deputy Chairperson of Committees then proposed the question for adjournment. Adjournment Motion: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved a new clause to amend section 52(2) of the Principal Enactment by extending the specified period from 24 months to 36 months. The Committee agreed to the clause, added it to the Bill, and then passed the Bill as amended at Third Reading. He also sought and obtained leave to correct language inconsistencies and typographical, grammatical, numbering, and consequential errors in the Bill. Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Committee Stage Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved several committee-stage amendments to the Bill, including changes to Clause 10 concerning data processing involving transmission of personal data through Sri Lanka. He also moved an amendment to Clause 11 relating to advisory committees under section 33 and guidelines approved by the Authority. The amendments were agreed to, and Clause 10, as amended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill. Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Committee Stage Read →