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- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana - Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was seconded, agreed to, and the change of Chair was effected. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan ITAK AI summary Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan stated that he spoke because the matter was listed for Second Reading. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan ITAK AI summary Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan noted that the matter before Parliament was being taken up for its Second Reading. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan ITAK AI summary Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan noted that the matter was being taken up at the Second Reading stage. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided extract. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa proposed that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan sought further clarification from the Minister on an issue affecting about 2.5 million Muslims, asking who serves on the relevant Committee. He said he was not assigning blame but emphasized the need for transparency about its membership, noting that many university professors have expertise in the field and suggesting that a footnote or clarification be provided. Presentation of Bills: Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Presentation of Bills: Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister clarified that the 2024 disclosure of 2019 examination results was made through an RTI request and was not inconsistent with her earlier answer. Regarding Development Officers, she said the Government is awaiting court processes and Public Service Commission guidance, seeking to expedite long-pending cases with the Justice Minister’s advice, and will resolve the issue under the teacher service constitution. She also stated that a report on GWUIM has been requested and that action will be taken according to its recommendations. Ministerial Statement: Teacher Vacancies and Development Officers Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided detailed figures on teacher vacancies as of 31 May 2025, noting 1,501 vacancies in National Schools and 36,178 in Provincial Schools, and outlined planned recruitments in priority subject areas, including foreign languages. She said some recruitment processes, including in-service graduate appointments and Dharmacharya-qualified teacher appointments, have been delayed by court orders, fiscal controls, vacancy limitations, and pending Cabinet or Public Service Commission directions. She also stated that no programme has been implemented to return Development Officers posted to schools to other state institutions, and that action will depend on pending court cases. On Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, she said UGC and other committee reports are being considered, while clinical training has begun following the establishment of professorial units and assignment of staff. Ministerial Statement: Teacher Vacancies and Development Officers Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva indicated satisfaction with the matter under discussion and offered no further substantive remarks. Question by Private Notice (SO 27(2)): Health Services and Drug Shortages Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva urged the Government not to alter the name or objective of the Suwa Seriya service, noting that the Suwa Seriya Foundation Act he presented in 2018 does not refer to a “National Emergency Ambulance Service.” He said the service is widely recognized by the public and by the World Bank, and emphasized that its statutory purpose is pre-hospital ambulance service and emergency response. He also acknowledged the allocation of Rs. 5 billion in the previous year and the current year, while requesting that the existing branding and mandate be preserved. Question by Private Notice (SO 27(2)): Health Services and Drug Shortages Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Energy to clarify whether the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation owns land at Junction 51, Deniyaya, and to state its current condition and use. He sought information on the closure of a previous filling station on the site, the reasons for that closure, and whether steps have been or will be taken to construct a new filling station there promptly. Oral Question 10: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Land at Deniyaya Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration for detailed information on Sri Lanka’s prison system, including the first prison established, its initial inmate population, the current number and names of prisons, inmate numbers by gender in each prison, and the cell space allocated per inmate. He also requested specific details on the largest prison in the North-western Province, including its capacity and the average daily inmate population in August 2025, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question 9: First Prison in Sri Lanka and Prison Conditions Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question 8 (1313/2025): Stand Down Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera briefly rose to put a question before the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or additional context was stated in the speech. Oral Question 8 (1313/2025): Stand Down Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa denied claims made in the House that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya had a trade union representative present in the Ceylon Electricity Board. He stated that the party alliance does not have a trade union in the CEB and urged that incorrect information not be presented in Parliament. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided extract. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana notes a distinction between making a general statement and making an appointment. The remark appears to clarify a procedural or contextual difference in the debate. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody clarified that the referenced letter does not state an “appointment.” The intervention appears to address a dispute or interpretation concerning the wording of the document. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary The member questioned whether the matter referred to was a notification rather than an appointment. The intervention sought clarification on the procedural nature of the action being discussed. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →