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. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody clarified that the matter under discussion was not an appointment but a notification. No further substantive policy position, proposal, or demand was stated in the recorded remark. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana framed his intervention as a matter of national concern and sought to proceed with a second supplementary question. No substantive policy position or specific issue is stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana stated that he had asked only one supplementary question. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that he would respond to both questions together. No substantive policy position or detailed answer was provided in the excerpt. Oral Question 5: Ceylon Electricity Board Regional Offices Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, a two-week extension was requested to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question 3 (859/2025): Agriculture - Stand Down Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna formally posed a question to the House. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter are included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question 3 (859/2025): Agriculture - Stand Down Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri noted that Ministers are often not present throughout parliamentary debates, although exchanges occur between the Government and Opposition. He pointed out that the Minister has only 10 or 15 minutes to respond, implying concern about the adequacy of ministerial engagement or replies during debates. Point of Order on Foreign Affairs Statement Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought leave to raise a point of order under Standing Order 91(a). Point of Order on Foreign Affairs Statement Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested an additional minute to continue his remarks and thanked the Chair. Parliamentary Business and Disaster Management Discussion Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath said the Government was prepared to allocate time for the requested debate, but 4 November was unsuitable due to the visit of a foreign Foreign Minister and related official engagements. He proposed extending the Committee Stage debate on his Ministry during the Budget Debate by two hours to accommodate discussion, and said a full-day debate could be considered by the Parliamentary Business Committee to set an appropriate date. Parliamentary Business and Disaster Management Discussion Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary On behalf of the Opposition, Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested clarity on scheduling a debate on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka, noting that the previously suggested date of 4 November may not be possible due to the Foreign Minister’s unavailability. He asked that, if a separate debate cannot be held before year-end sittings conclude, two additional hours be allocated during the Committee Stage debate on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. He also requested the announcement of the membership of the agreed Special Committee on the release of about 300 containers without proper inspection, and urged the Government to expedite relief measures in response to adverse weather and flood risks, including in Galle District. Parliamentary Business and Disaster Management Discussion Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. S. Guruge of No. 29, Nandana Gardens, Yahanpath Mawatha, Maharagama. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary Hon. Stepni Fernando presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. E. H. A. K. Ramanayake of Aluthgama, Pituwalgoda, Yakkala. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. K. A. S. C. Kumarasinghe of No. 09, Mambulagoda, Pannipitiya. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary A petition from Mr. R. B. Janaka Suranga of Galawatta, Bandirippuwa, Lunuwila, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Ms.) Krishnan Kalaichelvi JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. H. G. Piyal Weerasinghe of Ginigathhena, Gonawala was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. Nalin Hewage - Deputy Minister of Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Hewage presented two petitions to Parliament from constituents in Galle and Batapola. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih - Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. M. A. Nishshanka Bandara of Maradana Road, Colombo 10. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna presented the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation covering annual reports of ICTA, TRCSL, the Industrial Technology Institute, the National Science and Technology Commission, the National Engineering Research and Development Centre, and the National Research Council. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Papers and Committee Reports Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment’s report covering the 2022 annual reports of the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Training Centre, and Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited, as well as the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Government Printing. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Papers and Committee Reports Read →