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 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Media report covering regulations under the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act relating to medicine pricing and stakeholder recommendations, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2446/34 of 21 July 2025. He also tabled the 2023 annual reports of the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation and the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation, which were ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Papers and Committee Reports Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Women and Child Affairs presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the report on observations and actions taken regarding the Department of Probation and Child Care Services as contained in the Committee on Public Accounts report. She moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Presentation of Papers and Committee Reports Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha presented the Department of Labour’s Annual Performance Report for 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. The House agreed to the motion. Presentation of Papers and Committee Reports Read →
- 21 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented several annual and performance reports, including those of the Welfare Benefits Board, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, university institutes, and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, and moved that they be referred to the relevant oversight committees. She also presented rules and orders under the Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Act for referral to the Committee on Public Finance. An order under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, issued on the Commission’s recommendations with Cabinet approval and published in July 2025 gazettes, was ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Papers and Committee Reports Read →
- 21 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced arrangements by the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to mark Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including distribution of lapel badges to Members on 22 October 2025 and a request for women MPs to wear pink or rose-coloured attire. He also presented specified parts of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, after which the House agreed that the report be printed. Announcements: Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month Read →
- 10 October 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary At 5.30 p.m., the Presiding Member adjourned Parliament without putting a question to the House. Parliament was adjourned until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya responded to an Opposition motion concerning Independent Commissions, arguing that the Government had treated the debate seriously while many Opposition Members who requested it were absent. She maintained that no constitutional violation had occurred in relation to the National Police Commission, noting that it may lawfully delegate certain transfer-related authority to the IGP subject to Commission guidelines. She said affected officers retain appeal options through the Police Commission, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, or Fundamental Rights applications, and rejected claims that legal rights or Commission powers had been weakened. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on the Hon. Prime Minister to speak at 5.16 p.m. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara raised a procedural point about Adjournment Motions, arguing that the Member moving such a Motion is not required to remain in the Chamber after presenting it, unlike a Private Member’s Motion where a reply may be expected. He criticized ministerial objections made when he had left the Chamber after moving an Adjournment Motion, saying there was no rule requiring his presence. He also warned officials appointed to Independent Commissions not to allow political interests to undermine their mandate, urging them to resign if they cannot protect democratic rights independently. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Susantha Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Dodawatta rejected the adjournment motion, arguing that the Opposition figures sponsoring it had previously supported or enabled measures such as the 18th and 20th Amendments that weakened independent commissions. He stated that the National Police Commission’s delegation of powers by Gazette was constitutionally permissible and did not amount to curtailing its authority. He further argued that the current Government is supporting an independent and effective Police service while acting against organized crime, drug networks, and political wrongdoing. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala opposed the Opposition motion, arguing that delegation of police transfer powers by the National Police Commission through Gazette notification would be constitutional under Article 155G(2). He said affected officers already have appeal mechanisms through the NPC, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and fundamental rights jurisdiction, and defended the need for IGP discretion in deploying officers for operations against drugs and organized crime. He rejected newspaper-based allegations and crime claims as unproven, contending that the motion sought to pressure independent bodies such as the NPC, CIABOC and CID and lacked any identified illegality. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala raised a point of order disputing previous claims about staff transfers, stating that all transfers had National Police Commission approval. He said around 4,000 uniformed personnel are on non-uniform light duties and that any reassignments of disabled officers occurred only after a second medical board, with no officer being forced into unsuitable work. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that the National Police Commission’s delegation of powers to the IGP regarding OIC transfers is constitutionally permitted under Article 155G(1) and does not amount to a reduction of Commission powers. He said the delegation is revocable, subject to criteria and limits, and supported by the Attorney General’s clarification that SI, IP, and CI officers may serve as OICs without it constituting a promotion or demotion. He linked the need for swift operational decisions to current action against organized crime and drug networks, while rejecting allegations of political pressure on the NPC. He also criticized the Opposition for requesting the debate under Standing Order 19 as urgent while many of the Members who supported it were absent. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala argued that the debate concerned transfers of Officers-in-Charge in the Police, not appointments, and said such transfers are lawful when powers are delegated by the National Police Commission under the Constitution. He cited previous Gazette notifications as precedents and stated that the President or Minister does not acquire these powers, while the IGP must follow Commission-set criteria and affected officers may appeal to the Commission. He rejected claims of politicization, contrasted current procedures with alleged past political influence in OIC appointments, and said the Government is strengthening police independence, discipline, promotions, resources, and rule-of-law enforcement. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of order, addressing a Minister regarding whether Members were present in a particular context. He sought clarification after noting that some had stated otherwise. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala rejected claims that the Government was seeking to abolish or reclaim the powers of Independent Commissions, arguing that the NPP/JVP had consistently supported their independence while others had supported earlier rollbacks. He said the Constitution, particularly Articles 155A and 155G, permits the National Police Commission to delegate specified powers to the IGP or other authorities by Gazette, while retaining overall authority and setting conditions. He cited previous Gazettes from 2011, 2016 and 2020 as precedents and tabled two of them, stating that current concerns relate to transfers of Officers-in-Charge rather than new appointments. He also alleged that past OIC appointments had been politically influenced and maintained that any present delegation must follow NPC criteria such as performance records and pending disciplinary or legal matters. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment, Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi, formally moved the motion for Parliament to adjourn. No substantive policy issues, proposals, or questions were raised. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe assumed it. Private Members' Motion P.47/2025: Insurance Scheme for Farming Community Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order requesting that the Minister provide an answer under the Standing Orders. He suggested that, if no answer is given, proceedings under Standing Order 25 should be considered, warning that further delay could prejudice the mover if the matter is not implemented. Private Members' Motion P.43/2025: Integrating Law and Ethics to School Curriculum Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera sought clarification from Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama on whether the Government had already decided to include Law in the school curriculum from the following year, as stated by the previous speaker. Private Members' Motion P.43/2025: Integrating Law and Ethics to School Curriculum Read →