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- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Raised a point of order under Standing Order 34(2), arguing that a question being considered was improperly turning into a debate. He requested adherence to the rule that questions should not be used as a pretext for debate. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Jeevan Thondaman. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised a point of order noting that during the good governance administration, Sinnaakkara (Crown grant) deeds were issued for plots. The intervention appears to be directed to the Minister in the context of land grant or deed issuance matters. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman raised a point of order challenging a minister’s claim that 2,056 houses would be provided on the 12th, arguing that only certificates were being issued and that the beneficiaries had not received houses. He alleged that the government had been in office for a year without building any houses. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam thanked the Minister for the response and expressed willingness to work with ministers and the newly appointed State Minister on rehabilitating ports. He then yielded the second supplementary question to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning requested two weeks to gather the necessary data to respond to a question directed to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern about delays in placing and answering parliamentary questions, noting that a question submitted in 2024 was only being included in the Order Paper in late 2025. He called for a proper mechanism to ensure timely responses, particularly because Members are limited to asking one question per month. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 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 stated that he had requested relevant information from the Judicial Service Commission and therefore sought two weeks to respond. He noted that he had not previously asked for additional time on the question and requested the Member’s indulgence. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised concerns about delays in answering parliamentary questions, citing unanswered questions to the Prime Minister on Indian agreements and the X-Press Pearl incident. He requested that the Minister provide an answer on anti-corruption measures at least by the next sitting date. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip SJB AI summary The Chief Opposition Whip argued that when over 20 Members request an Adjournment Motion on an issue involving the National Police Commission, it should be treated as urgent and taken up the same day. He also stated there was no objection to scheduling Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri’s motion for another day, as his speaking time had been reduced. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 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 Auditor-General’s Report and subsequent Special Audit Reports and related parts presented by the Speaker be printed, and the House agreed. He also clarified that the day’s allocation of Private Members’ time and the Opposition motion was agreed by the House, and that scheduling decisions made through the Chief Opposition Whip are treated as the Opposition’s position, while individual Members may still withdraw their own motions. Auditor-General's Report: Printing Motion Read →
- 10 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker ruled on a privilege matter raised by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara regarding an allegation that the Leader of the House misled the Constitutional Council during the nomination process for the Director General of CIABOC. He held that the Constitutional Council is an independent constitutional body under Article 41A, not a Committee of Parliament, and therefore Section 4 of Schedule A to the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act does not apply to its proceedings. He further noted that challenges to Constitutional Council decisions must proceed through the Supreme Court under Article 126, and ruled that the matter should not be referred to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges. Speaker's Ruling on Privilege Matter (7 October 2025) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Fifteen ministerial personal staff positions have been identified. The Prime Minister stated that no personal staff have been appointed for the Ministers of Defence; Finance, Planning and Economic Development; and Digital Economy, while details for 21 other Ministries have been tabled in the Library as annexes. The response noted that the remaining part of the question did not arise. Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to disclose the approved number of personal staff positions for a Cabinet Minister. He also requested detailed information, ministry by ministry, on each appointed staff member, including identity, appointment date, remuneration, allowances, salary payment arrangements, assigned vehicles, and fuel allowances, or an explanation if the information would not be provided. Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that no Deputy Ministers have been appointed to the Ministries of Science and Technology or Energy. Information relating to the 22 ministries with appointed Deputy Ministers was tabled in annexes and placed in the Library, and the remaining part of the question did not arise. Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to provide details on the approved number of personal staff for Deputy Ministers. He further requested, by Ministry, itemized information on each appointed staff member, including identity and address, appointment date, salary, allowances, salary crediting arrangements, assigned vehicles and fuel allowances, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Thirty-seven advisers have been appointed across 10 Ministries, with details on the manner of appointment and adviser information by Ministry provided in annexes placed in the Library. The Prime Minister also stated that no advisers have been appointed to the Ministries listed in a separate annex, and that the remaining part of the question does not arise. Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to provide detailed information on advisers appointed to Cabinet Ministries. He requested, by Ministry, the number of advisers and their names, appointment dates, qualifications, salaries and allowances, previous employment and positions, details of any vehicles and fuel allowances provided, and office locations and rents, or to state why such information cannot be provided. Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda vacated the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam stated “One hundred and eight percent,” apparently referring to a figure in the ongoing parliamentary discussion. No further argument, proposal, or question is provided in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →