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- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure asks whether one minute can be allowed for another Member to speak. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair during the sitting. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised concerns over a reported directive to change the name, colours and branding of the 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation established under Act No. 18 of 2018. He emphasized that Suwaseriya is a free, 24/7 pre-hospital emergency medical service serving large numbers of citizens, not merely an ambulance fleet. He urged that it not be politicized or altered by administrative directive, and said any change should be brought before Parliament through an amendment, while tabling images of the proposed logo changes. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. Harsha de Silva raised a point of order regarding documents Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe had said were tabled on paddy procurement of 20,000 metric tons and 30,000 metric tons for SMEs. He stated that the Hansard Department had no record of such documents being tabled and requested that they be provided. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Multiple Speakers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised a point of order referring to a Daily Mirror report quoting the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security as saying the main conspirator behind the Easter Sunday attacks had been identified. He requested that the Government disclose who the alleged mastermind is and make a formal statement to Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Multiple Speakers Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe objected to members of the Committee on High Posts publishing officials’ confidential answers on social media, calling for inquiries, warnings, and possible removal of offending members, and requested directions from the Deputy Speaker to prevent such disclosures. Responding to the Opposition’s Adjournment Motion, he said the Government had restored proper accounting in institutions such as Lanka Sathosa and the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment, strengthened state machinery, and addressed corruption and administrative failures. He highlighted public sector salary and pension revisions, stating allocations had been made through 2027, the minimum public salary had been raised, and discussions were continuing to secure higher estate worker wages. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural concern that MP Nizam Kariapper had tweeted matters discussed at the Committee on High Posts. He said committee discussions should not be made public and noted that the message had already circulated widely before the tweet appeared, asking attention to the breach of practice. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested a few minutes to speak. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was made in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter before Parliament was very important. No specific proposal, question, demand, or policy detail was provided in the recorded speech. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly sought clarification from the Minister, indicating that he was only asking about a matter and requesting a few seconds to explain. The excerpt does not provide the substantive issue or any specific proposal, demand, or legislative context. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara’s speech consists only of an address to the Deputy Speaker and contains no substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation or policy. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 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 the matters raised were under investigation and that the individual concerned had responded only to questions from the Committee, not made voluntary statements to the media. He argued that Parliament should not compel disclosure of details related to ongoing investigations, as doing so could interfere with or disrupt the investigative process. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the Minister in charge of Police, the State Minister, or the responsible authority make a statement to Parliament on the matter under discussion. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan briefly remarks that he had been allocated eight minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath asked a brief rhetorical question about whether even the “siyambala” (tamarind) had not been brought. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Adjournment Motion: Implementation of Manifesto "A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life" - Opening Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment moved that Parliament adjourn. The motion was then proposed to the House. Adjournment Motion: Implementation of Manifesto "A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life" - Opening Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha seconded the motion under consideration. The House then put the question and agreed to it. Procedural: Bills Presented and Privilege Matter Motion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised on 22 July 2025 by Hon. Chandrani Kirielle, alleging a breach of her parliamentary privileges, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was made under Standing Order 118B. Procedural: Bills Presented and Privilege Matter Motion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88. The House agreed that sittings would run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) applied at 11.30 a.m. and adjournment at 5.30 p.m. Procedural: Bills Presented and Privilege Matter Motion Read →