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- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that all governments face administrative and fiscal burdens when in power, including the need to present budgets. He acknowledged the Government’s March Budget as a normal requirement of governance and urged it to act with that understanding. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Agreed to the proposed parliamentary schedule for Friday, noting that eight Private Members’ Motions were listed but only seven could be taken after one Member agreed to postpone. He stated that Private Members’ business would run from 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., followed by the Adjournment Debate from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of order concerning the scheduling of an urgent Adjournment Debate, noting that another Adjournment Debate was already fixed for the following day. He requested that the urgent debate be held at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, indicating that this had previously been agreed. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the Government was willing to allow debate on the matter, rather than defeat it immediately. He proposed convening a Party Leaders’ meeting and scheduling the debate for the following day, citing a special discussion that evening on narcotics suppression with the Minister of Public Security and officials. Adjournment Motion: National Police Commission Powers Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, invoking Standing Order 19(2), moved that Parliament intervene to protect the independence of the National Police Commission. He cited media reports of a Special Gazette assigning powers over transfers of Officers-in-Charge to the Inspector-General of Police, arguing that this may undermine the Commission established in 1991 and strengthened under the Nineteenth and Twenty-First Amendments. Adjournment Motion: National Police Commission Powers Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that, under Standing Order 19(2), an Opposition Member had been entrusted with moving an Adjournment Debate on an urgent matter of public importance. He indicated the required support, after which more than twenty Opposition Members rose to meet the procedural requirement. Adjournment Motion: National Police Commission Powers Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala stated that the question raised covers matters beyond the Public Security Ministry, including areas under the Justice and Defence Ministries. He requested two weeks to coordinate and provide comprehensive answers. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter of national importance before proceeding with his question under Standing Order 27(2), noting the presence of the Minister of Power in the House. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would raise a question on behalf of Hon. Sivagnanam Sritharan. No substantive details of the question were provided in the statement. Second Round Questions and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera rose only to offer a brief clarification. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that, under the Standing Orders, Ministers have the authority to convene Ministerial Consultative Committees. He requested that parliamentary business not be obstructed on this issue and noted that all such committees, including those convened by the President, are being held. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned why Ministerial Consultative Committees had not met on a monthly basis. He emphasized that answers to such matters should be provided within Parliament rather than outside it. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order concerning parliamentary business. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the provided text. Oral Questions Nos. 03, 04, 05: Prison Inmates, Mahiyangana Fair, GN Offices in Vavuniya Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned why the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee had not been constituted or convened. He sought clarification from the Chair on the absence of this parliamentary oversight mechanism. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural point concerning the organization of ministerial business, noting that subjects such as aviation, naval and transport matters, education, and health are ordinarily handled under relevant ministries. The intervention appears to question or seek clarification on how those subjects were being grouped or addressed in the parliamentary agenda. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided text. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga asked whether a technical procedure could be introduced to lawfully discharge service personnel who left active duty without leave, including those overseas, without requiring their physical presence. He suggested using a valid power of attorney or next of kin, where no other institutional issues are involved. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government is not evading the question and is following parliamentary procedure. He explained that because the original question had been amended, the Prime Minister could not answer it immediately, and the Government would respond at the next sitting through an official statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Oral Question: UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Read →