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 June 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Jagath Manuwarna to speak and informed him that he had nine minutes allotted. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Hector Appuhamy to speak and informed him that he had seven minutes. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda objected to Minister Bimal Rathnayake’s repeated references to the Rajapaksas and protested against remarks made by Hon. Thurairasa Rachikaran during the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill debate, alleging that he had praised an LTTE figure and asking what action the Government and Speaker would take. He contrasted this with the detention of Mr. Salley under anti-terror laws and argued that discussion of the Easter attacks should be handled separately with evidence, without political misuse. He also requested urgent intervention for Security Officer No. 16649 at the Sapugaskanda Refinery, citing alleged harassment and her family circumstances. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara intervened procedurally to request that the relevant member be allowed to answer the question that had been asked. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa’s recorded intervention contains only the form of address to the Deputy Chairperson of Committees and no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy positions. No legislation, event, or issue is discussed in the provided excerpt. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe requested that the Leader of the Opposition clarify his statement, made under Standing Orders, that hundreds of thousands of jobs had been lost. The intervention sought further explanation for the claim in the House. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour, raised a point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the excerpt. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order citing Standing Orders 92(2)(b) and 91(e), arguing that points of order have precedence and that Members must confine remarks to the subject. He requested consistent application of these rules, noting that his microphone had previously been cut on grounds of alleged irrelevance. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva briefly requested that the relevant number be provided. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Asked that the matter be raised during the debate scheduled for that day. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought clarification from the Chair or Prime Minister on whether the item just moved by the Prime Minister concerned forced conversion. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya moved for parliamentary approval of rules made under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2492/10 of 9 June 2026, noting that Cabinet approval had been signified. She also moved for approval of a resolution under the Essential Public Services Act. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Deputy Speaker to maintain order and continue proceedings without allowing the sitting to become disorderly. He noted that improper remarks may need to be expunged from the record, after which the Chair ordered an expungement and proceedings were to continue. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested that a particular word be expunged from the Hansard record. The remark was addressed to the Chair as a procedural correction concerning the official transcript. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that a referenced remark or action had not occurred and requested that it be removed from the Hansard record. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Citing Standing Orders 82(2)(b), 83 and 91(h), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order regarding the phrase “you have no brain” allegedly directed at Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe. He asked the Chair whether the Member who used the words could be ordered to withdraw them if he did not do so voluntarily. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the multi-party Select Committee is tasked with recommending the electoral system and will report to the Speaker when its work is complete. He said the process is under the Speaker’s supervision, and that after the report is presented and adopted, the Government and Election Commission can take the necessary steps to conduct the election. He added that the delay preceded the current Government and emphasized that related laws must be prepared properly. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to extending the Select Committee’s deadline on the Provincial Council electoral system to 17 September, arguing that it would delay the elections. He said Opposition Members were prepared to submit their recommendations promptly if the Government was genuinely committed to holding the Provincial Council Elections expeditiously. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Read →