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- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Siridasa of School Lane, Dampahala, Amukoratuwa, Matara was presented to Parliament. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. W.M. Piyasena of Badulupitiya was presented to Parliament by the Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Urban Development JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara presented a petition to Parliament from Ms. K. Dullaeva Dissanayake of Lake Road, Battaramulla. No further details on the petition’s subject were provided. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary On a point of order, Sajith Premadasa supported the right of Hon. Rauff Hakeem, as Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, to clarify matters arising from the Committee where media reports had allegedly been inaccurate. He framed the intervention as a procedural issue concerning the ability of a committee chair to correct the public record in Parliament. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged that Parliament follow proper procedure when presenting Committee Reports, stating that the Committee Chair should represent the Committee rather than raise unrelated matters. He said any concerns about newspaper reports or disputes involving Members should be addressed separately, not during the formal presentation of a Committee Report. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem stated that the matter had been raised in Committee by members and that he was attempting to provide clarification on it. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake cautioned that when Committee Reports are presented, Committee Chairs should primarily convey the Committee’s collective position rather than personal views. He said that allowing Chairs to make substantive remarks outside a specific debate could make Committee proceedings appear biased or one-sided, while noting he did not object to the Member responding to a newspaper report. He added that issues relating to the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill should be addressed during the relevant debate. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 Reports Presented Under Standing Order No. 52(6) AI summary Reports were presented under Standing Order No. 52(6) on the Land Development (Amendment) Bill by Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha and on the Kodhagoda Gunarathana Nahimi Foundation (Incorporation) Bill by Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi. Both Bills were ordered to be read a Second time on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Papers and Reports Tabled Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister presented a report under Standing Order 120(4) on observations and actions taken regarding matters concerning the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, following issues referred to in the Committee on Public Enterprises report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Enterprises, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Under Standing Order 120(4), the Minister presented a report on observations and actions taken regarding matters relating to the Land Reforms Commission that had been referred to in a COPE report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Enterprises, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented several fiscal and monetary documents on behalf of the Prime Minister, including Central Bank inflation deviation and financial reports for 2025 and regulations under the Stamp Duty, Ports and Airports Development Levy, Excise, and VAT Acts, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. He also presented reports under Standing Order 119(4) on actions taken regarding matters concerning the Colombo Municipal Council and the Office of the Leader of the House, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts. Both motions were agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake presented several Auditor-General’s Reports to Parliament under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, covering selected parts for the financial years 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. He also presented a Special Audit Report on tax, fines and interest recoverable by the Department of Inland Revenue from registered taxpayers as at 30 June 2024. Parliament agreed to his motions that the reports be printed. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 May 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that the Supreme Court had delivered its determination on the Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Bill, following challenges under Article 121(1) of the Constitution. The Court held that the Bill may be passed by a simple majority, except Clauses 22 and 39, which require a special majority unless amended as proposed by the Court, in which case they too may be passed by a simple majority. The Speaker ordered that the determination be printed in the Official Report of the day’s proceedings. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 19 May 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that the Supreme Court had determined the “Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment)” Bill, challenged under Article 121(1) of the Constitution, to be not inconsistent with the Constitution. He noted that the Court rejected challenges to several clauses, including provisions on terrorist financing offences, freezing orders, High Court oversight, essential transactions, and investigative techniques. The Speaker ordered the Supreme Court’s determination to be printed in the Official Report of the day’s proceedings. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 8 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister moved that Parliament adjourn, and the motion was agreed to. Parliament was adjourned at 5.16 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Adjournment: Parliament Adjourns Read →
- 8 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha presided. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Read →
- 8 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna stated that a formal policy is being prepared to revoke or close down institutions that exist only on paper and improperly confer titles. He clarified that the University Grants Commission has no authority over the use of “1116,” which would generally need to be challenged through civil action by a private citizen. He said the Government is developing a procedure in response to Hon. Rohana Bandara’s proposal to ensure titles are used through due process and to prevent misuse. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Read →
- 8 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera called for a uniform parliamentary practice of addressing all Members by name only, without academic, professional, or former service titles, citing Westminster tradition and equality among Members. He proposed that the Speaker and Secretary-General implement this rule in the House and added that national legislation should be introduced to regulate the wider sale or misuse of honorifics. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Read →
- 8 May 2026 The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama explained the academic meanings and requirements for titles such as “Doctor” and “Professor,” noting that professorial titles require a PhD, further scholarly qualifications, institutional approval, and, after retirement, Council approval for emeritus status. He said honorary doctorates may be conferred only through rigorous university processes, and noted that the Education Ministry is already working on regulating institutions that award or sell degrees and honorifics. He supported the Motion if made in good faith and proposed that regulation also cover misuse of other titles, including designations such as “Attorney-at-Law” and commercially sold honorifics. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors Read →