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 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Prime Minister had prepared answers to the originally submitted Prime Minister’s Question, but the Member withdrew it and submitted a new question. He said the Prime Minister had indicated she would answer the new question at the next round, and that the Minister of Foreign Affairs would make a statement in Parliament on the matter. Oral Question: UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked that the Prime Minister be allowed to answer his original question, which he said concerned Government policy and had been amended after being objected to. He stated that the original question was the substantive issue he wished to raise and requested an answer to it if the Prime Minister was prepared to respond. Oral Question: UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Read →
- 8 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that questions newly submitted by Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam reached her office only the previous afternoon, while she had prepared responses to earlier questions directed to the Prime Minister. She requested two weeks to provide answers and undertook to respond within that period. Oral Question: UN Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa addressed concerns about appeal rights following decisions of a Commission. He stated that while Commission decisions themselves are not subject to appeal, grievances arising from powers delegated by the Commission to the IGP could be appealed back to the Commission, and therefore there was no cause for alarm. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe asked the Chair to allow him at least 40 seconds of his allotted one minute to speak. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe requested one minute to speak under the Standing Orders. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe rose on a point of order and referred the Chair to Standing Order 92, stating that its provisions were clear. No further substantive argument or proposal was presented in the excerpt. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara cautioned that the House should not be misled, indicating a concern about the accuracy or framing of information before Parliament. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is available from the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would clarify Standing Order 91. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister rejected allegations that the Government was acting undemocratically, stating that unfounded fears were being created. He said transfers in police positions had been carried out by the Police Commission. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), questioning whether proper procedures were being followed in appointments to the Bribery Commission and the Police. He argued that the Government’s actions undermined the independence of institutions established for good governance and warned against using the Police, Forces, or independent commissions to retain power or suppress the public. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 126, arguing that the House should not be misled by selective references to Standing Orders. He said Gayantha Karunathilleka had merely sought clarification on whether powers of the Police Commission were being transferred to the IGP, and accused the Government of distorting the role of the Constitutional Council without a public mandate. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concerns on behalf of Opposition MPs about reports of attempts to remove powers from, and transfer officers of, the independent National Police Commission. He requested clarification from the Speaker on whether the reports were true and what the Government’s position was before proceeding to Oral Answers. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB AI summary Hon. Thilina Samarakoon presented a petition on behalf of Mr. P.G. Chandrasekara of Ilukegama, Kekirawa. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Bandula Silva of Darga Town was presented and accepted for submission to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Priyantha Wijerathna, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Priyantha Wijerathna informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. T.M. Karunaratna of Poolawala, Ettampitiya. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. S.S. Nadaras of Amunudowa, Ettampitiya Road, Bandarawela. No details of the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Nanda Bandara JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. W.T.N.K. Wijesekara of Ambalakanda, Aranayake was presented for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 8 October 2025 The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. G.A.I.V. Karunathilaka of Nagoda, Kalutara. Petitions Read →