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- 7 October 2025 Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi presented a petition on behalf of H.K. Gamini Rathnasiri of Ihala Karagahamuna, Kadawatha. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. G.B. Manoj Hemanta Devapura of Damanewewa, Nuwaragala, Polonnaruwa, and Mr. Nandaveera Wasthu Heva of Ruhunugama, Kanchchigala. Petitions Presented Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. I.D. Arunanaaga of Katana and Mr. P.R. Nishantha Sujeewa of Kalagedihena. Petitions Presented Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. G.K.N. Madhawa Wijesinghe of Colombo 10. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions Presented Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. I.D. Sumanawathi of Igala, Elpitiya, and Mr. M.K. Jayasena of Pelandagoda, Elpitiya. Petitions Presented Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M.H.G. Perera and fourteen others residing at Sisil Uyana, Atawila Road, Kalutara South. The matter was raised under the petitions segment of parliamentary proceedings. Petitions Presented Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra tabled the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations concerning multiple annual performance reports, annual reports, and accounts from agencies and entities under industries, exports, gems and jewellery, and salt sectors. The documents included reports from the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, National Gem and Jewellery Authority, Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, BCC Lanka Limited, and the National Salt Company, covering years between 2021 and 2024. Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development on the Convention Against Doping (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament and ordered to lie upon the Table. Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage presented, under Standing Order 119(4), a report on the observations and actions taken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development regarding matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing presented, under Standing Order 119(4), a report on the Ministry’s observations and actions regarding matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Presented the 2022/2023 Annual Report of the C/C Colombo Commercial Fertilizer Company and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, which was agreed to. Also presented, under Standing Order 119(4), reports on observations and actions taken by the Ministry of Irrigation and the Department of Irrigation on matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts, and moved their referral to that Committee, which was also agreed to. Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister presented the Ministry of Health’s Annual Performance Report for 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Affairs. He also laid before the House regulations made by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Pricing Committee under the NMRA Act and related consumer law provisions, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2446/34 of 21 July 2025, and moved that they be referred to the Advisory Committee on Health and Mass Media. Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented the People’s Bank Annual Report for 2024 to Parliament. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented - Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Read →
- 7 October 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that the relevant report be printed, and the motion was agreed to by the House. The report was accordingly ordered to be printed. Auditor-General's Report - Tabling and Printing Read →
- 7 October 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that he was laying before the House specified parts of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2024. The tabling was made under Article 154(6) of the Constitution and covered Part XI of the Second Schedule and Part IX of the Third Schedule. Auditor-General's Report - Tabling and Printing Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Minister Sunil Handunnetti responded to Opposition claims about the appointment of the CIABOC Director-General, stating that the appointment was made through the Constitutional Council process under the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, and not by the Government. He noted that the current Commissioners were appointed before the Government took office and that the Director-General, High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake, was selected by the Constitutional Council with no objection from Opposition representatives serving on it. He argued that portraying CIABOC as a political tool undermines the independence granted by Parliament and referred to legal remedies and provisions under the Act for challenging decisions or addressing improper allegations. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe appealed for decorum in Parliament, noting that visiting schoolchildren could form a negative impression if Members engaged in disorderly conduct or used inappropriate language. He urged Members to conduct themselves carefully during proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe urged Members of Parliament to maintain decorum and speak responsibly, emphasizing that debates should focus on issues and solutions rather than personal conflicts. He expressed concern that disorderly conduct, fights, and foul language in the Chamber were witnessed by around 500 schoolchildren in the galleries, and called on the Chair to enforce order impartially. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order noting that his name had been mentioned in relation to the container issue. He stated that the matter required investigation. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised a Point of Order responding to remarks by Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra, arguing that her reference to crimes more serious than the 320/323 container incident effectively acknowledged the incident as a crime. He called for investigations and demanded that the House be informed whether weapons were brought in, by whom, and where they are, describing the matter as a grave threat to innocent lives. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →