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- 26 September 2025 Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama addressed the adjournment debate on COPE’s Fourth Report, outlining procedural changes under the 10th Parliament’s COPE, including seeking written responses from all 458 institutions on Auditor General findings, issuing institution-specific reports, and proposing Standing Order amendments to enable referrals to the CID or Bribery Commission. He identified recurring governance weaknesses in State institutions and cited findings at the University of Sabaragamuwa, including alleged overpricing of book purchases, removal of soil from university land, and concerns linked to a recent student suicide and possible ragging. He also referred to procurement concerns at the National Youth Services Council and said COPE would pursue fraud, corruption, and illegality beyond mere reprimand. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra argued that COPE’s historical mandate has been limited to reporting and has not adequately ensured the efficiency or profitability of State-owned enterprises, many of which she said were weakened by past political agendas and policy choices. She said the Government intends to change this approach by strengthening SOEs and expanding COPE’s authority, noting that 14 of 457 institutions under COPE have recently been examined and four reports tabled. Addressing the 323-container issue, she stated that similar releases had occurred previously, that the President has ordered an investigation, and that matters requiring further inquiry have been referred to the CID, while the Government proceeds with regulatory reforms. 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 criticised the Government over unfulfilled pledges on the Central Bank bond issue, the Easter Sunday attacks, and anti-corruption, highlighting the case of 323 red-notice containers and calling it a major corruption concern requiring accountability. He objected to the handling of a proposed No-Confidence Motion against a Deputy Minister, said Members’ privileges had been curtailed, and stated that complaints would be made to the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. He also urged the Government not to weaken dental education at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, requested disclosure of the parliamentary canteen inspection report, and called for stronger protection, guidance, and social support for children. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe said the debate on COPE’s Fourth Report should focus on strengthening public enterprise accountability rather than unrelated allegations. He argued that COPE is being transformed from a body that merely tables reports into one empowered, through amended Standing Orders, to refer suspected fraud or corruption to the Bribery Commission or the Inspector-General of Police. He said COPE and COPA are central to the Government’s accountability agenda, noting difficulties in obtaining information from officials and the need to identify political decision-makers behind wrongdoing. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Hon. Dinesh Hemantha formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Champika Hettiaratchchi took the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary Chandima Hettiaratchi proposed that Hon. Champika Hettiaratchchi take the Chair, addressing the Deputy Chairperson during the proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raised a Point of Order requesting that certain statements, if recorded, be referred to the Speaker and expunged from the record. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe said COPE has actively examined 14 institutions in the 10th Parliament and argued that its work should move beyond reporting to requiring follow-up action, legal proceedings, surcharges, disciplinary measures, and removals where public funds have been misused. She proposed that all 457 institutions be subject to written examination and inquiry, and that Ministers, Secretaries, officials, and politicians who ignore or cause breaches of COPE recommendations be held accountable. Citing expenditure under the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment’s “Vigamanika Harasara” and “Jayagamu Sri Lanka – Glocal Fair” programmes, she alleged misuse of public funds for electoral publicity and said COPE findings should support complaints to the CID and Bribery Commission. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker suspended the Sitting for the lunch adjournment until 1.00 p.m. Proceedings later resumed with the Deputy Chairperson of Committees in the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary Hon. Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran to address the House and informed him that he had 16 minutes to speak. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. Jagath Manuwarna to speak next and allotted him nine minutes. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Nalin Bandara to speak and informed him that he had 12 minutes allocated. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera moved an adjournment motion urging urgent action on the findings of COPE’s Fourth Report of the Tenth Parliament, including legal action against those responsible for wrongful directions and remedies to prevent recurrence. He said COPE is seeking to move beyond ad hoc inquiries by strengthening legal follow-up, introducing a scientific selection model for examining 457 state-owned enterprises, conducting written and online assessments, and convening institutions to address governance weaknesses. He highlighted recurring issues such as entities acting beyond their statutory mandates, weak planning and internal audit, poor coordination with the Auditor General, and attempts to evade audit scrutiny, citing examples including the Land Reform Commission and the Mahapola Trust Fund. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Parliament be adjourned. The Speaker put the question to the House. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya JJB AI summary Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House then put the question to a vote, and it was agreed to. Standing Orders Amendment (Standing Order 120) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera moved an amendment to Standing Order 120(4) under Standing Order 137. The proposal would empower the Committee on Public Enterprises, when examining Auditor General reports, to refer cases involving serious financial fraud or corruption directly to the Bribery Commission or the Inspector-General of Police for legal action. Standing Orders Amendment (Standing Order 120) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88, setting sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided for Standing Order 8(5) to be enforced at 11.30 a.m. and for the House to be adjourned by the Speaker at 5.30 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Standing Orders Amendment (Standing Order 120) Read →
- 26 September 2025 Bills Presented AI summary The Appropriation Bill, 2026 was presented by Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, Acting Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The Bill seeks to authorize government expenditure for the 2026 financial year, borrowing within or outside Sri Lanka, advances from the Consolidated Fund or other government funds, and related financial arrangements. It was scheduled for Second Reading on 07 November 2025, ordered to be printed, and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. Appropriation Bill 2026 Presentation Read →
- 26 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake indicated that he was adding an additional portion to make the reply complete. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Sugar Industry Read →