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- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha presented two petitions on behalf of constituents from Kuruwita. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Mr. I.P. Senmanilaka of Mandawala and Mr. W.D. Mahendra Udaya Kumara of Ganemulla. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. H.G. Ariyawansa of Samara House, Buluwana, Pitabeddara. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary Six petitions from residents of Gampaha, Ratnapura, Belihuloya, Mirigama, Loluwagoda and Veyangoda were presented to Parliament. No substantive details of the grievances or requests contained in the petitions were stated. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. S.A.M. Ranjith Suriyabhetti of Halambawatwana, Nalladaran Kattuwa, for the attention of Parliament. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Presented a petition from Mr. T.B.A.C. Kulatunga of No. 72/E, Dodamwalapitiya, Peradeniya, for the attention of Parliament. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought a clarification from the Chair. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question beyond the request for clarification was recorded in the provided excerpt. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the University of Vavuniya and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, which was agreed to. She also tabled a note on supplementary allocations from the Development Activities Programme under Expenditure Head No. 240 for August 2025, in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Speaker’s further clarification was consistent with the original ruling and only elaborated on it. He noted that the Speaker was not obliged to table every document sent to him but had done so in the interest of transparency, and urged the Opposition to review the documents and proceed according to the Standing Orders. He called for Parliament to move on to the next item of business. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order challenging the Chair’s rejection of a No-Confidence Motion. He argued that Standing Order 76(1) applied to the Chair as well as Members, and that issuing a further rejection after a detailed ruling on 10 September violated that Standing Order. He requested that the Chair withdraw the latest order, claiming there was no authority to issue it. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister briefly responded that the matter was already clear and questioned the need to ask further if it had been understood. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the remark. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the relevant documents be tabled before the House. He sought clarification that the documents already tabled were the Secretary-General’s report and the Attorney-General’s opinion. Opening and Speaker's Ruling on No-Confidence Motion Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of order citing Standing Order 76, stating that the Speaker’s ruling could not be debated. He asked the Chair to clarify whether the Attorney-General’s and Secretariat’s letters requested by a Member would be tabled, arguing that if they had been tabled as stated by the Speaker, further debate was unnecessary and proceedings should move on. Opening and Speaker's Ruling on No-Confidence Motion Read →
- 25 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka questioned the Speaker’s second clarification regarding the rejection of a No-Confidence Motion, stating that such a second announcement after rejection was unprecedented. He said the Opposition had requested the tabling of the Attorney-General’s opinion on possible influence on the Judiciary and the relevant Secretariat report, not a report addressed personally to Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. He also alleged that new matters had been added due to media pressure and referred to his earlier interpretation of Standing Order 2(a). Opening and Speaker's Ruling on No-Confidence Motion Read →
- 25 September 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker notified Parliament of a Presidential message under the Public Security Ordinance calling out the Armed Forces to maintain public order in specified areas. He then upheld his earlier ruling that the Opposition’s No-Confidence Motion against Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera was out of order, citing Standing Order 76(1), Article 49(2) of the Constitution, and parliamentary authorities indicating that no-confidence motions apply to the Government or Council of Ministers as a whole, not individual Ministers or Deputy Ministers. He noted that Deputy Ministers are appointed to assist Cabinet Ministers under Article 46 and that no powers or duties had been delegated to them by the present Cabinet. Opening and Speaker's Ruling on No-Confidence Motion Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara recorded that the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, requested two weeks’ time to respond to Questions Nos. 543/2025, 545/2025, and 546/2025. The intervention concerned the postponement of replies to those parliamentary questions. Questions on Defence Advisers, Migrant Workers, and Employment Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister of Defence to provide details on advisers currently appointed to the Ministry, including their number, roles, remuneration, previous employment, qualifications, and ages. He also requested information on whether staff have been assigned to these advisers, including staff names, positions, salaries, allowances, and any secondment details. Questions on Defence Advisers, Migrant Workers, and Employment Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order during Adjournment Questions, objecting that the procedure had set a bad precedent and arguing that the Prime Minister should be given the opportunity to answer after his question. He rejected engaging in personal allegations, requested that such remarks be expunged from the Hansard, and said he had not used his microphone to slander others. Adjournment Questions and Adjournment Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary No commissions have been established since the present Government came to power. As a result, the remaining parts of the question raised by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara were stated to be not applicable. Adjournment Questions and Adjournment Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa moved the adjournment of Parliament as Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip. The procedural motion led to the adjournment question being proposed, followed by the commencement of questions at the adjournment. Resolution on Declaration and Adjournment Motion Read →