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- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Pointing to Penal Code Section 74 and Article 11 of the Constitution, Sunil Watagala argued that existing law already protects good-faith acts done to prevent harm while prohibiting torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. He therefore opposed Ajith P. Perera’s proposed insertion of the term “bona fide” in the Bill, stating that further specification of bona fide or mala fide intent was unnecessary. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a privilege issue concerning asset declarations published by CIABOC, citing the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament, the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities law, the Foreign Exchange Act, and the RTI Act. He questioned declarations indicating that Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe held 3,000 units of cryptocurrency and Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne held USDT 1,850 in a Binance account, noting Central Bank restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions. He requested that both Members disclose how these holdings were obtained and that an immediate inquiry be conducted, with any offences referred to CIABOC, the Police, and the courts under due process. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission to read a brief matter under Standing Order 29(1) and (2), stating that it concerned all Members. He indicated that he did not intend to initiate a debate and would only read the statement. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly requests that a person be permitted to read the relevant material or statement. No substantive policy argument or proposal is made. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he wished to read a letter to the House. No further substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is contained in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara invoked Standing Order 29(1) and (2) to seek leave to raise a question of parliamentary privilege, stating he had submitted a written request as required. He argued that issues surrounding MPs’ Declarations of Assets and Liabilities, including reported declarations of cryptocurrency holdings, affect all Members and may conflict with Act No. 12 of 2017. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural matter, stating that he had submitted a document under the Standing Orders before 9.30 a.m. and before the sitting began. He noted that no specific time had been provided and described the submission as brief but concerning a significant issue. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had submitted a Question of Privilege under Standing Order 29(1) and (2). He indicated that the matter concerns the privileges or rights of all Members of Parliament. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Matter of Privilege Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the business under Item No. 2 of the Main Business on the Order Paper be exempted from Standing Order 27. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake clarified that he was not engaging in debate, but seeking to ensure a point concerning Sri Lanka before being interrupted. The speech fragment contains no specific proposal, question, or policy demand. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Acting Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Acting Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development requested a two-week period to provide the answer to the matter raised. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary There is none. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that Standing Order 27(2) does not restrict the scope of questions, including matters such as judges’ transfers. He requested that the Government provide an answer without attempting to limit the Opposition’s questions, stating that they would decide on further action if dissatisfied with the response. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara’s recorded contribution consists only of the salutation to the Deputy Speaker and contains no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or arguments to summarize. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa responded to the Leader of the Opposition, stating that the Government has a position on the Executive Presidency and would announce it. He asked the Opposition Leader not to become agitated and to sit down. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa noted that approximately an hour and a half of time remained in the sitting. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in this brief intervention. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Prime Minister would respond, while noting that the Government had been in office for only one year. He contrasted this with the previous inability to hold Provincial Council elections for nearly three years and argued that the question raised matters including courts, judicial transfers, the Provincial Council system, and the Executive Presidency. He requested clarification to the Leader of the Opposition on the intended scope of Standing Order 27(2). Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned why the Government was seeking additional time to respond on major political commitments, including abolishing the Executive Presidency, fulfilling pledges made to the public, and holding Provincial Council Elections. He said that while requests for time are traditionally allowed, the Government should be ready to state its position on these issues rather than delay. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The member informed the House that the Hon. Prime Minister would answer the question in due course. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →