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. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer explaining that the Department of Census and Statistics records “housing units” and “households” rather than “families,” with the 2024 Census identifying 6 million occupied housing units and 6.1 million households. He outlined how multiple households in one housing unit or new houses are identified for electoral registration, including the use of numbered extensions or suffixes, and said electors must register at only one address based on ordinary residence. He stated that electoral registration is governed by the Constitution and the Registration of Electors Act, No. 44 of 1980 as amended in 2021, and that any external use of electoral register data must take account of those legal provisions and Election Commission instructions. Oral Questions 6, and continuing questions on Seeds, Tanks, and Immigration Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, the Minister sought two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question raised. The matter was accordingly ordered to stand down, ahead of a question concerning permanent buildings for post offices in Kilinochchi District. Oral Questions 6, and continuing questions on Seeds, Tanks, and Immigration Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Gayan Janaka JJB AI summary On behalf of Hon. Roshan Akmeemana, Hon. Gayan Janaka formally asked a question in Parliament. No substantive details of the question are included in the excerpt. Oral Questions 6, and continuing questions on Seeds, Tanks, and Immigration Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Minister tabled a response stating that 111 official residences are available at the Madiwela MPs’ Official Housing Complex. As at 1 September 2025, all 111 residences had been allocated to Members of Parliament, while 112 MPs had not obtained residences; the relevant name lists were tabled, and the remaining part of the question was deemed not applicable. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri) SJB AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to provide details on official residences for Members of Parliament. The question sought the current number of available residences, how many MPs have and have not obtained them, and the names of MPs in each category, with reasons requested if the information is not provided. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga formally posed a question to the House through the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Thanura Dissanayake presented two public petitions to Parliament, one from Mr. G.G. Jayathissa of Katugasthota and another from Mr. G. Weerasekara of Gurudeniya, Kandy. Petitions Presented Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage presented two public petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mr. Anurasiri Abeyweera of Udugampola and Mr. V.P. Ranasingha of Indigolla, Gampaha. Petitions Presented Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Arkam Ilyas JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.A.K. Sanjan Sasanka of “Gedara”, Ruppa, Weligama, Welipitiya. Petitions Presented Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection on the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill referred to the Committee. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented the Sri Lanka Transport Board Annual Report for 2023 to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents Read →
- 24 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Acting Minister of Justice and National Integration, and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Report of the University of Ruhuna on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Advancement, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents Read →
- 24 September 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary Parliament met at 9.30 a.m. with Deputy Speaker Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih in the Chair. The proceedings moved to the item “Papers Presented,” with no substantive speech, proposal, or debate recorded in the provided excerpt. Opening and Chair Change Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns on behalf of Law College candidates about confusion over responsibility for re-scrutinization, with the Law College and the Department allegedly referring candidates to each other. He requested a timely resolution to avoid candidates losing another year, noting that seats remain vacant. He clarified that the Motion addresses inconsistencies in examination administration and does not challenge the admission authority of the Chief Justice and the Council. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa – Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Deputy Chairperson of Committees then put the question to the House. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Moved the Bill be read a Third time and requested leave to correct typographical, grammatical, and numbering errors in all three language texts, along with consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read the Third time and passed. Third Reading: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees (Mrs. Hemali Weerasekara) AI summary Order was called as the sitting transitioned, with Hon. Chanaka Madugoda leaving the Chair and Hon. Mrs. Hemali Weerasekara, Deputy Chairperson of Committees, taking the Chair at 4.17 p.m. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The House agreed, after which Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha vacated the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →