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- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about the Government’s first year in office, alleging misconduct by NPP representatives and calling for police investigations into complaints against a Deputy Minister in Trincomalee and NPP organizers in Batticaloa and Chenkalady. He criticized the role of National List appointees and internal allocation of responsibilities within the Government, arguing that the public mandate should be respected. Citing World Bank, Central Bank and Verité Research data, he said unemployment, declining real wages and increased poverty showed that people’s spending power remained below previous levels, and requested that the data be placed in the Library. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka, as Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, formally moved that the Bill be read a Second time. The Chair then proposed the question and called on Anton Jayakody to open the debate with a 15-minute allocation. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of order noting that the House was 25 minutes behind schedule. He requested that the Government’s main business of the day commence immediately, emphasizing its importance. Procedural: Transition to Public Business Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary The Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly sought the Chair’s permission to speak for a few seconds. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Transition to Public Business Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that the response should adhere to the text of the Question and informed the Deputy Speaker that the Prime Minister had indicated an answer would be provided later. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Unemployment and Vehicle Emission Testing Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri raised a procedural concern about the slow progress of Oral Answers to Questions, noting that by the scheduled 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. period only the 8th question had been reached. He requested the Speaker’s intervention to manage time, particularly in view of a debate scheduled for the same day. Oral Question Q.9/2025: Sri Lanka Telecom Employment Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Member asks that the relevant complaint be formally submitted and states that it will be inquired into. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested time from the Chair to pose a question, noting that if interrupted he would be unable to complete it. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran indicated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka yielded his second supplementary question to the Hon. Leader of the Opposition. Oral Question Q.7/2025: Maize Production and Pricing Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy thanked the Minister for what he described as a responsible reply. No further substantive issue or proposal was raised in the brief statement. Oral Question Q.2/2025: Divisional Hospitals in Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB AI summary Danushka Ranganath stated that he would not ask a second supplementary question. Oral Question Q.1/2025: Natural Streams and Stream Reservations Protection Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the matter should not be raised until the President returns and assumes the role of substantive Minister. He indicated that discussion should be deferred pending that appointment. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requests that a matter be taken up before the Acting Minister proceeds. The intervention is brief and procedural, without reference to a substantive policy issue or legislative proposal. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked for clarification on the scheduling of the relevant matter, specifically requesting the date and time. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested that the Speaker table the Cabinet Secretariat and Attorney-General’s reports that formed the basis for rejecting the no-confidence motion. He specifically asked for those two documents to be presented to Parliament. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested an additional fifteen seconds to speak, indicating a procedural intervention rather than making a substantive policy argument. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested a brief extension of time, asking to be allowed fifteen seconds to conclude his remarks. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly sought permission to address the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement provided. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →