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. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, requested a brief opportunity to speak, stating that he was doing so on behalf of the country. No specific policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. 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 grounds and reasoning for rejecting a no-confidence motion be formally presented to the House. He also reminded the Chair that victims of the Easter Sunday attacks are seeking a fair investigation, linking the matter to concerns about accountability. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the Opposition had no personal issue with Hon. Aruna Jayasekara, who was serving as Acting Minister of Defence. He raised a procedural point regarding the implications of bringing a no-confidence motion against a minister holding that acting defence portfolio, though the excerpt ends before the point is completed. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose in the House and addressed the Chair. No substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy positions are recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised a procedural issue regarding the appointment of Acting Ministers while the President was overseas, citing Section 2(a) of the Interpretation Ordinance, which includes persons duly appointed to act for a Minister within the definition of “Minister.” He asked the Speaker to reconsider the earlier rejection of a no-confidence motion against an Acting Minister on the basis that Acting Ministers lacked ministerial authority, and to clarify whether that motion should have been accepted as in order. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Jagath Manuwarna JJB AI summary Jagath Manuwarna presented two petitions from residents of Matale and Elkaduwa. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R. Shantha Dissanayake of Kehelwatta Hena, Wadakada, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. I. Yogarasa of Thandikulam, Vavuniya. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama presented three public petitions to Parliament from Mr. B.A.B.S. Jayawardhana of Imbulgoda, Mr. H.K. Asanka of Dompe, and Mr. P.N.C. Wickramanayake of Divulapitiya. No further details on the contents of the petitions were provided. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith Agalakada JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. A.M. Piyaratna of “Linda-Langa Athuru Para,” 11th Mile Post, Buttala. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara presented two public petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mr. D.M. Gunaratne of Padeniya and Mr. K.D. Thilakarathna of Galgamuwa. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Samaraweera tabled the Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament and informed the House that a discussion on the report and COPE inquiries would be held during the week. He moved that the report be printed, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Najith Indika JJB AI summary Najith Indika tabled the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security concerning the National Building Research Institute Bill, which had been referred to the Committee. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary The Minister of Science and Technology tabled the National Science Foundation Annual Reports for 2022 and 2023. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development tabled the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Textile Industry. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister moved that the relevant reports be printed, and the motions were agreed to by the House. Orders were subsequently made for the reports to be printed. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 September 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament of a communication from the President under Section 21 of the Navy Act and announced that the Speaker’s Certificate had been endorsed on the National Audit (Amendment) Bill. He notified Members of a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business, tabled several volumes of the Auditor-General’s Report for 2024 for printing, and recorded the presentation of papers including virement details, university-related orders, and an Essential Public Services proclamation. He then noted committee reports and moved the House to Oral Answers to Questions. Parliament Opening and President's Message on Navy Act Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Women and Child Affairs moved that Parliament adjourn. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament adjourned at 3.56 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025. Adjournment Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva paid tribute to former MP Deshabandu Indradasa Hettiarachchi, recalling his long public career from village council chairman to District Minister for Kalutara and Minister of Coconut Industry. He highlighted Hettiarachchi’s contributions to education, health, religious institutions, libraries, the Horana Industrial Zone, Uda Gam projects, and the Kalutara Bodhi, as well as his continued social service despite the nationalization of family estates in 1971. He also referred to personal family ties and guidance he had received from Hettiarachchi, and conveyed condolences to his children and grandchildren while praying for him to attain Nibbana. Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. D. V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D. V. Chanaka offered condolences on behalf of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna for five former Members of Parliament, focusing particularly on Hon. Gamini Lokuge. He recalled Lokuge’s long political career from 1983 to 2024, his service to Kesbewa, roles as Minister and State Minister, involvement in tourism development, support for the Mahinda Rajapaksa Government during the war, and later leadership in the “Mahinda Sulanga” movement and the SLPP. He also emphasized Lokuge’s close engagement with trade unions and constituents, describing his routine interventions to resolve public and public service issues. Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) Read →