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- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Bill Presentation Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that the response to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s Question raised under Standing Order 27(2) would be provided at the next sitting on Tuesday. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought to raise a question under Standing Order 27(2) but noted that the relevant Minister was absent to respond. He asked whether he would be informed that the answer would be provided only after a month. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the Leader of the Opposition for allegedly misunderstanding the Standing Orders relating to raising “a matter of urgent national importance.” He urged the Opposition Leader to understand the procedural requirements before posing such questions in Parliament. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested an additional 30 seconds to continue or conclude his remarks. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to a point or statement made in the chamber and requested 30 seconds to respond or clarify the matter. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake used the metaphor of being “like a betel nut caught in a mill” to convey that he felt trapped or pressured by circumstances. No specific policy proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised in the quoted remark. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated his willingness to comply with the direction or instruction being given. The remark was brief and did not include any substantive policy argument, proposal, or question. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Requested that the microphone be provided so he could address the House. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested that he be given the microphone. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone was being turned off and said he was not being allowed to speak. He requested that the microphone be given to him so he could address the House. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary The Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected to a characterization that the matter he raised was not of national importance. The intervention appears to challenge the prioritization or procedural treatment of his earlier issue in the House. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa clarified that he was not posing questions. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in this brief intervention. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly sought the Speaker’s permission to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remark. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested a further opportunity to speak after the Minister had been allowed to respond to his question. The intervention was procedural, seeking equal time to follow up in the debate. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided text. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requests the opportunity to complete his remarks. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order regarding a question he had submitted under Standing Order 27(2). He argued that allegations of fraud and corruption in Jaffna and the North constitute a matter of urgent public importance and requested permission to complete his submission without interruption. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to a point of Order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →