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. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of Order. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented 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 asked the Speaker for permission to address Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. 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 the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter he described as being of national importance. No further details of the issue were provided in the excerpt. 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 began to raise matters concerning national and provincial issues, noting the time available in the sitting. The excerpt is incomplete and does not contain the substantive details of the issues, proposals, or questions he intended to present. 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 sought the Speaker’s permission to raise matters listed on the Order Paper during the allocated 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. slot under Standing Order 27(2). 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 the Speaker to grant him one minute to speak. 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 objected to the manner in which questions on education were being raised, saying they did not produce useful work for either those asking or answering. He proposed that education issues be taken up in a dedicated debate, even for six hours if necessary, while respecting Standing Orders and parliamentary traditions. He requested the Leader of the Opposition to reconsider the approach to such questioning so Parliament could function more effectively. 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 raised a procedural objection regarding the use of Standing Order 27(2), arguing that the question submitted covered too many broad issues across education and higher education rather than a specific matter of public importance. He stated that such questions should identify and analyse a defined issue and allow the relevant Minister adequate time to respond. He urged the Leader of the Opposition to frame future 27(2) questions more narrowly, citing past practice by then Opposition MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake as an example. 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 Time was sought to provide an answer to the question raised. The member stated that a response would be given in due course. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly assures the House that he will proceed and tells others not to be afraid. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand is raised in this excerpt. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that he had already asked four questions and intended to ask three additional questions. The remarks were procedural, indicating his continuation of questioning during 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 - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested permission to table a document or material before Parliament. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested permission or an opportunity to proceed, without making a substantive policy argument or proposal 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 - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa indicated that he would read from prepared remarks while also emphasizing certain points. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand is contained 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. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa indicated that he would read from prepared remarks and possibly add further comments. The provided excerpt is too brief to identify the substantive issue, proposal, or question being raised. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition acknowledged and expressed respect for the Speaker’s statement. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(c) concerning remarks made during the previous day’s debate on violence against women. She objected to a statement by the Minister for Women and Child Affairs implying that Opposition women Members, including herself and Hon. Rohini Kaviratne, entered Parliament through family patronage, arguing that both were elected by the people. She said the remarks disrespected their parliamentary membership and the voters of Kandy and Matale. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella rose to a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded 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.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana explained that his delay was due to an issue at the gate and requested additional time to ask supplementary questions. Oral Question: E-Visa Fraud Forensic Audit (Q.2 Second Round/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to a parliamentary question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Read →