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. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody formally posed a question to the House. No substantive details of the question or related policy context are provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy requested two weeks to provide an answer, stating that the question covered a wide range of matters. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana formally raised a question in Parliament. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter are included in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Asked the question listed under his name, without making any further remarks. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Lal Premanath stated that certain institutions had not fulfilled their intended functions until recently. He asked the Deputy Minister, in his capacity as a youth leader and Deputy Minister, what steps had been taken to achieve those objectives going forward. Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Objectives (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath asked a supplementary question noting that the Deputy Minister’s answer clarified the Youth Services Council was established in 1968 and for its original purpose. He challenged later claims crediting former President Ranil Wickremesinghe with creating such institutions, and referenced Batalanda in disputing that narrative. Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Objectives (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna states that he asked the question and objects to others interrupting while it is being addressed. Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order citing Standing Order 92(2)(b), which limits points of order to one minute and bars members from speaking on the question under consideration. He objected to presiding members other than the Speaker allowing only shorter periods such as 10, 20, or 30 seconds, and requested that they be instructed to apply the Standing Order correctly. Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella stated that her first supplementary question had not been answered, suggesting this may be because the relevant matter had not been gazetted. She requested the Deputy Minister to provide an answer to that question. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the consistency of the Speaker’s rulings, arguing that a statement made that day appeared to contradict a ruling from the previous day that persons not gazetted had no connection to the constitutional framework. He suggested that the later statement effectively invalidated the earlier ruling. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned an apparent inconsistency in the Speaker’s rulings, noting that a Deputy Minister was deemed not subject to a no-confidence motion but was now allowed to answer parliamentary questions. He stated that he accepted the position that Deputy Ministers may answer questions, while seeking clarity on how both rulings could stand together. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a procedural objection that a Deputy Minister answered while Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe was present in the House, arguing that this was not permitted under the Standing Orders. He requested adherence to parliamentary procedure in determining who may respond on behalf of a Ministry. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman made a brief critical remark, stating that the matter under discussion reflects the manner in which the relevant parties carry out their actions. No specific proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised in the excerpt. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva states that the person referred to had been present in the Chamber but had since left. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the person being referred to had been present in the Chamber but had just left. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this remark. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a point of order under Standing Order 32(2), which requires the relevant Minister, or an authorized non-Cabinet Minister or Deputy Minister in the Minister’s absence, to be present to answer scheduled oral questions. He argued that the issue was not the constitutional status of Deputy Ministers, but whether a Deputy Minister may answer when the relevant Minister is present, noting that the Minister had subsequently left the Chamber. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided extract. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →