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. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara addressed a Minister directly, asking the Minister to remain in place. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter 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 Dr. Harsha de Silva noted that the Minister had left the Chamber. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Mrs. Chamindranee Kiriella stated that her first supplementary question had not been answered and sought specific details on what measures had been taken. She asked whether any relief had been provided or whether other measures were being implemented. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella rose to ask a supplementary question, but the provided excerpt contains only the opening words and does not include the substance of the question or any policy issue raised. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara insists that the matter under discussion is for the Hon. Speaker to determine, not for others in the Chamber to decide. He emphasizes the Speaker’s authority to make the ruling. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika invoked Standing Order 92(2)(b) to argue that Members were misusing points of order to introduce irrelevant matters during parliamentary business. He requested the Speaker to stop such interruptions and ensure proper procedure is followed. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika briefly rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech text. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella began to pose her first supplementary question, but no substantive question or argument is included in the provided excerpt. 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 objected to an answer being provided by a Deputy Minister, citing the Speaker’s statement that a Deputy Minister had no authority in the matter. He requested that the Minister, who was present in the House, be asked to respond instead. 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 stated that he accepted the Speaker’s Ruling given the previous day and, on that basis, was raising a related matter with the Speaker. 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 requested a minute of speaking time from the Chair. 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 requested that the Minister, who was present in the House, be asked to provide an answer. 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 referred to a ruling made the previous day that a Deputy Minister has no powers. He appeared to be raising or challenging the implications of that ruling, but the provided excerpt does not include the rest of his argument or any specific request. 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 questioned whether, in light of the Speaker’s ruling the previous day, Parliament could accept an answer from a Deputy Minister. He requested that the relevant Minister be asked to provide the answer instead. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute of speaking time from the Chair. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa asked the Deputy Minister to clarify reports that the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation was to be closed. Referring to a prior denial at the Advisory Committee, he requested a categorical public confirmation on whether the Corporation would be closed. Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy briefly stated that he was handing over his second supplementary question to the Hon. Leader of the Opposition. Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. Jananadini Pradeesh of Palaiuttu, Trincomalee, was presented to Parliament by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment. Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions (Multiple Ministers) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Rathna Gamage, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, informed Parliament that he accepted four petitions from residents of Galle, Gonapinuwala, Meegahajandura, and Dodanduwa. The petitions were submitted by Mr. K.N. Silwa, Mrs. Dinuka Kalupahana, Mrs. M.K.G. Nandawaththa, and Ven. Dewramvehera Medhalankara Thera. Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions (Multiple Ministers) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna stated that he was accepting a petition from Mrs. B.W. Gnanawathi of Ambadandegama, Bandarawela. Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions (Multiple Ministers) Read →