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- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan requested a brief opportunity to respond. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was raised in the excerpt. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman rose on a brief point of personal reference, stating that his name had been mentioned in the debate. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the statement. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the recorded statement. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security requested one or two additional minutes from the Deputy Chairperson to continue his remarks. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs AI summary Moved approval of the President’s Proclamation under the Public Security Ordinance and a related Resolution under the Essential Public Services Act, citing the emergency response to Cyclone “Ditcha.” He said the measures enabled coordination of essential services, appointment of a Commissioner General of Essential Services, and implementation of a Rs. 500 billion recovery programme, detailing payments for resettlement, equipment, subsistence, rent, housing reconstruction, agriculture, fisheries and livestock losses. He stated that relocation decisions are being guided by NBRO safety certification and that the emergency powers have been used only for disaster relief and essential services, requesting a one-month extension to complete remaining relief and reconstruction work. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 Read →
- 7 May 2026 Immigrants and Emigrants Act: Regulations AI summary The House agreed to the question on regulations under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act. No substantive debate or additional arguments were recorded. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 Motor Traffic Act: Regulations AI summary The House agreed to the question on regulations under the Motor Traffic Act. No substantive debate or specific amendments were recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan raised a point of order alleging repeated assaults on estate workers in several areas, including incidents on 5 May at Mocha Estate in Maskeliya and Delmar Estate in Nuwara Eliya involving Sivakumar and Sritharan. He said the matter was being brought to the Government for action rather than politicization, and requested an urgent response, the convening of all 22 Regional Plantation Company heads with the IGP, and immediate measures to ensure the safety of the affected people. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman raised a point of order after being referred to by a Minister regarding assaults in the upcountry, noting that earlier assurances had been given by the responsible Minister and a Deputy Minister that such incidents would be prevented. He stated that two more people had been assaulted in the previous two days and pressed the Chair for the promised response after the 30-minute period given to report on action taken had expired. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 91(4), stating that time allocation is the Speaker’s responsibility. He questioned why Hon. Jeevan Thondaman was not granted even one minute to speak on an issue concerning the upcountry people while Government members continued to speak, framing it as a matter of fairness. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order highlighting alleged violence by estate security personnel against residents in plantation areas. He said that after previously raising concerns about incidents in Ratnapura District estates, similar cases were now reported at Mocha Estate in Maskeliya and Delmar Estate in Nuwara Eliya. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake informed the House that the Minister of Public Security was present and could respond to Members, including Mano Ganesan or Thondaman, on the earlier issue if they were available. The intervention was procedural, directing relevant Members to raise the matter while the responsible Minister was in the Chamber. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved approval of regulations issued under the National Transport Commission Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2471/68 of 17 January 2026, noting Cabinet approval and prior presentation to Parliament on 07 April 2026. He also moved approval of related regulations under the Motor Traffic Act and the Tourism and Travel Act, after which the question was proposed. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa rejected Minister Bimal Rathnayake’s claim that he had complained to the Bribery Commission against a wage increase for estate workers. He stated that the allegation was false and demanded that it be withdrawn. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, requested permission to speak during the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition briefly responded that Minister Bimal Rathnayake had mentioned his name. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural objection under the Standing Orders, stating that one Member should not improperly criticize another Member’s presentation. He appears to seek enforcement of parliamentary rules governing debate conduct. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake began to address Parliament, but the provided excerpt contains only the opening words and does not include any substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna seconded the motion for the Bill to be read a First time. The House agreed, and the Bill was ordered to be printed and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for report. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →