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 Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti informed Parliament that he accepted three public petitions. The petitions were submitted by residents from Palatuwa and Gandara in the Matara area, and no further details on their subject matter were provided. Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions (Multiple Ministers) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem presented, on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee’s report on the 2026 Budget Estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The report included the Finance Minister’s observations under Section 31(1)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Budget Estimate of CIABOC Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2449/60 of 15 August 2025, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. He moved that the regulations be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Government Regulations Read →
- 12 September 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parts of the Auditor-General’s Report for the 2024 financial year were tabled in Parliament under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. The House agreed to the motion, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Government Regulations Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna said the Government cannot give a fixed date for Provincial Council elections because, under the current system, they cannot be held. He stated that the Government does not intend to keep Provincial Councils without elected representatives and is working to create the necessary legal framework. Once that legal space is in place, he said the elections will be held without postponement. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly sought a clarification from the Chair. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question beyond the request for clarification was recorded. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha thanked the Minister for providing a detailed answer within the limits of what could be disclosed. He sought permission to request a clarification concerning the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Requested a brief clarification from the Presiding Member without raising a substantive policy issue or proposal. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development moved the adjournment of Parliament. The presiding member put the question to the House. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to Clause 15 to insert a definition of “gross negligence” into the Bill, specifying conduct done with awareness of an unjust risk and disregard of reasonable care to avert it. The amendment was agreed to, the remaining clauses and title were approved, and the Bill was reported with amendments. He then moved the Third Reading and sought leave to correct linguistic, printing, grammatical, numbering, and consequential errors, after which the Bill was passed. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to Clause 8 of the Bill, requiring members of the Surcharge Review Committee to disclose material conflicts of interest before assuming duties and to recuse themselves from related discussions or decisions. The amendment was agreed to, Clause 8 was passed as amended, and Clauses 9 to 14 were also ordered to stand part of the Bill. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved amendments to the Bill on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Unity, including revised wording on page 3 and a new requirement for the Surcharge Review Committee to publish semi-annual reports on the National Audit Office website. The proposed reporting provisions cover Auditor-General recommendations, surcharge determinations and variations, recoveries within time limits, interest details, and recovery actions initiated. The amendments were agreed to, and Clause 6 as amended and Clause 7 were ordered to stand part of the Bill. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti stated that the Government under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had restored and ensured Parliament’s financial control over the past year, which he said the public would value. The remarks preceded the Bill being read a Second time and referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament, where Clauses 1 to 5 were agreed to. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly intervened to clarify the record, stating that a female individual had already been named by another member. The remark was procedural in nature and aimed at correcting a prior statement rather than advancing a substantive argument. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Clarifies that Mrs. Hema Premadasa is not occupying an official residence, having vacated it earlier with the President’s acknowledgement. It is also stated that Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe resides in a private residence. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Rishad Bathiudeen denied responsibility for the matter being referenced, stating that it was not carried out by him or his side. No further details, proposals, or demands were provided in the excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Noted that the individual in question served as a Permanent Secretary for life. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake supported strengthening the National Audit framework, noting its long legislative history and arguing that Sri Lanka should undertake such reforms on its own rather than due to IMF pressure. He said the amendments should enhance the Auditor-General’s powers while ensuring fairness, judicial recourse, and a balanced approach to surcharge penalties so that public officials are not deterred from performing their duties. He also called for better remuneration for key public-sector oversight institutions, including the Auditor-General’s Department, CIABOC and the Treasury, and urged the Central Bank to explain how foreign reserves will rise from US$6.1 billion to the targeted US$7.2 billion before the IMF programme ends. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees vacated the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara assumed it. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra raised a point of order citing Standing Order 91(c), objecting to alleged improper imputations made against the Prime Minister and asking for clarification. She argued that Members should not use parliamentary proceedings to raise personal matters, salaries, perks, or private affairs, and referred to Standing Order 83(1) and a previous objection to what she described as baseless personal allegations against the President and Prime Minister. She urged that the dignity of the House, grounded in the people’s sovereignty, be protected. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →