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- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri spoke on the Bill and two Supplementary Estimates, emphasizing the need to adhere to established parliamentary procedure and customs. Referring to the National Audit Bill, he alleged that public funds paid as allowances to certain office-holders are redirected through bank accounts to party funds, despite claims that salaries and allowances are not personally taken. He requested that the Auditor-General examine such fund flows and called for legal provisions to prevent the concealment or diversion of public monies to political party coffers. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath supported the Supplementary Estimate connected to the National Audit (Amendment) Bill, stating that Rs. 13,285.6 million should be shifted from foreign to domestic financing to settle dues and resume the Kandy North–Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project. He said the halted project had left roads damaged and communities without drinking water, and that Rs. 3 billion in 2025 would help provide water to around 100,000 people in several affected areas. He also criticized the Opposition’s conduct in Parliament and defended the Government’s economic and welfare record, citing salary increases, welfare payments, reduced fuel and electricity prices, resumed projects, and planned poverty-eradication initiatives. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy stated that allegations involving harassment of women should be addressed through a proper and fair procedure, rather than prolonged public accusations. He argued that such matters should be concluded within Parliament and criticized the Speaker for limiting the Opposition’s ability to ask questions, urging that issues be discussed and resolved procedurally. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy briefly requests the Deputy Speaker’s permission to respond, noting that another member had addressed him. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter is raised in this intervention. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a) to clarify remarks made by another Member, referring to Standing Order 83(1) on restrictions against raising the personal conduct of specified officeholders except by substantive motion. She said inappropriate remarks had been removed from Hansard after interventions by herself and the Prime Minister, and noted that Hon. Rohini Wijerathna had thanked the House for that action. She also stated that newly elected Members without political dynastic backgrounds should be able to challenge more experienced MPs. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy called for a clear investigation into the release of two ice containers under the current Government, asking who authorized their release and whether other containers were also involved. He said the Opposition’s no-confidence motion was linked to demands for transparency on the Easter Sunday attack investigations, including disclosure of the Attorney-General’s report and the Cabinet Secretary’s report, and questioned unresolved matters such as alleged funding by Ibrahim. He accused the Government and the Speaker of denying MPs access to information and undermining parliamentary privileges, and urged a transparent programme to identify and punish those responsible for the Easter attacks. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raised concerns about the National Audit (Amendment) Bill, arguing that the proposed Oversight Review Committee could undermine the independence and authority of the Auditor General’s Department and create uncertainty for public officers facing surcharges. He urged the Government to strengthen the audit framework without intimidating officials or weakening the State sector, and called for clear legal and administrative safeguards. He also criticized Government members’ conduct in Parliament, questioned the Prime Minister’s response to issues involving women MPs, and demanded answers on responsibility for the release of 323 containers. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that a motion had been copied and submitted, implying a procedural or authorship concern regarding the motion before Parliament. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake explained that although he had been allocated speaking time the previous day, he was unable to use it because he had to attend a meeting at an embassy. He noted this in response to the Minister having referred to him by name. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe criticised Opposition Members for leaving the Chamber during a debate they had requested, arguing that this undermined parliamentary proceedings. He called for debates to be conducted according to parliamentary traditions and urged Members to stop insulting new and women MPs, wasting parliamentary time, and misusing public resources. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe said the Opposition had wasted parliamentary time during the morning despite time being allocated to them. He referred to two reports mentioned by Gayantha Karunathilaka and alleged that the SLPP and SJB were acting together, while questioning why Ravi Karunanayake was not given time the previous day, possibly due to a scheduled question under Standing Order 27(2). National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the Government had accommodated the Opposition by extending an adjournment debate from 30 minutes to two hours, while limiting time on a Bill concerning the removal of privileges for former Presidents. He argued that the Opposition used the time to speak and leave rather than pursue solutions, contrasting this with how his side had handled adjournment motions when in Opposition. He urged Members to use adjournment debates responsibly and improve the quality of parliamentary proceedings. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected that the Government was avoiding a direct response to the Opposition’s request for two reports, instead giving unrelated remarks. He clarified that Opposition MPs were not absent from Parliament but attending a Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka caucus meeting within the parliamentary complex. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson responded to being named in the chamber, stating that he and his colleagues remained present while both Ministers spoke and answered questions, and left only afterward. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson rose on a point of personal reference, stating that his name had been mentioned in the debate. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe objected to what he described as misuse of parliamentary time during adjournments. He argued that if the Opposition wished to make statements and leave without engaging, a separate day should be allocated for that purpose, emphasizing that such conduct was not consistent with parliamentary procedure. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized Opposition MPs for moving and speaking on an adjournment motion before leaving the Chamber, leaving only one Opposition Member present by the end. He argued that this conduct wasted Parliamentary time, citing members who spoke on issues such as Polonnaruwa farmers and then departed. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly remarked that another Member had left the Chamber after making a speech. The intervention appears to have been a procedural or rhetorical comment during the debate rather than a substantive policy statement. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson disputed the Minister’s claim that no Opposition MPs were present during the adjournment debate. He stated that Opposition Members were present while both Ministers were speaking. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →