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. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe asks for the point of order to be stated, indicating a procedural intervention during the debate rather than advancing a substantive policy argument. No specific legislative issue, proposal, or demand is raised in the quoted speech. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson requested the Speaker’s permission to respond, stating that otherwise the House could be misled or diverted from the issue under discussion. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson briefly requested time to respond, stating that they had listened to others and asking that his side also be given an opportunity to speak. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly noted that another member had also spoken and then left the chamber. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this remark. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson briefly interjected to request a few seconds from Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe in order to clarify a point. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson briefly referred to the adjournment motion brought by Rohana Bandara on the previous day. The extract provided does not contain further substantive remarks, proposals, or arguments. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson rose on a point of order during the sitting. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the excerpt provided. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that he had proposed to the Speaker that a small stage be set up on the Parliament grounds in the morning for a television show. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requests that microphones be set up for participants on the Parliament Ground. 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 matter raised by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under Standing Order 27(2) had already been the subject of the previous evening’s adjournment debate, and said he would refer to the Hansard after responding the following day. He criticized Opposition members for using parliamentary opportunities for publicity, leaving before replies are given, and making personal insults against government members. He pledged support to the Speaker in maintaining the dignity and orderly conduct of the House. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake instructed the Minister not to hand documents directly to other Members and to submit them instead to the Secretary-General. He noted that the documents would then be copied through the proper parliamentary procedure. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary A point of order or intervention appears to refer back to an ongoing debate, but the provided extract is incomplete and contains no substantive policy position, proposal, question, or demand to summarize. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized the Opposition for allegedly disrupting proceedings after the Speaker’s ruling and using the incident for publicity. He said the Opposition had requested additional time for a debate at the Business Committee but was absent during it, including the Opposition Leader, whom he argued should have remained to represent the public and respond to the Government. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake criticized the Opposition Leader for allegedly disrupting proceedings and urged him to distinguish between a Censure Motion and a No-confidence Motion. He suggested the Opposition Leader should seek instruction on parliamentary procedure. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the issue was not about reports, and argued that the Opposition Leader did not understand the procedure for bringing a no-confidence motion. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary Two reports were tabled in Parliament. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to diverting from the matter at hand and stated that the focus should remain on obtaining the two requested reports. He implied that additional explanations or unrelated narratives were unnecessary in that context. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake argued that Ministers responsible for questions must be present to provide answers in Parliament. He said Members who cannot remain until an answer is given should not bring adjournment motions, and requested a ruling on whether Ministers are required for adjournment matters or Oral Questions. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that all speakers from his side had already addressed the matter on the previous day. No further substantive argument or proposal was made in this intervention. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the procedural issue concerned the Opposition’s allotted time for an adjournment debate, noting that the rule provides 30 minutes. He said the Opposition had requested two hours the previous day but was absent when the debate took place later. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →