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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake sought the Speaker’s permission to briefly address the House. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the day’s commotion resulted from the Opposition’s request to table two reports connected to their no-confidence motion. He demanded that the reports be presented without diversion. 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 no such procedure exists, addressing the Speaker. The remark appears to be a procedural objection or clarification, but no further details or substantive proposal were provided in the excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected that the actions being taken amounted to overturning established parliamentary procedure. The intervention raised a procedural concern rather than addressing a substantive policy matter. 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 would attend when required and provide answers. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to a procedural practice in Parliament, arguing that if members asking Oral Questions are not required to remain present, Ministers could likewise defer their answers to another day. He raised this as a point about consistency and accountability in the handling of Oral Questions. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe responded to a claim by the Chief Opposition Organizer that government members “speak and go,” saying the Opposition could be given two full days to speak if the government were allowed to reply the following day. He argued that such conduct was not the government’s practice and questioned whether the Opposition had remained in the chamber to challenge the government’s points on farmers. 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 Government’s handling of an Opposition adjournment debate, questioning why the relevant Minister was not present or expected to respond. He argued that failing to provide a ministerial answer undermines Parliament and wastes parliamentary time, staff resources, public funds, and allocated voting time. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, speaking during debate on the National Audit (Amendment) Bill and Supplementary Estimates, criticized the Opposition for allegedly staging disruptions to generate media and social media coverage rather than engaging with the business before Parliament. He said the Government could defeat any no-confidence motion and accused the Opposition of pressuring the Speaker and seeking procedural pretexts. He also argued that Opposition members had failed to participate substantively in the previous day’s adjournment debate on agriculture despite requesting time for it. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Amila Prasad stated that his conduct was a reaction to another member’s action and that he would not have responded otherwise. He said he privately apologized to the member if his reaction caused discomfort and maintained that he did not escalate the matter. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly stated that a referenced item need not be shown, asserting that it appeared false. He suggested that the person concerned may not recognize his mistake. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe drew attention to a social media post or other published post, asking the House to examine its contents. No further substantive argument, proposal, or policy position is provided in the excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake condemned an insulting remark directed at Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra, arguing that failing to correct such conduct after it is identified is unacceptable. He recalled having warned during the Women’s Affairs Vote that the 22 women MPs should be protected, and said the person responsible had still not accepted fault even after the Prime Minister pointed it out, while also alleging that a related social media post was false. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad denied the Prime Minister’s allegation that he had threatened a woman Member, stating that his remarks were not insulting or threatening and were made in response to his microphone being taken while he was speaking. He said his comments were a protest against obstruction of his speech and asked that the matter not be turned into a political issue. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad raised a point of order, stating that his name had been mentioned in the proceedings. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Moved the Second Reading of the Bill on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration. She also presented two supplementary provision items under Head 123, Programme 02 and Head 171, Programme 02, after which the question was proposed. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter would be discussed with the Speaker and that clarification would be sought. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asks for clarification on which Standing Orders are relevant to the matter under discussion. The intervention appears to seek procedural guidance before proceeding. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned the procedural basis for raising the Privilege Question, asking whether a personal parliamentary privilege had in fact been breached. He sought clarification from the Chair on the grounds under which such a privilege issue could properly be raised. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question 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 excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →