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. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath raised a privilege matter concerning legal action by Richardsons Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. against Dr. Roshani Dissanayake over evidence she gave before COPA on alleged irregularities in Colombo Municipal Council public-private partnership projects. He said the company’s letter of demand, Court of Appeal defamation application, and Colombo District Court damages suit challenge protections under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act for witnesses before parliamentary committees. He requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to protect COPA’s privileges and the independence of parliamentary committee proceedings. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya clarified that the MP she had referred to earlier was Hon. Prasasd Siriwardena, identifying him as the media spokesperson for the Leader of the Opposition. She questioned whether the Leader of the Opposition condones the behaviour in question by continuing to retain him in that role. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that the Prime Minister had referred to an unnamed MP’s speech in the House. He stated that Hector Appuhamy had clarified the matter during his speech the previous day while Karunathilleka was present. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya rejected the Opposition’s no-confidence efforts, stating that the Government could defeat them even with limited support from Western Province MPs. She argued that the public demanded a cultural change in Parliament and urged the Opposition to engage in debate while maintaining ethical conduct. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister challenges allegations of a lack of confidence, implying that recent developments or positions taken by the opposition undermine that claim. The remark appears to respond to an earlier argument in the debate questioning confidence in the government or a related policy matter. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the Bribery Commission has initiated a preliminary inquiry under Section 42 of the Anti-Corruption Act into Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna’s complaint, and that further answers can be given only after an investigation begins or concludes. She said the Government is pursuing anti-corruption action within the legal framework while respecting the Commission’s independence. She also raised concern over alleged threatening and harassing conduct towards MP Lakmali Hemachandra, linking it to the wider issue of violence against women in politics, and requested the Speaker to caution Members or establish procedures to prevent such behaviour. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake referred to the earlier position that Standing Order 27(2) should be used for matters of national importance and noted that, following amendments, his questions had been referred to Ministries. He emphasized that Members remain committed to raising important questions collectively and said those questions should receive answers. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the Government seeks to answer questions raised by party leaders, but many questions submitted under Standing Order 27(2) require complex data and inputs from several ministries, making immediate responses difficult. He noted that most such questions from the previous day had been answered and requested Members to confine Standing Order 27(2) questions to urgent matters of national importance so they can be answered promptly. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 27(2), noting that time was being allocated to answer MPs’ Questions. He observed that only about 15 Questions had been answered so far, implying concern about the pace or extent of responses. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources requested a two-week extension to provide an answer to Hon. Archchuna’s question. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister requested additional time until the next parliamentary week to provide answers to a question raised by Hon. R. Karunanayake under Standing Order 27(2). Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification from the Chair on whether another member’s question would be heard first or whether he should proceed with presenting his own question. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that his side did not come to Parliament with the intention of disrupting proceedings. The remark appears to respond to accusations or concerns about disorder in the Chamber, emphasizing that their presence was not meant to obstruct parliamentary business. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that it would be appropriate for Chamara Sampath Dasanayake to ask who had spoken to the Speaker in an insulting manner. He also addressed the Speaker respectfully, noting his standing as a learned medical professional. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that he was raising a point of order for the first time. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Chamara Sampath Dasanayake’s account was correct regarding an insulting remark that had been raised and rejected at the Parliamentary Business Committee. He said the matter had been criticized in that committee and asked who had made the offensive statement, adding that some Members who now criticize others had themselves previously spoken to the Speaker in a disgraceful manner. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary No substantive remarks are available to summarize, as the speech was expunged on the order of the Chair. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake sought the Speaker’s permission to speak on what he described as a national issue. He stated that he had been attempting for three months to raise the matter through a question under Standing Order 27(2). Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on whether he was being called to speak. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →