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. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake states that his side did not create a disturbance in the Chamber and requests that they also be given the opportunity to raise points of order. 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 objected that the Chair was granting the microphone to members on one side when they called “PH” but not to his side. He stated that he had requested to raise a point of order and was not given the opportunity. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake began to refer to a question he had asked, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive content beyond the opening phrase. No policy issue, proposal, demand, or legislative context can be identified from the available text. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly sought the Speaker’s attention and requested a moment to speak. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was raised in the excerpt. 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 Members had not attempted to disrupt proceedings and had been ready since morning to raise or respond to the question at issue. He framed the intervention as a clarification on the conduct of Members during the sitting. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included 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, as Leader of the House, asserted the Government’s responsibility to carry out its mandate and conduct parliamentary business without disruption. He urged the Speaker to be cautious in presiding over the House and not to allow opportunities for groups seeking to obstruct proceedings, arguing that the Speaker lacks any moral authority to knowingly permit such disruption. 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 criticized opposition members for creating disorder in Parliament by raising slogans and moving around the chamber. He questioned their absence after what he described as disruptive conduct. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised a procedural query asking whether Members should follow the direction of the Speaker or the Leader of the House. He requested clarification on which instruction should prevail in the proceedings. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake criticized repeated opportunities being given to another party or group in the chamber, urging the Speaker not to be misled by their arguments. He contended that such conduct was not consistent with parliamentary discipline. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that he had not been informed that additional speaking time was being requested. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that he did not hear the preceding remark or statement. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that he had not been informed by any Minister that additional time had been sought. The remark appears to address a procedural issue regarding communication or scheduling in the House. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that he could not hear what was being said, indicating an audibility issue during the proceedings. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a procedural objection, stating that his microphone had been switched off while he was attempting to ask a question. He requested that the Hansard be checked to confirm that he had said he was asking the question, and asked that an answer be allowed before proceeding to the second round. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman briefly challenges a claim by another member disclaiming responsibility. The excerpt is too limited to identify the specific issue, proposal, or policy context being discussed. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested the Speaker’s permission to address Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded speech. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raised a point of order disputing a Government Member’s claim that he had insulted the Speaker. He stated that the allegation made against him by name was false. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →