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 - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to remarks made by another member, stating that they were insulting and had demeaned the addressee in the Chamber. The intervention appears to be a procedural or disciplinary objection concerning conduct during the debate. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to ensure that a Member asks a question only once and not repeatedly. He urged the Chair to proceed with the business of Parliament without allowing repeated questioning. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Leader of the House informed Parliament that the Ministry of Justice had requested additional time to respond to the question. He also began to refer to alleged insulting conduct in the House, though the provided excerpt does not include the full point or requested action. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to remarks made by the Leader of the House, describing them as insulting. He demanded that the remarks be withdrawn before he would proceed with his question. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Deputy Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara insisted that he was proceeding to ask a listed parliamentary question. He appealed to the Speaker to recognize the question as properly before the House. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Leader of the House briefly states that he cannot hear, indicating an audibility issue during proceedings. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Chair cannot compel a Member to ask a question during proceedings. He advised that if a Member does not proceed after a single prompt, the Speaker should move on to the next item. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara requested the Speaker to restore order in the House, stating that Members could not hear proceedings or the answers to supplementary questions. He argued that asking questions was ineffective if the responses could not be heard. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to remarks made by the Leader of the House, specifically questioning the use of the word “servant” and whether such language was permissible in Parliament. He sought the Chair’s intervention on the propriety of the Leader of the House’s conduct and wording. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member repeatedly demanded that an apology be made. The speech contained no further context, policy issue, or legislative reference. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka asked whether a matter previously raised had been withdrawn. The intervention was a brief procedural query without further substantive argument or policy detail. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary The Hon. Rohana Bandara questioned the meaning of the phrase “lapayi - sipayi” used in the debate and asked whether it amounted to an insult directed at the President or Members of Parliament. He sought clarification on the expression and its intended target. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Chair to conclude the ongoing matter and proceed to the next item of business. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member noted that the relevant Minister was not present in the Chamber. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the manner in which proceedings were being conducted, questioning the ability of the House to function under the prevailing conditions. His intervention was a procedural protest rather than a substantive contribution to a policy or legislative debate. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha posed a supplementary question asking for clarification of who was being referred to as “boss” and who as “sipayi” in the context of the discussion. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to what he described as disruptive conduct during proceedings and asked that Members who raise questions allow precise answers to be given. He emphasized that the House had Government Bills and Supplementary Estimates to consider, and stated that answers would be provided only to questions that are actually asked. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha requested that the “lapayi - sipayi” remark be withdrawn, stating that it was a significant issue. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha objected to remarks he characterized as insulting, including to the President, and questioned how he could proceed while such language was used. He requested that the remarks be withdrawn before continuing, emphasizing that the matter was significant. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →