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 the Speaker’s manner of questioning, asserting that the Speaker did not have the right to ask in that way. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that, since the Member had not asked the question, the Minister was not required to provide an answer. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is contained in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Read →
- 11 September 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Asked the Chair to clarify the meanings and referents of the terms “lapaya” and “sipayi” used in the Chamber, noting that the term “sipayi” had also been directed at his side. Part of the remark was expunged on the order of the Chair. 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 remarks made against his side and its Members, asking the Speaker to inquire into such statements. He characterized the conduct as “cheap politics” and criticized the opposition’s handling of a No-Confidence Motion, claiming they did not know how to properly bring one. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly indicated that there was an additional matter to raise, but the excerpt ends before any substantive issue, proposal, or question is stated. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to Opposition Members being referred to as “lapai - sipai” during proceedings. He requested that the remark be expunged from the Hansard and that a withdrawal be sought. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requests the Speaker to direct another member to withdraw a remark made in the House. The intervention is procedural and concerns maintaining order or propriety during the debate. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to direct another member to withdraw a remark made in the Chamber. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister, as Leader of the House, urged that government business proceed despite interruptions or Members remaining standing. He emphasized that the Bill under consideration should be passed and that proceedings should continue. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake indicated that parliamentary proceedings should continue regardless of whether members take their seats. His remark was procedural, urging the Chair or House to proceed without delay. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged the Chair to proceed with Government business, stating that the Bill and two Supplementary Estimates needed to be passed. He argued that obstruction of proceedings was not parliamentary procedure and asked that such political disruption not be allowed. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that Parliament needed to pass two Supplementary Estimates. No further details on their contents or related allocations were provided in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary A brief procedural statement noting that a Bill must be passed by Parliament that day. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member objected to a remark made in the Chamber and requested that it be withdrawn. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to what he described as an imbalance in speaking opportunities during the debate, saying many Opposition Members had spoken while only one Government Member had been allowed. He urged the Chair to maintain discipline and proceed with House business, asserting that the Government’s restraint should not be treated as a disadvantage during the No-Confidence Motion proceedings. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka called for the noise in the Chamber to stop before proceedings continued. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Speaker to bring the House to order so that he could proceed with his remarks. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that the opposition had not presented a motion of censure, contrary to the Leader of the House’s characterization. He questioned the authority of the Deputy Minister of Defence, noting that the office has staff and facilities but arguing that, if powers have not been formally delegated or gazetted, the Army Commander and others should not act on his instructions. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →