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- 7 May 2026 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary Hon. M.A.M. Thahir sought leave to introduce the Mass Foundation (Incorporation) Bill. The Bill aims to incorporate the Mass Foundation. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided text. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament at the conclusion of the day’s business until 11.35 a.m. on Friday, 08 May 2026. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to suspend Standing Order 88 and set Parliament’s sitting hours for Friday, 08 May 2026, from 11.35 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with adjournment by the Speaker at 5.30 p.m. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to raising the matter outside established parliamentary procedures, stating that urgent issues could be taken up under Standing Order 27(2) or through supplementary questions. He argued that the matter was not a question suitable for that stage and emphasized that Parliament is responsible to all citizens, rejecting any separate procedural category for “estate people.” Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, requested permission to make a brief statement. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested that he be allowed to speak and not be interrupted. The intervention occurred amid interruptions and did not raise a substantive policy issue or proposal. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly requested permission to first set out his position before proceeding. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Raised a previously mentioned matter with the Speaker, noting that it remained unresolved and requesting special attention to it. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided speech excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that Parliament be exempted from Standing Order 27 in relation to Items 3, 4 and 5 of the Main Business on the day’s Order Paper. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to a Member wearing a cap during proceedings, prompting interruptions in the Chamber. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara responded briefly during an interruption, rejecting a remark directed at him and accusing the other party of misconduct. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or formal proposal was raised. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake made a brief interjection asking whether someone “did the hedgehog dance.” No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, proposal, or demand was raised in the recorded statement. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that he had not referred to the individual in question. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake responded to interruptions by criticizing the Leader of the Opposition and Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, referring sarcastically to May Day events and “dance lessons” in Parliament. The remarks were a brief political jibe rather than a substantive policy intervention. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised procedural concerns about being named in remarks made under Parliamentary privilege, arguing that Members should not use privilege to make allegations against colleagues who are not present to respond. He said the relevant statement had later been rejected by the Member who supposedly made the allegation and requested that the Chair review the matter and take appropriate action regarding the record and the use of privilege. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Read →