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 Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha argued that, under Westminster parliamentary practice followed in Sri Lanka, the UK and India, No-Confidence Motions against Deputy Ministers are procedurally valid. He questioned the Government’s handling of allegations against the Deputy Minister of Defence relating to the Easter attacks, noting his former role as Eastern Commander, and called for him to address Parliament on national security. He also urged the Government to uphold parliamentary propriety by replacing the current Defence Minister if necessary. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that questions on defence should be answered with clear parliamentary accountability when the President, as Minister of Defence, is absent. He said reliance on Article 46(2) regarding delegation of powers does not resolve the issue of responsibility in Parliament, and questioned the legal basis on which a Deputy Minister answers on the President’s behalf. He requested the Attorney-General’s report and the Secretariat’s report, and warned that preventing a No-Confidence Motion while allowing only a censure motion would set a problematic precedent for ministerial accountability. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to Chapter VIII of the Constitution and Article 46(1) to argue that Deputy Ministers, appointed by the President on the Prime Minister’s advice to assist Cabinet Ministers, form part of the Executive. He stated that this constitutional position remains unchanged. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman objected to the Speaker’s rejection of a No-Confidence Motion against the Deputy Minister of Defence, arguing that the Standing Orders do not prohibit such a motion and that the Deputy Minister exercises executive functions, including answering on behalf of the President and acting in defence-related capacities. He said the motion was politically relevant in light of issues being raised about the Deputy Minister’s role concerning the Easter bombings, and contended that blocking it was a political decision despite the Government’s parliamentary majority. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the Speaker’s ruling of the previous day, arguing that it lacked reasoning and that the Speaker must act independently and transparently. He requested that the Attorney-General’s report and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report be tabled, stating that Parliament must know the basis for the ruling to maintain confidence in the Speaker’s impartiality. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested permission to conclude his remarks. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was made in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested permission to conclude his remarks. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in this statement. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly requested permission to finish the point he was making, without adding substantive policy or procedural content in the quoted portion. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa asked the Speaker to reconsider the decision delivered the previous day in light of Articles 46(1) and 47(3) of the Constitution. He argued that Deputy Ministers form part of the Executive, sometimes answer in Parliament on behalf of Cabinet Ministers, and therefore their appointment and removal powers require attention under those constitutional provisions. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose to raise a point of Order. No substantive issue or argument was presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka questioned the Speaker’s decision to reject a submitted No-Confidence Motion, noting that such motions had previously been accepted under other Speakers and governments. He requested that the Attorney-General’s report and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report cited in the Speaker’s decision be tabled, arguing this was necessary to inform Members and uphold the dignity of the Speaker’s Office and Parliament. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. W.G. Sunil Jayaratne of “Devmini,” Ilukkatiya, was presented by Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya JJB AI summary Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya informed Parliament that he was accepting a petition from Mr. C.H.K. Mageenath of “Sekkue Gedara,” Holombuwa, Thunthota. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Ajith Siriwardhana of No. 844/1, Isipathana Area, Polonnaruwa. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Kurunegala: Ms. J.M. Pamoda Devmini Jayasundara of Kudagalgamuwa and Mr. R.M.S.G. Wijekon Bandaranayake of Maraluwawatta, Samagi Mawatha. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Gunasekara informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. D.R.D. Gunawardhana of Dalugama, Kelaniya. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 11 September 2025 Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented the Ministerial Consultative Committee report relating to the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation’s 2018 Annual Report. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening and Speaker's Certificate 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 Moved that the relevant reports be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the reports be printed. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →