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- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera expressed dissatisfaction that a question submitted to the Prime Minister about ten days earlier had received an inadequate response despite the matter’s seriousness. He argued that both the Prime Minister and the relevant subject Ministers should be accountable for providing a proper answer. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that a response requires input from the Ministry of Justice and National Integration. She informed Parliament that the Ministry has requested additional time to provide a detailed reply. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that details from the Ministry of Power are required to answer the question. She requested two weeks to provide the response. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary A petition from I. C. Perera of Pamunugama, Diganthuduwa, Alubomulla was tabled in Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Tabling of Committee Report and Petitions (Second Round) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary A petition from B. M. D. Senarathna of Mawalass Gardens, Meegoda, was tabled for the attention of Parliament. Tabling of Committee Report and Petitions (Second Round) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana tabled four petitions on behalf of citizens from Thalawathugoda, Dehiwala, Leemagahakotuwa, and Battaramulla. The petitions were formally presented to Parliament for further procedural consideration. Tabling of Committee Report and Petitions (Second Round) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary A petition from W. M. Podiralabami of G 265, Ihala, Newismier, Uladugoda, Kegalle, was tabled for the consideration of Parliament. Tabling of Committee Report and Petitions (Second Round) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha presented the Committee’s Report on the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Committee Report and Petitions (Second Round) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa argued that the absence of an express Standing Order on no-confidence motions against Deputy Ministers does not preclude such motions or censure motions. Citing Articles 46(1) and 45(3) of the Constitution and Westminster procedural authorities, he said a Deputy Minister exercises executive authority and can therefore be subject to parliamentary no-confidence or censure. He requested that the Attorney-General’s advice and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report on the matter be tabled. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman challenged the Government to permit the matter under discussion to be brought before Parliament, arguing that refusal would indicate unwillingness or fear. His remarks were a brief demand for the issue to be allowed for consideration or debate. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that once the Speaker has delivered a ruling, Standing Orders do not permit further debate on it, though the Government accepted the Speaker’s discretion to allow discussion given the importance of the matter. He said the Government was ready to debate the motion if it complied with the Constitution and Standing Orders, but procedural requirements for presenting parliamentary business must be followed. He urged Members not to create a precedent of continuing to argue after a Speaker’s ruling. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned the Speaker’s ruling, arguing that it rejected a motion without providing sufficient reasons or setting out the legal and procedural basis. He said previous rulings on serious matters had cited the Attorney-General’s and Parliament Secretariat’s views, and noted that the Attorney-General was understood to have found no legal impediment to proceeding. He urged that references to Commonwealth parliamentary practice and other authorities should be explained in detail rather than used to justify a summary rejection. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Orders 92(a) and 77, contesting the Leader of the House’s statement about the scope of the Speaker’s discretion. He argued that Standing Orders 78, 79 and 80 prescribe specific procedures for action against Members, and that non-compliance with a Speaker’s order should be addressed through a Motion approved by the House rather than treated as a matter solely within the Speaker’s will. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised a point of order objecting to the rejection in limine of a No-confidence Motion, arguing it was unprecedented and undermined democratic rights. He cited past precedents, including a 1978 motion against a Leader of the Opposition and examples from India, and argued that the Deputy Minister of Defence is accountable to Parliament because the President holds the defence portfolio. He requested the Speaker to reconsider the decision and linked the issue to demands for proper investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa challenged the Speaker’s ruling on the admissibility of a no-confidence motion against a Deputy Minister, arguing that parliamentary practice and constitutional provisions allow such motions against executive office-holders. Citing Erskine May, Kaul and Shakdher, former Secretary-General Priyani Wijesekera, and Articles 45(3) and 46(1) of the Constitution, he contended that silence in the Standing Orders does not bar no-confidence or censure motions. He requested that the Attorney-General’s advice and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report relied on in the ruling be tabled. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested clarification on the status of a No-confidence Motion handed over by Opposition MPs on 12 August and acknowledged by the Speaker on 19 August. He said the Speaker had sought reports from the Parliamentary Secretariat and the Attorney-General on its admissibility and possible impact on court proceedings, and asked that both reports be tabled for the information of the MPs who submitted the Motion. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order objecting to the Speaker’s announcement on a No-confidence Motion signed by about 30 Opposition Members, arguing that it was made without prior notice and under common announcements. He further contended that a properly filed No-confidence Motion should not be rejected on political grounds, citing parliamentary tradition and the need to preserve accountability. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi presented a petition on behalf of I. C. Perera of Pamunugama, Diganthuduwa, Alubomulla. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of B. M. D. Senarathna of Mawalass Gardens, Meegoda. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana presented four public petitions to Parliament on behalf of citizens from Thalawathugoda, Dehiwala, Leemagahakotuwa, and Pelawatte, Battaramulla. No substantive details of the petitions were stated. Presentation of Petitions Read →