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. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary A Petition from W. M. Podiralabami of Ihala Newismier, Uladu Goda, Kegalle was presented to Parliament. Presentation of Petitions 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, the Member presented the Committee’s report on the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Report: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of Immigration and Emigration. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the House agreed. Tabling of Reports and Papers (Annual Reports and Performance Reports) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Prisoners’ Welfare Fund of the Department of Prisons. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers (Annual Reports and Performance Reports) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Sports Fund. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers (Annual Reports and Performance Reports) 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 On behalf of several Ministers, Bimal Rathnayake presented a series of annual and performance reports from public institutions, including ITN, the Department of Posts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Agrarian Development, science and technology bodies, and the Ceylon Electricity Board. He moved that each report be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the House agreed to the motions. Tabling of Reports and Papers (Annual Reports and Performance Reports) Read →
- 10 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2023 Annual Reports of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology of the University of Kelaniya and the University Grants Commission, and moved that they be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. She also presented the 2024 Performance Reports of the Department of Registration of Persons and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, moving their referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committees on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, respectively; all motions were agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers (Annual Reports and Performance Reports) Read →
- 10 September 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker announced nominations by the Committee of Selection to several Ministerial Consultative Committees, the Backbencher Committee, and the Committee on Public Petitions. He ruled that the no-confidence motion submitted against the Deputy Minister of Defence was not in order, stating that under the Constitution and parliamentary precedent such motions apply to the Government, the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, or recognized office-holders, but not Deputy Ministers. He indicated that Members may study comparative Commonwealth procedures and pursue any further steps through existing parliamentary rules, and proceeded to table the 2026 budget estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption under the Anti-Corruption Act. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development stated that the points raised would be taken into consideration. The sitting was then adjourned by the Presiding Member, with Parliament scheduled to meet again at 9.30 a.m. on 10 September 2025. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC sought permission to briefly raise a matter in Parliament. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the salutation to the Presiding Member. There are no arguments, proposals, questions, or references to legislation, events, or policies to summarize. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim stated that neither the relevant party nor officials from the concerned financial institution had been brought before the forum. He implied that their presence was necessary for the matter under discussion to be properly addressed. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development questioned whether the matter had reached an agreement before being brought to the Committee on Public Finance. He indicated uncertainty about the final outcome. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Aravinda Senarath take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Aravinda Senarath assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved that Parliament be adjourned. The motion was put to the House for consideration. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary A division was requested following the relevant proceedings. After the Division Bell was rung, the House proceeded in accordance with parliamentary voting procedure. Division Vote on UAE Agreement Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the sitting time be extended until the conclusion of the day’s debate. Division Vote on UAE Agreement Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim states that if responsibility for a fault lies with the person or party being addressed, it should be acknowledged. His intervention is brief and framed as a call for accountability. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman stated that the claim being made was incorrect, asserting that the police had not raised any objection. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) Read →
- 9 September 2025 Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala raised a point of Order responding to Hon. Kabir Hashim’s claim about the Pottuvil incident, stating that the Government did not intervene because the matter was handled by the Police and the Courts. He said the woman involved was arrested on 28 August, produced before the Pottuvil Magistrate on 29 August under Section 314 of the Penal Code, and that a charge sheet was filed under a subsequent case number. He added that the parties reached a Rs. 70,000 settlement and the case had concluded, arguing that independent institutions had acted and that the House should not be misled. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) Read →